Condiments to Liven Up Your Cooking

Last Updated on March 8, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

If you’re looking to jazz up your meals, then look no further, as this Condiments to Liven Up Your Cooking post has got you covered. In it, you’ll learn about 10 healthy condiments that will take any dish from bland to tasty! Also, you’ll be equipped with several plant-based recipes utilizing these delicious additions!

I know that I talk about eating whole foods a lot on the blog & yes, eating whole foods is essential.

However, every now and then I do like to include a healthy condiment to my whole food dish.

The problem with most store-bought condiments today is that they’re loaded with GMO ingredients, natural flavors, artificial flavors + preservatives, high in added sugar & sodium, etc.

That’s why in this Condiments to Liven Up Your Cooking post, I’ve put together a list of my favorite clean + healthy additions that your body and your taste buds will love!

It should go without saying, that just because these condiments are healthier, doesn’t mean that they should be enjoyed in high quantities. Basically treat it as a condiment (use it in small amounts), read the serving size, & don’t over do it.

Okay…without further ado, here they are!

10 Condiments to Liven Up Your Cooking

1. Atlas Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

A staple for any household is a good extra-virgin olive oil. My go-to brand is Atlas, because it’s packed with polyphenols (antioxidants) from Morocco.

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Recipes

2. Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is my all time favorite oil to use for cooking/baking, because it’s neutral in flavor & it can be used to cook at high-heat temperatures.

The reason why I opt for Chosen Foods is because it’s non-GMO, 100% pure, naturally refined, never diluted, tasty, and full of good fats from avocados ripened to perfection.

Avocado Oil Recipes

3. Yellowbird Organic Sriracha Hot Sauce

If you love some spice, then a drizzle of sriracha is always a good idea. However, a lot of sriracha’s on the market are full of not so healthful ingredients.

Thankfully, Yellowbird produces the cleanest sriracha hot sauce on the market (that I have found). Their ingredients are simple & the flavor is on point. It’s perfectly sweet & spicy.

Sriracha Recipes

4. Artisana Organics Raw Tahini Sesame Seed Butter

Organic raw tahini is one of the best additions to make any dressing or sauce super creamy. And if you have. yet to try tahini, what are you waiting for?! It’s so good!

My favorite brand is Artisana Organic’s. The only ingredient in their tahini sesame seed butter is 100% organic sesame seeds. Simple, but superb.

Tahini Recipes

5. Siete Foods Mild Salsa

A good & clean mild salsa is a must in any household. The emphasis is on clean though.

Siete Foods makes a phenomenal one. It’s full of bold flavors & truly does elevate any meal. They also have different spice levels, depending on your tastebud preference.

Salsa Recipes

6. Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos

A delicious alternative to soy sauce is coconut aminos. Not only is a tasty + cleaner swap, but it includes 14 times the amino acid content.

Coconut Aminos Recipes

7. GOOD FOOD FOR GOOD ORGANIC CLASSIC BBQ SAUCE

BBQ sauce is a must, especially during cookout season.

The best BBQ sauce is by Good Food For Good. They’re all created with organic ingredients & there’s no added sugar (which is really rare). Not only that, but the flavor + spice is just right.

BBQ Sauce Recipes

8. Annie’s Organic Dijon Mustard

It’s most likely that you’ve got dijon mustard already in your fridge, but what’s the brand & more improtantlyy, what are the ingredients?

Since quality matters, Annie’s does it right. They use sea salt vs. salt (yes, there’s a difference), no citric acid, no natural flavors, & no other nonsense. Plus, they’re organic.

Dijon Mustard Recipes

9. Comvita Manuka Honey

Need to add some natural sweetness to your life? Then Manuka honey is calling your name.

If you’re unfamiliar with Manuka honey, check out this Manuka Honey 101 post. It will answer all of your questions.

Not only is it a sweet addition, but it’s incredible versatile. From smoothies to salads & anywhere you desire.

Comvita is superior, as it contains a UMF 15+, MGO 514+.

Manuka Honey Recipes

10. Shady Maple Farms Pure Organic Maple Syrup

Another natural sweetener that is vegan is pure maple syrup & just to be clear, pure maple syrup is different than pancake syrup. No Aunt Jemima on my watch.

Just like with Manuka honey, adding a splash can add some sweetness to any recipe.

Pure Maple Syrup Recipes

Final Thoughts

Condiments are a wonderful way to liven up dishes.

With the use of these healthy condiments, you can incorporate tasty flavors into your diet without filling yourself with yucky ingredients.

Again, use them sparingly & don’t over do it.

Let me know in the comments what your favorite healthy condiments are to liven up your cooking!

Xoxo.

Christin.

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Condiments to Liven Up Your Cooking