I’ve always loved experimenting with bold colors in the kitchen, and this vibrant purple dip was born out of my obsession with both nutrition and visual appeal. It all started when I was playing around with heart-healthy ingredients—walnuts, hemp seeds, and fermented garlic—when I decided to toss in some blue spirulina and beet powder. The result? A gorgeous, antioxidant-rich dip that not only supports circulation and nitric oxide production but also makes any dish pop with color.

I remember the first time I served this dairy free at a gathering—everyone was intrigued by the deep colorful hue and even more surprised by the creamy, tangy, slightly smoky flavor. The best part? Every bite is loaded with nutrients that help keep your heart strong, reduce inflammation, and support optimal blood flow. You can use it as a dip, dressing, or spread. This purple powerhouse is a delicious way to give your cardiovascular system some love.

What Is Heart-Healthy Purple Dip Made Of?

This vibrant vegan dip is a blend of omega-3-rich walnuts and hemp seeds, giving it a creamy texture. The striking purple color comes from blue spirulina and fermented beet powder. Then comes the magic—black fermented garlic combined with turmeric, annatto, and hawthorn berry, all of which have been used for centuries to support cardiovascular function. 

A little kelp and green salt add essential trace minerals, while fresh arugula and lemon juice round everything out with a peppery brightness.

How Do You Make Heart-Healthy Purple Dip?

Making this vegan, gluten free dip couldn’t be easier—it’s one of those recipes that looks impressive but takes almost no time at all. Simply toss all the ingredients into a high-speed blender, blend until ultra-smooth and creamy, and adjust the flavors to your liking. Want it thicker for a spread? Use less water. Prefer a pourable dressing? Add a splash more.

Once it’s done, you can drizzle it over a fresh arugula and kale salad, use it as a dip for veggies, or even spread it over flax crackers for a satisfying snack. It’s versatile, nutrient-dense, and designed to support heart health with every bite.

How Do You Customize This Recipe?

One of the best things about this dip is how adaptable it is! Here are a few fun ways to make it your own:

• • Boost the greens: Add more arugula or kale to increase the nitric oxide for even better blood flow support.
  • Make it spicy: A pinch of cayenne, chipotle powder, or black pepper can give it an extra kick while enhancing the absorption of turmeric’s curcumin.
  • Switch up the nuts: Try macadamia nuts or cashews for an even creamier texture.
  • Amp up the probiotics: Stir in a spoonful of fermented garlic kraut or some homemade yogurt for a gut-friendly boost that also enhances the tangy flavor.
  • Turn it into a sauce: Thin it out with a little extra lemon juice or broth and drizzle it over roasted vegetables or zucchini noodles.

• Adjust the colors: Add a little more beet powder and annatto for more red or add more spirulina for more blue.

Try it with this Rainbow Crunch Bowl.

How Do These Ingredients Help With Blood Sugar Balancing, Heart Health, and Hormones?

This whole food plant based dip isn’t just delicious—it improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and nourishes the cardiovascular system. Every ingredient plays a role in supporting the heart and metabolic function.

Walnuts & Hemp Seeds

Both walnuts and hemp seeds provide anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids which help reduce arterial plaque buildup and improve blood vessel flexibility. They contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is known to lower cardiovascular disease risk and improve cholesterol levels. They also support gut health by increasing beneficial bacteria linked to better heart function. Hemp seeds provide an ideal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio (3:1) and contain arginine, an amino acid associated with reduced blood pressure and heart disease risk.

Beets & Arugula

Beets and arugula are rich in dietary nitrates, which naturally dilate blood vessels, enhance circulation, and lower blood pressure. Beets also aid in repairing the endothelium, the delicate lining of your blood vessels, while arugula is packed with potassium and vitamin K, two essential nutrients for maintaining vascular health and reducing arterial calcification.

Hawthorn Berry 

Hawthorn berry is a powerful heart tonic that strengthens the heart muscle, enhances circulation, and helps regulate blood pressure. It increases coronary artery blood flow, supports cholesterol balance, and prevents plaque buildup in the arteries. Rich in flavonoids and procyanidins, hawthorn also provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that help protect the cardiovascular system.

Kelp 

Kelp is loaded with minerals like iodine, magnesium, and potassium, all of which support vascular function and metabolic health. It helps regulate blood pressure, reduces LDL cholesterol, and contains fucoidan, a natural compound with anticoagulant properties that helps prevent blood clots. 

Annatto 

Annatto is a natural source of tocotrienols, a rare and potent form of vitamin E known to reduce oxidative stress, lower LDL cholesterol, and support blood vessel integrity. Research suggests annatto tocotrienols can reduce total cholesterol by 15% and triglycerides by 14% within just four weeks, while also helping to regulate blood pressure. Its anti-inflammatory effects protect the heart by reducing key inflammatory markers linked to cardiovascular disease.

Turmeric 

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has been extensively studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps reduce arterial stiffness, improve endothelial function, and lower oxidative stress for better circulation and reduced cardiovascular risk. Turmeric has also been linked to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Spirulina 

Spirulina is a nutrient-dense algae that supports heart health in multiple ways. It has been shown to lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, reduce LDL cholesterol, and increase HDL cholesterol levels. Its key compound, phycocyanin, acts as an antioxidant that protects against oxidative damage and inflammation, two primary drivers of cardiovascular disease. Spirulina also promotes vasodilation by increasing nitric oxide release.

Black Fermented Garlic

Fermented black garlic is an enhanced version of raw garlic with even more potent heart-protective benefits. It has been shown to reduce arterial stiffness, support healthy blood pressure, and improve circulation by increasing nitric oxide levels. Black garlic also helps lower LDL cholesterol and prevent plaque buildup in arteries.

Lemon Juice & Tomatoes

Both lemons and tomatoes are rich in antioxidants that protect against oxidative stress and improve vascular function. Lemon juice has been associated with lower blood pressure and improved arterial flexibility, while tomatoes have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by 14%.

Fermented Garlic Kraut

Fermented foods like garlic kraut support a healthy gut microbiome which helps in reducing inflammation and regulating cholesterol levels. The probiotics in fermented garlic kraut help balance blood lipids, lower blood pressure, and reduce arterial calcification.

This Heart-Healthy Purple Dip is a functional food designed to nourish your heart, improve circulation, and support long-term vascular health. Whether you enjoy it as a dip, dressing, or spread, you can feel good knowing you’re fueling your body with nutrients that enhance nitric oxide production, regulate cholesterol, and strengthen blood vessels.

This isn’t just food for flavor—it’s food for function.

With its balanced blend of sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter, and umami flavors, this dip is rooted in traditional wisdom while delivering cutting-edge nutritional benefits.

Where Can You Find This and Other Nutritious and Delicious Recipes Like It?

This Heart-Healthy Purple Dip is featured in The Healing Kitchen Show, Episode: Heart-Healthy Foods and Herbs That Improve Cardiovascular Function, and is available in the Empowered Self-Care Lab.

Inside the Empowered Self-Care Lab, you’ll find an entire collection of nutrient-dense recipes, expert-led workshops, and in-depth wellness guides to help you balance blood sugar, support heart health, and optimize metabolic function. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your nutrition, boost your cardiovascular system, or simply add more healing foods to your diet, the lab provides everything you need to take charge of your health naturally.