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Whole30 Ketchup Recipe (No Dates, Paleo, Vegan)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 02/27/18 Updated: 05/15/22
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Jar of Whole30 ketchup recipe

This Whole30 ketchup recipe is made with only a few ingredients, no dates, and requires no blending. It’s perfect on everything and in so many other sauces! This Whole30 ketchup is a total must, and you’ll want to keep a jar of this paleo condiment on hand at all times. 

Jar of Whole30 ketchup
 

This is no regular Whole30 ketchup.

No, this is the Whole30 ketchup of hope. Of Promise.

This Whole30 ketchup recipe means bang bang shrimp and In N Out animal style-inspired burgers and meatloaf. This Whole30 ketchup recipe makes all of those other recipes possible.

And you know what else about this Whole30 ketchup recipe? No dates, sister. No dates, no blending, nada. In fact, I’m sort of anti-dates in a Whole30. For me, they’re total candy, and I found myself noshing on them in the early days of my last round, clearly just staving off that sugar dragon in the laziest of ways. Oh, and speaking of lazy? I’m anti-dates in a sauce because, lazy. Dates in sauces mean blending, more dishes, more hand-washing (Uh, dates are sticky), more just more.

So this Whole30 ketchup recipe is sweetened a different way–my favorite way, in fact! With the almighty coconut aminos.

Saucepan of Whole30 ketchup

What makes this recipe so good

  • It tastes just like “regular” ketchup but is free of added sugars and Whole30 compliant.
  • This Whole30 ketchup recipe includes no dates, meaning no blending!
  • It comes together super easily and keeps in the fridge for a long time.

The thing about coconut aminos is that they’re sweet! They’re sort of salty, but not very. I never entirely replace salt with coconut aminos, but I absolutely love using them to give a recipe a natural sweetness and depth of flavor.

And they’re absolutely perfect in this Whole30 ketchup recipe. It works like this: stir some stuff together, let it simmer, and… you’re done. Easy, easy, easy.

Variations

  • Stir in a bit of my Whole30 sriracha recipe for a spicy take on this Whole30 ketchup.
  • Blend the whole batch with a couple of cloves of garlic for a delicious, garlicky ketchup.
  • Whisk in about 1/2-1 cup of my Whole30 mayo for an awesome and easy creamy dip.

Can you eat ketchup on Whole30?

Yes! And also no. You can have compliant ketchup, like this Whole30 ketchup recipe, or a store-bought version like Tessemae’s. If your ketchup has any type of sugar listed in the ingredients, it’s not compliant. You can check out my Whole30 food list here to make sure you’re avoiding even the sneakiest of sugars!

Jar of Whole30 ketchup recipe

Which coconut aminos should I buy?

My very favorite coconut aminos are from Big Tree Farms. They’re affordable and super delicious, thick, and rich. I have a bottle in the fridge at all times and a bottle in the pantry as a backup. I don’t play around with coconut aminos, y’all. They’re key in my Whole30 egg roll in a bowl recipe and my Whole30 lettuce wraps, too.

Can I skip the coconut aminos?

No! Please don’t. The coconut aminos give this Whole30 ketchup its sweetness and richness, and you’d be missing a lot of both without it.

How to Make It

Stir together all ingredients in a medium saucepan over low heat; whisk well.

Combine all Whole30 ketchup ingredients in a medium saucepan

Simmer until a bit reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes. Salt to taste.

Simmer Whole30 ketchup mixture until thickened

Pour into an air-tight container and chill.

Pour into an airtight container

This Whole30 ketchup keeps in the fridge at least 4 weeks.

Other recipes you’ll love:

  • One Minute Whole30 Mayo (Immersion Blender)
  • Whole30 Dump Ranch Dressing
  • In N Out Burgers Double Double Animal Style (Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb)
  • Whole30 Bang Bang Shrimp

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Jar of Whole30 ketchup
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Whole30 Ketchup Recipe (No Dates, Paleo Vegan)

Prep:10 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Total:30 minutes
This Whole30 ketchup recipe is made with only a few ingredients, no dates, and requires no blending. It's perfect on everything and in so many other sauces! This Whole30 condiment is a total must, and you'll want to keep a jar of this Whole30 ketchup recipe on hand at all times.
Makes about 2 cups.
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16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 6 ounces water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pinch ground allspice

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat; whisk well. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 20 minutes, then salt to taste. Cool before transferring to a jar; refrigerate.

Notes

Recipe yields approximately 2 cups total, or 16 2-tablespoon servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 16. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 2tablespoons, Calories: 18kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 265mg, Potassium: 158mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 224IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 3g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Mary says

    Posted on 1/25/23 at 9:00 am

    It was amazing! The kids love it!5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/25/23 at 4:16 pm

      So glad you all enjoyed, Mary! Thanks so much for the review!

      Reply
  2. Alicia says

    Posted on 12/7/22 at 8:58 am

    Super stoked about making this recipe. How long do you think before expiration?

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/9/22 at 3:08 pm

      Hi Alicia, it should keep in the fridge for at least 4 weeks! You can also freeze it.

      Reply
  3. Annie says

    Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:20 pm

    SO much better than store-bought and extremely easy to make! Thank you!5 stars

    Reply
    • Grace | 40 Aprons TeamGrace | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 7/18/22 at 11:24 am

      We LOVE hearing that! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  4. Mark says

    Posted on 6/26/22 at 10:56 am

    I’ll preface my review/comment with two caveats. One, does it taste just like ketchup. Well, no…the real stuff is loaded with sugar. Two, could is be SWYPO for you? I think so, yes. Read on.

    Let’s be honest, real ketchup is amazing. But part of that is because it’s loaded with sugar/HFCS. Also, much of the time, we don’t use it condimentally. We slather it over burgers and fries to degrees where all you taste is ketchup. It’s pretty addicting. Yummy. Which brings me to this recipe, which IMO, doesn’t emulate 1:1 to the real stuff. Is it close? Yes. Is it good? Heck yes! It’s sweet, slightly tangy, and not overpowering. You can slather it and not feel terrible about doing so. But a word of warning…if you are just starting on W30, maybe avoid until you’ve either finished and are doing reintroduction or your sugar cravings have subsided. Look up SWYPO if you’re not familiar. W30 Vets, eat your heart out. This stuff is really tasty. And it’s not loaded with artificial junk! Win win, all around. This could easily replace ketchup for life, and it’s really easy to make. If you do W30, you probably have everything you need.5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 6/26/22 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks so much for your review, Mark! You make some great points, and yes, I see how this could definitely be a SWYPO recipe for some people. I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  5. Kathy says

    Posted on 6/23/22 at 6:05 pm

    Love, love, love. Tastes like the “real thing” without any of the guilt. Thank you!5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 6/24/22 at 3:07 pm

      So happy you enjoyed this ketchup, Kathy! Thank you for leaving a review!

      Reply
  6. Donna says

    Posted on 4/18/22 at 9:52 pm

    Any suggestions if I cannot get coconut aminos (not available overseas–at least where I am). I can get miso, or is that not allowed? suggestions?

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 4/19/22 at 8:46 pm

      Miso is made from fermented soybeans, so unfortunately it is also not allowed on Whole30. You can use regular or lite soy sauce if you’re not following W30, but otherwise the only other option would be some salt. Not sure if this is possible where you live, but you can order coconut aminos online off most grocery stores and Amazon, too!5 stars

      Reply
  7. Kimberly Castillo says

    Posted on 4/8/22 at 10:06 am

    It came out just like ketchup!! I think the smidge of allspice was the trick – I will always make this even though I am ending my whole 30 journey – 4 days left!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/18/22 at 1:13 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it, Kimberly, and congrats on completing your round!

      Reply
  8. Arlene says

    Posted on 2/6/22 at 12:27 pm

    First recipe for ketchup I found that I love!! I have made it without the tomato sauce too when I’m out and just bumped up the onion and garlic powder and it was still fantastic!5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/16/22 at 6:22 pm

      Thrilled to hear it!5 stars

      Reply
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