Now introducing one of my favorite ways to snack on fresh fruit… with a healthy yogurt fruit dip!!

I won’t deny I do enjoy a good marshmallow creme fruit dip. Or the delicious cream cheese ones. However, I like to keep those for special occasions because they do tend to be high in fat, sugar, and processed ingredients.

I’ve found this incredible fruit dip recipe to be an excellent choice when I’m wanting a healthy choice of something to go with fruit. This recipe combines Greek yogurt, all-natural peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon to create something that pairs well with most fruits AND adds protein and calcium to my fruity snacks.

This healthy fruit dip honestly tastes so good that sometimes I forget it’s good for me! Perfect addition to a fruit tray or snack time!

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE

♡ High in PROTEIN: The combination of Greek yogurt and all-natural peanut butter result in a high-protein dip that will help you meet your protein needs and/or goals :)

♡ Natural sweetness: The honey in this dip adds sweetness without using refined sugar. Though honey does have natural sugar and should be eaten sparingly, it also has many health benefits. Honey contains a variety of nutrients and antioxidants. Additionally, it is often sweeter than refined sugar, so you can use less but still get the same level of sweetness!

♡ Pairs well with tart fruits!

♡ Incredibly quick and easy: You’ll have this fruit dip made and ready to eat in less than 5 minutes!

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST GREEK YOGURT FRUIT DIP

1) One tablespoon of honey is my BASELINE in this recipe. If I’m eating this dip with a really sweet fruit then I’ll just keep the sweetness level at that one tablespoon. However, if the strawberries are really tart, or I’ve opted for a more tart type of apple, then I’ll usually add in a bit more honey. Make sure you’re taste-testing as you go so you end up getting the desired level of sweetness.

The way I go about this is (1) mix up the ingredients according to the amounts I recommend in this recipe, (2) taste, (3) add more honey as needed and MIX, (4) taste, and (5) repeat steps 3 & 4 as needed! If you mix it up the first time and it’s sweet enough, then you’re done and ready to eat.

2) Be sure to TASTE AS YOU GO! Ultimately, the sweetness level is totally up to your personal preference. Additionally, you may want to add more peanut butter! If you taste after mixing the dip up, you can add more peanut butter or honey to ensure you have the perfect combo.

3) Add a nice sprinkle of cinnamon to the top of the dip OR mix the cinnamon into the dip. This just adds such a nice finishing touch to the dip.

SERVING IDEAS

With SLICED APPLES: Honeycrisp apples are my personal favorite, but this fruit dip also goes really well with Granny Smith Apples because the tartness of the apples pairs so well with the sweetness of the dip.

With STRAWBERRIES

With BANANAS

With GRAPES (especially green grapes)

STORAGE

Well…. Sooo… I’ve actually never had leftovers of this dip :) It’s just that good. However, if you do have leftovers, the dip will store just fine in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days after making it. If you still have some left after 3-5 days, at that point it’s probably safer to throw it out.

INGREDIENTS

- Greek Yogurt: This is seriously the superfood of all yogurts! You get the probiotics of yogurt, but without all those added sugars! Additionally, Greek yogurt is a good source of calcium that is helpful to bone health. To top it all off, let’s talk about 17 grams of protein per serving!!!

- All-Natural Peanut Butter: I HIGHLY recommend using an all-natural peanut butter that doesn’t have added sugars or oils (Adam’s 100% Natural Peanut Butter) . All-natural peanut butters do tend to be more expensive, but they taste better, look more natural, and they’re so much better for your health! Peanut butter is a good source of protein and also contains healthy fats from the peanuts.

- Cinnamon: Not only is cinnamon delicious, but it also has a number of health benefits that aren’t very well known! Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants, may help lower inflammation, and also may help protect against heart disease. I don’t actually specify how much cinnamon to add because I want you to sprinkle it on according to taste. For me, this is usually a light sprinkle of cinnamon over the top of the dip.

- Honey: I absolutely love using honey as a natural sweetener in place of refined sugar. Though honey does have a lot of natural sugar and should be eaten sparingly, it also has many health benefits. Honey contains a variety of nutrients and antioxidants. Additionally, it is often sweeter than refined sugar, so you can use less but still get the same level of sweetness!

HOW TO…

Add the peanut butter, honey, and Greek yogurt into a small mixing bowl. Stir with a fork or spoon until well combined.

Taste the dip to see if you’d like to add more peanut butter or honey. If not, you’re all done! If you would like to add more, do so and then mix well.

Sprinkle the finished fruit dip with cinnamon to serve. Eat with strawberries, sliced apples, grapes, and/or bananas.

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