Encourage your kids to eat more fruit with this simple, cream cheese fruit dip! Five minutes and a handful of simple ingredients is all it takes.
Healthy, Low Sugar Fruit Dip
This healthy peanut butter fruit dip is so easy to make, and so good. You’ll need just four simple ingredients, plus fruit for dipping. We added just a teaspoon of honey to sweeten this high-protein dip.
How to Make Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
Add your favorite all natural peanut butter, coconut milk or whole plain yogurt, honey and vanilla together in a bowl. Whisk together until it is smooth.
I like to use a crunchy peanut butter, but feel free to use a creamy if that is what your kids like. Cut your apples and pears into wedges and bananas into slices. Dip away! See, I told you that it was simple!
Provide a Balance of Protein, Fruit, and Fat
Fruit and dip is more than an easy and yummy after school snack. It provides awesome nutrition in the form of fruit, protein and healthy fats. So your kids have the energy they need after school to do homework and play!
Soften cream cheese either by leaving on the counter at room temperature, or removing the wrapper and heating in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time.
Place softened cream cheeses in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth with a hand mixer. Add Greek yogurt, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve with your favorite fresh fruit like apples, bananas, strawberries, and pineapple.
We all love fruit but being able to dip it in something tasty makes it all that much better. Enjoy!
Natalie Monson
I'm a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.
