Description
Quick & Easy Fruit and Dip is a vibrant, healthy snack combining fresh, colorful fruits with creamy and flavorful dips. Ready in under 10 minutes, this recipe offers a versatile, nutritious treat perfect for busy days, parties, or anytime you crave a refreshing snack. Customize your dip with yogurt, nut butters, or dairy-free alternatives to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Fresh Fruit Selection
- Strawberries, washed and hulled
- Apple slices, kept in lemon juice water to prevent browning
- Banana chunks
- Grapes, washed
Dip Ingredients
- Greek yogurt (or coconut/almond milk yogurt for dairy-free option)
- Honey or maple syrup (adjust quantity to taste)
- Peanut butter or almond butter (optional, for nutty dip)
- Vanilla extract (a splash)
- Lemon juice (a small squeeze)
Optional Garnishes and Extras
- Chopped nuts
- Cinnamon and nutmeg (optional)
- Chia seeds
- Dark chocolate drizzle
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Your Fruit: Wash all fruit thoroughly. Cut strawberries, apples, bananas, and grapes into bite-sized pieces suitable for dipping. Keep apple slices in lemon juice water to preserve their color and freshness.
- Mix the Dip: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt with honey, vanilla extract, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy. For a nut butter variation, blend peanut or almond butter with some yogurt to thin the dip.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange the prepared fruit on a serving platter. Place dips in small bowls alongside the fruit. Garnish dips with chopped nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, chia seeds, or a drizzle of dark chocolate if desired for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruit for the best freshness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey or syrup in the dip based on the natural sweetness of the fruit.
- Chill dips before serving to enhance flavor, especially on warm days.
- Combine different colored fruits for a visually appealing presentation.
- Prep fruit and dip ahead of time but keep separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: fruit dip, healthy snack, easy fruit recipe, party platter, quick snack, yogurt dip, peanut butter dip, dairy-free fruit dip