5-Minute Yogurt Fruit Dip
This quick, easy, and healthy yogurt fruit dip recipe is made without marshmallow or cream cheese. It’s flavoured with simple ingredients like lemon zest, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup. A delicious addition to a fruit platter or dessert/appetizer tray!
Looking for an easy appetizer or dessert idea? This greek yogurt fruit dip is not only so quick to make, but it’s super tasty and nutritious too! It’s such a fun way to jazz up a simple fruit platter and provide some extra flavour.
You only need about 5 minutes to throw this healthy fruit dip together, using ingredients that you will likely already have in your kitchen.
Then, pair it with your favourite fresh fruits for you or your guests to dip into it! I’ve shared ideas for what fruits to serve this with below, including options for both summer and winter.
As a dietitian, I’m also happy to share that greek yogurt is packed with nutrition benefits, like protein, calcium, and probiotics. That said, if you want to make a dairy-free/vegan version of this recipe, simply swap the greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative!
Want more healthy appetizer ideas? Check out my roundup of 10+ easy appetizer recipes for more inspiration. You may love my fan-favourite whipped feta dip with balsamic roasted strawberries or this herbed cottage cheese dip!
What Is Fruit Dip?
Fruit dip is essentially just a dip for fresh fruits! It’s a super quick, easy, and delicious addition to a fruit platter – great for an appetizer or dessert idea.
Traditionally, fruit dip is made with ingredients like marshmallow fluff and/or cream cheese. Store-bought versions are available too, but they’re often filled with plenty of preservatives, thickeners, and artificial flavours.
While those ones are undeniably delicious, this fruit dip recipe is made a little more nutritious with an ingredient you may already have on hand: plain greek yogurt!
Plain greek yogurt is rich in protein, which is an awesome pairing with fruit. It helps to make fruit more filling and lessens spikes in blood sugar. Plus, its taste and texture is so good 🙂
Are you a Greek yogurt fan? If you want to learn more about Greek yogurt, it’s nutrition facts, health benefits, culinary uses, and more – be sure to check out my in-depth Greek Yogurt 101 Post!
What Fruit Is Best For Dipping?
Most fruits can be served with fruit dips, but below are some of my favourites!
In the summer months, I’d recommend serving this fruit dip with:
- sliced nectarines or peaches
- whole strawberries
- smaller berries, like blueberries or raspberries (serve with toothpicks!)
- cut up pineapple chunks
- banana slices
- halved apricots
In the fall/winter months, you can serve this fruit dip with:
- sliced apples
- sliced pears
- orange slices (I particularly like mandarin or sumo oranges here)
- fresh grapes
TIP: You may lean towards fruits that are big enough to hold and dip with your hands, but you can always serve smaller fruits with toothpicks or a fork!
Tips For Making A Fruit Platter With Dip
- Make the yogurt fruit dip in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it. If you’re bringing it along with you for a summer BBQ or picnic, be sure to keep it in a cooler bag with an ice pack!
- Serve the dip in a small bowl and surround it with an assortment of colourful, fresh fruits! I’d recommend choosing at least 3 different kinds/colours of fruits to make things pretty 🙂
- You can wash and prep the fruit in advance. For any fruit that browns easily (e.g. bananas, apples, pears), you may want to cut them right before serving. That said, a squeeze of lemon juice and storing covered in the fridge can help delay the browning process a bit!
- As mentioned above, you may want to serve this fruit platter with some toothpicks or small forks. This is especially helpful if you’re serving fruit dip with smaller fruits, like blueberries or grapes.
Dairy-Free Or Vegan Version
For a dairy-free or vegan version of this recipe, simply swap the plain greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative. There are all sorts of brands available in stores these days!
Greek Yogurt Nutrition Benefits
Plain greek yogurt is an excellent source of:
- high-quality, complete protein (a 3/4-cup serving has 16 grams)
- micronutrients like:
- calcium
- potassium
- vitamin A
- vitamin B12
- gut-friendly probiotic bacteria
More Healthy Greek Yogurt Recipes
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Healthy Homemade Greek Frozen Yogurt
- Mint Yogurt Sauce With Lemon
- Salmon With Wasabi-Dill Yogurt Sauce
- Tuna Salad With Greek Yogurt
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Get the Recipe: 5-Minute Yogurt Fruit Dip (Easy & Healthy!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt (I used 2% fat) (benefits of Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 a lemon, zest only
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl. Gently whip the ingredients together with a fork or whisk, until well combined. Feel free to adjust flavours to desired taste.
- Serve in a small bowl alongside freshly chopped fruit. See notes for ideas!
Notes
- sliced nectarines or peaches
- whole strawberries
- smaller berries, like blueberries or raspberries (serve with toothpicks!)
- cut up pineapple chunks
- banana slices
- halved apricots
- sliced apples
- sliced pears
- orange slices (I particularly like mandarin or sumo oranges here)
- fresh grapes
- You may want to serve this fruit platter with some toothpicks or small forks. This is especially helpful if you’re serving fruit dip with smaller fruits, like blueberries or grapes.
- Serve the dip in a small bowl and surround it with an assortment of colourful, fresh fruits! I’d recommend choosing at least 3 different kinds/colours of fruits to make things pretty 🙂
- You can wash and prep the fruit in advance. For any fruit that browns easily (e.g. bananas, apples, pears), you may want to cut them right before serving. That said, a squeeze of lemon juice and storing covered in the fridge can help delay the browning process a bit!
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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14 Comments on “5-Minute Yogurt Fruit Dip”
Loved it! Thank you!
Hi SI! So happy to hear you enjoyed this one. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review 🙂
Great flavor, but it was very runny even after sitting in the refrigerator. I followed the recipe using The Greek Gods plain yogurt. I tried adding arrowroot but it didn’t work. Any tips?
Hi Lily! Thank you for your question. That is really odd that it was so runny! It’s meant to be a very similar texture to greek yogurt, as there isn’t that much liquid even added to the recipe.
Was the greek yogurt you used particularly runny? It should be much thicker than regular yogurt (and already have a dip-like consistency). Or did you by chance use lemon juice instead of lemon zest? Those are really the only reasons I can think of! Hopefully we can find a solution 🙂
Hi Carrie,
The yogurt wasn’t runny and I did use lemon zest. I wonder if I processed it wrong! I think your directions said to whip it, so I put it in a food processor. Could that have done it? With what tools do you recommend combine the ingredients?
Hi Lily! Ah that might have been the reason!! Sorry if the instructions weren’t more clear – you can simply “whip” or mix the ingredients together with a fork, spoon, or whisk. I simply used a fork (as shown in the recipe video).
No need to place everything in the food processor, which will also make the recipe come together super fast. I will update the instructions to clarify! Sorry again for the confusion, but I hope that solves it 🙂
Thank you, Carrie! I’ll give it another shot 🙂
Of course! I hope you enjoy it, Lily!
I brought this recipe for fruit dip to my Bible study group and they absolutely lived it soooo much their children requested the re ipe too.
Great 👍 Job.
Carol
Hi Carol! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear that this fruit dip was a hit with your Bible study group (and the kids!!) That’s so awesome 🙂
Great flavour ( Canadian spelling, LOL) and a hit with our grandkids. I, too, found it a bit runny. I just mixed it with a spoon, but wondering if whisking makes a difference in consistency. Will make again and l like that it is healthy!
Hi Joan!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it’s so appreciated! I’m so glad to hear that this was a hit with your grandkids.
Re the texture – this one is stumping me a little, as there isn’t actually much liquid added to the recipe (minus the maple + vanilla). I whipped mine together with a fork, which isn’t to different than mixing with a spoon so I’m not sure that’s the reason either! Was the Greek yogurt you used perhaps a little runny? Sometimes the liquid whey can separate from the milk. I know some Greek yogurt brands are thinner than others, too. For instance, higher fat ones can be a bit thinner than the lower fat versions. You can always add a bit more yogurt to thicken things up too, if you find that helps? Hopefully one of these is the solution!
PS. Love the spelling, from a fellow Canadian (hi from Vancouver!) 😉
Hey, Carrie, fellow Canadian!
I just looked at my Greek Yogurt and it is 5 % fat. It might be slightly runny. Will try it with a lower fat content next time and make sure there is no liquid when I mix it.
Thanks again from Calgary
Hi Joan! Possibly that is the issue!! I know there is a Greek yogurt that enjoy with a similar fat content (the Tree Island brand) and it does tend to be a bit more thin. Typically for sauces and dips I’ll aim for one that’s 0-2% fat. I hope that helps!!
Hope you are having a lovely summer in Calgary 🙂