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Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this healthy 4 ingredient peanut butter dip with Greek yogurt is the perfect way to entice your little ones to eat more fruit! It’s perfectly sweet, creamy and so delicious!
4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Dip for kids
This healthy Greek yogurt peanut butter dip is creamy, fluffy, and perfect for dipping fresh apple slices, pretzels and more! Unlike many fruit dips at the store, it’s a protein-packed option that’s also lower in sugar.
Made with only four simple ingredients, it’s a fantastic recipe to keep up your sleeve as an easy appetizer or after-school snack, and you’ll also want to enjoy it too!
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Why We Love This Healthy Peanut Butter Dip
- Quick & easy: After straining your yogurt to make it even thicker, mix in a few ingredients and you’re done! It’s perfect for last minute parties or for tackling snack cravings.
- Healthy snack: This peanut butter fruit dip has lots of healthy fats, thanks to peanut butter. With a base of Greek yogurt, it’s also a protein-packed snack!
- Perfect for dipping: Although I typically make this apple peanut butter dip for apple slices and other fruit, it’s also great for pretzels or even for graham crackers!
Ingredient Notes
- Greek yogurt: Strain some 2% plain Greek yogurt in a fine mesh sieve to make it as thick and creamy as possible. This will add extra protein.
- Natural peanut butter: Use real, natural peanut butter with no sugar added for this peanut butter and yogurt dip. You can easily substitute almond butter or cashew butter if preferred.
- Maple syrup: Instead of brown sugar, use pure maple syrup instead. Add as much as you need to taste; you don’t need a ton!
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla will add a delicious aroma and flavor that makes this peanut butter apple dip taste like a sweet treat!
How to Make Peanut Butter Dip – Step-by-Step
- Measure the yogurt into a coffee filter set in a fine wire mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Place in the refrigerator and allow liquid to strain from the yogurt for at least 30 minutes or for up to several hours.
- Add the strained yogurt to a bowl with the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla.
- Stir until well combined.
- Serve dip with apple slices, fresh fruit, pretzels or graham crackers.
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RECIPE TIPS
- If you don’t have time to strain the yogurt, you can simply mix the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla. The only difference is that the dip won’t be as thick and creamy.
- You can use a higher or lower fat percentage of yogurt, if desired. I went with 2% since it’s slightly thicker than 0%.
- Adapt the maple syrup to taste. You can start with the lower amount and add more if you prefer a sweeter dip.
- Whip this creamy peanut butter dip with your electric mixer to make it even fluffier.
- You can use regular peanut butter but add less maple syrup to balance the sweetness if you don’t have natural peanut butter.
- For extra flavor, use vanilla yogurt instead and skip the maple syrup.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Although parents often hesitate to introduce peanut butter or other nut butters due to fears about food allergies, it’s important to introduce common allergens early.
How early? The AAP recommends starting as soon as 4-6 months old unless the child has a history of eczema or other food allergies (source). Otherwise, this delicious peanut butter dip is a great source of healthy fats to support your kid’s growing brain, and it also has protein to fuel their day.
Yes! Since green apples are so tart, they pair perfectly with peanut butter. The peanut butter is slightly sweet and so rich that it easily removes the bite from the tart apple. Peanut butter is a great topping for apples and tastes especially great in this easy peanut butter dip recipe.
Peanut butter is a versatile flavor and can easily go sweet or savory! It naturally pairs well with apples and sliced bananas, but you can also serve it with celery sticks, carrot sticks, snap peas and more. Since this peanut butter yogurt fruit dip has a touch of maple syrup, we prefer it with sweeter snacks. For a luxurious snack, try dipping a date into peanut butter!
Storage Guidelines
- Serve leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for approximately one week
What to Serve with Peanut Butter Dip
Set out a bowl of this 4-ingredient peanut butter dip with a few of these yummy snacks for an afterschool snack!
Try it served along with:
- Apple slices
- Graham crackers
- Pretzels
- Banana slices
- Sliced strawberries
- 3-Ingredient protein waffles
- Banana oatmeal pancakes
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Halloween fruit tray
Recipe Variations
- Crunchy peanut butter dip: Instead of creamy peanut butter, use the crunchy stuff or add a few tablespoons of chopped peanuts for a little texture. You could even top it with some granola (try this Pumpkin Flax Granola)!
- Add some spices: Sprinkle in a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for extra flavor.
- Substitute cream cheese: No yogurt? Let some cream cheese come to room temperature then whip it with the other ingredients.
- Stir in some chocolate chips: Take this peanut butter yogurt dip to the next level with mini chocolate chips!
More Healthy Snacks
- 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
- Healthy Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Healthy Date Muffins
- 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars
- Chocolate Frosting Without Powdered Sugar
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4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Measure the yogurt into a coffee filter set in a fine wire mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Place in the refrigerator and allow liquid to strain from the yogurt for at least 30 minutes or for up to several hours.
- Add the strained yogurt to a bowl along with the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla.
- Stir until well combined.
- Serve dip with apple slices, fresh fruit, pretzels or graham crackers.
