Description
This creamy, cinnamon-swirled fruit dip is packed with protein from Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, sweetened with honey, and boosted with chia seeds for extra fiber and texture. It’s a quick, wholesome snack or brunch centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk, about 245g)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended (about 120g, small-curd preferred)
- 2–3 tablespoons raw honey (30–45ml, to taste; or maple syrup/agave for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1–1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (3–4g, to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds (15g, white or black)
- Assorted fresh fruit for serving (apple slices, strawberries, grapes, pineapple, melon, bananas, etc.)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese: Place 1/2 cup cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend on high for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine the dairy base: In a medium mixing bowl, add the blended cottage cheese and 1 cup Greek yogurt. Stir together until well combined and creamy.
- Add flavorings: Pour in 2–3 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1–1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Add a pinch of sea salt. Stir until fully mixed and the honey is dissolved.
- Mix in chia seeds: Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds until evenly distributed.
- Let it rest: Cover and let the dip sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the fridge) to allow the chia seeds to thicken the dip.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the dip and add more honey or cinnamon if desired. If too thick, stir in a splash of milk (dairy or non-dairy) to reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl, swirl the top, and garnish with extra cinnamon or chia seeds if desired. Serve with assorted fresh fruit.
- Troubleshooting: If the dip is too runny, add another teaspoon of chia seeds and let rest 10 minutes. If too tangy, add more honey. If lumpy, blend briefly.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Healthy High Protein Fruit Dip, Fruit Dip, Protein Dip, Healthy Snack