Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy, tangy Greek yogurt mix with honey, cinnamon, and lemon zest—ideal for fresh fruit pairing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%)

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

02 - 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Citrus

05 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), lemon zest, and lemon juice.
02 - Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully integrated.
03 - Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors (optional but recommended).
04 - Serve chilled alongside a selection of fresh fruits such as strawberries, apple slices, grapes, pineapple, or melon.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but secretly delivers actual protein and probiotics without pretending to be healthy.
  • Five minutes from fridge to serving bowl means you can make it while guests are walking up the driveway.
  • The tang of yogurt with bright lemon and warm cinnamon somehow feels elegant even though you basically just mixed five things together.
02 -
  • Room-temperature yogurt whisks in faster and tastes creamier than straight-from-the-cold-fridge yogurt, which can seize up and turn grainy.
  • If your lemon zest is sitting there for more than a few minutes before mixing, it starts to dry out and loses its punch—zest last, mix immediately.
03 -
  • For extra richness without making it heavy, stir in a spoonful of whipped cream cheese at the end—it changes the texture into something almost mousse-like.
  • If you're making this vegan, a good plant-based yogurt (the creamy kind, not the runny stuff) plus maple syrup gets you ninety percent of the way there.
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