This Greek yogurt peanut butter dip is creamy, lightly cinnamon-spiced, and ready in five minutes. Crisp apple wedges turn it into a simple protein-rich snack.
High-Protein Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Dip
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Servings: 4
- Equipment: Bowl and whisk
- Storage: Refrigerator
Protein content varies by yogurt and peanut-butter brand. Use package labels when calculating a personal nutrition target.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup smooth unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon maple-flavored sugar-free syrup, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 medium apples, for serving
How to Make Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Dip
- Measure: Add yogurt, peanut butter, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and optional syrup to a medium bowl.
- Mix: Whisk for 60 to 90 seconds, scraping the bowl, until completely smooth and evenly colored.
Whisk until no separate white or peanut-butter streaks remain. - Adjust: For a thinner dip, whisk in cold water 1 teaspoon at a time. For thicker dip, add yogurt.
- Prepare apples: Wash under running water, dry, core, and cut into even wedges immediately before serving.
- Serve: Spoon dip into individual bowls and keep the unused portion refrigerated.
Smooth-Dip Checklist
- Peanut butter is stirred before measuring.
- Yogurt is cold and not watery.
- The bowl is scraped while whisking.
- Water is added only 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Apple wedges are cut just before serving.
Try another quick option with our cottage cheese cookie dough, cottage cheese chocolate mousse, or Greek yogurt iced coffee.
Allergens and Food Safety
This recipe contains peanut and milk, both major food allergens. FDA advises reading labels every time because ingredients and cross-contact statements can change.
Review the FDA’s food allergy guidance. Do not serve this dip to someone with either allergy or use shared utensils.
- Keep yogurt at 40°F or below.
- Use a clean bowl, whisk, and knife.
- Refrigerate within 2 hours.
- Use within 3 days.
- Discard after 1 hour above 90°F.
Serving Options
- Pair with pear wedges.
- Add banana slices immediately before eating.
- Spread on whole-grain toast.
- Spoon over plain oatmeal.
For gatherings, portion the dip into small cups to reduce repeated contact. Replace the serving cup rather than topping it up.
Apple slices brown naturally after cutting. A light brush of lemon juice slows discoloration, but add it only to the fruit, not the dip.
Texture and Flavor Adjustments
Different yogurts vary in thickness and tang. Begin without water, then adjust only after the peanut butter is fully incorporated.
For more cinnamon aroma, add another 1/8 teaspoon. Avoid extra vanilla or syrup until tasting because both can quickly overwhelm the yogurt’s freshness.
- Add cocoa for a chocolate variation.
- Use cold ingredients for the best body.
- Choose unsweetened peanut butter without added oil.
- Whisk again after refrigeration before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes. The dip will have visible peanut pieces and will not whisk completely smooth.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days, but cut apples immediately before serving.