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Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip with Pumpkin (SCD)

This easy and quick yogurt fruit dip recipe is lightly sweetened with honey and flavored with pumpkin, vanilla extract, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon.

Everyone will love this easy yogurt fruit dipping sauce which makes it perfect for a fruit platter for entertaining or a healthy after-school snack.

Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip

With just 2 minutes of prep time and a handful of simple ingredients, this healthy yogurt dip is sure to be your go-to recipe to serve with fruit all year long!

Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe with Pumpkin

If you are following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, you are probably already familiar with how to make yogurt for SCD, but if not, it’s alright you can still make this easy recipe.

If you are not following a restricted diet such as SCD, you can make this easy yogurt fruit dip with your favorite plain yogurt.

If you are a big fan of Greek yogurt, feel free to use that instead.

This recipe was inspired by SCD which means that it is refined sugar free and gluten-free, but if you don’t have any diet restrictions, feel free to use any type of yogurt you want.

Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip

Ingredients for this Healthy Fruit Dip

  • Yogurt
  • Pumpkin
  • Honey
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg

How to Make Yogurt Dip for Dipping Fruit

Step 1: Flavor the 2-Minute Fruit Dip

Add Pumpkin to bowl and mix in honey, spices, and vanilla extract.

Step 2: Add the Yogurt

Once all of the spices and extract are combined, add the yogurt and stir until everything is mixed well.

Step 3: Refrigerate for Best Results

Refrigerate until the dip is cold, this will vary depending on how cold you would like your dip to be for serving with fruit.

I refrigerated mine for about an hour before serving it with apple slices.

Is Yogurt Dip Healthy?

This delectable yogurt dip not only satisfies your taste buds but also offers a health-conscious choice. It’s a gluten-free, sugar-free, and preservative-free snack, making it a fantastic way to incorporate probiotics into your diet.

I make it a point to include yogurt in at least one of my daily meals or snacks, and this recipe has quickly become my new favorite. I’m excited to serve it at my holiday gatherings this year.

Crafting dips like these for my family brings me immense joy. When they inquire about the recipe, they are invariably surprised to learn that it contains no sugar or gluten.

Contrary to the misconception that gluten-free means flavorless, my journey of eating this way has introduced me to the most delicious foods I’ve ever experienced.

Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip

Variations on this Fruit Dip Made With Yogurt

Unleash your culinary creativity by exploring delightful variations of this Yogurt Fruit Dip.

Peanut Butter: If you’re a peanut butter enthusiast like me, elevate the experience by blending a cup of creamy peanut butter into the decadent cinnamon pumpkin dip – a delightful twist that’s sure to bring joy to your taste buds!

Vanilla Bean: Intensify the vanilla undertones by incorporating vanilla bean seeds instead of the splash of vanilla extract this fruit dip calls for. This addition enhances the overall sweetness and adds a touch of luxury.

Crunchy Pecan: Fold in chopped pecans for a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. Pecans bring a wonderful texture contrast, enhancing the overall experience of the dip.

Alternative Sweeteners: Experiment with different sweeteners like maple syrup or coconut sugar for a unique flavor profile. Tailor the sweetness to your preference while keeping it gluten-free and refined sugar-free.

apples in a bowl

What Can I Serve with Yogurt Dip?

Some of the best pairing ideas for yogurt dip are fruit including sliced apples, grapes (red or green), berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), pineapple chunks, and watermelon cubes.

You can also scoop this yogurt dip with a spoon and sprinkle in some healthy fats with almonds, walnuts, or pistachios to add a delightful crunch.

I also enjoy dipping dehydrated apple chips into this pumpkin yogurt dip and have even added it to my basic bulletproof coffee recipe for a burst of flavor.

Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip
Yield: 12 servings

Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes

This easy yogurt fruit dip is flavored with pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg to create a delicious dip for fruit without added sugar and it's gluten-free.

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can of Pumpkin
  • 4 Tablespoons of Honey
  • 1 & 1/2 cup of Yogurt
  • 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 Teaspoon of Ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg

Instructions

    Add Pumpkin to bowl and mix in honey, spices, and vanilla extract.

    Once all of the spices and extract are combined, add the yogurt and stir until everything is mixed well.

    Refrigerate until the dip is cold, this will vary depending on how cold you would like your dip to be for serving with fruit.

    I refrigerated mine for about an hour before serving it with apple slices.

Notes

This post calls for homemade yogurt for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet but you can easily replace it with your favorite plain yogurt.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 36Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 1mgSodium 7mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 0gSugar 7gProtein 1g

The nutrition in recipes is caluculate by AI, mistakes happen. It is highly recommended to check carb counts to make sure these recipes fit into your diet.

About Thirty Something Super Mom

Melissa Dixon Thirty Something Super Mom
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My journey started after a Crohn's disease diagnosis, inspiring a commitment to well-being. This site shares my distinctive approach to healthy living with my collection of nutritious recipes that boast authentic flavors, mimicking the indulgence of traditional dishes. I love sharing guilt free recipes for low carb, keto, gluten-free, paleo, and the specific carbohydrate diet. I also share tips on natural living, including homemade cleaners and cleaning hacks. I also share my experience as a veterinary technician and pet groomer, to integrate pet health tips, homemade dog food recipes, and grooming insights to ensure your pets thrive.

Karen

Monday 28th of December 2015

Is there a substitute for the yogurt? Maybe almond or coconut milk?

Melissa

Monday 28th of December 2015

I think the yogurt works so well for this recipe because of the thickness and I think milks may be too runny but maybe try experimenting with the coconut milk since it is a little thicker. Let me know how it goes! Happy experimenting!

Austin+Baroudi

Friday 20th of November 2015

This looks like it'd be really good! I'll definitely have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

CourtneyLynne

Friday 30th of October 2015

Ooooo this pumpkin dip sounds delicious!! To's the season for everything pumpkin so I really should give it a try!

alexandria+waning

Thursday 29th of October 2015

Yum. That looks good. Very simple, too.

Melissa

Thursday 29th of October 2015

I love simplicity in my healthy meals!

Clarissa

Thursday 29th of October 2015

This dip is so unique and looks delicious! perfect party favor!

Melissa

Thursday 29th of October 2015

It's great for those of us on sugar free diets as well so perfect for a party where there may be allergies.

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