Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2-3 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt (if using unsalted peanut butter)
- Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, drizzle of honey, or a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Make sure your peanut butter is well-stirred if using natural peanut butter, as the oil tends to separate. Bring your Greek yogurt to room temperature for easier mixing (optional but recommended).
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt and peanut butter. Using a whisk or sturdy wooden spoon, stir vigorously until the two ingredients are completely combined and smooth. This might take 1-2 minutes of stirring. The mixture should be creamy with no streaks of peanut butter remaining.
- Add Sweetener and Flavorings: Add the honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring until everything is evenly distributed throughout the dip. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed—some people prefer it sweeter, others like the natural peanut butter flavor to shine through.
- Check Consistency: Your dip should be smooth, creamy, and hold its shape on a spoon but still be easy to dip into. If it’s too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or a little more yogurt. If it’s too thin, add a tablespoon more peanut butter.
- Chill or Serve: You can serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the dip firm up slightly. The chilled version is thicker and more scoopable.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra honey if desired, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts, and serve with your favorite dippers. Apple slices, banana chips, pretzels, graham crackers, celery sticks, and strawberries all work beautifully.
Notes
- Consistency Tip: If your dip becomes too thick after refrigeration, simply stir in a teaspoon of milk or water to loosen it up.
- Natural Peanut Butter: Always stir natural peanut butter thoroughly before measuring to ensure the oils are evenly distributed.
- Sweetness Level: Start with 2 tablespoons of honey and add more to taste. Remember, the dip will taste slightly less sweet when cold.
- Make It Vegan: Use dairy-free yogurt (coconut or almond-based) and substitute maple syrup for honey.
- Nut-Free Version: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini for a nut-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg