This Healthy Caramel Apple Dip is packed with protein and goodness! Made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and a natural caramel topping from Medjool dates, it’s the ultimate dip for any occasion!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick to make in under 20 minutes.
- Simple ingredients that are good for you.
- The creamy base is full of protein from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
- No refined sugar here!
- The caramel topping is made from soaked and blended Medjool dates.
- Sweet, tangy, with a delightful crunch from diced hazelnuts.
- Enjoy it with crisp green or red apples!
- Perfect for Super Bowl parties or Valentine’s Day celebrations!
Tips And Tricks:
- Soften dates by soaking them in boiling water for a smooth caramel texture.
- Don’t over blend the cheesecake filling to avoid a runny texture.
- I recommend using Good Culture cottage cheese and plain Greek God’s Greek yogurt.
- Keep blending the date caramel until it’s smooth and spreadable. Too thick and it might sink into the filling.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use cream cheese instead of cottage cheese? Yes, use an 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese and an electric whisk.
- Can I use store-bought caramel? Absolutely, or try my homemade coconut caramel sauce!
- Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, prepare it the night before, cover, and store in the fridge for best results.
Healthy Caramel Apple Dip
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
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“Cheesecake” Filling:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (like Good Culture)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (like Greek God’s)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or substitutes as noted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Date Caramel:
- 1.5 cups pitted Medjool dates (about 18 dates)
- 2 tbsp almond butter (or any nut or seed butter, or omit)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk or nut milk alternative)
- 1/2–1 tsp flaky sea salt (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup diced hazelnuts (or almonds, peanuts, or pretzels)
Instructions
- Soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes to soften.
- Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until just combined.
- Pour mixture into a serving dish and chill.
- Blend softened dates, almond butter, sea salt, vanilla, and half the milk until smooth.
- Add the rest of the milk and blend until spreadable.
- Test caramel consistency; adjust thickness if needed.
- Spread caramel on top of the cheesecake filling and sprinkle with diced hazelnuts.
- Serve with apple slices and enjoy!
Notes
- Soaking dates softens them for a creamy texture.
- Avoid over blending the filling for the best texture.
- Keep blending caramel until smooth for perfect spreading consistency.
