Healthy Sugared-Vanilla Yogurt Fruit Dip

by Gretchen · May contain affiliate links

Published • Updated August 1, 2021

~ A delicious, healthy and incredibly easy Yogurt Fruit Dip! It’s made with just 4 simple ingredients you probably have on hand. A total hit at parties, yet easy enough for everyday snacks … with just 3 minutes total prep time! (Originally published on July 3, 2013. Photos and text fully updated.) ~

This Recipe Is:     Ready in 30 Minutes or Less    Make Ahead    Vegetarian    Gluten Free  

little bowl of dip with a fruit skewer containing a strawberry, a blueberry and a honeydew flower dipping into it, with other fruit in the background

Healthy Sugared-Vanilla Fruit Dip Recipe {Two Healthy Kitchens}

I could live on fruit. As in, no other foods in my diet. Ok, fine … I could maybe add in some ice cream from time to time – just to balance things out. But REALLY, I adore fruit!

And, to make it extra-special, or to gussy it up for a party platter, I like to whip up this super-easy Yogurt Fruit Dip to serve alongside. It’s …

  • So sweet, creamy and refreshing.
  • With rich notes of brown sugar and vanilla, plus just a tiny hint of cinnamon to keep things interesting.

overhead of this fruit dip in a little cream bowl with a spoon in it, tucked on a fruit platter amongst blackberries, raspberries and green grapes

Plus, it’s:

  • Ready in 3 minutes flat – no kidding!
  • Soooooo much healthier than most fruit dip recipes out there (which often feature ingredients like Cool Whip, pudding mix, marshmallow fluff and full-fat cream cheese) … and it’s even healthier than the original recipe that inspired it!

The Yogurt Fruit Dip I’ve Loved Since I Was Little

Seriously, I’ve loved this fruit dip most of my life. You see, when I was growing up, my mom and I used to go to Walt Disney World every summer. While we were in Florida, we always visited a friend who’d been a home-ec teacher with my mom.

And as you may have guessed, when hanging out with a former home-ec teacher, we always had really delicious meals. And desserts. And snacks.

With all of the amazing foods we shared together, I’m not sure why I remember this one particular Yogurt Fruit Dip so well. Actually, maybe it’s because I clearly remember that I had to refrain from licking the bowl. (I had to use my good manners, after all.)

a little cream-colored dish of fruit dip with a spoon in it, nestled into a big bowl of blueberries

When I complimented our friend on the most-scrumptious-fruit-dip-I-have-ever-eaten, she laughed at me! Laughed, I tell you! “Oh, Gretchen! This really isn’t even a recipe – it’s just thrown together! It’s so easy to make!”

Ok. Even better!

Still, I did finally write down the ingredients (so I would actually know what to “throw together”).

How to Make This Dip (And How It’s Healthier)

Over the years, I’ve made this easy, “throw together” fruit dip more times than I can count, and along the way, I’ve done my best to tweak it a little to make it as healthy as can be, without sacrificing the creamy-dreamy, sweet and delicious flavor I’ve always adored.

Luckily, since it takes just 3 minutes to whip up, it’s not only easy to make … but also easy to experiment with.

All you have to do is dump 4 ingredients in a bowl. And then stir. Done! Begin dipping!

Honestly, now that I think about it, 3 minutes might be a bit much – you can probably do it in about 1.7 if you’re focused! When I say this is an easy Fruit Dip recipe, I’m not messing with you, friends!

overhead of a small white mixing bowl with the ingredients for the fruit dip, unmixed so you can see the bworn sugar, honey and cinnamon waiting to be stirred in

But anyway, since it’s so simple to make, it was also really easy to experiment with healthier swaps.

Our friend’s original version was made with sour cream, but now I make mine with probiotic-filled, protein-rich Greek yogurt. I’ve also found that I can reduce the original amount of brown sugar.

But it’s still absolutely delicious, full of sweet, brown sugar and vanilla joy. And now it’s more guilt-free, too!

Plus, it’s a way, way more healthy fruit dip than all those other recipes featuring things like Cool Whip and marshmallow fluff!

Serving Ideas

1) Snacking

Of course, it’s a wonderful snack dip any time your fruit’s getting a bit boring or feeling a tad lonely.

Try it with whatever fruit you like, whatever happens to be in your fruit drawer.

Our friend always served her Yogurt Fruit Dip with fresh blueberries, and it was deeee-lish. But once I started making this dip for my own family, I realized it had possibilities far, far beyond just blueberries. Believe me, we’ve eaten it with practically every fruit you can think of – and that sweet, sugared-vanilla vibe has never let us down!

2) As a Dressing for Fruit Salads

Hey – here’s something you might not have thought of: you can also use this Yogurt Fruit Dip recipe more like a fruit salad dressing, which is great for things like brunches and bridal showers.

a white bowl filled with colorful fruit salad, with a hand holding a spoon that's drizzling this fruit dip over top of the salad like a dressing

The consistency is just perfect, and the rich notes of brown sugar and vanilla add a little flair to “plain” fruit bowls. Drizzle some over top before serving, or offer it alongside so guests can each decide for themselves how much “dressing” they’d like to add.

3) Party Fruit Trays

And, no doubt, it’s the perfect party dip to serve at cookouts, potlucks and supper clubs, whenever you’re bringing a refreshing fruit tray. So nice and light, yet decadent-tasting, too. (Pssssst … for tips on making your fruit trays even more amazing, check out our ideas for easy DIY Fruit Bouquets to turn your fruit platters into edible works of art. Everyone will be sooooo impressed!)

Healthy Sugared-Vanilla Fruit Dip Recipe {Two Healthy Kitchens}

4) Red, White and Blue Fun

And for patriotic summer holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July? We’ve got loads of ideas for ya there! Serve this fruit dip with any of our five showstopper, star-spangled Red, White and Blue Fruit Salads.

Or, with our irresistible Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabobs. Either way, your dish will be almost as impressive as the evening fireworks!

fruit dip in a blue bowl with a red, white and blue -themed fruit kabob dipping into it and a fruit tray of red and blue fruits in the background

5) Even Halloween, Too!

Oh! And don’t forget to adapt this dip for Halloween parties by quickly turning it into our darling little Ghostly Fruit Dip!

Ok, ok … I think you get the idea!

This easy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip is so adaptable. Perfect for holidays! Or … well … for any other day, too! Keep it on hand, and your fruit will never be lonely again!

Overhead of this dip, sprinkled with cinnamon, in a cream-colored bowl with a spoon in it, nestled on a fruit tray amongst blackberries and raspberries

Healthy Sugared-Vanilla Yogurt Fruit Dip

Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes

Just 3 minutes and 4 ingredients (that you probably have on hand)! This easy Yogurt Fruit Dip is surprisingly delicious – yet also so healthy and incredibly simple to make!

  Ready in 30 Minutes or Less    Make Ahead    Vegetarian    Gluten Free  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • a scant 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (plus a little more for garnishing, if desired)

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  2. Eat immediately or chill for half an hour (if time permits).
  3. Optional for garnishing: Sprinkle with a little additional cinnamon just before serving, if desired.
  4. Serve with assorted fresh fruit.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 servings Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 21Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only, and may vary depending on your choice of ingredients or preparation. No guarantees are made regarding allergies or dietary needs. Always consult a physician or dietician for specific advice and questions.

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30 thoughts on “Healthy Sugared-Vanilla Yogurt Fruit Dip”

    • Hi, Debra! The original used sour cream and more brown sugar. So, this version cuts down a lot of fat, calories and sugar … but it’s still so, soooo yummy! Perfectly refreshing with gorgeous fresh fruit. Enjoy! 😀 ~Shelley

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  1. I had friends over for brunch last weekend and this delicious dip with fresh fruit was my starter. Everyone loved it. So fresh. Then we moved on to spanish baked eggs with fresh bread and ended with “not so healthy but oh so scrupmtous” waffles and a good cup of coffee.

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    • Do you use some of the brown sugar & cinnamon that is listed or is it in additional to amounts listed? I assume mix 4 ingredients & then additional sugar/cinnamon if desired. Sounds good!

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      • Hi, Nancy! We make the recipe with exactly the amounts listed. However, you should always feel free to change things up to suit your tastes! Different brands of vanilla Greek yogurt have varying levels of sugar and slightly different flavor profiles, so taste your fruit dip once you’ve made it and then add a bit more brown sugar if you’d like, or bump up the honey or cinnamon if you want to highlight those flavors more specifically, too! Make it your way! Have fun and enjoy! We’re so glad you stopped by! 🙂 ~Shelley

    • Josephina, thank you so much for taking a moment to let us know how much you and your friends liked this fruit dip! That’s means so much to us, and we love that we were a little part of your fun morning! 🙂 ~Shelley

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