Yogurt Fruit Dip

Calcium, vitamin D, potassium and fiber are important nutrients that most of us don’t get enough of. This simple, flavorful dip is a delicious way to get more of these (check to see if your yogurt is fortified with vitamin D – not all yogurts are), and is great for all fruits. Want additional potassium-rich options? Try guava, cherries, pomegranate (these can be a choking hazard, be sure to only offer these seeds to children over 2 years), nectarines, honeydew, and persimmons.

This recipe also has steps appropriate for little helpers.

Did you know that even fruit with a hard rind still needs to be rinsed? Check out this video for how to rinse a cantaloupe.

Ingredients

1 c low-fat vanilla

1 t cinnamon

1 t vanilla extract (optional)

1 banana (peeled and sliced)

1 c cantaloupe (cubed)

1 kiwi (peeled and sliced)

Yield amount

4 Servings

Preparation time

5 minutes

Instructions

Wash hands and then rinse fruit before getting started.
In a bowl, mix the yogurt, cinnamon, and vanilla if using. Mix well and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To enjoy the dip, prepare your fruit and serve with the dip on top of the fruit, or on the side to let kids dip on their own!

Notes

This dip is great for all fruits! More that are rich in potassium include: guava, cherries, pomegranate (these can be a choking hazard, be sure to only offer these seeds to children over 2), nectarines, honeydew, and persimmons.

**You can also use plain or another flavored yogurt to provide a variety of flavors.

Equipment you’ll need:

Knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons
Bowl
Spoon or rubber spatula

Source

Virginia Beach WIC