Fruit Dip

Sweet and creamy, this fruit dip recipe has all the original taste and texture you know and love. However, unlike most recipes or store-bought options, it’s low in sugar and carbs and secretly full of protein. Combine the ingredients in minutes, and enjoy it with your favorite berries for a crowd-pleasing dessert or snack!

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What can I expect? 

Most fruit dip recipes are made with cream cheese and marshmallow fluff or sugar, which leads to elevated blood sugar levels, a sugar crash, and hunger soon after eating. However, this low-carb fruit dip is refined sugar-free, low-carb, and secretly full of protein thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt! 

As a result, it has all the taste and texture you expect in a fruit dip but leaves you feeling full and satisfied until your next meal. Plus, all you need are four simple ingredients and a few minutes, and it’s ready to serve – no complicated steps or fancy kitchen tools required! 

Pair it with low-carb fruit options like berries, and you’ll have the perfect appetizer, snack, or dessert for everything from weekend cookouts to holiday parties and weekday treats. 

Is Low Carb Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Healthy? 

Let’s take a look at the main ingredients: 

• Cream cheese
• Greek yogurt
• Powdered erythritol
• Vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is a natural food source. Use it as a staple ingredient to add flavor to a wide variety of recipes. 

But what about cream cheese? What about Greek yogurt? Is dairy healthy?

Here’s what we know. Dairy is full of vitamins, minerals, protein, and natural fat energy. But if everyone consumed dairy all of the time, dairy farming would become abusive and unsustainable…

Let’s be mindful of our dairy intake. Buy dairy that comes from pasture-raised cows and limit consumption.

Sugar is what makes food unhealthy. 

Most fruit dip recipes are made with white sugar. 

In a single serving, you’re already up to 14g or more of sugar. Next, you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.)

Swap the added sugar for a sugar substitute (or omit it completely), and this recipe becomes nourishment. The ingredients provide vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and quality, whole-food energy. 

Enjoy this low carb cream cheese fruit dip recipe knowing it supports your well-being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.

Low Carb Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Tips

1. Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Prepare the dip up to 2 days in advance, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before serving.

2. What other flavors can I add?

You can add a splash of lemon juice for a tangy twist or a pinch of cinnamon for a warm, spiced flavor.

3. Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes, use dairy-free cream cheese and substitute coconut cream or a plant-based whipping cream alternative.

4. What are other low-carb dippers I can use?

Try celery sticks, unsweetened coconut chips, or low-carb cookies like our healthy chocolate chip cookies for variety.

Low Carb Fruit Dip

Print Recipe

Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Equipment

• Mixer

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred low-carb sweetener adjust to taste
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Dipping:

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add the Greek Yogurt or heavy whipping cream, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract.
• Beat the mixture until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Adjust sweetness as needed.
• Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and pair it with a platter of low-carb fruits and dippers.
• (Optional): For best flavor and texture, refrigerate the dip for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Notes

See Tips above recipe card for FAQ and substitutions.

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Recipe from Neutral Eating: https://neutraleating.com/fruit-dip/

Servings: 8

Author: Neutral Eating