This Healthy Cinnamon Vanilla Fruit Dip is the perfect afternoon snack! In this PCOS-friendly recipe, canned chickpeas are blended with almond butter, cinnamon and vanilla for a deliciously dessert-like dip that tastes like cookie dough and pairs well with apples or strawberries.

Keep reading for how to make this healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, no-sugar-added snack recipe…

Bowl of Healthy Cinnamon Vanilla Fruit Dip on a plate with apple slices

MAKING EATING FOR PCOS EASY AND DELICIOUS WITH THIS CINNAMON VANILLA FRUIT DIP…

Meet my new favourite obsession. This homemade and healthy fruit dip is essentially hummus turned sweet and cinnamony.

Yes, dessert hummus is actually a thing and I can’t get enough!

This recipe is all things sweet, warm and dessert-y, light and creamy and perfect for dipping!

Healthy Cinnamon Vanilla Fruit Dip

Total Time: 10
Yield: 4 1x

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Ingredients

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1 cup chickpeas (from the can, drained and rinsed well)
2 Tbsp all-natural almond butter
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 tsp powdered stevia extract (see note below)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the food processor and blend for 3 to 5 minutes or until very smooth.
Transfer to an airtight container in the fridge raider for at least two hours before serving. Best served chilled

Notes

This recipe was created using Now Foods Better Stevia Organic Powdered Stevia Leaf Extract. I love this stevia and have been using it in my kitchen for years. If using a different stevia or sweetener, adjust the amount to taste.

Keywords: snack, chickpeas, hummus, cinnamon, vanilla, dessert hummus, fruit dip

Bowl of Healthy Cinnamon Vanilla Fruit Dip with apples

HOW TO MAKE THIS PCOS-FRIENDLY CINNAMON & VANILLA SNICKERDOODLE FRUIT DIP RECIPE…

Here are some tips to help make a great cinnamon & vanilla snickerdoodle fruit dip…

The secret (maybe not so secret) ingredient here is definitely chickpeas. Chickpeas are the base of this dip and using canned chickpeas makes this dip come together quickly and easily and with next-to-no fuss. Just make sure to rinse them well and opt for a low-sodium or no-salt-added brand.

To keep this dip sugar-free yet sweet enough to taste dessert-y, I used stevia. I’ve been using the Now Foods Better Stevia Organic Powdered Stevia Leaf Extract for years (it’s the one I’ve gotten used to plus the jar last forever).

Stevia can be a bit of a tricky ingredient to use – it can be super overpowering when it comes to both sweetness and aftertaste. Use sparingly, friends! It’s best to start with a teeny-tiny amount and slowly add more to adjust for taste if you’re using a different brand or form of stevia (ie. drops, granulated, etc).

I love the almond butter here. It adds a roasty, nutty flavour without being overpowering and just pairs so well with the cinnamon and vanilla. I always opt for almond butter made with roasted almonds (as opposed to a raw one) for that classic almond flavour. And for this recipe (for best results) use drippy almond butter (you want the top-of-the-jar stuff!).

But I think my favourite this about this dip is the cinnamon and vanilla flavours. So warm and sweet and so reminiscent of cookie dough. It tastes indulgent and dessert-y while being actually a healthy and PCOS-friendly option and a great way to enjoy eating fruit like apples, pears or strawberries.

This dip is best served chilled. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

HEALTHY CINNAMON FRUIT DIP RECIPE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is cinnamon vanilla fruit dip healthy? Is it PCOS-friendly?

Yes and yes!

This dip is made with only real food ingredients and I love that it’s sweet without containing any added sugar. Plus the extra fibre and hint of protein from the chickpeas paired with the fat from the almond butter will help to keep you not only feeling fuller longer but your blood sugar more steady which makes it an amazing morning or afternoon snacking option.

Creating balanced meals and snacks like this is something I love teaching in my PCOS Nutrition and Wellness programs. Want to learn more? Check them out here.

What to serve with cinnamon fruit dip?

This dip is best served with apples (in my opinion) but is also great with pears, melon or strawberries.

Healthy Cinnamon Vanilla Fruit Dip served with apple slices

MORE ABOUT THIS RECIPE FOR HEALTHY CINNAMON FRUIT DIP FOR APPLES…

It’s no secret that I am a snacker. I LOVE a good snack. And I love when snacking can be delicious and satisfying and taste indulgent while still being healthy and nourishing AND PCOS-friendly.

Yes, food CAN be delicious and healthy all at the same time and this is a huge part of my PCOS Nutrition & Wellness programs.

I’ve been making this fruit dip on repeat this fall. I, obviously, think it’s delicious but the real inspiration came out of necessity.

Apple picking has been a family-favourite outing for us this fall and with that, of course, comes an abundance of apples. My go-to apple snack has always been Apples with a spoonful of Peanut butter for dipping. But when that snack started To get just a little bit boring For what seemed like the 20th of day in a row I had to switch things up a little bit.

Enter dessert hummus meets fruit dip for apples meets apple and peanut butter meets the fall classic snickerdoodle cookie dough-esque all wrapped up in one bowl with crisp, juicy apple slices on the side.

YUM!

Healthy Cinnamon Vanilla Fruit Dip served on a plate with apple slices

I HOPE YOU LIKE THIS RECIPE AS MUCH AS I DO!

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This Healthy Cinnamon Vanilla Fruit Dip was originally published in November 2022. Thank you for supporting Always Nourished and making recipes like this one possible!