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Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Pie Spice Fruit Dip

September 20, 2013 by Natasha 37 Comments

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I absolutely love cooking with pumpkin, and even though the thermometer doesn’t think it’s fall, I’m determined to start celebrating my favorite season.

As y’all know, I love working with Greek yogurt, too. It’s delicious, filling, full of protein, and super creamy.

I’m always looking for ways to sub-in Greek yogurt for ingredients like mayonnaise and sour cream, but I recently thought of something else – why not make a desert-type dip using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese or whipped topping?

The result was this Greek yogurt pumpkin pie spice dip for fruit. It’s amazing on apple slices and gingersnaps and a tasty, healthy way to celebrate fall. I hope you give it a try!

Greek Yogurt Pumpin Pie Dip Recipe

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The key to making this dip delicious is cooking the canned pumpkin puree.

It makes such a difference!

Canned pumpkin can taste, well, canned, but heating it for a few minutes on a medium burner magically transforms it into something aromatic and delicious. If you give this unorthodox step a try, I know you’ll be glad you did.

What kind of Greek yogurt should I use for a fruit dip?

I am very used to eating nonfat Greek yogurt, so it’s what I typically use in my dips. It can be a little tangy, though if you’re not used to it. For a creamier dip, chose a 2% fat Greek yogurt or even a 5%.

Whatever fat percentage yogurt you pick, make sure it’s a high-quality brand without fillers, thickeners, or added sugars! Fage, Cabot, and Kirkland, the Costco store brand, are my favorites.

apples in pumpkin pie spice dip

Greek yogurt pumpkin pie dip recipe

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup of canned (or fresh!) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt (Fage is my favorite brand! Go with 5% for a really decadent treat)
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves (or just a pinch!)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Honey, maple syrup, or other natural sweetener, to taste.

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Recipe

  • Heat the pumpkin purée over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until it becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the spices and allow the puree to cook for about 1 additional minute.
  • Remove the pumpkin from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes
  • Combine the pumpkin mixture, yogurt, and vanilla in a blender, food processor, or even a mixer and process until everything is fully combined. You may need to scrape down the sides with a spatula to make sure there are no pockets of yogurt or pumpkin!
  • Add sweetener to taste (optional)
  • Transfer the dip to a container or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Pro tip: if you want to serve this with apple slices, toss the slices with with a teaspoon or two of  freshly squeezed lemon juice to keep them from browning.

The flavor isn’t overpowering, but the slices stay nice and pretty! (It’s actually what I did for my photos and then I ate the apples and they tasted great!) A word of advice, though: the bottled stuff won’t prevent oxidation, only fresh lemon juice will.

apple slices

This dip is thick without being so stiff it breaks ginger snaps or graham crackers, so you might want to spread it on with a knife if you’re enjoying one of these cookie-type items!

It keeps for a couple of days in the fridge (if you don’t eat it all first!) and is a tasty way to enjoy the season healthfully.

Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Pie Spice Fruit Dip

Greek Yogurt Pumpin Pie Dip Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup of canned (or fresh!) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt (Fage is my favorite brand! Go with 5% for a really decadent treat)
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves (or just a pinch!)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Honey, maple syrup, or other natural sweetener, to taste.

Instructions

  • Heat the pumpkin filling over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until it becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the spices and allow the puree to cook for about 1 additional minute.
  • Remove the pumpkin from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes
  • Combine the pumpkin mixture, yogurt, and vanilla in a blender, food processor, or even a mixer and process until everything is fully combined. You may need to scrape down the sides with a spatula to make sure there are no pockets of yogurt or pumpkin!
  • Add sweetener to taste (optional)
  • Transfer the dip to a container or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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    Natasha Núñez is a former classroom teacher with a Masters of the Arts in Teaching. She also is a registered yoga teacher & holds a certificate in natural skincare formulation from the School of Natural Skincare. She shares her passion for education, positive parenting, free printables, and recipes for DIY bath & home products. Learn more about Natasha and where she’s been featured.

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    1. Jen

      November 8, 2016 at 15:26

      I hate to be the one to leave a “not loving it” review, but this recipe “as is” isn’t very appealing. It looked like it would be soooo good, but after I made it, it was so strong on cinnamon flavor minus any kind of sweetness whatsoever that it needed some additional help. I added some light ricotta cheese to tone down the strong greek yogurt flavor coming through as well as a tablespoon or two of maple syrup. Way better! Next time I think I’d cut back on the cinnamon. Thanks for a base recipe to add to!

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      • Natashalh

        November 8, 2016 at 20:31

        Sorry you didn’t like it as is but happy for you that you found a way to modify it more to your tastes. =)
        I personally don’t really consume added sugars (I try to keep my sugars from all sources, natural and added, to under 30 grams a day), so many of my recipes aren’t as sweet as folks who eat more sugar prefer. Also, cinnamon can definitely get bitter. I’ve noticed certain types/brands/batches can be more bitter than expected, too, so adding it in until it suits your personal tastes is always a good idea!

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