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Cinnamon Yogurt Fruit Dip

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Kids love to dunk their food in sauces, and this easy dip is a great way to make sliced fruit taste even better.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces non-dairy vanilla yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  1. Whisk together all three ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. To serve, drizzle over slices of fruit, or place in a dish on the side for dipping.

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Tropical Pudding Pie Dip

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This dip has notes of tropical fruits like orange and pineapple, and it’s great for dipping chunks of fresh fruit. We love it with bananas!

Ingredients:

  • 1 package dairy-free vanilla pudding mix (such as Dr. Oetker)
  • 1 and 1/2 cups vanilla almond milk
  • 1 cup non-dairy sour cream
  • 1/3 cup orange pineapple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  1. Mix all the ingredients together in a stand mixer, blending until combined.
  2. Chill until ready to serve.

Note: This makes a fairly watery dip. If your kids prefer a thicker consistency, use less almond milk.

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Creamy Salsa Dip

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This easy dip has big flavor but appeals to little tastes buds! It’s incredibly easy to halve the recipe or make a bigger batch, which means you can always tailor it to your needs.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup non-dairy cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mild salsa
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  1. Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl.

My kids like this with steamed carrot sticks for dipping.

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It’s also great with tortilla chips!

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Peanut-Butter Dip

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Veggies and dip are a match made in heaven, and this one gets a nutritious kick from peanut butter and coconut milk. Use full-fat coconut milk for the best results, not the light version.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  1. Combine all of the ingredients together in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, until smooth and thickened.
  2. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve – the mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.

 

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We like it best with carrot sticks for dipping, but broccoli florets, bell pepper strips, and cucumber spears would all be great choices.

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Dip In!

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Whether for an upcoming pool party, a summer BBQ, or any excuse at all, dive into summer with this easy dip for fresh veggies. The recipe (from our latest High Five magazine) was a great lesson on different herbs and spices for my little sous-chef!

Ahead of time, I chopped 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley. Travis was so excited to test the way it smelled and tasted!

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Have your child add the parsley to a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup non-dairy sour cream and 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise (we like Earth Balance organic), whisking until smooth.

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Travis was a very proud whisker.

Now have your child add 1 teaspoon dried chives, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/8 teaspoon salt, a dash of black pepper, and a dash of garlic powder. We loved smelling and talking about all the different spices as we worked!

Refrigerate for about 1 hour, then serve with cut veggies – Travis polished off a plate of cucumber sticks, carrot sticks (I steam them first), and cherry tomatoes.

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