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Creamy Yogurt Fruit Dip

Katie WellsApr 6, 2021
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  • Straining Yogurt: Whey and Greek Yogurt
  • Making Yogurt Fruit Dip
  • Creamy Yogurt Fruit Dip

Sometimes the simplest recipes end up being our favorite. This yogurt fruit dip is one of those recipes. It’s so easy to make that it seems a little crazy to even call it a recipe. And since I make my own yogurt, making this yogurt dip was extra easy.

Straining Yogurt: Whey and Greek Yogurt

Have you ever noticed that when you open a container of yogurt, there’s usually a yellowish clear liquid on top? That’s called whey. It separates naturally from the yogurt and can be stirred right back in again.

However, if you intentionally strain the whey off you get Greek yogurt. Yup, that’s really the only difference between regular yogurt and Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has been strained. The result is a thicker creamier yogurt.

Whey contains quite a bit of lactose as well as calcium and a little protein and also some probiotics. It has a lot of uses, so don’t throw it out! Because it is full of beneficial probiotics I use it for all my lacto-fermentation recipes. Here are some of the ways I use it:

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  • Beet kvass
  • Fermented salsa
  • Probiotic lemonade – a summertime favorite in our house
  • As part of the liquid in many smoothies
  • Here’s a more complete list as well as a little more info on fermentation

Also, it can be used to acidify the soil around acid-loving plants like blueberry bushes!

Read more about acid whey and its uses here.

Making Yogurt Fruit Dip

To strain yogurt, put the yogurt into a nut milk bag and hang it from a kitchen cabinet. Make sure you put a bowl under it to catch the dripping whey! You can also like a mesh strainer with a cheesecloth or nut milk bag and place the strainer over a bowl.

The amount of time for straining and there’s really no way to get it wrong. I just strain it until it’s as thick as I like, even if that means leaving it overnight. Don’t worry about making it too thick, because you can always just stir a little whey back in again to thin it out if need be.

Once the yogurt is strained, whisk in some honey and vanilla extract and it’s done! Serve with whatever fresh fruits you have on hand and the kids will dig in! For some reason, telling them to grab an apple to snack on doesn’t appeal to them nearly as much as sliced apples and a bowl of yogurt dip!

Creamy Yogurt Fruit Dip

Katie Wells
This fruit dip made from creamy yogurt is so simple to make. A little tangy with a touch of sweetness, it’s full of probiotics.
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Equipment

  • Cheesecloth or fine cotton bag (such as a nut milk bag)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Line a mesh strainer with a cheesecloth or nut milk bag.
  • Place the strainer over a bowl.
  • Pour the 2 cups of yogurt into the cheesecloth and allow it to strain for 2-12 hours.
  • After straining pour the thickened yogurt into a bowl and whisk in the honey and vanilla extract.
  • Serve with fruit and enjoy!

Notes

The liquid strained from the yogurt is whey. It’s high in calcium and can be used in lacto-fermentation to make recipes like salsa, beet kvass, probiotic lemonade, and more!
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Category: Condiment Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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  1. Chantal

    April 7, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    I love when warm weather recipes are simple. Thank you, Katie!

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