Deliciously Simple 4 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Apple Dip
Enjoy this 4 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Apple Dip, a creamy and healthy snack perfect for after-school munching or as a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Food processor
- dry skillet
Ingredients
For the Dip Base
- 1 cup vanilla cottage cheese or plain cottage cheese with vanilla extract and honey
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup/agave nectar for a vegan option
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best results
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, but recommended for flavor
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce Ghirardelli sea salt caramel recommended
- 1/4 cup walnuts toasted and chopped, or substitute with pecans
- 2 tablespoons toffee bits can use chocolate chips as an alternative
For Dipping
- 2 large apples any crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
Instructions
Preparation
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Chop into small pieces. Slice apples into thin wedges just before serving.
- In a food processor, combine the vanilla cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle toasted walnuts and toffee bits on top.
- Serve the dip alongside apple wedges for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
For best texture, blend thoroughly and serve apples fresh to prevent browning. The dip can be prepared the night before for convenience.