I found this fruit dip recipe over here http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/02/07/peanutbutter-yogurt-fruit-dip-recipe-bodyrocker-lori/ and thought I would give it a try!Here's the recipe:
1/2 cup plain yogurt (I used plain Greek Yogurt - mega protein boost)
2 teaspoons natural peanut butter
stevia or agave nectar, to your taste (I used agave nectar)
cinnamon, to your taste
Mix all ingredients, dip in chopped fruit like apples and enjoy!
Hmm....now that I am writing the recipe down, I see that 2 tablespoons of peanut butter actually says 2 teaspoons of peanut butter. No wonder this was so peanut buttery when I tried it. Oops! It will definitely be a lot healthier when I make it next time!
I thought this fruit dip was the perfect mix of protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fat. I have gotten used to eating Greek yogurt, so I must warn that it is an acquired taste (and I never eat it plain - drizzle that agave nectar, please) but it is an excellent source of protein: 23 grams per 1 cup (according to my brand). Plus, agave nectar has a low glycemic index so it won't spike your blood sugar. And...it's a natural sweetener. An added bonus for some?
I can already tell that this snack is going to hold me over for a few hours, yet it doesn't feel heavy. Yay!
2 comments:
I wonder if you used Greek Vanilla and possibly omitted the nectar if it would still provide a low glycemic index as I'm sure the flavored yogurt would be too sweet tasting.
I'm not sure that Greek Vanilla would provide as low of a glycemic index as the agave. It has a lot more sugar in it than plain greek as well as half the protein content. However, I just ate some Greek Vanilla the other day and it is to die for!
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