- Allison Jackson
RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Dips
SAVORY: Creamy Avocado Dip
Ingredients
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Pita chips, tortilla chips, cut up veggies (for serving)
Directions
Place the yogurt, avocados, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and cumin in a blender or food processor. Mix until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Scrape dip into a serving bowl and serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or cut up veggies.
Makes 4 servings.
SWEET: Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup skim or almond milk
1 tbs sugar-free instant butterscotch (or vanilla) dry pudding mix
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3-6 packets stevia, or to taste (or sweetener of choice to taste)
Optional toppings
gingersnaps
light whip cream
Directions
Place everything in a blender, and blend until smooth.
Serve immediately or cover and place in the refrigerator until chilled — at least one hour.
Top with light whip cream and/or crushed gingersnap cookies if desired!
Both of these dips taste amazing with pretzel chips.