Healthy Vegan Fruit Dip
This healthy vegan fruit dip is creamy, sweet, dairy-free, and ready in 5 minutes. Serve it with fresh fruit for an easy snack, fruit platter, party dip, or make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ cup + 3 tablespoons water plus more as needed
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 Medjool dates pitted (or 2 tablespoons maple syrup)
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add the cashews, water, lemon juice, dates, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt to a high-speed blender. If you’re not using a high-speed blender, soak the cashews first. See notes.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the dip is too thick, add a small splash of water and blend again.
- Taste and adjust as needed. Add a little more maple syrup for sweetness or lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve right away with fresh fruit, or chill for 20–30 minutes for a thicker dip.
Notes
- Soaking cashews: If you’re not using a high-speed blender, soak the cashews in hot water for 20–30 minutes first, then drain and rinse. This helps the dip blend smoother.
- Maple-only fruit dip: Skip the dates and use 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup instead. Start with less water so the dip stays thick.
- For an orange vanilla fruit dip, use fresh orange juice instead of lemon juice. Start with the same amount and add more to taste if needed.
- Serving Ideas: Perfect for snack boards, fruit platters, parties, or an easy make-ahead snack. I also like serving it alongside my veggie hummus platter when I want a fresh, colorful spread with both sweet and savory options.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg
