4-Ingredient Date Cinnamon Yogurt Cream {Date Caramel Inspired}
A healthy and comforting yogurt dip (or sauce) that is naturally sweetened with fiber-rich dates and spiced with cinnamon! It's creamy, protein-packed and so versatile. Use it as a dip for apples, a topping for pancakes, or swirl into your oats for flavor and added nutrition. You’ll get the sweetness you crave plus fiber, minerals, and protein to keep you satisfied. Greek yogurt + dates + cinnmaon → protein + probiotics + natural sweetness + antioxidants + polyphenols + flavonoids.
Servings 3 servings
Calories 154kcal
Ingredients
- 5-6 soft pitted Medjool dates I used 5
- 1 cup Oikos Triple Zero Plain Greek Yogurt vanila is delicious too but high in sugar
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon cinnamon Start off with a smaller amount and add more as needed
- Pinch of salt, optional
- 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder, optional Whisk into the cream for a higher protein treat. Make sure you love the taste of your protein powder or I recommend using unflavored
Instructions
- If your dates are not super soft, soak in warm water for 10 minutes.
- Add the yogurt, dates, cinnamon, and a tiny dash of salt (optional) to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed. Tip: If the mixture is too thick or the blender gets stuck, add a splash of milk to help it along.
- Blend until the dates have If the blender gets stuck, use a spatula to scrape the sides and pause frequently. Add a splash of milk, if needed.
- Once smooth and well-combined, pour into an airtight storage container - making sure to get every last bit from the food processor.The cream tastes best after refrigeration but can be consume right away! The flavor develops best after chilling, but it can be enjoyed right away! Try it as a parfait base, fruit dip, pancake topping, or see more ideas below. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days - 3 for maximum freshness.
Notes
Read the entire post for creative and delicious ways to use this healthy caramel cream!
Nutritional information is just an estimation and individual preparation may lead to slight variations. Calculated with 5 dates and without the pinch of salt.
Each serving has 154 calories, 7.8 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, 29 grams of sugar (0g added sugars), 34 grams of carbohydrates, 28 mg sodium.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal