This 5-ingredient, 5-minute creamy peanut butter yogurt dip is delicious with fresh fruit, graham crackers or pretzels for an afternoon snack!
We are all big book people in my house.
My kiddos love to read. They are both excellent snugglers and we always end the day curled up on the sofa with at least a couple of books before heading up to bed.
Sometimes we have reading time in the morning or afternoon, too. Helps us slow down and reconnect.
M, my oldest, who is 5, is headed to kindergarten in a few weeks. As that start week draws near, the tightness in my chest seems to build a little.
I know she’s gonna love it. I know she’s gonna thrive. I know she’ll make great friends, fit right in and be ready for all the learning challenges they can throw her way.
Honestly, I hope they keep up with this one!
I know the rest of us will be fine, too, but it will be an adjustment not having her home as much. Poor J will be so sad without his big sis around all the time - they are great buddies.
(Speaking of J, if you read last week's post with my healthier no-bake cookie bars, you'll be happy to know potty training is going well! A few bumps and hiccups, but overall, a great success!)
And with M in kindergarten and J in preschool, we’ll have to juggle two drop-offs and two pick-ups every morning and afternoon amid our full-time jobs.
I know, too, that M is going to be exhausted at the end of the school day and need some quiet, down time. A book and a cuddle with mama will be just the thing.
So today I’m sharing this creamy peanut butter yogurt dip. It’s a super fast, super simple after-school snack I can set out for us to munch on while we chat about her day, find a story and have some mother-daughter time.
So, this peanut butter yogurt dip. It’s cool, it’s creamy, it’s dip-tastic with everything from fresh fruit to graham crackers to pretzel sticks.
It’s also so easy - just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes.
I made it last week and M said, “Yummy recipe! Thank you SO much!” And then chowed down. J didn’t say anything. He was too busy eating. 😉
Notes on peanut butter yogurt dip:
- If your mixture is too thick, add a small splash of milk. If it’s too thin, add another small dollop of peanut butter. Get it just where you like it.
- You can add another teaspoon of honey to peanut butter and yogurt mixture if your kids prefer a little more sweetness.
- You also could add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to the mixture for some extra flavor and warmth.
- Crumble some graham crackers on top if you want a little texture in your dip.
- Substitute canned pumpkin puree for yogurt for a fall treat - I’ll definitely be trying this since we are pumpkin obsessed!
I hope your back-to-school season goes smoothly. I hope ours does, too, and I hope I don’t bawl too uncontrollably on her first day. All you moms who’ve been through this before, send me your words of wisdom, would you?
In the meantime, happy snacking and happy cuddles. Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
P.S. You may also want to check out these other easy Greek yogurt dips for snacking or a party appetizer.
Creamy peanut butter yogurt dip
5-ingredient creamy peanut butter yogurt dip makes a perfect afternoon snack!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup creamy Jif peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (I use nonfat)
- 2 tablespoons milk (any kind is OK)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and stir until smooth and well combined.
- Serve with sliced apples, bananas or strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels or just some toast!
Notes
If your mixture is too thick, add a small splash of milk. If it’s too thin, add another small dollop of peanut butter.
You can add another teaspoon of honey to peanut butter and yogurt mixture if your kids prefer a little more sweetness.
You also could add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to the mixture for some extra flavor and warmth.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 169mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 10g
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Kate @ Framed Cooks
Books and peanut butter yogurt dip - what could be better? Hang in there, mama - I promise you will make it through the first day of kindergarten. Take lots of pictures, and it's okay if you need a few tissues, xo!
Kathryn
A good combo, right?! Thanks for the support Kate - a few tissues might be in order 😉
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
Happy to hear the potty training to going well!! Yay! And kindergarten for your other little one? So exciting! I'm sure she'll make lots of friends and will love it.
So great that your little kiddos love books! Hopefully, it's something they keep up with as they get older. I loved reading as a kid (and still do), but often don't make enough time to do it. There's just not enough time in the run of a day, is there?
Love this peanut butter dip, Kathryn! I bet those little pretzel sticks taste awesome with it 'cause it has the whole salty/sweet combo going on, which I love. Pinned! Have a great day, girl! xo
Kathryn
Big changes around here, right? Thanks for the encouragement Dawn! I need all I can get 😉 And yes, I'm so with you on the salty-sweet combo!!! XO
Tawnie Kroll
I LOVE THIS! I tried a simplified recipe like this a few months back and I wondered why I had not had this in my life sooner! Yum 🙂
Kathryn
Thanks Tawnie! So simple and so irresistible, right?!
Sarah Grace Spann
fast, simple, and yummy...totally all me!!
xo,
Sarah Grace
Kathryn
I'm so with you on that!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is such a fun (PB-licious) snack for the kiddos to have!
Kathryn
Can't go wrong with a creamy peanut butter treat, right?! They gobble this up!
Farrah
Augh! I definitely need to try making this! <3! Love that it only takes 5 ingredients! ;]!
Kathryn
So simple and quick - you gotta make it!!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
YAY to successful potty training!! I know you guys had tried before without much success, so I'm glad this round is going much better! Woot woot! And Kindergarten! Your girl is going to have a blast! I wish I could go back to grade K! lol. As for this dip, umm GIMME! Forget the crackers or fruit, I could just face plant into this bowl! So creamy and peanut-buttery delicious! Cheers, girlfriend!
P.S I love to read too. 😉
Kathryn
Day 5 and still going well - fingers crossed though 😉 And yes, I wish I could pack up a backpack and join her in kindergarten - sounds so lovely! And attacking this with a spoon -- or your face -- is totally acceptable. You know I don't judge 😉 XO
Alexandra Caspero
This dip looks so delicious! Yum, love it with apple slices this fall!
Kathryn
Yes! Fresh fall apples would be amazing with this dip!
Becky
Like you, my eldest boy (who is 4) is starting school next week. He loves peanut butter, so instead of getting tempted to stand outside the school gates all day waiting for him to finish, I'll make this! He'll love it!
Kathryn
Haha, I hear ya - it's so hard to see them go off! You'll need to find a few other things to keep busy though - this takes just minutes to make 😉 Good luck mama!