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5 Easy & Healthy Apple Dips Your Kids Will Love

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Discover 5 simple, healthy apple dips made with Greek yogurt, nut butter, caramel, pumpkin, and chocolate hummus. Perfect fall snack ideas for families!

Discover 5 simple, healthy apple dips made with Greek yogurt, nut butter, caramel, pumpkin, and chocolate hummus. Perfect fall snack ideas for families!

Healthy Apple Snacks for Kids and Families

Apples are one of the easiest, most affordable snacks you can keep in your kitchen — crisp, sweet, and naturally full of fiber and vitamin C. Whether you’re packing school lunches or looking for an after-school snack, apples are a fruit that never go out of season.

But if your kids are anything like mine, they sometimes need a little extra encouragement to eat their fruit. That’s where these healthy apple dip recipes come in! Each dip is simple, uses pantry staples, and adds a boost of flavor, protein, or healthy fat — making snack time both fun and nutritious.

Discover 5 simple, healthy apple dips made with Greek yogurt, nut butter, caramel, pumpkin, and chocolate hummus. Perfect fall snack ideas for families!
If I’m not dipping apples in plain peanut butter, I’m usually experimenting with some other “dip” to get my kids excited about fruit.

Case and point: Apple Butter Hummus. This recipe smells and tastes like fall! 

Why Pair Apples with Dip?

Pairing fruit with protein or healthy fat helps keep kids full longer by slowing digestion and balancing blood sugar levels. Dips also make apples more exciting for picky eaters — and they’re a great way to introduce nutritious ingredients like Greek yogurt, nut butter, and chickpeas in a kid-friendly way.

Discover 5 simple, healthy apple dips made with Greek yogurt, nut butter, caramel, pumpkin, and chocolate hummus. Perfect fall snack ideas for families!
I made this dip last year and saved the recipe on my phone. I have no idea what to call it- but I remember it has pecans, yogurt, cream cheese, and apples.

Apples are one fruit staple that always seems to be in abundance either in my grocery cart or gifted from Goomba [my Dad] when he drops off, “stuff for the kids.” So let’s get after it- recipe time! These 5 recipes are super simple and I’m almost embarrassed to post them. But, as a fellow reader told me recently, sometimes the simple reminder is needed the most- especially when it comes to meal and snack ideas for kids. 

5 Easy & Healthy Apple Dips Your Kids Will Love

Discover 5 simple, healthy apple dips made with Greek yogurt, nut butter, caramel, pumpkin, and chocolate hummus. Perfect fall snack ideas for families!

1. Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dip

Best for: After-school snacks or high-protein lunchbox add-on

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
Mix all ingredients until smooth. Serve with crisp apple slices or spread on apple rounds to make little “apple sandwiches.”

Nutrition Boost:
Packed with protein, calcium, and healthy fats — this dip keeps kids satisfied and energized for homework or sports practice.

2. Salted Caramel Yogurt Dip

Best for: Dessert-style apple snack or holiday fruit trays

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)

  • pinch of salt (optional)

Directions:
Stir together until creamy. Sprinkle with sea salt or crushed pretzels for a sweet-and-salty twist.

Pro Tip:
Use reduced-sugar caramel sauce or make your own with dates for a healthier version.

3. Chocolate Hummus Dip (Rich, Creamy & Kid-Approved)

Best for: A healthy dessert-style dip that satisfies chocolate cravings

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)

  • 2–3 tablespoons water or milk (as needed for texture)

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips or a sprinkle of cinnamon for topping

Directions:

  1. Add chickpeas, cocoa powder, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt to a food processor.

  2. Blend until smooth, adding water or milk one tablespoon at a time until creamy.

  3. Taste and adjust sweetness.

  4. Spoon into a bowl and top with mini chocolate chips or cinnamon.

Nutrition Boost:
This high-protein, fiber-rich apple dip gives you the creamy sweetness of chocolate pudding with the nutrients of chickpeas and nut butter. It’s vegan, dairy-free, and perfect for dessert boards or after-school snacks.

4. Cinnamon Almond Butter Dip

Best for: Quick 3-ingredient snack

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons almond butter

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon warm water

  • Dash of cinnamon

Directions:
Whisk ingredients together until creamy. Add a splash more water if needed for dipping consistency.

Nutrition Note:
Almond butter adds vitamin E, magnesium, and protein — making it one of the most nutrient-dense options on this list.

5. Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Dip

Best for: Fall gatherings, lunchbox variety, or Thanksgiving snack boards

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree

  • ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Boost:
Pumpkin adds fiber and vitamin A, while Greek yogurt provides protein — the perfect mix for a balanced, fall-inspired treat.

Mom Tip: Keep Apples Fresh

To keep apple slices from browning, dip them in a mixture of 1 cup water + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It’s one of my favorite prep hacks for busy mornings and lunchbox packing!

How Dips Help Picky Eaters Try New Foods

If you’ve got a picky eater at home, dips can be a total game changer. I talk a lot about picky eating on the blog, and one of my favorite tips to get those particular eaters EATING is offering a dip. Pairing new foods with something familiar — like a creamy yogurt or peanut butter dip — helps kids feel more comfortable exploring new textures and flavors. Research even shows that offering a “safe” food alongside something new increases the chances your child will give it a try. Plus, dipping just makes eating more fun!

Final Thoughts: Making Fruit Fun Again

These easy apple dips prove that you don’t need complicated recipes or fancy ingredients to make healthy snacks your family will actually eat. Each dip adds a burst of flavor and nutrients — whether it’s protein from Greek yogurt, healthy fats from nut butter, or fiber from chickpeas.

So next time you slice up a few apples, pair them with one of these simple dips and enjoy a snack that’s kid-approved, mom-tested, and totally satisfying. 🍎

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