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    Easy Vegan Fruit Dip

    Published: Jun 22, 2024 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy vegan fruit dip recipe is a creamy, dreamy dip perfect for fruit, cookies, or your favorite salty snacks. Sweet and delicious, this fruit dip recipe is made in a single-cup blender with 5 simple ingredients. Get ready to amaze your friends with this yummy, fruity treat

    I am dipping a strawberry into the easy vegan fruit dip recipe.

    I'm a confessed dip addict! I love to dip, so I mastered fruit dip with summer on the way! At the market this week, I found the most beautiful strawberries, blackberries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple. Instead of making a fruit salad, I prepared a fabulous easy vegan fruit dip. 

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    • Vegan Fruit Dip Ingredients
    • Vegan Fruit Dip Ingredients Substitutions
    • Other Ways to Enjoy Vegan Fruit Dip
    • Storing and Freezing Fruit Dip
    • Recipe FAQ
    • Tips
    • Vegan Dip Recipes You Will Love!
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    As a kid, my grandma made spectacular fruit dip. Unfortunately, the ingredients were far from vegan, nor were they healthy. 

    So, I took her dip recipe and made my version of vegan dip for fruit. And this dip for fruit is so easy; I think it's my new favorite summertime recipe. 

    If you are searching for an easy, one cup blender recipe to bring to your next barbeque or get-together, look no further. All you need is a high-speed blender and a few simple ingredients.

    Let's make a simple dip for fruit that will even fool grandma. Dip, dip away! 

    All the dip ingredients in a blender cup on the counter.

    Vegan Fruit Dip Ingredients

    • Raw Cashews: Raw cashews provide the creaminess for this delicious vegan fruit dip.
    • Maple Syrup: Maple syrup provides a natural sweetener without refined sugar.
    • Vegan Plain, Unsweetened Yogurt: I used Kite Hill vegan yogurt, but any type of plant-based yogurt works well.
    • Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract can have a strong vanilla flavor with a hint of bitterness and an oaky taste
    • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice: Fresh-squeezed or 100% orange juice is a healthier option. 

    Vegan Fruit Dip Ingredients Substitutions

    • Substitute raw sunflower seeds for a nut-free versio. Note: Sunflower seeds must be soaked overnight. 
    • Date syrup or agave is an excellent substitute for maple syrup.
    • Not all orange juice is made the same — some contain added sugars or contain only a small percentage of real juice, decreasing its nutritional benefits. So, if using bottled orange juice, choose one without added sugar.
    Vegan fruit dip recipe in a bowl garnished with a mint leaf on a plate with strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and black berries.

    Fruits Great For Dipping

    • Pineapple
    • Blackberries
    • Mandarin oranges
    • Strawberries
    • Blueberries
    • Apple slices (soak in lemon juice to prevent browning)
    • Grapes
    • Oranges
    • Kiwi
    • Cantaloupe
    • Honey Dew Melon
    • Watermelon
    • Peaches
    Fruit dip in a bowl centered on a tray with pineapple, strawberries, blackberries, and mandarin oranges.

    Other Ways to Enjoy Vegan Fruit Dip

    • Dip vegan cookies or graham crackers
    • Drizzle on vegan ice cream or Nice cream
    • Spoon on Chocolate Vegan Pudding
    • Gluten-free pretzels

    When looking for a delicious, healthy dessert, opt for a dip for fruit. Not only is this dip creamy and sweet, but it also tastes like heaven with each and every bite. 

    Storing and Freezing Fruit Dip

    • The dip can be mixed together and stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 1 week.
    • But, it can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
    • However, for the best result, thaw completely in the refrigerator before serving.
    • If the texture is too thick, re-blend in a high-speed blender with added water or orange juice. 

    Recipe FAQ

    What is fruit dip made with?

    Fruit dip is generally made of simple ingredients: cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and fresh strawberries. The old-fashioned recipe uses orange juice concentrate instead of fresh strawberries. This vegan version is healthy and delicious.

    Is it better to eat strawberries cold or at room temperature?

    It is very hard because strawberries are made of 90% water. Do not dip when they are very cold; try to use room-temperature strawberries. For an even better result, do not put them in the refrigerator; put them in a cold place.

    Is vegan yogurt better than regular yogurt?

    Researchers found that plant-based yogurt options typically had more fiber, less total sugar, and lower amounts of sodium than dairy yogurts. However, dairy yogurt options typically had more protein, calcium, and potassium than plant-based yogurt options.

    Tips

    • Make sure to buy unsweetened plain vegan yogurt.
    • Soaking the cashews helps to soften them when blending them. For a faster way to soften cashews, boil them for 10 minutes and drain the water, rinse and then blend them.
    • The dip will thicken when chilled.
    • Use a variety of fruits to make a colorful fruit tray.
    • Add pretzels or vegan graham crackers for different textures.
    • Place the fruit dip into ice cube trays or souper cubes for a delicious frozen treat!

    Try this delightful, easy vegan fruit dip recipe for a delicious way to enjoy fresh fruit.

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    If you love this easy vegan fruit dip recipe, give us a 5-star review and comment below. We look forward to hearing from you!

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    Dip for Fruit

    Easy Vegan Fruit Dip

    Kathy Carmichael
    Vegan fruit dip is a creamy, dreamy dip perfect for fruit, cookies, or your favorite salty snacks. Sweet and delicious, this fruit dip recipe is made in a single-cup blender with 5 simple ingredients. Get ready to amaze your friends with this yummy, fruity treat.
    4.55 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 servings
    Calories 64 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Vegan Fruit Dip

    • ½ cup raw cashews soak overnight or boil for 5 minutes unless using a high-speed blender; or substitute sunflower seeds for a nut-free version. Sunflower seeds must be soaked.
    • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup
    • 6 ounces plain unsweetened vegan yogurt I used Kite Hill brand
    • ⅓ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice or orange juice of choice.
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Mint leaves garnish

    Fruit for Dipping

    • 15 large strawberries
    • 1 pint blackberries
    • ½ whole pineapple cut into bit-sized cubes
    • 2 mandarin oranges peeled and sectioned

    Instructions
     

    • Soak cashews overnight, or for a quick softening method, boil the cashews for 10 minutes and drain.
    • If using a high-speed blender, soaking and boiling are not necessary.
    • Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender cup
    • Blend on high until smooth.
    • Cover and refrigerate; the dip will thicken upon cooling.
    • Serve in a bowl surrounded by fruit or your favorite dippers.

    Notes

    • Make sure to buy unsweetened plain vegan yogurt.
    • Soaking the cashews helps to soften them when blending them. To soften cashews faster, boil them for 10 minutes, drain the water, rinse, and then blend them.
    • The dip will thicken when chilled.
    • Use a variety of fruits to make a colorful fruit tray.
    • Add pretzels or vegan graham crackers for different textures.
    • Place the fruit dip into ice cube trays or souper cubes for a delicious frozen treat!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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    Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

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    1. Kathy Kirby

      July 21, 2024 at 6:56 am

      2 stars
      I’m not vegan but my daughter is. She tasted it and, although it was edible, she didn’t care for it. The texture of the nuts wasn’t great and it wasn’t very flavorful. We tried.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        July 21, 2024 at 8:18 am

        Kathy, it sounds like it wasn't blended enough. It should be creamy and not have the texture of nuts. I'm sorry she didn't enjoy it.

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