Peanut Butter Yogurt Banana Dip

August 13, 2015

As kids across the country head back to school, parents are scrambling to get back into a healthy mealtime and snack routine. To make that daunting task a tad bit easier, try this easy and nutritious Peanut Butter Yogurt Banana Dip.

Got picky eaters? No worries: They’ll love it.

Look at all those fun, kid-friendly dippers!

Apple Wedges
Graham Crackers
Whole Grain Pretzels
Celery Sticks

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Say it ain’t so! Summer is coming to an end, and it’s back-to-school time … already!

If your kids are anything like mine, they’re famished when they get home from school. Be at the ready with a nutrient-rich snack like this one. And remember, on average, kids consume about 25% of their daily calories from snacks, so make those between-meal nibbles as nutritious as you can 🙂

Don’t let after-school sports get in the way of good nutrition. Whip up my dip, pack it up with your child’s favorite dippers, and then hit the road running …

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Peanut Butter Yogurt Banana Dip

Author: Liz

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4

Serving size: ¼ cup
Calories: 120

Fat: 7g
Saturated fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Sodium: 85mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g

Recipe type: Snack

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Looking for a healthy new snack idea the whole family will love? Give my yummy dip a try. Made with calcium-rich yogurt, peanut butter, and banana, it takes just minutes to assemble. I suggest you serve this creamy dip with nutritious dippers including sliced apples (or peaches), celery sticks, Graham crackers, and whole grain pretzels.

Ingredients

½ ripe banana
¾ cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons peanut butter
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Peel the banana, place on a cutting board, and mash with the back of a fork until smooth. Place in a medium-size bowl with the yogurt, peanut butter, and cinnamon and stir until well combined.
Transfer to a small bowl and serve with sliced fruit, celery, Graham crackers, and whole grain pretzels.

I first created this recipe for the summer issue of the Live Well Digest, a WIC publication created by Brush Arts. I hope you like it; please weigh in with your family’s favorite snacks.