Recipe: Snickerdoodle dessert dip
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You'll never guess the basic ingredient for this lovely sweet treat.
Beans aren't just for dinner. They also serve as the basic ingredient for this flavorful sweet dip.
6-8 servings (makes about 1 ½ cup total)
Ingredients
- 1 – 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) OR 1 – 15-ounce can white beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup creamy nut butter of choice (almond, cashew) OR 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup pitted medjool dates
- 1-2 Tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce (more as needed to reach desired consistency)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ - 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions:
Soak raw cashews and dates in enough water to cover for at least 1 hour (longer is ok). Drain water off.
Combine all ingredients in a large food processor. Blend until very smooth. Taste and add 1/8th of tsp salt if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve
Dipping Ideas:
- Fruit – sliced apples, sliced pears, banana
- Pretzels, graham crackers
- Cinnamon pita chips or spread on cinnamon raisin bread
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 120 calories, 3.5g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 4g protein
From Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute.
Reviewed by PeaceHealth dietitians and nutritionists
