Sugar Cookie Dip (High Protein, Low Fat)

INGREDIENTS

• Greek yogurt – I used non-fat Fage. The thicker the better for this recipe. Cream cheese also works great here! A lot of times, I’ll even prefer that over the yogurt because it’s thicker. If you need to make this dip vegan, you can use coconut yogurt or vegan cream cheese.
• French vanilla cake mix or sugar cookie mix – Either of these will give the dip the most REAL sugar cookie flavor!
• Sweetener – I used both Swerve brown sugar and liquid Stevia to balance out the sweetness. Use whatever sweetener you prefer here and adjust amount to preferences.
• Protein powder – I promise, you will NOT taste this at all! All you can taste is the delicious sugar cookie flavor. I used PEScience Vanilla for an extra punch of protein. I can’t speak for all protein powder brands, but you can’t taste this one at all aside from a subtle vanilla sweetness. For all PEScience products, you can use code Laurenfitfoodie to save 10% off your purchase.
• Cashew butter – Compared to almond or peanut butter, cashew butter creates the most neutral taste. However, you can use whatever nut butter you wish. There really isn’t a great substitute for this because it does a lot to add to the creaminess! However, you can omit if you use cream cheese because the cream cheese makes it plenty thick 🙌🏼
• Clear vanilla extract – Using a clear vanilla extract keeps the color of this dip nice and light. I used McCormick’s Clear Vanilla Extract. But if you don’t have clear, normal vanilla works!
• Festive sprinkles – A sugar cookie must! I used red, green and white for this one because it’s Christmas time!

HOW TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIE DIP

1. Add all the ingredients (except the sprinkles) in a bowl and use a hand mixer to combine.
2. Fold in 1 tbsp of the sprinkles.
3. Place in the fridge to chill for a 2-3 hours before serving. I know, I know, but I promise you, it’s even better when the flavors have had a chance to come together! 😉
4. When ready to serve, top with the remaining sprinkles & serve with your favorite dippers!

HOW TO HEAT TREAT CAKE MIX

Flour is a raw food, meaning it hasn’t been treated to remove bacteria that can cause food poisoning. And flour is used in cake mix. You can heat treat your flour/cake mix to kill any bacteria that can make you sick.

I typically don’t bother heat-treating my cake mix unless I am using a large amount (and not baking it after) or serving it to others. It’s not something that bothers me. But, if you are concerned about any potential bacteria in your flour, follow the instructions below to heat treat:

Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals in the microwave until the cake mix temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Mix with a spoon between intervals. Each microwave is different, but mine takes around 3 intervals.

WHAT TO USE FOR DIPPING

This Sugar Cookie Dip is so good, you’re going to want to dip everything in it! 😂 Here are some of my favorite dippers:

• Animal cookies – I think animal cookies are so fun! They taste delicious dipped in this sweetness.
• Oreos or Golden Oreos – Yes, I know there’s already icing inside. But there’s none on the outside. 😉
• Honey or chocolate graham crackers – This tastes like literal heaven. Trust me. Grab a knife and spread that dip!
• Pretzels – This dip isn’t just for sweet treats! Salty works, too!
• Teddy Grahams – I love scooping with these cute little guys.
• Sliced apples or strawberries – Fruit tastes UNREAL dipped in this stuff!
• Any other Christmas cookie you have near by!!

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT SUGAR COOKIE DIP