Food and Recipes Recipes Cinnamon-Raisin Almond Butter Dip 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews This dip is so simple, the kids can whip it up after school. By Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith Instagram Jasmine Smith is a recipe developer and tester for Dotdash Meredith. She pursued her culinary passion and graduated with a B.A. in Culinary Nutrition at Johnson & Wales University. Following college, Jasmine worked on the line at multiple farm-to-table restaurants and was selected for the James Beard Foundation: Women in Culinary Leadership Program. In addition to her working in test kitchens, Jasmine is a freelance culinary producer for a variety of food festivals and non-profits. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 13, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 8 Jump to recipe Put down the peanut butter. It's snack time, and this quick dip is about to change the sweet-salty snacking game. Almond butter is the smart swap that brings the nutty factor to this healthy snack. Satisfy after-school cravings with a creamy stir-together dip that's packed with protein and easy enough for kids to make. Light and fluffy, this dip can't be beat. Greek yogurt makes this dip creamy, while almond butter tones down the sweetness, but makes it feel more substantial; it brings a strong flavor and holds well with the other ingredients. The vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon are the sweet factors that complement the dip well. The raisins add pops of texture and fruitiness, really bringing the cinnamon-raisin concept to life. Feel free to change up the accoutrement as you please. This recipe also pairs well with carrot and celery sticks, cinnamon pita chips, and pear slices. This dip would be a great addition to a dessert bar—make it the centerpiece of a pretty platter. Ingredients ¾ cup vanilla whole-milk Greek yogurt ½ cup almond butter (such as Barney Butter) 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling ¼ cup raisins Apple slices, for serving Directions Whisk together yogurt, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in raisins until well combined. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving with apple slices. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Print