With the summer produce starting to pop up in markets around town, I’ve been loving all of the fruit lately. Sweet cherries, strawberries, and peaches have been my favorite. Nature’s candy is the best!
A strawberry banana protein smoothie bowl topped with locally grown cherries, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips & cinnamon oat granola clusters
So naturally with all of my fruit consumption in recent weeks, I had to make fruit dip. Dipping fruit into a decadent tasting dip is one of my favorite desserts, especially when it’s healthy like today’s recipe!
I’ve been making a lot of cake batter recipes lately, including a few batches of energy bites, smoothies, and now, this fruit dip. I also think that cake batter cookies may be in my baking future.
To get that cake batter flavor, I combined cashew butter with shredded coconut, maple syrup, vanilla dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract and cashew milk.
This dip is easy to make, making it a perfect party dessert. In fact, it probably takes 5 minutes total to whip it up. First, combine the cashew butter and shredded coconut in a food processor and pulse for a few minutes until it’s mostly smooth. There will be a bit of coconut shreds in the dip, which gives it some texture. 
Then, add in the remaining ingredients and pulse until everything is combined well. Pour the dip into a small serving bowl, surround the dip with fruit, and you’re ready to go.
This cake batter dip pairs perfectly with berries, apple slices, banana, or whatever fruit you fancy.
I threw some birthday cake sprinkles on top for some flair – totally not necessary, but it adds a color pop!
Cashew Cake Batter Fruit Dip {Vegan + Gluten Free}
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 5 oz container of vegan vanilla yogurt use regular if you don't mind the dairy
- 1/4 cup cashew milk
- 2 TBSP pure maple syrup
- 2 TSP vanilla extract
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Combine the cashew butter and shredded coconut in a food processor. Pulse for a few minutes until mostly smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice.
- Add in the yogurt, cashew milk, maple syrup and vanilla, and process again until everything is combined well.
- Pour the dip into a serving dish, and top with sprinkles if using.
- Refrigerate the dip until it's ready to be eaten. Enjoy with your favorite fruit!
Nutrition
Tell me… What’s your favorite fruit or veggie lately?
I love cahsew butter. This I must try.
All of the fruits have been so good. I’d say strawberries, but I just got some amazing blackberries the other day.
Strawberries are one of my all-time favorites. I love how there are little berry farm stands near us that we can buy local strawberries at this time of the year!
Oh this sounds so good! Like literally mouth watering over here haha. Pinning this for later when I need a sweet treat!
Strawberries have always been a top contender for me but if I can find a good mango they are my fave!
Ohh yes, I adore mangoes! Unfortunately I find it tough to find perfectly ripe ones a lot of the time. Thanks, Rachel!
What a fun idea, Nicole! I love cake batter, and I’ve never thought about eating it in a dip form. But it would be perfect for this time of the year when fresh fruit is plentiful in the store…and even in my garden if the chipmunks don’t steal it! 🙂 This would be the perfect light dessert after dinner on the back porch. I hope you guys have an awesome weekend out there in Cali! Don’t get into too much trouble, ok?
Oh yes, I’m all about light desserts that satisfy my sweet tooth without being too heavy! I’m jealous that you grow fruit in your garden… I’ve tried growing strawberries, but they didn’t do too well. I usually stick with veggies & herbs.
This looks so good! I totally think the sprinkles are not optional 😉
Sprinkles always make everything a little bit better right? 😉
This is such an awesome idea! The dip sounds amazing for fresh summer fruit- I love peaches and berries too, so good. Love the sprinkles too- super fun styling!
Thanks, Cara! Yes, summer fruits are the BEST.