Jar of healthy carmel dip

Do I have any apple lovers in here?

Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Braeburn… the list goes on!

Personally, I’m a sucker for the Honeycrisps! By far my favorite apple and nothing pairs better than a caramel dip as a treat! However, have you taken a glance at the back of the package of what you usually find in the stores? Let me save you time… sugar, high fructose corn syrup, modified corn starch, artificial flavors, hydrogenated coconut oil… 

Even though all the childhood memories flood back when I see a Marzetti’s Old Fashioned Caramel Dip in the store, I cannot bring myself to even think about bringing it home!

I do have three easy recommendations that you can make or buy to feel a little better about this treat! I mean, I’m not trying to be the Apple Dip Grinch over here!

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  • 1/2 cup coconut oil 
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Dash of sea salt

Warm Coconut oil and maple on the stove. Once well blended, add in almond butter and mix until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill in the fridge to thicken a bit and enjoy!

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  • 16 softened and pitted medjool dates
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4-1 cup unsweet almond milk

Starting with 3/4 cup milk and the rest of ingredients, add to a high speed blender and blend until smooth and no chunks. To thin more, add 1 Tbsp milk at a time to desired consistency. Store in the fridge. 

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You can’t go wrong with these and you’ll feel much better about enjoying your favorite fall snack!