Curried Banana Dip
Transform your snacking experience with this Curried Banana Dip, a bold and unexpected blend of sweet and savory flavors. Featuring ripe bananas, velvety cream cheese, and tangy Greek yogurt as its base, this dip is elevated with the warming spice of curry powder, a drizzle of honey for sweetness, and a touch of fresh lemon juice for balance. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect quick and easy appetizer for any gathering. Serve it with crunchy vegetable sticks, crispy pita chips, or your favorite crackers for a unique, crowd-pleasing treat. Bonus: garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of color and flavor. This healthy banana dip recipe is the ultimate combination of creativity and convenience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 120 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the ripe bananas and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Use a fork or potato masher to mash the bananas until smooth.
Add the cream cheese and Greek yogurt to the bowl. Use a hand mixer (or whisk vigorously) to blend until creamy and well combined.
Stir in the curry powder, honey, lemon juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning, adding a bit more curry powder or honey if desired.
Transfer the dip to a serving dish and optionally garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with vegetable sticks, crackers, or pita chips, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving. Give it a quick stir before serving if made in advance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1314 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1041 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
