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creamy high-protein cannoli dip with chocolate chips and orange zest in a white bowl, surrounded by strawberries and apple slices

High Protein Cannoli Dip

Chef Enzo, an Italian-American cuisine expert from Eat Every Slice, smiling while enjoying a plate of homemade pasta garnished with fresh basil.Enzo R.
A fluffy high protein cannoli style dip made with ricotta and Greek yogurt, sweetened with honey and finished with cinnamon, orange zest, and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for healthy munchies cravings with fruit or whole grain crackers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American-Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 170 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Microplane (optional)

Ingredients
  

For the Dip

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 percent or whole
  • 2 tbsp honey plus 1 tbsp more to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp orange zest optional
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Optional Protein Boost

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional

For Serving

  • strawberries
  • apple slices
  • grapes
  • whole grain graham crackers or whole grain wafers

Instructions
 

  • Add ricotta and Greek yogurt to a mixing bowl.
  • Add honey, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest if using.
  • Whip 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and fluffy.
  • If using protein powder, mix it in until fully combined.
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with extra chips if desired.
  • Serve with fruit and whole grain crackers for dipping.

Notes

Thicker dip: Drain ricotta in a fine mesh strainer for 10 minutes, then whip.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Keyword Cannoli Dip, Greek Yogurt Dip, Healthy Munchies, High Protein Snack, no-bake dessert, Ricotta Dip