Lemon Fruit Dip (Vegan)
Supplies
- Blender OR food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup Natural Confectioners’ Sugar
- 4 droppersful lemon-flavored liquid stevia
- 1 cup vegan sour cream OR 1 cup unsweetened organic coconut milk yogurt alternative OR unsweetened vanilla-flavored organic coconut milk yogurt alternative
- 1 (8-ounce) container dairy-free almond-milk cream cheese OR plain cream cheese-style spread (vegan)
- 1 teaspoon organic dried lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
- 3 drops lemon essential oil OR 1 tablespoon organic pure lemon extract (if using the essential oil, you can add up to 6-9 drops to enhance the lemon flavor to taste.)
- 1 tablespoon organic dried lemon balm *
- Organic fresh lemon zest to garnish
Instructions
- Place the Natural Confectioners’ Sugar, liquid stevia, vegan sour cream, dairy-free cream cheese, lemon peel, lemon juice, lemon essential oil, and lemon balm in a food processor or large blender and blend for 1-2 minutes, until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate overnight to set. Garnish with lemon zest, if desired. Serve with fruit and/or gluten-free crackers or gluten-free pretzels.
Notes
*Dried lemon balm, or melissa, is the secret ingredient in this recipe. You’ll find it in health food stores' herb section or Whole Foods. Alternatively, use 1 drop of Melissa essential oil instead.