Lately I’ve been hungry for dips, as in the chips-and-dip variety.

The main problem is that many dips fall into the less than healthy category.

For a casual lunch yesterday, I decided to make a healthier version of a cheesy ranch dip that I’ve had in the past.

Full disclosure: I shamelessly ate this with Fritos, but it would work great with jicama slices, baby carrots or other crudités.

First, some gorgeous pictures for veggie inspiration:

And now the recipe:

Fat Free Cheesy Ranch Dip

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. fat free cream cheese
• 1 container (6 oz) plain fat free Greek yogurt
• 8 oz. shredded fat free cheddar cheese
• 1 packet powdered ranch dip mix
• 3-4 T. fresh chives
• 1 clove minced garlic

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together in food processor.
2. Pulse enough to break up shredded cheddar and combine everything together.
3. Sample a generous amount.
4. Thin with a few tablespoons of skim milk if the dip seems too thick.
5. Eat!