Description
A delightful and refreshing treat combining the sweetness of strawberries and dark chocolate with the tanginess of Greek yogurt. These frozen bites make for a perfect healthy dessert option that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh diced strawberries
- 1 cup strawberry Greek yogurt
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents the yogurt mixture from sticking to the sheet and makes for easy removal once frozen.
- Mix Strawberries and Yogurt: In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the diced strawberries with the strawberry Greek yogurt until you have a creamy, uniform fruity yogurt mixture with visible strawberry pieces throughout.
- Form the Yogurt Bites: Drop spoonfuls of the yogurt mixture onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Aim to make about 8 bites, each approximately 2 inches in size. You can use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to keep them consistent.
- Freeze the Yogurt Bites: Transfer the baking sheet with the yogurt bites to the freezer and allow them to freeze completely until solid, which takes about 30 minutes. The bites should be firm enough to handle without losing their shape.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Let the melted chocolate cool at room temperature for 3-5 minutes to prevent it from melting the frozen yogurt bites when dipping.
- Coat with Chocolate: Remove the frozen yogurt bites from the freezer. Using a fork, dip each bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely coated. Return each chocolate-covered bite to the parchment-lined baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt immediately after dipping while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate-covered yogurt bites to sit at room temperature for a few minutes until the chocolate shell hardens completely. Then enjoy your delicious homemade treat!
Notes
- Store any leftover bites in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- For a variation, try using different yogurt flavors like vanilla or mixed berry.
- Adding coconut oil to the chocolate helps it melt more smoothly and creates a thinner coating that’s easier to bite through when frozen.
- The sea salt adds a gourmet touch that enhances the chocolate flavor, but it can be omitted for a traditional sweet treat.
- Make sure to use Greek yogurt specifically as it’s thicker and contains less water than regular yogurt, which helps the bites freeze more firmly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 3mg