Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters Recipe
Delight in these refreshing and bite-sized Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters, perfect as a cool, healthy treat. Creamy Greek yogurt mixed with fresh strawberries is frozen into clusters and then dipped in rich, melted semi-sweet chocolate for a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. These easy-to-make clusters are sweetened naturally with honey and have a subtle vanilla undertone, making them an ideal dessert or snack for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for melting and dipping chocolate)
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Yogurt Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine Yogurt Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped strawberries, plain Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Form Clusters: Using a spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture at a time and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping them into clusters. You should be able to make approximately 10 clusters.
- Freeze Clusters: Place the baking sheet with the yogurt clusters into the freezer and allow them to freeze completely for about 1 to 2 hours until solid.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 15 to 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Clusters: Remove the frozen yogurt clusters from the freezer and dip each one carefully into the melted chocolate using a spoon to ensure thorough coating. Place the coated clusters back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
- Set Chocolate: Return the chocolate-coated clusters to the freezer for a few minutes so the chocolate hardens and the yogurt firms up again.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate is hardened, enjoy these delicious, refreshing clusters straight from the freezer.
Notes
- For best results, use plain Greek yogurt with full fat or low-fat for a creamy texture.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan option, although the diet classification will change accordingly.
- Ensure clusters are completely frozen before dipping in chocolate to prevent melting.
- To make cleanup easier, use parchment paper on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkling a small amount of sea salt over the chocolate adds a nice balance of flavors.
- Store leftover clusters in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
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