Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters Recipe
These Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters are a delightful and healthy frozen treat combining fresh strawberries, creamy Greek yogurt, and rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect as a refreshing snack or dessert, they are easy to make and require no baking, making them ideal for warm days or whenever you crave a guilt-free indulgence.
- Author: Cara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Clusters:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- Wash and chop strawberries: Start by thoroughly washing the strawberries under cold water. Once clean, chop them into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure they blend well with the yogurt mixture.
- Prepare the yogurt mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, ensuring the honey is fully incorporated for sweetness.
- Fold in the strawberries: Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the yogurt mixture. Be careful not to overmix to maintain some strawberry texture in the clusters.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the coconut oil. Stir until completely smooth and glossy, which helps with easy drizzling later.
- Form the clusters and drizzle chocolate: Using a spoon, drop dollops of the strawberry yogurt mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Then, drizzle the melted chocolate over each cluster to add a rich chocolate layer on top.
- Freeze until firm: Place the baking sheet in the freezer and let the clusters freeze for 1 to 2 hours, or until they are completely set and firm to the touch.
- Serve or store: Once frozen, enjoy the clusters immediately as a cold treat or transfer them into an airtight container to store in the freezer for up to a week.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on desired sweetness or use maple syrup as an alternative.
- Ensure clusters are fully frozen before serving to maintain their shape.
- Store leftovers in a single layer on parchment paper to prevent sticking before transferring to a container.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch if desired.
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