Description
How to make delicious chocolate strawberry yogurt clusters with creamy yogurt and fresh berries that are perfect for a healthy, refreshing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base & Main Components:
- 2 cups (500g) full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 1 cup (about 170g) dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- Flavor & Texture Builders:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup creamy almond butter
- ½ cup chopped roasted almonds
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberry pieces, crushed
- Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Finishing Touches:
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Extra fresh strawberry slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Yogurt Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the full-fat Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, creamy almond butter, and fine sea salt until thoroughly combined. Ensure the mixture is smooth, creating a delicious base for your Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold the finely diced fresh strawberries and chopped roasted almonds into the prepared yogurt base. Distribute them evenly, ensuring every cluster will have a good mix of texture and flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the berries intact.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth. This creates a glossy, dippable coating for your Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters. Ensure it’s not too hot.
- Freeze Clusters: Drop spoonfuls of the yogurt mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming 12 clusters. Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm enough to easily handle. This critical step ensures your clusters hold their shape for dipping.
- Dip & Coat: Dip each frozen yogurt cluster into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place them back on the parchment-lined sheet. Quickly sprinkle with flaky sea salt and crushed freeze-dried strawberries before the chocolate sets.
- Chill & Serve: Return the chocolate-coated Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters to the freezer for another 10-15 minutes to fully set. Garnish with extra fresh strawberry slices if desired. Serve immediately for a refreshing, healthy treat!