You need to make these chocolate-covered blueberry yogurt clusters ASAP for the most delicious balanced snack or dessert. The combo of the rich dark chocolate, juicy blueberries, creamy Greek yogurt (which delivers almost 25 grams of protein per cup!), and crunchy walnuts, makes this recipe the ultimate combo to satisfy on all levels.
If you are looking for healthy treat, this is hands down the best recipe. They are great for desserts, a refreshing afternoon snack, or as a late night treat. Oh, and they taste delicious broken up in smoothie bowls.
They offer the perfect combination between taste and nutrition. The best thing is that they are delicious and so satisfying to eat. A crunchy dark chocolate layer hides a creamy inside. Have a bite and you won’t be able to resist!
Major bonus—with a balance of protein, nourishing fats, and fiber, these clusters will keep you satisfied and energized anytime you need a little pick me up! I’m all about snacks that are energizing, satisfying, easy to whip up… and of course, DELISH!
These babies hit all the right notes with their dreamy blend of creamy Greek yogurt, perfectly sweet blueberries, crunchy walnuts, and a rich dark chocolate coating.
With its protein content, Greek yogurt helps provide a feeling of fullness, while blueberries add fiber, and walnuts bring in those healthy fats and satisfying crunch (texture is an often overlooked component to satiety!) Together, these ingredients create a snacking powerhouse that is both tasty and nutritious.
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Blueberry Walnut Frozen Yogurt Clusters
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup vanilla, thick, Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional, to taste
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Top with flaky salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicon baking mat. In a medium bowl, mix blueberries, walnuts, yogurt, nut butter and honey if using until well combined. Scoop the mixture into 4-6 clusters (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours, or until firm.About 10 minutes before the clusters finish freezing, melt the chocolate coating.
Chocolate Coating
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Dip each frozen yogurt cluster into the melted chocolate using two forks to handle them. Or hold each one with a fork while spooning over the melted chocolate and letting the excess drip back into the bowl.Place them back on the baking sheet, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and freeze or refrigerate for 10 minutes to harden the chocolate shell.Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. You can also store in the freezer, but the yogurt gets really hard. (In this case you will need to thaw and soften for 10 minutes or so before eating).
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