Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

Spread the love

Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

Here is a delicious and healthy treat that combines the tangy flavor of Greek yogurt with the sweetness of blueberries and the crunch of nuts and granola. These babies are perfect for pre-workout fuel, a quick breakfast, or just a satisfying snack when you are on the go.
Simple to make with just six ingredients and basically no cooking, these little frozen desserts are a low-stress, no-guilt delight!
I’m a huge fan of Greek yogurt to fuel my active lifestyle. It’s high in protein to help me build and repair muscle and promote satiety. It provides probiotics for gut health, it’s a good source of calcium to keep my bones strong. I also love that rich, creamy taste and the versatility to eat right out of the carton or to use in all sorts of sweet and savory recipes.
Many of us resolve to do better with our eating and exercise, however, even with the best of intentions, busy schedules can make it difficult from time to time.
Despite this, it is important to prioritise our physical health and fitness. While this time I won't be discussing my favourite gym routine, I still wanted to share a healthy snack recipe that is perfect for pre-or post-workout energy – homemade Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes.
Snacking can be a tricky part of maintaining a healthy diet, but it doesn't have to be. One way to keep your snacking habits in check is to have healthy, convenient options on hand. These homemade frozen yogurt cupcakes area great option for those who are looking for a tasty, healthy snack that still fits with the ‘healthy eating’ concept.
The ingredients in this recipe are full of nutrition and contain no added sugar.
If you love dessert but don’t love the sugar and calories that often comes with it, this recipe is the perfect healthy frozen dessert to satisfy all your taste and health needs.
The best part? This recipe offers a guilt-free alternative to traditional ice cream. By using yogurt as the base, you get to enjoy a creamy texture and tangy flavor, while avoiding the excessive sugar content found in most store-bought options.
Plus, they are incredibly simple to prepare, making them an ideal choice when it comes to convenience, creativity, and overall health! Easily made dairy-free, paleo-friendly, or protein-packed, you will never want to settle for store-bought again!
 
 
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword frozen yoghurt bites, frozen yogurt bites healthy, frozen yogurt cupcakes, frozen yogurt cups, frozen yogurt fruit dessert
Servings 6

Ingredients

Base Crust

  • 1 cup granola of choice
  • 1/4 cup nut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Yogurt Layer

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed
  • 1/2 cup nuts, chopped - almonds, walnuts, cashews
  • 1/2 cup protein or collagen powder - optional

Instructions

Base Crust

  • You can use liners in a traditional muffin tin, ramekins or individual silicone muffin cups which are reusable and very easy to peel off.
    In small microwave-safe bowl, heat nut butter for 20 seconds or until softened. Stir in honey until incorporated. Add granola to nut butter mixture and mix well until coated.
    Place 1 tablespoon of granola mixture into each of 6 muffin cups, pressing it evenly into the base with the back of a spoon. If there is any mixture left over, simply divide it up between the cupcake bases.
     

Yogurt Layer

  • Mix the chopped nuts and protein powder into the yogurt and top each crust with an equal portion of this mixture.
    Mash the thawed blueberries in another bowl. Divide among and on top of yogurt layer, using tip of spoon to slightly swirl into yogurt.
    Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. Let thaw on counter for 1 minute before peeling out of silicone cup or removing from ramekin or muffin tin.
     
Print Recipe

If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites 


Spread the love