I’m a huge fan of Greek-style 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.
This recipe is amazing…
Simple ingredients? Check.
Healthy snack? Check.
Quick and simple to make? Delicious? Check and Check!
These Berry Yoghurt cups are the perfect snack for you to make in advance and enjoy throughout the day. I make this recipe all the time with all different kinds of fruit! it is such a perfect 0 point snack. Each ingredient plays a distinct role, contributing to the nutritional richness and exquisite flavor profile of these bars.
It’s worth noting that not all Greek yogurts are created equal, nutrition varies between products. I read the back label to ensure I’m getting a Greek yogurt with no added sugar and minimal additives.
What’s not to like here? Berries frozen in Greek yogurt with the slightest hint of honey, this mini snack is both guilt-free and delicious. Very easy to make, and perfect for staving off midday cravings. The preparation of these cups is akin to a well-coordinated dance. Begin by harmonizing honey and yogurt, creating a sweet and tangy base. As the tempo rises, introduce the berries, infusing the mixture with bursts of flavor.
The stage is then set for the freezing finale – spoon into muffin cups and after an hour or so of freezing, then witness the transformation into solid and delectable Berry Yogurt Protein Bites. These bites are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are a nutritional ballet. Packed with protein, the plain yogurt offers a creamy texture, while honey adds natural sweetness. Berries, rich in antioxidants elevate the nutritional profile. The symphony of these ingredients creates a snack that is both delicious and nourishing and makes every bite a delightful step towards wellness.
What you will need to make these yogurt cups:
Container Choice: You will need appropriate vessels to freeze/firm up the prepped recipe. I prefer individual silicone muffin cups, they are reusable and very easy to peel off. You can also use 8-oz ramekins or a traditional muffin tin where the cups are attached – it’s just a tad harder to release the frozen treat before eating.
Yogurt Selection: You can use any kind of Greek Yogurt you like – no fat, 2%, full-fat, etc. Flavors are fine too – however, I prefer to use an unsweetened Greek yogurt and stir in a few drops of liquid stevia or liquid monk fruit sweetener if I feel it needs it. I’ve never tried to make with a non-dairy yogurt, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Nut Butter Choice: Use what you like! A natural nut butter is best – but the nut base is up to your preferences. So is “crunchy” or “smooth”. On this last batch, I used smooth cashew butter and it was so good. Also, don’t miss the step to pop nut butter in microwave for 20-30 seconds to help soften it up enough to incorporate the natural sweetener and granola.
Syrup-y Sweetener: This helps soften up the nut butter so that granola can be mixed in a coated. I used honey, but other choices are maple syrup, date syrup, honey substitute, zero-carb syrups and so on.
Granola Choice: Again, it’s up to you. I use store-bought for convenience, but homemade granola would be the bomb. Also, feel free to use a grain-free, gluten-free, or whatever you need to suit your dietary eating pattern.
Berry Selection: For this frozen yogurt cup recipe, I have to say frozen berries have an edge over fresh. Frozen berries can be stocked in your freezer for anytime use and I like how they juice up a little when thawed and mashed– that makes a nice “syrup” to blend into the yogurt without having to macerate them with sugar like one would do for a fresh berry. I used blueberries, but blackberries, raspberries are chopped up strawberries would be amazing too!
Storage: This Greek yogurt fruit dessert obviously needs to be stored in the freezer. I let them freeze for 2 hours (the optimal time before eating) and then remove all from their muffin liners/ramekins and place in an air-tight storage container meant for the freezer.
When the cups go into a freezer, after a couple hours, the consistency will be pretty hard. For a more enjoyable consistency, I place my frozen treat in a small bowl and let set on the counter to soften up for about 5 minutes before enjoying.
Berry Frozen Protein Yogurt Cups are a delicious and healthy treat that combines the tangy flavor of Greek yogurt with the sweetness of blueberries and the crunch of granola.
Berry Frozen Yogurt Protein Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen berries, thawed, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
- 1 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 1 cup granola of choice –store bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup almond or cashew butter
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- In small microwave-safe bowl, heat nut butter for 20 seconds or until softened. Stir in honey until incorporated. Or place in a small saucepan and gently warm until melted.Add granola to nut butter mixture and mix well until coated.Divide the granola mixture into each of six silicone standard muffin cup or four 8-ounce ramekins, gently pressing down with spoon to form a crust layer.In a small bowl, place yogurt and protein powder and mix well together. Taste test and add some honey or sweetener if needed. Some protein powders are already sweetened so you may not need it.Top each crust with an equal portion of yogurt.Mash thawed berries in small bowl with a fork. Divide among top of yogurt layer, using tip of spoon to slightly swirl into yogurt.Freeze for a minimum of 1-2 hours or overnight. Let thaw on counter for 1 minute before peeling out of silicone cup or removing from ramekin.Store in freezer for up to 3 months and let thaw before eating.
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