Sweet cherries combine with creamy vanilla yogurt and sweet honey before being dipped in chocolate for a creamy, cool treat that’s secretly packed with protein! The perfect frozen treat!
These bite-sized treats are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. You can customize the sweetness level to your personal taste with honey or maple syrup. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy these healthy treats once they are frozen…in just 2 hours from now!
These chocolate-covered cherry yogurt clusters are a healthy dessert option that your whole family will love! The perfect after-dinner treat. Sweet, simple, delicious, and they look beautiful for holiday parties or as quick gifts.
I’ve been seeing those viral chocolate-covered yogurt fruit clusters all over social media lately. I just knew I had to try them with cherries, because chocolate + cherries is one of my favourite flavour combinations EVER!
This recipe did not disappoint and was practically inhaled by everyone who tried one. Made with nutritious ingredients, this is a healthier dessert recipe that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. These fruit clusters are a healthy dessert option filled with nutrition benefits. Using a high-quality, semi-sweet chocolate adds the perfect touch of sweetness and indulgence!
Greek-style yogurt is an excellent source of: high-quality, complete protein (a 3/4-cup serving has 16 grams) micronutrients like: calcium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and gut-friendly probiotic bacteria.
I also added some protein powder as I find if the treat is not balanced (not enough protein and lots of carbs), it leaves me hungry a couple of hours after but when there is sufficient protein I stay full and happy for longer.
I like keeping a bag of these gorgeous clusters in my freezer for when that sweet tooth kicks in. They are super easy to make and so yummy. This recipe is no bake and so wonderfully easy and the perfect addition to any dessert table or holiday party!
They are dense yet light, the yogurt, chocolate mix has a melt-in-your mouth quality. They are crispy and crunchy, yet soft and chewy. I give them a 1 on work, 10 on reward. I wish all sweet treat recipes delivered those results.
Unlike a traditional one big slab of chocolate bark, these sweets were made by shaping them into clusters, so they come out looking as great as they taste into delightful one serving portions. You can make these treats all year round, substituting seasonal fruits for the occasion.
Chocolate Cherry Yogurt Protein Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek-style yogurt, plain or vanilla
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or small tray with parchment paper and set aside.In a bowl, combine yogurt, chopped cherries, chocolate chips, protein powder, honey and vanilla until well combined.Spoon 6 portions of the mixture onto the lined tray. Freeze for at least one hour.Once the cherries and yogurt have frozen, melt the chocolate chips.
Chocolate Coating
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 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.Once melted use two forks to hold each yogurt bite and one by one, dip into the melted chocolate, then place back on the parchment lined tray.Or hold each one with a fork over the melted chocolate and spoon it over letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Freeze for about 10-15 minutes until the chocolate sets. Store in the freezer for up to 8 weeks.
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