Chocolate Cherry Yogurt Protein Bites
Cherry yogurt protein bites are frozen treats made with cherries, yogurt, protein powder and chocolate. A simple yet delicious recipe. Mix cherries and yogurt, freeze the mixture in clusters, then dip or drizzle in melted chocolate. Oh my!
Servings 6
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.