Anti-Inflammatory 5-Ingredient Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bites is a creamy dish. It contains Greek yogurt, dark chocolate, peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, & coconut oil. These bites contain Greek yogurt & peanut butter in it so it is not good for dairy-free and nut allergic peoples. We have to utilize the suitable alternatives to make it safe for them. It is prepared in just 15 minutes, but we have to chill it for four hours. These bites stores nicely, so we would easily make them for meal prep. Serve these Anti-Inflammatory 5-Ingredient Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bites with fruits, nut butter, or chopped nuts.
STATS:
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1 bite
- Cook time: Nil
- Freezing time: 3 to 4 hours
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 3 hours, 15 minutes
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing vessel
- Silicone spatula
- Baking tray
- Microwave-safe vessel
- Small spoon
- Parchment paper
- Freezer-safe airtight vessel
INGREDIENTS:
- One cup Greek yogurt
- Two tbsp. cocoa powder — unsweetened
- One tbsp. maple syrup or honey
- 100 g dark chocolate
- One tsp. coconut oil
- 3 tbsp. peanut butter — unsweetened
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GREEK YOGURT:
- We have to utilize the full fat containing Greek yogurt to make the creamy texture of the bites. You can also utilize the lactose-free yogurt instead if required.
PEANUT BUTTER:
- Choose natural peanut butter made from 100% peanuts without added sugar or unnecessary oils. It adds a nutty flavor, healthy fats, and some protein to the yogurt mixture.
UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER:
- Add the cocoa powder to include the indulgent & strong chocolate flavor. Cocoa has flavanol which is an antioxidant; good for heart & brain health.
MAPLE SYRUP OR HONEY:
- Include the maple syrup to add the natural sweet taste in the dessert. We can also add the honey instead fi required.
COCONUT OIL:
- Add the coconut oil to add the smoothness in these bites. It is optional to include it and you can omit if required.
DARK CHOCOLATE:
- Add the dark chocolate which has 70 to 80 % cocoa to form the outer coating. It will add the indulgent flavor.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, put the parchment on tray.
- Include the peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, & Greek yogurt in the mixing vessel and mix to combine them till smooth.
- Then separate the six even portions and put them on the tray in thick disc with some space.
- Now put the tray in freezer for two to three hours till they get firm.
- Meanwhile break the dark chocolate and put it in the vessel to melt it in the microwave and stir in intervals till it melts.
- Now add the coconut oil in it and mix.
- Take out the bites and dip each one of them in the chocolate melt and put it back on the tray.
- Put the tray back in the freezer and freeze for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Leave the chocolate bites for 2 to 5 minutes or serve directly.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH BERRIES:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
CHOPPED NUTS:
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pistachios
FRESH FRUIT:
- Banana
- Apple
- Pear
WARM SPICES:
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom
YOGURT:
- Greek Yogurt
- Coconut Yogurt
- Soy Yogurt
TIPS:
- We have to utilize the thick Greek yogurt so the bites will keep the shape.
- Mix the items well and sift the cocoa powder so it doesn’t form lumps.
- We have to melt the chocolate slowly and mix in between intervals so it doesn’t get burnt.
- Include the chopped nuts if required to make them crunchier.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add these bites in the container and store for two to three days.
FREEZER:
- Cover these bites in the parchment and store for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will I prepare them without the sweet taste?
- Yes, we would easily prepare them without adding the sweetness and omit the maple syrup or honey and include the unsweetened dark chocolate.
Can I include almond butter instead?
- Yes, we can include the almond butter instead in similar quantity. It will provide the different taste but same results.
How to make them dairy-free?
- Include the non-dairy Dark chocolate and vegan Greek yogurt instead for this purpose.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric Count: 175kcal
Iron: 1.0 mg
Serving size: 1
Total carbs: 10 g
Vitamin A: 10 µg
Net carbs: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Serving: 6
Calcium: 40 mg
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 25 mg
Potassium: 150 mg
