Frozen yogurt desserts like these Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites are all over my social media feeds this summer and I am so here for it! With just 6 simple ingredients, these are such an easy healthy dessert or snack. As a dietitian, this is my version of the internet froyo bites!
I love meal-prepping healthy snacks to keep on hand throughout the week. In the summer months, these frozen Greek yogurt bites are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's a low maintenance easy recipe for the best little treat! I enjoy one after dinner in the evenings as a fun way to end hot summer days. I hope they become a favorite for you. 😊
This was inspired by my Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe. I wanted to make another sweet treat that is higher in protein and lower in sugar than traditional frozen desserts. These make a perfect snack that the whole family will love. And the best part is that making them can be a fun activity for the kids to get involved in!
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Video of How to Make Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites
Here's a video of how to make this recipe that I hope is helpful! Don't forget to check out the recipe card below for the full recipe.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
These Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites are made with simple ingredients. Below are some ingredient notes. Be sure to check the printable recipe card at the bottom for exact ingredient measurements.
- Greek Yogurt - We'll use plain Greek yogurt for this recipe. I have read that you have to use whole-fat Greek yogurt for this recipe to work, but I tested it using either whole-fat Greek yogurt or nonfat. In my opinion, either one works! If you want to make a dairy-free option, use your favorite dairy-free yogurt like coconut yogurt, almond milk yogurt, or cashew yogurt.
- Peanut Butter - natural peanut butter makes these bites extra creamy and adds flavor, some plant protein, and healthy fats! Feel free to use almond butter or cashew butter if you prefer. For a nut-free option, use sunflower butter. You could even use cookie butter.
- Maple Syrup - just a bit of maple syrup for sweetness. You can use honey or agave syrup or your favorite sweetener.
- Vanilla Extract - to add a creamy vanilla flavor.
- Chocolate Chips - we will melt the chocolate to coat the frozen bites! If you want to make this recipe even easier, you can simply drizzle it on top. You can use dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips. Either will work in this delicious treat.
- Avocado Oil - I use avocado oil to thin out my chocolate chips while they melt to make the yogurt bites easier to coat. This is optional and some people prefer to use coconut oil. I use avocado oil because it is lower in saturated fat.
- Optional: Sea Salt - use a bit of sea salt to top it off!
How to Make Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites
Below are the instructions for how to make Frozen Yogurt Bites with some process shots that I hope are helpful! Don't forget to check out the recipe card at the bottom for the full recipe.
- Step 1 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Step 2 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the Greek yogurt mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet until all the mixture is used. To make it easier, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop. Place the bites in the freezer for about 4 hours.
- Step 3 - Once the Greek yogurt bites are frozen, add the chocolate chips and avocado oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate chips by heating in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well in between, until it's fully melted.
- Step 4 - Dip the frozen Greek yogurt bites in the melted chocolate until they are coated in chocolate. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate coating.
Hint: The hardest part of this recipe is coating the Greek yogurt bites in chocolate. To make it even easier, simply drizzle the melted chocolate on top. It might not look quite as pretty, but it'll taste just as good!
Variations
One of the best parts about Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites is that you can easily customize them with different flavor combinations to your taste. Below are a few ideas for variations, but feel free to get creative!
- Fresh Fruit - add your favorite fruit to this delicious snack! Fresh blueberries or chopped strawberries, peaches, or bananas all work great in frozen treats. Just mix in chopped or diced fruit with the Greek yogurt mixture before freezing.
- Yogurt Bark - turn it into yogurt bark by following the same recipe but instead of scooping it onto the baking sheet, pour it in a layer on the baking sheet and drizzle the melted chocolate on top once it's frozen.
- Chocolate - add cocoa butter to the Greek yogurt mix to double up on the chocolately flavor!
- High Protein - if you want to add protein, mix a scoop of your favorite protein powder into the Greek yogurt mix before freezing.
Storage for Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites
- Freezer - Store frozen Greek Yogurt Bites in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let them sit at room temperature for 3-5 minutes to let them thaw a bit before eating.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to stir the chocolate really good between 30 second intervals in the microwave to ensure the heat is evenly distributed.
- Be careful when dipping the bites in the melted chocolate to coat them! I use a spoon to do this.
- If using sea salt on top, add it before the chocolate dries.
Dietitian tip
Desserts get a bad rep sometimes for being "unhealthy" or something reserved for a "cheat day" or weekend. But in my opinion, dessert absolutely has it's place in healthy eating pattern full of nutrient-rich foods. Instead of restricting yourself from eating sweets altogether, watch your portions and make versions like this. These yogurt bites contain protein from the Greek yogurt, heart-healthy fats from the nut butter, and antioxidants from the dark chocolate.
FAQ
While healthy means something different to everyone, these frozen Greek yogurt bites are a nutrient-rich option. They contain protein from the yogurt and peanut butter, heart-healthy fats that also support brain health and hormone health from the nut butter, and probiotics for gut health from the yogurt. Relative to many other frozen treats, they have less added sugars and saturated fats.
Absolutely! To make it vegan, swap the Greek yogurt for your favorite plant based yogurt and be sure to use vegan chocolate chips.
Yes! Just make sure the chocolate chips you use are gluten free. Most chocolate chips on the market are.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites (Chocolate PB Flavor)
Equipment
- 1 cookie scoop (1 Tbsp)
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- sea salt for sprinkling optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the Greek yogurt mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet at a time until all the mixture is used. To make it easier, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop. Place the bites in the freezer for about 4 hours.
- Once the Greek yogurt bites are frozen, add the chocolate chips and avocado oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate chips by heating in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well in between, until it's fully melted.
- Dip the frozen Greek yogurt bites in the melted chocolate until they are coated in chocolate. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate coating.
- Hint: The hardest part of this recipe is coating the Greek yogurt bites in chocolate. To make it even easier, simply drizzle the melted chocolate on top. It might not look quite as pretty, but it'll taste just as good!
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Notes
- Be sure to stir the chocolate really good between 30 second intervals in the microwave to ensure the heat is evenly distributed.
- Be careful when dipping the bites in the melted chocolate to coat them! I use a spoon to do this.
- If using sea salt on top, add it before the chocolate dries.
Krista
LITERALLY SO GOOD
Mallory
Hi Krista,
Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review, it truly means SO much to me! 🙂 I am so happy to hear that you made the recipe and loved it! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there are any recipes you want me to share, I love getting ideas from my readers!
Have a great day,
Mallory