Strawberry Yogurt Bowl

If you’re looking for a creamy, frozen, chocolatey treat made with wholesome ingredients, this Strawberry Yogurt Bowl with a magic chocolate shell will be your new favorite. The base is made with vanilla yogurt mixed with finely chopped fresh strawberries and a touch of sweetener. To add some excitement, we melted dark chocolate and poured it on top of the strawberry mixture. We then freeze the dish, so that the chocolate creates a crisp shell. During the hot days of summer, this is a straightforward and healthier alternative to those store-bought ice cream confections that we all crave.

What stands out

Our Strawberry Yogurt Bowl is seriously hard to beat. When you’re craving a cold bowl of ice cream, try this instead. You’ll get the same great flavor and creaminess of a strawberry frozen yogurt or ice cream, but it’s so much healthier and full of protein if you use a high-protein Greek yogurt variety. The magic of it comes from a gorgeous dark chocolate shell that gets perfectly crunchy after a quick freeze. Strawberries and dark chocolate are not only a flavor combo made in heaven, but they are also full of antioxidants.

How to Prepare Strawberry Yogurt Bowl

Use a sharp knife to finely dice the fresh strawberries and then add them to a mixing bowl.

To the bowl, add in the yogurt, vanilla, and honey. Mix well and transfer into a serving bowl or ramekin.

Melt the chocolate over a double boiler on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Once melted, pour the chocolate on top of the yogurt, making sure you cover the top with a thin layer.

Pop the dish in the freezer and freeze until the chocolate has solidified (about 30 minutes).

Add on additional toppings such as granola, shredded coconut or any chopped nuts.

Break the shell with a spoon and enjoy!

Kitchen tip

If the chocolate shell is too hard after freezing, leave at room temperature for a couple of minutes before breaking it with a spoon.

Swaps

1. Feel free to use any fruit you love in this yogurt bowl recipe: blueberries, chopped pineapple or raspberries would all be!
2. You can certainly use whatever yogurt variety you prefer. We suggest using plain so you can control the amount of sweetener. If using flavored yogurt, adjust the amount of honey you add.
3. Make this recipe dairy-free by using your favorite non-dairy yogurt variety.
4. Use the sweetener of your choice in this Strawberry Yogurt Bowl: you can use maple syrup, agave, or omit it entirely.
5. Have fun with this recipe by adding additional toppings such as granola, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or any other toppings you like before serving.

Serve it with

• Serve this Strawberry Yogurt Bowl with additional fresh fruit and a bowl of whipped cream.
• Serve these bowls for brunch, with your favorite breakfast protein such as bacon, turkey bacon, or our Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe.
• Serve this with a side of eggs, such as our simple Over Medium Eggs or our Copycat Starbucks Egg-Bites.

Questions

what type of yogurt can we use in this Strawberry Yogurt Bowl?

You can certainly use whatever yogurt variety you prefer. We suggest using plain so you can control the amount of sweetener. If using flavored yogurt, adjust the amount of honey you add.

is strong there an alternative to honey?

Yes, you can use maple syrup, agave, or any other sweetener of your choice in this Strawberry Yogurt Bowl.

can we melt the chocolate in the microwave instead of a double boiler?

Yes, you definitely can. heat it in a heatproof bowl for 15-20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted.

strong What type of chocolate chips should we use?

Dark chocolate chips are recommended, but you can use milk or even white chocolate chips if you prefer.

strong How long does it take for the chocolate to solidify in the freezer?

It takes about 15-30 minutes for the chocolate to solidify in the freezer, but it would depend on the thickness.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

• 1 cup strawberries, finely diced
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or extract
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
• chopped nuts, optional

Equipment

• Chopper
• Nakiri Knife
• Cutting Board
• Measuring Cups + Spoons
• Mixing Bowls
• Medium Pot

Method

1. In a bowl, combine the strawberries, yogurt, vanilla, and honey. Mix well and transfer into a bowl.
2. To melt the chocolate, create a double boiler on the stovetop or melt the chocolate in the microwave. Create a double-boiler by filling a medium pot with 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the pot (be sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the simmering water.) Add the chocolate to the bowl. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted. Turn off the heat.
3. Once melted, pour the chocolate on top of the yogurt, making sure you cover the top with a thin layer.
4. Pop the dish in the freezer until the chocolate has solidified. Break the shell with a spoon and enjoy!
5. Add on additional toppings such as granola or any chopped nuts.