Chocolate Yogurt
Chocolate Yogurt is a simple 2-ingredient healthy dessert or snack made with Greek yogurt and cocoa powder. It’s creamy, high-protein, and ready in minutes.
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 2 ingredients (plus sweetener, if you need it) – no long shopping list required
- No cooking – perfect for kids making their own sweet treats or hot summer afternoons!
- 5 minutes – again, super easy and a great way for kids to learn more skills in the kitchen!
- High protein – Greek yogurt is a naturally high in protein food, making this a protein-packed treat.
- Fully customizable sweetness – I love using a zero added sugar vanilla Greek yogurt, but whether you want it sweeter or are starting with a plain yogurt, you can customize to however you like it.
- Brunch bowl option– this is a great snack or treat on its own, but you can also load it up for a brunch bowl topped with fruit, granola, and/ or nuts.
- Meal prep friendly – a great way to keep a healthy sweet treat on hand at all times!
Ingredients You Need
- Greek yogurt – you have a lot of options here! I love to use a zero added sugar Greek yogurt option, because 1. I always have it on hand and 2. it streamlines the recipe, as it has sweetness and vanilla already in it. But you can use any type of Greek yogurt that you prefer (plain, vanilla, fat free, full fat, etc.)
- Cocoa powder – you need unsweetened natural cocoa powder to whisk into the yogurt.
- Honey (or other sweetener of choice) – optional, based on which yogurt you’re using or how sweet you prefer your yogurt.
How to Make Chocolate Yogurt
It couldn’t be any easier! Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and then whisk together until the yogurt and mix-ins are smoothly combined.
Dietitian Tips
- Personalize sweetness – adjust the amount and type of sweetener to your personal preference. Cane sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave, and non-nutritive sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit also work well.
- Mix well! Any clumping from the cocoa powder will disappear with enough whisking. You can always sift the cocoa powder into the yogurt if you find your cocoa is especially clumpy!
- Taste as you go – start with a small amount of sweetener, then adjust up rather than over-sweetening from the start.
- Let it sit for a couple minutes before eating – this gives the cocoa flavor a chance to fully bloom into the yogurt.
- Make it ahead – it keeps well in the fridge, so you can portion it into jars for a grab-and-go snack during the week.
- Double or triple the batch if you’re prepping for multiple days – it scales easily since it’s just a ratio of yogurt to cocoa.
- Give it an extra protein boost and add a half or whole scoop of chocolate protein powder, too!
Variations
- Extra chocolatey: Add an extra 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder for a richer, darker chocolate flavor.
- Peanut butter chocolate: Swirl in a tablespoon of peanut butter before serving.
- Mint chocolate: Add a small drop of peppermint extract along with your sweetener.
- Mocha: Stir in a small amount of instant coffee or espresso powder.
- Fruit topped: Top with sliced strawberries, banana, or raspberries for natural sweetness and extra fiber.
- Crunchy: Add a sprinkle of granola, slivered almonds, or cacao nibs on top for texture.
Topping Ideas
- Sliced strawberries
- Banana slices
- Blueberries or raspberries
- Granola
- Slivered almonds
- Cacao nibs
- Mini chocolate chips
- Peanut butter drizzle
- Shredded coconut
- Chia seeds
- Crushed graham crackers
- Whipped cream
Chocolate Yogurt F.A.Q.
Yes – any plain or vanilla Greek or Icelandic yogurt works. Just note that plain yogurt will taste more tart, so you may want to add a bit more sweetener to balance it out.
Nope! The vanilla Greek yogurt already brings some sweetness, so it’s totally optional depending on your preference.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, per USDA recommendations.
It’s not recommended – freezing and thawing yogurt changes the texture and causes separation, so it’s best enjoyed fresh from the fridge.
Yes! Portion it into small jars or containers so you have a grab-and-go, high-protein snack ready whenever you need it.
It’s a simple, high-protein way to enjoy a chocolate craving, made with just Greek yogurt and cocoa powder. It fits easily into a balanced diet as a snack, dessert, or breakfast topper.
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More Healthy Desserts Recipes You’ll Love
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- High-Protein Ninja Creami Ice Cream
- Banana Bark
- Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
- Chocolate Berry Bark
- Take 5 Chocolate Dates
- Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
- Chocolate Avocado Truffles
- Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
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Chocolate Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt*
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- honey to taste (or other sweetener — optional!)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together until smoothly combined. Taste and add any sweetener to your preference, if needed.1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt*, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, honey to taste
Can this be frozen to make chocolate frozen yogurt?
It will only turn into frozen yogurt if you use an ice cream maker, so that the yogurt mixture will consistently be churning and moving while freezing to prevent crystallization. If not (like if you were to pour it into a container and just put it in the freezer) it will freeze in a solid block with lots of ice crystals from the water content.
This recipe was quite sour, and I liked the resulting yogurt less than the plain yogurt, even after adding more than twice the recommended honey. It was quite soupy and all around disappointing. I found a different recipe for vanilla yogurt to be much more satisfactory.
I’m so sorry to hear that, Grace! I haven’t heard this issue ever in the years the recipe’s been posted. What brand Greek yogurt did you use? I wonder if that caused an issue? I will say, I recently re-worked this recipe to make it more simple with a vanilla Greek yogurt base, so you’ll soon see this recipe republished accordingly!
Honey yogurt with dark chocolate Hersheys syrup. This taste fantastic. You can also try the fruit syrups as well!