Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters – Healthy, Frozen, Chocolate-Covered Snack Bites

🎉 Introduction

If you’ve been craving something sweet, refreshing, and healthy-ish, these Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters are your next must-make recipe. They’re loaded with juicy strawberries, creamy Greek yogurt, a touch of natural sweetness, and finished with a rich, crisp chocolate shell.

The best part? These are freezer-friendly, require no baking, and come together with just a few everyday ingredients. Think of them as a cross between frozen yogurt bites and chocolate-covered fruit—but better! They’re ideal for meal prepping snacks, sharing with friends, or sneaking a treat without the sugar overload.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• Ice cream scoop or tablespoon
• Microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler)
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• Freezer

🛒 Ingredients

🍓 Fruits

• 1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped into small pieces

🍯 Condiments

• 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)

🧂 Spices & Flavor

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍫 Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

🥛 Dairy

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt alternative)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1. Prep the Strawberry Yogurt Filling

1. In a mixing bowl, combine:
   • 1½ cups chopped strawberries
   • 1 cup Greek yogurt
   • 1 tbsp honey
   • 1 tsp vanilla extract
2. Stir well to coat the strawberries in the yogurt mixture.
3. Let chill in the fridge for 10 minutes for slightly thicker texture (optional).

Step 2. Scoop Into Clusters

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop 1–2 tbsp of the mixture onto the tray into small mounds.
3. Repeat until all mixture is used.
4. Freeze the clusters for 1–2 hours, or until solid.

Step 3. Make the Chocolate Coating

1. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, combine:
   • 1 cup chocolate chips
   • 2 tbsp coconut oil
2. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted. (About 90 seconds total.)

Step 4. Dip or Drizzle the Clusters

1. Once clusters are frozen solid, dip each one into melted chocolate using a fork or spoon.
2. Let excess drip off and place back on the tray.
3. Alternatively, drizzle chocolate over each frozen cluster for a quicker finish.
4. Freeze again for 15–30 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.

Step 5. Serve and Enjoy!

• Transfer to an airtight container and enjoy straight from the freezer!
• Serve with fresh berries or a cup of tea for a midday treat.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: About 12 clusters
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Freeze time: 1–2 hours
• Total time: ~2 hours 15 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Freezer: Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 1 month.
• Fridge: Not recommended—clusters will soften too much.
• No reheating needed: Enjoy frozen or let sit at room temp for 5 minutes before eating.

🥄 Variations

• Vegan Option: Use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add 1 tbsp peanut butter to the yogurt mixture.
• Tropical Flavor: Add shredded coconut or diced mango to the filling.
• Crunchy Finish: Sprinkle crushed nuts or granola over the chocolate before it sets.
• Berry Mix: Swap some of the strawberries for blueberries or raspberries.
• Dark Chocolate Upgrade: Use dark chocolate chips or bars for a richer coating.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, but thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture.

2. Can I use flavored yogurt?
Absolutely! Vanilla or strawberry-flavored yogurt works great—just reduce added sweetener.

3. What’s the best way to dip the clusters?
Use a fork or two spoons to lift and dip; work quickly to avoid melting.

4. Can I use white chocolate?
Yes—melt white chocolate chips the same way for a fun variation.

5. Are these keto-friendly?
Use keto-friendly yogurt, stevia instead of honey, and sugar-free chocolate chips.

6. Can I make these without coconut oil?
You can, but the coconut oil helps the chocolate harden faster and smoother.

7. What size should the clusters be?
Aim for 1–2 tablespoons each—bite-size is best for freezing and snacking.

8. Can I make this in an ice cube tray?
Yes—fill each cube with yogurt mixture, freeze, then dip in chocolate.

9. Can I add protein powder?
Yes! Mix 1–2 tbsp vanilla protein powder into the yogurt for an energy boost.

10. Can kids help make these?
Definitely! It’s a fun, no-bake, hands-on kitchen activity perfect for all ages.

🏁 Conclusion

These Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters are a brilliant combination of creamy, fruity, and chocolatey goodness. They’re easy to make, loaded with real ingredients, and perfect for when you want something sweet but not heavy.

They store well in the freezer, making them a convenient grab-and-go treat you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again. Whether you’re meal prepping snacks, packing lunchbox surprises, or indulging your sweet tooth the healthy way—these clusters hit the spot!

Adam

Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters – Healthy, Frozen, Chocolate-Covered Snack Bites

If you’ve been craving something sweet, refreshing, and healthy-ish, these Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters are your next must-make recipe. They’re loaded with juicy strawberries, creamy Greek yogurt, a touch of natural sweetness, and finished with a rich, crisp chocolate shell. The best part? These are freezer-friendly, require no baking, and come together with just a few everyday ingredients. Think of them as a cross between frozen yogurt bites and chocolate-covered fruit—but better! They’re ideal for meal prepping snacks, sharing with friends, or sneaking a treat without the sugar overload.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Freeze time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 12 clusters

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍓 Fruits

• 1½ cups fresh strawberries chopped into small pieces
• 🍯 Condiments
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan option

🧂 Spices & Flavor

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍫 Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

🥛 Dairy

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt alternative

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• Ice cream scoop or tablespoon
• Microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler)
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• Freezer

Method

 

Step 1. Prep the Strawberry Yogurt Filling

1. In a mixing bowl, combine:
2. 1½ cups chopped strawberries
3. 1 cup Greek yogurt
4. 1 tbsp honey
5. 1 tsp vanilla extract
6. Stir well to coat the strawberries in the yogurt mixture.
7. Let chill in the fridge for 10 minutes for slightly thicker texture (optional).

Step 2. Scoop Into Clusters

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop 1–2 tbsp of the mixture onto the tray into small mounds.
3. Repeat until all mixture is used.
4. Freeze the clusters for 1–2 hours, or until solid.

Step 3. Make the Chocolate Coating

1. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, combine:
2. 1 cup chocolate chips
3. 2 tbsp coconut oil
4. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted. (About 90 seconds total.)

Step 4. Dip or Drizzle the Clusters

1. Once clusters are frozen solid, dip each one into melted chocolate using a fork or spoon.
2. Let excess drip off and place back on the tray.
3. Alternatively, drizzle chocolate over each frozen cluster for a quicker finish.
4. Freeze again for 15–30 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.

Step 5. Serve and Enjoy!

1. Transfer to an airtight container and enjoy straight from the freezer!
2. Serve with fresh berries or a cup of tea for a midday treat.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Freezer: Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 1 month.

Fridge: Not recommended—clusters will soften too much.

No reheating needed: Enjoy frozen or let sit at room temp for 5 minutes before eating.

🥄 Variations
Vegan Option: Use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.

Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add 1 tbsp peanut butter to the yogurt mixture.

Tropical Flavor: Add shredded coconut or diced mango to the filling.

Crunchy Finish: Sprinkle crushed nuts or granola over the chocolate before it sets.

Berry Mix: Swap some of the strawberries for blueberries or raspberries.

Dark Chocolate Upgrade: Use dark chocolate chips or bars for a richer coating.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, but thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture.

2. Can I use flavored yogurt?
Absolutely! Vanilla or strawberry-flavored yogurt works great—just reduce added sweetener.

3. What’s the best way to dip the clusters?
Use a fork or two spoons to lift and dip; work quickly to avoid melting.

4. Can I use white chocolate?
Yes—melt white chocolate chips the same way for a fun variation.

5. Are these keto-friendly?
Use keto-friendly yogurt, stevia instead of honey, and sugar-free chocolate chips.

6. Can I make these without coconut oil?
You can, but the coconut oil helps the chocolate harden faster and smoother.

7. What size should the clusters be?
Aim for 1–2 tablespoons each—bite-size is best for freezing and snacking.

8. Can I make this in an ice cube tray?
Yes—fill each cube with yogurt mixture, freeze, then dip in chocolate.

9. Can I add protein powder?
Yes! Mix 1–2 tbsp vanilla protein powder into the yogurt for an energy boost.

10. Can kids help make these?
Definitely! It’s a fun, no-bake, hands-on kitchen activity perfect for all ages.

🏁 Conclusion
These Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters are a brilliant combination of creamy, fruity, and chocolatey goodness. They’re easy to make, loaded with real ingredients, and perfect for when you want something sweet but not heavy.

They store well in the freezer, making them a convenient grab-and-go treat you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again. Whether you’re meal prepping snacks, packing lunchbox surprises, or indulging your sweet tooth the healthy way—these clusters hit the spot!