Wholesome Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Clusters Recipe
These Wholesome Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Clusters are a delightful and healthy treat combining creamy Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, crunchy walnuts, and a smooth dark chocolate coating. Perfect as a refreshing snack or a guilt-free dessert, they offer a luscious mix of flavors and textures with a hint of flaky sea salt for a sophisticated finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Freezing and Melting (No explicit single primary cooking method; mainly freezing and melting chocolate)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Clusters:
- 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (Fage 2%)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed and patted dry)
- Pinch of flaky salt (such as Maldon)
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (60% cacao, like Ghirardelli)
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberry Yogurt Mixture: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. In a medium bowl, combine the blueberries, chopped walnuts, and vanilla Greek yogurt until everything is well mixed, forming the base for your clusters.
- Form and Freeze the Clusters: Using a spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture to shape individual clusters. Place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each. Freeze for 1 to 1.5 hours until firm.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: About 10 minutes before the clusters finish freezing, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Allow the melted chocolate to cool for 5 minutes so it does not melt the yogurt clusters upon coating.
- Coat the Clusters with Chocolate: Remove the frozen clusters from the freezer. Using two forks, carefully dip each cluster into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Place the coated clusters back onto the parchment-lined sheet. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for added flavor contrast.
Notes
- Ensure blueberries are thoroughly patted dry to prevent excess moisture in clusters.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds, depending on preference.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- The coconut oil thins the chocolate, making for a smoother coating and easier dipping.
- Store clusters in an airtight container in the freezer and consume within 1 week for best freshness.
Keywords: Frozen yogurt clusters, blueberry snack, healthy dessert, dark chocolate coating, Greek yogurt treats, gluten free dessert
