Frozen Yogurt Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
These Frozen Yogurt Peanut Butter Cups are a delicious and healthy treat combining creamy Greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, and protein powder with a crunchy granola base, topped with a layer of rich melted chocolate. Perfect for a refreshing snack or dessert, these cups are easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, offering a satisfying balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (including chocolate melting time)
- Total Time: 55 minutes plus freezing time (minimum 1 hour 15 minutes including freeze times)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Base Layer
- ¾ cup granola of choice, slightly crushed
Yogurt Mixture
- 1 ¼ cup plain or vanilla whole milk Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- ¾ cup Puori Vanilla Protein Powder (68-70 g)
Chocolate Topping
- ⅓ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Optional Toppings
- Flaky sea salt
- Additional granola for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Granola Base: In a silicone muffin pan, add about 1 tablespoon of slightly crushed granola to each well, just enough to cover the bottom. This will serve as the crunchy base layer for the yogurt cups.
- Mix Yogurt Filling: In a bowl, thoroughly combine the plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, and vanilla protein powder until smooth and well incorporated.
- Assemble Yogurt Layer: Evenly divide the yogurt mixture among the muffin pan wells, using approximately 3 tablespoons per well. Spread the mixture over the granola base and gently tap the pan on the counter to help the mixture settle into the granola.
- Freeze to Set: Place the muffin pan into the freezer and allow the cups to harden slightly, approximately 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: Combine semi sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, then switch to 10-second increments as the chocolate nears melting. Continue until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Remove the yogurt cups from the freezer and spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each cup. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt or extra granola over the chocolate before it sets.
- Final Freeze: Return the muffin pan to the freezer and freeze until the yogurt cups are firm and set, at least 45 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Serve: To serve directly from the freezer, allow the cups to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to soften slightly for easier eating.
- Storage: Store any leftover yogurt peanut butter cups in the freezer to maintain freshness and firmness.
Notes
- Use a silicone muffin pan for easy removal of the frozen cups.
- To reduce sweetness, opt for plain Greek yogurt and adjust peanut butter accordingly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Ensure the chocolate topping is fully melted and smooth for easy drizzling.
- These cups are best consumed within one week for optimal texture and flavor.
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