These chocolate yogurt bars are a better-for-you frozen treat you can enjoy all summer long. Made with yogurt, almond butter, and chocolate chips, these tasty frozen treats are cold and refreshing with all the flavor and none of the guilt!
Spring is here, which means summer isn't far behind. If you're like us, and you're looking forward to those hot, sunny days, then you're also looking forward to cooling off with a sweet treat.
These chocolate yogurt bars are perfect for any occasion, from sitting on the porch to Fourth of July parties. The best part is that these tasty pops are guilt-free and taste just like Yasso bars. They're made with yogurt and almond butter, so they're rich but healthy. Then, they're coated in melted chocolate for a touch of decadence - but not too much!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make these bars.
- So Easy: Just mix, freeze, dip, and freeze again. It's super easy.
- So Much Flavor: The almond butter and yogurt bars and their chocolate coating are full of sweet, refreshing flavor in every bite.
- A Better-for-You Choice: The combination of yogurt and almond butter adds a kick of protein to the sweet flavor of the bars. While they're not totally healthy, they are a far better choice than traditional popsicles, which have so much more sugar in them.
Ingredients
Yogurt Bars
- Yogurt: Vanilla yogurt is already sweetened and filled with protein, and it pairs well with the almond butter it will be mixed with.
- Almond Butter: Almond butter adds density to the bars for a nice texture, wonderful flavor, and a kick of protein and healthy fat.
- Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds a nice depth to the bars. We love Singing Dog vanilla for its quality, purity, and deep vanilla flavor.
Chocolate Coating
- Chocolate Chips: Melted chocolate chips are used to coat the bars, giving them a tasty chocolate and nut butter flavor combo.
- Coconut Oil: Coconut oil thins the chocolate for dipping and adds a nice hint of coconut flavor. We prefer Nutiva virgin unrefined coconut oil for its quality, purity, and rich coconut taste.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Flavor Variations
- Yogurt: Any yogurt brand will work for these chocolate covered frozen yogurt bars. Choose your favorite!
- Greek Yogurt Bars: You can use vanilla or plain Greek yogurt to make these bars for an even healthier recipe.
- Maple Syrup: If you go the plain Greek yogurt route, add some maple syrup for refined sugar free sweetness.
- Nut Butter: Any nut butter of your choice is great in these bars. Peanut butter is a classic choice for the kiddos.
- Chocolate Chips: Milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips all work well for the chocolate coating.
- Dairy Free: Use plant yogurt in equal amounts for this recipe.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: You can sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the bars and press them gently into them before freezing for more chocolate flavor.
Instructions
- Combine all the yogurt bar ingredients in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, place a large scoop of the mixture onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gently press a popsicle stick into the middle. Swirl the filling over the popsicle stick with the back of a spoon. Repeat for all 6 bars.
- Place the bars in the freezer until they're fully hardened.
Chocolate Coating
- When the bars are frozen, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwaveable bowl. Heat at 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Dip each popsicle into the chocolate and freeze until the coating is set. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- If you're using all-natural almond butter, be sure to stir it extremely well to incorporate the solids and the oils.
- If you choose to use dairy-free yogurt, choose the thickest brand possible. Some dairy-free yogurt can be very thin, which won't work for these bars.
- Be sure your glass bowl is microwaveable. Bowls not rated for microwave use can break, and they will become overly hot, making it dangerous to handle them.
Pairing Suggestions
We recommend pairing these chocolate yogurt pops with summer fun! But seriously, these are perfect as a dessert after classic summer dishes like BBQ, fried chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, and any of your other favorite summertime eats.
FAQ
Chocolate yogurt bars aren't exactly healthy. Rather, they're healthier than traditional popsicles. While they do have added sugar from the yogurt and almond butter, they contain far less sugar than mass-produced popsicles. They also have protein and healthy fat, which makes them a better option. The chocolate is also full of flavonoids, too!
If you use all-natural almond butter, it's important to really mix it until the oil and solids are fully combined. If not, you can get too much oil in the mixture and ruin your bars.
Adding oil to chocolate ensures a rich, creamy consistency without the need for tempering. In addition, it's the perfect way to thin the chocolate for dipping.
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Yogurt Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
Yogurt Bars
- 1 cup yogurt plus 1 tbsp
- ½ cup almond butter stirred well
- ¾ teaspoon Singing Dog vanilla
- Mini chocolate chips optional
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
Yogurt Bars
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the yogurt, almond butter, and vanilla in a bowl until creamy.
- Using a 2-inch cookie, place a large scoop of filling onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Press a popsicle stick into the filling and use the back of a spoon to swirl it over the popsicle stick.
- Repeat for the remaining 5 bars.
- Freeze the bars for 3 hours until solid.
Chocolate Coating
- When the bars are frozen, melt the chocolate chip and coconut oil in a microwaveable glass bowl at 20-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Dip the bars in the melted chocolate, place them back on the baking sheet, and freeze again for 10 minutes until set.
Notes
- Store these chocolate yogurt bars in the freezer for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
- All-natural nut butters separate as they sit. Be sure to thoroughly mix your nut butter of choice so that all the solids and fat are incorporated well.
- You can make things easier on yourself by using processed nut butter with added stabilizers. Just be aware that they have additives in them.
- Any brand of yogurt will work for these bars, but it has to be thick. Thin yogurt won't give you the right consistency.
- These bars are better for you, but they are by no means healthy. These should be enjoyed in moderation BUT without any guilt. They're good, y'all.
Andrea says
I made these and they turned out so good—super easy, really refreshing, and perfect to snack on straight from the freezer.
Lora says
A summer favorite and so easy to make at home! These turned out great!
Bev says
We're having a heatwave here and we wanted a fun, cool treat! These were it! I love the fact that they're healthy too!
Ben says
This is perfect for summer. I really like them.
Lathiya says
This chocolate yogurt bars were hit in my house. Its perfect to enjoy the hot summer noon.
Bev says
These were so good! A perfect summer treat! And I love that they're semi-healthy!
Sonja says
Now that's one perfect summer treat! I love the protein and healthy ingredients in these chocolate yoghurt bars. Just what I need to cool down on a hot summer day and so creamy!
Paula says
These yogurt bars were so tasty! I loved how healthy they were, but they felt and tasted indulgent!
Lisa says
Really delicious and healthy! Perfect for our hot summer weather this week. Great recipe.
Ann says
Love that these bars are so simple to put together and better for you because they're homemade! Making these again!
Elizabeth says
These yogurt bars are a household favorite! My toddler and I love to make these together and my entire family loves them. So good and the perfect sweet treat!
Claudia says
Baked these chocolate yogurt bars today—rich, moist, and just the right amount of sweet! Perfect snack or dessert. 🍫🍴
Nora says
I made these chocolate yogurt bars and they were such a refreshing treat! I love how creamy they turned out with the yogurt and almond butter, and the chocolate chips made them feel extra indulgent. Perfect for summer!
Tisha says
Easy recipe that is perfect for an afternoon snack! Thanks!!
Ashley says
These were so fun to make with my son. He loved them!
Anonymous says
These chocolate yogurt bars are so delicious! Such a yummy treat.
BG says
These were really good. My kids loved them and didn't even know they were healthy, lol.
Claudia says
Just made these chocolate yogurt bars—creamy, sweet, and super easy to make! 🍫✨
Tisha says
These Chocolate Yogurt Bars are a brilliant mix of indulgence and lightness — creamy yogurt cuts through the chocolate richness so you don’t feel overly guilty.
Lathiya says
This is a perfect treat my kids enjoyed after school. Even I loved it to have as a after meal snack.
Nicole Kendrick says
Such a good idea for after school! I love it!!
Nicole Kendrick says
Such a perfect after school snack! Enjoy!!
Dave says
These were really good. I like the extra creaminess.
Nicole Kendrick says
These are so dang creamy and delicious!
Carla says
I'm trying to eliminate junk from our diets but we also love sweets so I love recipes like this one! I know exactly what goes in it and it's actually healthy. Well done!
Nicole Kendrick says
Chocolate can be healthy! In small amounts of course! Enjoy the snacks!
Jules says
These are exactly the kind of summer treat I love to keep in my freezer. Creamy, chocolatey, and just sweet enough without feeling heavy.
Nicole Kendrick says
So perfect on a hot summer day! Thanks for being apart of what we do here!
Marie-Pierre says
Omg! The kids devoured them, they didn't want to share the last one with mama! Super delicious treat!
Nicole Kendrick says
OMG! How could they not share?? LOL I love this. Enjoy!
Rhonda says
These are so good, and I love that they're healthy, too.
Nicole Kendrick says
Thank you so much, Rhonda!
Keera says
These chocolate yogurt bars are an easy, lightly sweet snack or dessert. Fudgy, moist squares made with yogurt for extra tenderness and a rich chocolate punch.
Nicole Kendrick says
Thanks for a kind review! The Busy Kitchen has you covered for fudgy treats!