Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Bites (Printer-friendly)
Frozen peanut butter and Greek yogurt bites coated in dark chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
# What you'll need:
→ Filling
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Coating
05 - 7 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
→ Topping
07 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# Method:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, Greek yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
03 - Using a small cookie scoop or heaping teaspoon, portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound slightly apart. Aim for approximately 24 bites.
04 - Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until the bites are completely firm to the touch.
05 - Place the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler over gently simmering water.
06 - Remove the frozen bites from the freezer. Using a fork or dipping tool, submerge each bite into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off before returning it to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - While the chocolate is still wet, immediately sprinkle the top of each bite with flaky sea salt. Work quickly before the chocolate sets.
08 - Return the coated bites to the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate shell is firm and fully set.
09 - Transfer the finished bites to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 1 month. Serve directly from the freezer or allow to thaw slightly for a creamier texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast of icy creamy filling snapping dark chocolate and that hit of sea salt is genuinely addictive.
- They take almost no effort but look like something you would find in a fancy chocolate shop.
02 -
- If the filling is even slightly soft when you dip, the bites will fall apart in the chocolate and you will have a mess on your hands.
- Work in small batches of four or five bites at a time, keeping the rest frozen, because warm hands and kitchen air thaw them faster than you expect.
03 -
- A toothpick inserted into each bite before freezing gives you something to hold while dipping and keeps your fingers out of the chocolate.
- The coconut oil is the secret to that thin delicate shell that cracks when you bite into it.