Description
Cool mint meets creamy chocolate in these Greek yogurt popsicles, a refreshing summer treat. Rich chocolate chips swirl through tangy yogurt, creating an irresistible frozen dessert that delivers pure delight in each frosty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Mint Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Popsicles
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 grams / 16.9 ounces) vanilla Greek-style yogurt
- ½ cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) milk
- ½ cup (90 grams / 3.2 ounces) chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 teaspoons mint extract
- Green food coloring
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (175 grams / 6.2 ounces) milk chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams / 1 ounce) coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt, whole milk, pure mint extract, and honey in a medium mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Gradually introduce green food coloring, stirring carefully to achieve a uniform pastel mint color that suits your preference.
- Gently fold miniature chocolate chips into the yogurt mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the liquid base.
- Carefully pour the prepared mixture into 6 standard popsicle molds (approximately or 90 milliliters each), distributing evenly.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of the mixture for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Place the filled molds in the freezer and allow them to partially set for 2 hours without inserting popsicle sticks.
- After initial freezing, insert wooden popsicle sticks into the center of each partially frozen popsicle.
- Return molds to the freezer and continue freezing for an additional 4 hours or preferably overnight until completely solid.
- To prepare chocolate coating, combine dark chocolate and refined coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval to prevent burning.
- Once melted, incorporate pure vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- When ready to serve, briefly run popsicle molds under warm water to facilitate easy removal.
- Dip each frozen popsicle into the prepared chocolate coating or drizzle chocolate over the surface for a decorative finish.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Capture the refreshing essence of mint chocolate chip in a cool, creamy frozen treat perfect for summer days.
- Prep time is minimal, requiring only simple whisking and mixing of ingredients before freezing.
- Customize the green color intensity with food coloring and adjust sweetness using honey.
- Wooden popsicle sticks work best when inserted after initial freezing to maintain proper positioning.
- Melted chocolate topping adds a delightful crunch and decadent layer to the creamy yogurt base.
- Store completed popsicles in the freezer for up to one week in an airtight container for quick dessert access.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg