I’ve seen variations of these frozen yogurt bites all over social media. But I haven’t seen a cookie dough version yet! And because cookie dough is like kinda my thing (see: gluten-free edible cookie dough, healthy cookie dough bark, no-bake cookie dough bars) I figured I’d take it upon myself to develop one.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Bites are a perfect combination of creamy, rich coconut yogurt and crunchy chocolate chips, all wrapped in a smooth chocolate coating. They’re incredibly easy to make, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can even be made vegan! The perfect bite-sized treat to enjoy any time of day, whether you’re craving a sweet snack or a healthy dessert alternative.
What You Need to Make These Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Bites
Coconut Yogurt: A dairy-free alternative that provides a creamy base for the frozen bites. Rich in probiotics and perfect for those looking for a non-dairy option. I use and love Cocojune plain unsweetened coconut yogurt!
Cashew Butter: Adds a subtle nutty flavor and a creamy, thick texture to the yogurt mixture. You can substitute it with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
Maple Syrup: Naturally sweetens the yogurt mixture without refined sugar, keeping the recipe healthy and low-glycemic.
Mini Chocolate Chips: Provide the “cookie dough” flavor with their slight crunch and delicious chocolate flavor. I recommend Enjoy Life’s dairy-free mini chocolate chips in this recipe!
Chocolate Chips & Coconut Oil: The melted chocolate forms the crunchy outer shell, with coconut oil helping to make it silky and smooth for easy dipping.
Tips and Tricks For the Best Frozen Yogurt Bites
- Make sure to freeze the yogurt bites completely before dipping them in the melted chocolate to prevent them from melting.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized bites that are easy to dip and eat.
- For a thicker chocolate coating, dip each bite twice, allowing the chocolate to harden between dips.
Switch Up The Flavors
- Try adding a tablespoon of peanut butter to the yogurt mixture for a peanut butter cookie dough twist.
- Substitute the mini chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a different texture and flavor.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top of the dipped bites to balance the sweetness with a salty kick!
Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs
- Vegan Option: Ensure the yogurt and chocolate chips you use are dairy-free.
- Nut-Free Option: Swap the cashew butter with sunflower seed butter or another nut-free alternative.
Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Bites
Equipment
- small bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
For the frozen yogurt:
- 1 cup non-dairy yogurt plain and unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons protein powder optional
- 1/4 cup cashew butter or any nut/seed butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
For the chocolate coating:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Add all frozen yogurt ingredients except the mini chocolate chips to a bowl and mix until smooth and combined. Then, stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and use either a medium-large cookie scoop to scoop dollops of the frozen yogurt mixture onto the making sheet, slightly spacing each one apart.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the yogurt is completely solid.
- Melt together the chocolate chips and coconut oil in either the microwave or over a double boiler, until completely smooth. Remove the frozen yogurt bites from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate to coat, then transfer back to the baking sheet.
- Once all frozen yogurt bites have been dipped in chocolate, return to the freezer for at least another 30 minutes, or until chocolate has hardened. Either store in the freezer for enjoy later on, or take one out to enjoy right away!
