Chocolate Greek Yogurt
This Chocolate Greek Yogurt is rich, creamy, and so decadent it feels like you're eating chocolate pudding. It takes just 2 minutes to whip up for a quick breakfast or healthy dessert -- it also makes a great fruit dip!
And if you're looking for more ideas to dress up plain yogurt, check out Coffee Yogurt and Fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies -they're just as easy and delicious!
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If you love chocolate as much as I do, you've got to try this chocolate yogurt recipe next time you get an emergency chocolate craving!
It's super rich and chocolatey with a decadent creamy texture and really fast and easy to make. It's just Greek yogurt mixed with cocoa powder and a little sweetener. Throw in a handful of dark chocolate chips, and your sweet tooth will be convinced it's dessert.
❤️You're Going to Love These
- Easy breakfast, snack, dessert, or fruit dip
- Rich, chocolatey flavor and creamy texture -- like chocolate pudding!
- Takes 2 minutes to make with pantry ingredients you might already have -- perfect for a chocolate SOS.
🍫Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Plain Greek yogurt. Whole milk Greek yogurt is the best way to get chocolate yogurt with a thick, creamy texture like chocolate mousse. But I also use plain nonfat Greek yogurt -- it's just usually not quite as thick.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder. Natural cocoa powder or dutch-processed cocoa powder will both work. I use Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder, which is a mix of the two. It has a deep, dark color and rich chocolate flavor.
- Instant espresso powder. A shot of espresso powder enhances the flavor of the chocolate. You can also use twice the amount of instant coffee crystals, or skip it altogether.
- Maple syrup or honey. Maple syrup or honey offsets any bitterness from the cocoa powder and adds just a touch of sweetness without any added sugar. Adjust to taste, you'll need less if you use a sweeter yogurt.
🫐Variations or Substitutions
Yogurt. Use any kind of dairy or dairy-free yogurt. Or try different flavors of creamy Greek yogurt like coconut or vanilla yogurt.
Flavor extracts. Try a splash of vanilla extract, or a flavor like orange, maple, or almond.
Peanut butter. Go for a peanut butter cup vibe with a stir of creamy peanut butter, almond butter, or any nut butter.
Spices. A little cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg is delicious with chocolate. Or add a kick of cayenne pepper or black pepper! A sprinkle of sea salt is always a great idea.
Toppings-- the best part! Here are some of our favorites:
- Fruit. Fresh fruit, strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, or banana slices. I also love frozen, slightly thawed berries.
- Chocolate. Dark or milk chocolate chips or shaved chocolate
- Crunchy stuff. Toasted nuts, toasted coconut flakes or coconut chips, granola
- Drizzle. Maple syrup, honey, or melted peanut butter or almond butter
- Flooffy stuff. A dollop of whipped cream or vanilla yogurt
🥣How to Make Chocolate Greek Yogurt
Step 1: In a small bowl, add the cocoa powder, espresso powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and give it a quick stir. Add a couple of tablespoons of yogurt and stir into a smooth, creamy chocolatey mixture -- like chocolate sauce.
Step 2: Add the rest of the yogurt and stir until combined. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy. Or cover and chill to enjoy later.
👉Helpful Hint: Stir the cocoa powder and sweetener with a little bit of yogurt until it looks like chocolate sauce -- then stir in the rest of the yogurt. This will ensure a smooth, cohesive mixture without lumps.
✅Top Tips
- Whole-milk Greek yogurt will give your chocolate yogurt the thickest, creamiest texture. Lowfat or nonfat Greek yogurt will also work, but it might not be as creamy. I don't recommend regular yogurt -- it's too thin.
- Stir the cocoa powder and sweetener with a little bit of yogurt until it looks like chocolate sauce -- then stir in the rest of the yogurt. This will ensure a smooth, cohesive mixture without lumps.
- Add sweetener to taste. If you use honey, you might need a little less, as it has a higher level of sweetness.
- Make it even more chocolatey. Not enough chocolate for ya? Try a little more cocoa powder! Sometimes I add up to 3 tablespoons.
🎁Storage
Store your homemade chocolate yogurt in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
❓FAQ
For best results, use Greek yogurt to get a thick, creamy texture similar to chocolate pudding. Full fat will have the creamiest texture, but nonfat or lowfat Greek yogurt will also work.
Yes. Chocolate Greek yogurt is a great meal prep recipe to whip up ahead of time for a week's worth of quick breakfasts and after school snacks.
I prefer my own chocolate yogurt over the store-bought option becasue I can control the sweetness and chocolatey-ness (not a word, but should be). Store-bought yogurt can be shockingly high in sugar and alarmingly low in flavor. Also, I never know when a chocolate craving is going to hit, so I can make this anytime with ingredients I always have on hand anyway.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
Instructions
- Place cocoa powder, espresso powder, maple syrup, and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir briefly. Add a few tablespoons of the yogurt and stir until smooth and there are no lumps of cocoa powder. It should look like chocolate sauce. Add the rest of the yogurt and stir until combined. Enjoy or cover and refrigerate for later.
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Notes
- Use whole-milk Greek yogurt for the thickest, creamiest texture. Lowfat or nonfat Greek yogurt will also work, but it might not be as creamy. I don't recommend regular yogurt -- it's too thin.
- Stirring the cocoa powder and sweetener with a little bit of yogurt ensures a smooth, cohesive mixture without lumps.
- If you use honey, you might need a little less sweetener, as it has a higher level of sweetness.
- Not enough chocolate for ya? Try a little more cocoa powder! Sometimes I add up to 3 tablespoons.
I loved this! So simple and cures the chocolate craving! I was as out of vanilla but was good without it
Thank you for sharing
Yay! So glad it cured the chocolate craving! Thank you for the nice note :). Cara