Easy Coffee Yogurt Recipe

coffee yogurt topped with coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips in a mason jar.

5 from 1 vote

This easy Coffee Yogurt recipe is smooth and creamy with rich coffee flavor and a hint of cocoa, and takes just minutes to make. It's a quick, healthy breakfast or snack that is easy to customize to your taste. See notes for customization tips.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (or up to double the amount of instant coffee crystals)
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, dark or natural optional, but recommended
1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla, full-fat or non-fat

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir the instant espresso powder, cocoa powder, and maple syrup or honey with a couple of tablespoons of yogurt until there are no lumps of cocoa powder and the mixture is completely smooth.
Add the rest of the yogurt and stir until well combined.
Top with your favorite toppings like toasted nuts or coconut, fresh berries, sliced banana, or chocolate chips, or blend into a smoothie. Or cover and refrigerate for later.
*Read the notes below for tips!

Notes

Espresso powder. For subtle coffee flavor, start with ½ teaspoon of espresso powder and add more as needed.
Instant coffee. If substituting instant coffee crystals, use up to twice the amount.
Cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is optional but recommended as it enhances the flavor; even 1 teaspoon makes a difference.
Sweeteners. Sweeten to taste—I use 1 tablespoon for vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons for plain. Honey is a little harder to stir.
Yogurt. Full fat Greek yogurt will have the thickest, creamiest texture, but non-fat may also be used. If you use regular yogurt, the texture will be thinner.

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