Description
These Dairy-Free High Protein Cookie Dough Yogurt Cups are a delicious and nutritious treat combining creamy coconut yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and rich cashew butter with dairy-free chocolate chips. Coated in a smooth chocolate ganache and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, these no-bake cups are perfect for a high-protein snack or dessert that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
Yogurt Mixture
- 1 cup coconut yogurt (or Greek yogurt if not dairy-free)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup cashew butter (or any nut butter of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons almond flour
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Ganache & Assembly
- 1 ½ cups dairy-free chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
- 6 muffin liners
Instructions
- Mix the Yogurt Base: In a small mixing bowl, stir together the coconut yogurt, vanilla protein powder, cashew butter, vanilla extract, ⅓ cup of dairy-free chocolate chips, almond flour, pinch of salt, and maple syrup if using. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate Ganache: In a small sauce pot over low heat, melt 1 ½ cups of dairy-free chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Stir often to prevent burning and ensure a smooth consistency. Once fully melted, remove from heat.
- Coat Muffin Liners: Using a spoon or brush, coat the inside of each muffin liner with a thin layer of melted chocolate. Tilt and rotate the liners to spread the chocolate evenly. Place the liners in the freezer for about 30 seconds to set the chocolate layer.
- Apply Second Chocolate Layer: Apply another layer of the melted chocolate inside each muffin liner. Return them to the freezer for 1 minute to fully harden the chocolate shell.
- Fill Yogurt Cups: Divide the prepared cookie dough protein yogurt mixture evenly between the 6 chocolate-coated muffin liners using a spoon or ice cream scoop. Level the tops gently.
- Top with Chocolate: Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the yogurt mixture in each cup to create a smooth top layer.
- Freeze to Set: Freeze the assembled yogurt cups for 15 to 20 minutes until firm enough to handle.
- Optional Garnish: Drizzle additional melted chocolate over the set cups and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the muffin liners before serving. Slice or bite into these high protein, dairy-free cookie dough yogurt cups and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute cashew butter with any nut or seed butter, such as almond or sunflower seed butter.
- If you are not dairy-free, Greek yogurt can be used instead of coconut yogurt.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste preferences.
- Ensure to use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe completely dairy-free.
- The freezing time can be extended if you prefer firmer cups.
- Store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for up to one week.