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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Homemade Chocolate Yogurt

    Homemade Chocolate Yogurt

    Last updated: Oct 21, 2021 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    A wonderfully rich indulgence, this easy no-sugar recipe for homemade chocolate yogurt is made with creamy Greek yogurt and cocoa powder.

    Perfect as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, it's actually good enough to serve as dessert.

    Homemade Chocolate Yogurt served in a glass bowl.

    Back in my high-carb days, I used to make honey-sweetened homemade frozen yogurt, frozen banana ice cream, and avocado chocolate mousse sweetened with maple syrup (I've since developed a low-carb version), which I considered as better alternatives to traditional desserts.

    But now that I eat a low-carb diet, I prefer this chocolate yogurt recipe. It's so easy, it hardly qualifies as a recipe! I make it almost daily - it's my favorite after-dinner dessert.

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    Ingredients

    You'll only need three ingredients to make this tasty yogurt. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    Greek yogurt: I use plain whole-milk Greek yogurt in this recipe.

    Unsweetened cocoa powder: I prefer using Dutch-processed cocoa powder which is milder and less acidic than natural cocoa powder.

    Sweetener: I use stevia. You can use a powdered sweetener instead.

    Instructions

    How to make homemade chocolate yogurt? Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here's an overview of the steps:

    First, you grab some creamy Greek yogurt. Whole milk is best.

    Now, add unsweetened cocoa powder and your favorite sweetener (I use stevia glycerite).

    Add just a bit of water, especially if your Greek yogurt is very thick.

    Then, with a spoon, slowly and patiently mix everything together.

    Once fully mixed, I like to let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature. This allows the flavors to meld and it also dissolves any remaining stubborn cocoa powder.

    Then, I give the yogurt one more stir, and dig in! So since I make this recipe for my after-dinner dessert, I usually make it before we sit down to eat our dinner, then let it rest.

    A photo collage showing the steps for making chocolate yogurt.

    Expert tip

    I recommend using unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, which is cocoa processed with alkali. Dutch processing makes the cocoa powder milder and darker. Natural cocoa powder is more acidic.

    It's not that this recipe won't work with natural cocoa powder. But I think it's tastier with alkali-treated cocoa powder.

    Frequently asked questions

    Why not just buy chocolate yogurt?

    Most commercial flavored yogurts are very sugary. Even the high-quality ones often contain additives such as flavors, pectin, gums, and lecithin. And "light" flavored yogurts are often made with artificial sweeteners.

    What type of yogurt should I use in this recipe?

    I use plain whole-milk Greek yogurt. I especially like Straus yogurt. It's wonderfully thick and creamy, just like sour cream. However, it's very high in carbs compared to other whole-milk Greek yogurts.

    So I often end up using Fage yogurt, which is also excellent. The nutrition info below assumes Fage Greek yogurt.

    If you prefer to use low-fat or nonfat yogurt, that's fine. It won't be as tasty, but it will still be very good.

    Why not use regular yogurt?

    I use Greek yogurt in this recipe, then sometimes add a bit of water, especially when the yogurt I use is very thick. Even with the addition of water, the yogurt is still very thick and creamy.

    Regular yogurt is too liquid, so I don't like it, and especially not in this recipe. The idea is to get a mousse-like consistency, and you can't achieve that with regular yogurt.

    What sweetener to use?

    I use stevia glycerite. I really like this sweetener and use it almost exclusively when I need a non-nutritive sweetener. Although many people object to its taste, the glycerite formulation greatly minimizes the bitter aftertaste.

    The amount of stevia I use equals about 2 tablespoons of sugar. So you can try replacing the stevia with your favorite sweetener. If you use a granulated sweetener, I recommend using a powdered sweetener.

    If you use honey, you can probably use just 1.5 tablespoons, since it's very sweet. And if you use maple syrup, it's possible that you won't need to add water at all. So check the consistency and decide.

    Variations

    An interesting way to vary the basic recipe is to add flavor extracts. You can try adding ½ teaspoon of any pure extract you like, including vanilla extract, coconut extract, and orange extract.

    Storing leftovers

    Since this is a single-serving recipe and it's AMAZING, I never actually have leftovers. But if you do, you can keep them in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days.

    Chocolate yogurt served in a bowl with a spoon.

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    Chocolate Yogurt
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    Chocolate Yogurt Recipe

    A chocolaty indulgence, this easy no-sugar recipe for homemade chocolate yogurt is made with creamy Greek yogurt and cocoa powder.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Rest time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 235kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder processed with alkali
    • ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite (equals about 2 tablespoons of sugar)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Place the yogurt in a medium bowl. 
    • Add the cocoa powder and your sweetener. 
    • With a spoon, mix slowly and thoroughly, until mixture is uniform and creamy. 
    • If the mixture is too thick, mix in a tablespoon or two of water.
    • Let rest at room temperature for 10-30 minutes, to allow flavors to meld. 
    • Mix one more time and dig in!

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    NOTES

    An interesting way to vary the basic recipe is to add flavor extracts. You can try adding ½ teaspoon of any pure extract you like, including vanilla extract, coconut extract, and orange extract.
    The amount of stevia I use equals about 2 tablespoons of sugar. So you can try replacing the stevia with your favorite sweetener. If you use a granulated sweetener, I recommend using a powdered sweetener.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 82mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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