This High-Protein Snickers Yogurt Cup has been trending on social media. Naturally, as a dietitian, I had to try it out for myself.
The verdict: There is a reason everyone is making this. While it's not an exact replica of frozen yogurt, it’s delicious and provides a significant 20g of protein per serving!
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This post is all about how to make a High Protein Snickers Yogurt Cup.
Why this recipe is dietitian-approved
With 20g of protein per serving this snack will keep you feeling full and satisfied, and honestly, it's so much fun to crack open and eat!
It is also a great way to get in another serving of a calcium-rich food. Most adults need at least 3 servings of calcium daily; however, some require even more, which can be a difficult target to reach.
It also just tastes great and is easy to make. Simplicity is king in my eyes, and I love the sweet and salty combination.
🥘 Ingredients
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So here’s what you need to make it:
- Greek or Skyr yogurt: You can use plain or vanilla yogurt. I used the siggis vanilla pot for this recipe, but another option is to use plain yogurt and sweeten it to your preference level with honey, maple syrup, or vanilla essence.
- Honey or Maple Syrup: This is optional but if you use a plain yogurt, you can use a sweetener of your choice to sweeten the mixture to your liking.
- Peanut butter: I always look for one made with 100% peanuts where possible, as many varieties now have added sugar. Quick tip: Check the ingredient list to figure this out.
- Dark chocolate chips: I love dark chocolate, so I try to get 75% or darker, but choose the one you enjoy most.
- Coconut oil: This makes the melted chocolate smooth & shiny and also helps the chocolate shell crack a little easier
- Crushed peanuts: To give that Snicker’s crunch
- Sea salt: Dark chocolate + sea salt is a match made in heaven; I always add a pinch.
I have seen people get really creative with other flavors, too, so if you aren’t a Snickers fan, you can create a new flavor! Next up, I want to try this with raspberries and white chocolate.
🔪 Instructions
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- Step 1: Microwave a spoonful of peanut butter and stir it into a cup of yogurt
- Melt the chocolate & coconut oil in the microwave in short 10-20 second increments. Pour it over the yogurt and spread it into an even layer.
- Step 3: Sprinkle some roughly chopped peanuts and a little sea salt on top.
- Step 4: Stick in the freezer for 10 minutes, then go to town on that thing!
🍽 Substitutions
To make gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
To make it dairy-free, Use non-dairy yogurt, such as soy or almond. I recommend soy soy for the highest protein choice.
To make vegan: Follow dairy-free swaps.
To make nut-free: Use sunflower seed or soy butter instead of peanut butter. If your seed/soy-based butter is much thicker than natural peanut butter, I recommend heating it up slightly or adding 1-2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil until it has a runny texture.
Always check the ingredients you’re using to be sure they are compliant with your particular dietary needs.
📦 Storage
Just keep them in the fridge until you want to eat them. As long as the layer of chocolate goes to the edge of the cup, they won't dry out. If you like them extra cold, pop them back in the freezer again for 15 minutes before diving in.
✔ Top Tip
Don't over freeze. No one wants to feel like they are eating a chunk of ice. 10-15 minutes is enough time for the chocolate layer to set.
Resist the urge to put too much chocolate on top. I know it's delicious! But if it's too thick, you won't be able to crack through it easily.
Make a few of these at a time. They're pretty easy, but with all the melting, there can be a lot of wash up. It's just as easy to make four of these as it is one.
Don't skimp on the salt — unless you're using salted peanuts.
You could turn these into a fancy make-ahead dessert (or brunch treat) for guests by making them in glass cups, like the Just buy a large container of yogurt and make them in the individual cups. It'll be a hit, I promise.
🙋♀️ FAQ
A great idea is to use plain-flavored Greek yogurt and then add flavored protein powder, such as chocolate or vanilla.
I recommend choosing one that is high in protein, like a Greek or Skyr yogurt.
For context, 100 grams of plain natural yogurt contains about 3.5 grams of protein. The same serving of Greek yogurt has 9 grams of protein, and skyr has 10 grams.
I typically opt for unsweetened 0 or 2% Greek yogurt so I can customize the sweetness myself. This way, I have more control over the added sugar and can make it as sweet as I like by adding honey or maple syrup if I feel it's necessary.
However, for this recipe, I decided to use vanilla-flavored Skyr yogurt, as I felt the vanilla flavor would work well with this Snickers combination.
I like to choose one in a single-serve pot for less mess.
Greek-style yogurt has less protein than Greek yogurt. Therefore, I recommend choosing Greek yogurt where possible. Greek-style yogurt is made thick by adding a range of thickeners and gums to it, giving it a similar texture to Greek yogurt. Real Greek yogurt is strained to achieve a thick texture.
📖 The Recipe
High Protein Snickers Yogurt Cup
Ingredients
For the yogurt base
- 1 small pot of a high protein yogurt e.g., Greek or Skyr
- 1-2 tsps peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence optional
For the chocolate shell
- 10 g dark chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon coconut oil optional but helps the chocolate melt without burning
- crushed peanuts & a pinch of sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Stir the peanut butter and the Greek yogurt together. If your peanut butter is very solid microwave it for 10-20 seconds before stirring it into the cup.Smooth out the top as best as you can.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Stir until smooth, then drizzle over the peanut butter and gently smooth the top.
- Add crushed peanuts and a pinch of sea salt.
- Freeze for 10-15 minutes. Don't leave it in the freezer too long or it will be too hard!
- Once the chocolate has set crack the top with a spoon and enjoy!
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This post was all about how to make a High Protein Snickers Yogurt Cup.
Nicole de Guia says
This was really yummy and easy to make! Loved it as an after work snack.
Maria Lucey RD says
Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and taking the time out of your day to leave a comment! I’m so happy you enjoyed it — sounds like the perfect after-work snack. 🙂