Frozen dragonfruit yogurt pops are a delicious and healthy treat that is great for hot days. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. They can even be made sugar-free and high protein with the addition of protein powder.
Dragonfruit is a tropical fruit that is known for its vibrant pink color and its sweet and tangy flavor. It is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber. Yogurt is a good source of protein and calcium, and probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that live in your gut. Probiotics can help to improve digestion and boost the immune system.
Here are a few of the health benefits of frozen dragonfruit yogurt pops:
Improve digestion: The probiotics in yogurt can help to improve digestion and reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Boost the immune system: The vitamin C in dragonfruit is essential for a strong immune system.
Promote muscle growth and repair: The protein in yogurt and protein powder can help to promote muscle growth and repair.
Reduce inflammation: The antioxidants in dragonfruit can help to reduce inflammation.
Improve heart health: The fiber in dragonfruit can help to lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
Frozen dragonfruit yogurt pops are a delicious, healthy, and refreshing treat that is perfect for the whole family. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Be sure to give this recipe a try today!
Enjoy!
Frozen Yogurt Pops
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened yogurt I used dairy free coconut @coyo_organic
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mashed dragonfruit
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional
- Crushed almonds
Chocolate Coating
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Rose petals for garnishing
Instructions
- Add the yogurt, dragonfruit and sweetener to a bowl and mix well.
- Place 6 dollops of yogurt on a tray lined with parchment paper and place a popsicle stick in each yogurt dollop, being sure to cover the tips of the popsicle sticks with yogurt. Top the yogurt with chocolate chunks or almonds.
- Place in the freezer until the yogurt is frozen. Once frozen, melt the chocolate with the coconut oil.
- Remove the popsicles from the tray and dip in the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with rose petals for the barbie viral trend. place back in the freezer until the chocolate is hardened.
- Once the chocolate is hardened, remove the popsicles from the freezer and enjoy (i like to let them sit out for 5-10 minutes before eating so the yogurt filling is soft!).
