Hi Friends!
So here’s the deal. Bright and early tomorrow morning, I leave to go to Blend Retreat! I can’t believe it’s finally here! I have approximately 9,280 things to do before my flight so I don’t have much time to chat.
But I just HAD to share these with you. HAD TO!
So let’s dive right in, shall we?
I don’t think it’s any secret that I adore these two companies:
They go together like peanut butter and jelly. And mixing them together is one of my favorite snacks. It also just so happens that they’re both Blend sponsors! Totally coincidental…but I guess these could also be called Blend Bites!
So here’s the deal. I love yogurt and granola mixed together. Usually I mix them together and put them on my oatmeal…but summer’s coming. And i’m not a huge fan of hot oatmeal when it’s hot out. So I decided I needed a new way to eat my favorite snack.
I’ve heard that you can freeze Chobani, but I’d never tried it. Until yesterday.
Yesterday I dumped a container of Chobani in a bowl, added some LGF granola and stirred it all up. Then I spooned the mixture into an ice cube tray and stuck it in the freezer.
After a few hours, out popped some frozen yogurt granola bites. As I was munching on one I decided some chocolate would really kick things up a notch. So I grabbed some chocolate chips, melted them and dipped my cubes in the bowl one at a time.
Then I put a picture on instagram (are you following me? theleangreenbean) & twitter to taunt you guys!
And then I made you wait until today for the “recipe”. That wasn’t very nice was it?
Well here it is. You need exactly 3 things:
Chocolate Dipped Frozen Yogurt Bites
Keywords: snack dessert greek yogurt granola no bake
Ingredients
- 6 oz Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 – 3/4 c Granola
- 1/3 c dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Mix the yogurt and granola together and spoon into ice cube trays.
Freeze until set.
Remove from ice cube tray and dip in melted chocolate.
Freeze until set.
Enjoy.
So easy!
Friends, go make these now!
Also, some of you have asked what programs I use to play with my pictures. The one above was done in picassa….the two below were done with ipiccy.
Because really, every once and while you just need something a little more exciting than this:
Anyways, my mind is already spinning with what to do for my next batch. I think i’m going to put a banana slice between the yogurt and the chocolate. Or maybe stick an almond in the middle of each one. If I’m feeling adventurous, I might even try putting the melted chocolate on the top before even sticking them in the freezer! That would be easiest, if I could get them out of the ice cube trays without breaking the chocolate.
Oh, and because I know someone will ask…yes I did try coating one entirely in chocolate. It worked, but it wasn’t easy. The cold cubes make the chocolate sieze up and it was just a lot more work. I think dipping is the way to go for sure.
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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You are a genius. That is all.
See you on Friday 🙂
Holy moly! Those look delicious and I’m not even a yogart fan! May have to try these out this weekend when the fiance isn’t around to steal them all. 🙂
Oh, that’s so simple and sounds so perfect
Plus it’ll prevent me from eating the whole bag of granola right away!
These look awesome! I can’t wait to try them!
this may become a new obsession…. genius as usual lindz. How’d you get so smart?
Love this! So easy!! I have a coupon for the granola, I need to go get some immediately!
Holy cow! I’m in love. You are one smart woman. Thank you!
I adore those two companies, too! They’re both super awesome!! 🙂 What a great recipe!!
I LOVE IT! I’m doing this soon. VERY soon!
You’re a genius.
those look AMAZING!!!
PERFECT – I agree that those 2 ingredients are meant for each other
All I have to say is this is brillant! I am going to go out and buy some granola to make these immediately! What a perfect healthy treat! LOVEE
What a great idea, Lindsay!
You are a genius :). Those look so amazing!! Have SO much fun at BLEND this weekend!!!
Im gonna have to try this!! Looks so yummy!
What a cool idea! I love frozen bites in the summer.
One more day!!! I can’t wait to meet you in person!
AMAZING recipe! I cannot wait to try this out for summer! A perfect “go-to” snack!
these look AMAZING!!
What an amazing and delicious idea!!!!! So doing this! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve frozen GY before to make ice cream. Soo good!
!! Genius. I am totally in love. Yogurt + granola = the perfect grab-and-go snack!
These look beyond yummy! I am going to have to make some! Pinning 🙂
These seriously look so amazing, and so easy! I might try putting some peanut butter on top before dipping in chocolate…. I will eat anything with peanut butter!
Have fun on your trip!
GENIUS!!
Those looks so good! This may be a silly question, but I’ve wanted to try freezing greek yogurt before (like over raisins) and I’ve always wondered if the yogurt melts back to its original form? Like do you have to eat them right out of the freezer?
It definitely starts melting after a little while. They’re pretty hard when you first take them out but after just a few minutes, they start to soften. I don’t know how long it takes for them to soften completely, but I would guess not all that long.
Girl – you may have just made my day!! Making these now!
Brilliant!!!! Just brilliant. I love this and it’s totally a great snack for the hot summer.
Blend for BLEND!! I love it!
See you TOMORROW!!
They look delish!! I’m going to buy some granola and chocolate chips today to make them!! (I already have the chobani obvi)
Those look amazing! I might have to try those for my breakfasts in the car. Have fun at Blend Retreat.
These look so awesome!!!! It’s starting to get warm here and they look like the perfect “cool” snack, and with chocolate! Making them this weekend! Thanks for posting.
Great idea! Perfect for warm days 🙂
best. idea. ever.
See you this weekend! PS You totally shouldn’t stress about sending out the assignments for pen pals — it’s vacation! I wonder if you can pre-schedule the e-mail? I bet there’s a way.
you are a genius!! MUST make these!!!! Good luck at Blend!
Seriously?? This is the best invention ever. I know I say this all the time but you are a freakin’ genius in the kitchen!! what a great combo! I can’t wait to try it!
Oh my… These look and sound FANTASTIC! I am definitely going to make these this weekend for my family. The kids will LOVE them! Thanks for being so creative and sharing your wonderful recipes 🙂
Yes! I will definitely be making these today! I love yogurt and granola together and after a long run, these little cold treats will be perfect! Thank you!!
I expected there to be way more ingredients when I saw the picture and am excited by the simplicity!
This is pure genius. You’re amazing! Have so much fun at BLEND!
OH! I want these!
Omg as someone who eats greek yogurt and granola every single day, I have never thought of doing this! These look delicious and I absolutely must make them asap! I’m going to have to buy an ice tray just for this purpose! Have a great time at the retreat!
So you like using iPiccy? I was wondering about it.
i don’t 100% love it. it doesn’t let you move the pictures around as much as I’d like when you put them in collages…like once you put the picture in a collage, it doesn’t let you really pic what part of the pic you want to show (at least not as much as i’d like) but there are some cool effects and fonts and I like that you can make collages.
Oh my gosh!! These are genius! So easy and they look tooo good! 🙂
oh my gosh this is brilliant!
that is so awesome. i have to try it!!
i think you should prob bring some for this weekend 🙂
I can’t believe y’all are going to be here and I won’t be able to meet you! Hope you guys have a wonderful trip!
Oh my. So easy and they look SO good! Can’t wait to try!
oh my. these are like 3 of my favorite things in one!
i’m seriously drooling just reading this.
These look amazing and look like the perfect treat for the sticky summer days around here. I can’t wait to try them!
love when you said the two companies go like peanut butter & jelly… so true! aaaand you’re a genius for coming up with this idea. totally doing it!
Aaaaaaaaaand you are now my new best friend 🙂
These look awesome. Love Grown is THE BEST!
That looks so yummy! Please check out the ingredient label on the granola. Is it manufactured in a facility containing tree nuts? I am allergic to tree nuts and dried fruit and have found it impossible to find ‘edible’ granola.
these look absolutely amazing!!!
OMG LOVE IT!!! 😀 Definitely will be trying it!
I am a huge fan of both Love Grown Foods and Chobani so this treat is right up my alley. Definitely trying this recipe. 🙂
From one CHO lover to another, these sound AWESOME!! I need to find myself a Love Grown replacement (they don’t carry it in my area) so I can make these. Maybe add some peanut butter?!
I need to try Greek yogurt again. The last time I had it, the taste was a little too sour or tangy for me. Any recommendations for that?? I will def have to try this though, chocolate makes everything better 🙂
it definitely takes some getting used to. definitely start with a flavored kind and mix something in like granola or dried fruit. then I started mixing a couple spoonfuls of flavored with some plain and now i eat mostly plain with granola and fruit mixed in!
I love this. I’m from Puerto Rico and because it is so hot we used to freeze everything we could to make it a cooler treat, including yogurt. I love the consistency of yogurt that has been frozen. I need to try it adding granola. Looks yummy. Visiting for the first time!
You have outdone yourself with this one! Have a great time.
Love this! I am thinking silicone ice trays with fun shapes for the kids! Thanks for sharing!
Holy. Moly. Genius. Now if only Canada could start carrying love grown and chobani and I would be a happy camper 🙂 Have an awesome time at the BLEND retreat, and safe travels!
You.are.brilliant.
have the best time at BLEND!
So mad I didn’t think of this… but I’m glad you did! I have a HUGE tub of Chobani that I forgot in the back of the fridge. It expires tomorrow… perfect way to salvage it!
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This. Is. Brilliant! Definitely going to be a staple in my freezer allllll summer 🙂
Those look delicious! Great Idea!!
I’ve bookmarked these to make! They look so good that I can probably smuggle them into a family birthday party, and no one will know they are healthy.
that is so simple but genious!thanks;-)
enjoy!
I have to say that these look amazing and that I am def now following you on instagram! haha, can’t wait for more delish eats
i am making these ASAP!
let me know how you like them!
let me know how they turn out!!
Holy cow I have to try this! So it will only work with Chobani yogurt?
that’s the only kind i’ve tried it with…i’d imagine it would work with any greek yogurt…i’m not sure how it would go with regular yogurt.
PINNINGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
So sad right now 🙁 Why oh why did I not see this recipe before I went to store earlier Ugh… Now all kids asleep and I can’t leave. I will be obsessing on eating these all night. Love Chobani Love Dark chocolate Love granola. My favorite things come frozen 🙂
awwww next time!!
You have my head spinning on all the options for this recipe! My girls are going to love this!!
Brilliant! I made an experimental batch of granola the other day and it’s not very sweet but it will be perfect in this recipe. I am thinking Black Cherry Oikos Greek yogurt and chocolate will be like a chocolate covered cherry. I love the idea of banana slices, too. Great creative possibilities… Key lime yogurt with kiwi slices? Yum…
yum! they all sound delicious! lately i’ve taken to not even bothering to dip them in chocolate. I just throw a handful of chocolate chips into the mix before scooping it into trays! Just as good and less work for me 🙂 i’ve also tried adding fresh fruit into the mix. DEEEELISH! Enjoy 🙂
these, my friend, are genius!
hehe thanks 🙂
These sound so so yummy! I bet they’d be really good if you put a strawberry half in each ice cube along with the yogurt and granola!
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