Keto Chocolate Chip Yogurt Popsicles

Is Yogurt Keto?

It depends on the brand. Most yogurts are not keto friendly – they’re loaded with added sugar. Stick to plain, lower-carb yogurts so you don’t blow your carb count for the day.

I like Two Good Yogurt. They use a slow straining process that removes most of the sugar, and it has 80% less sugar than most Greek yogurts.

A few tips for picking your yogurt: go whole fat and unflavored. Even “naturally sweetened” yogurt packs carbohydrates from fructose. The exception is a brand like Two Good that’s specifically formulated to be lower in carbs.

If you can’t find a yogurt like that near you, plain full-fat Greek yogurt works too.

How to Make Popsicles Sweet

Popsicles and sugar usually go hand in hand. But a powdered monk fruit blend or erythritol lets you satisfy your sweet tooth without the carbs.

Your body doesn’t absorb erythritol, so it’s basically a zero carb sugar substitute. Easy way to sweeten up your yogurt popsicles!

Sugar Free Chocolate Chips

You can absolutely find (and even make!) sugar free chocolate chips. Most regular milk chocolate is full of sugar and carbs.

Skip the regular chips. I like sugar free chocolate from ChocZero – their chocolate is sweetened with monk fruit. Use my code KETOFOCUS to save 10% off your order.

If you can’t get ChocZero’s chocolate chips, you can also crush an unsweetened baker’s chocolate into small chocolate chips.

If you want to make your own at home, here’s a simple recipe. Mix in 4 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil, 1/3 cup of cacao powder and stevia or erythritol. You can also use sugar free maple syrup instead of stevia. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze it until it is firm. Then, break it into small chip-sized pieces. Done!

Popsicle Molds

Popsicle molds make the perfect shape for your chocolate chip yogurt bars. You can add the mixture to a mold and place it in the freezer. All done!

No mold? No problem.

You can use a Dixie cup instead. Place the mixture in the cup and freeze it for about an hour. Then, insert a wooden stick into it. This will help the stick stand straight in the cup.

You can also use the yogurt container for freezing your popsicles. If you want to make smaller popsicles, your ice cube tray can serve as a good mold also.

How to Make These Chocolate Chip Yogurt Bars

This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to put together. Mix, pour, freeze, done! Just know you’ll need to wait overnight for the popsicles to freeze solid before you can enjoy them.

Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla to the yogurt before freezing. Both are delicious.

What Toppings Can You Add?

Toppings are wide open. Drizzle on melted chocolate for extra richness. Chopped nuts add a nice crunch and some healthy fats. Fresh berries – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries – all work great too.

For something a little fancy, mix a few drops of vanilla extract into the yogurt before freezing. A drizzle of sugar free maple syrup on top adds another layer of sweetness.

Benefits of Frozen Yogurt Bars

Beyond being a tasty low carb treat, what else do these yogurt bars have going for them?

Greek yogurt is high in protein, which is great for your bones, muscles and skin. It’s also packed with probiotics that help boost your immune system and support gut health. Plus it’s a solid source of vitamin B-12, calcium and other nutrients.

The whole family will love these – my kids eat them like candy and I don’t have to worry about a sugar crash.