This simple 2-ingredient recipe turned this lifelong yogurt hater into a lover in one smooth silky bite. Chocolate hazelnut yogurt is nothing short of miraculous.
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I’ve never liked yogurt, and I’ve always felt a little bad about that. I’ve wanted to like it ~ and I definitely wanted all those probiotic benefits ~ but yogurt has always tasted too sharp and sour to me. Until now. This chocolate hazelnut yogurt is life changing.
Chocolate hazelnut yogurt is a match made in heaven.
➡ The chocolate hazelnut spread softens the tang of the yogurt and makes it even richer, thicker, and silkier. And the yogurt tones down the sweetness of the spread. Double win.
➡ All those gut-healthy probiotics are still in there ~ it just tastes so much better!
➡ Chocolate hazelnut yogurt is such a good discovery. It’s not too sweet for breakfast, perfect for snacking, and absolutely works as a light dessert.
Why I choose whole milk yogurt
Whole milk makes this chocolate hazelnut yogurt incredibly satisfying. I think it has a softer flavor than low fat and 0%, and newer research suggests there could be health benefits to eating whole milk yogurt and cheese. But yes, you can use low or no-fat yogurt if that’s your preference.
- I like a whole milk skyr (Icelandic style) yogurt. Siggis is one, and my latest discovery is Painterland Sisters (I found at Whole Foods.)
- Other options are FAGE 5%, Chobani Whole Milk Greek, or Stonyfield Whole Milk Greek, to name a few.
- My homemade high protein yogurt would be another great choice.
The chocolate hazelnut spread
- I used Nutella because that’s what I had in the kitchen, and I love the way it thickens the yogurt to a mousse-like texture.
- Bon Maman is another good choice if you want to avoid palm oil.
- My homemade chocolate hazelnut spread is a great choice…you control the ingredients.
Mix it up
Simply blend the two together. Once combined the yogurt takes on a mousse-like texture. And the flavor is awesome.
The proportions
I know you want me to give you a mathematical formula, and since I’m sharing this as a recipe I guess I’ll have to, but know that there is a lot of leeway here. Use less chocolate hazelnut spread for a less sweet/more nutritious treat, or more for, well, more!
I use 2 tablespoons of the chocolate hazelnut spread to each cup of yogurt. The spread is really intensely flavored, so a little goes a long way.
Serving your chocolate hazelnut yogurt
For snacking and breakfast I love to top it with granola or muesli. Berries, too.
For dessert add berries, or chopped toasted hazelnuts and chocolate shavings.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk yogurt
- 1/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, I used Nutella
Instructions
- Blend the chocolate hazelnut spread into the yogurt, using a folding method to get it thoroughly combined. You can keep folding until the yogurt is an even chocolatey brown, or you can stop while it is still streaky. I prefer it completely combined for best flavor.
- Your yogurt will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Un. Real. Thank you for this 🙏
I haven’t tried the recipe yet, but I will! But I was wondering…do you think peanut butter would make a good recipe variation, instead of Nutella? Maybe microwave it a little to get it to the consistency of Nutella first?
I thought of that Roseanne, and I think it’s worth a try. Like you say you might need to soften the pb a little bit to get it mixed, but it might be tasty and an even healthier version.