Get a healthy, chocolatey treat with these Chocolate Chip Mint Greek Yogurt Pops! Packed with low-fat, high protein greek yogurt and milk, these will keep you cool this summer!

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Dish Count – 1 Popsicle Mold, 1 Bowl

There is never a shortage of ice cream in our household. It’s a staple. Ben’s favorite is vanilla and mine is one with every conceivable cookie or candy packed in. In an effort to keep marital bliss alive and well, we compromise and often come home with chocolate chip mint. It’s one of my favorites, and always refreshing. And it was most definitely time to make them into a homemade pop with greek yogurt and get a little added protein, and less sugar in our dessert than our traditional ice cream treats. Bikini season here I come! Except, I don’t do bikinis. But I do do health. So, yeah!

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Mint Greek Yogurt Pops

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Dairy is a vital part of Ben’s and my daily routine. It is. As much as I lament his routine eating habits, he’s steadfast in one thing – his glass of milk every evening, and we each have greek yogurts as a snack every day at work. We choose greek yogurt because of the high protein content, averaging twice as much protein as traditional yogurt. It keeps me full when I’m watching the clock and waiting for lunch time! I’m nothing if a routine eater myself!

June Dairy Month is a time to celebrate America’s dairy farming families, who provide us with healthy, wholesome dairy foods. Do you remember that time I went to Ohio to visit producers first hand? Well, did you know: Ohio’s dairy cows on nearly 2,800 family-owned dairy farms in Ohio produce more than 630 million gallons of milk, ranking the state 11th in dairy farming.

That is truly something to be proud of. The best way to thank the men, women, and families behind your food, is to make sure you are eating and drinking your daily allowance of dairy a day. And if you get a chance, hug a cow, and thank a producer.  Join with my friends and I to share your love of dairy and get inspired with wholesome, protein packed creations.

Directions for Homemade Greek Yogurt Bars

The best part is that these are so easy, and they would be great for the kids , or toddlers, to help with also! Minimal tools required.

  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the milk, greek yogurt, vanilla, touch of salt, and peppermint extract.
  2. Add in green coloring to your desired shade of green. Whisk it into the mixture until it’s evenly mixed in.
  3. Pour the yogurt mixture into a popsicle mold. Sprinkle the tops of the pops with the mini chocolate chips, some will settle through while the pops freeze. If you would like additional chips mixed in, mix in a few additional mini chocolate chips using the popsicle sticks.
  4. Place sticks in the pops to freeze.
  5. Place the pops in the freezer for 5 hours or longer to freeze solid.
  6. When ready to serve, run the base of the molds under hot water briefly and while grasping the sticks, wiggle the pops out of the mold.
  7. Dip or drizzle the pops in to the Chocolate Magic Shell. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in the freezer to allow the chocolate shell to freeze completely, then serve. 

Who doesn’t love a luscious shell? Am I right?

Directions for Homemade Yasso Bars

The best part is that these are so easy, and they would be great for the kids , or toddlers, to help with also! Minimal tools required.

  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the milk, greek yogurt, vanilla, touch of salt, and peppermint extract.
  2. Add in green coloring to your desired shade of green. Whisk it into the mixture until it’s evenly mixed in.
  3. Pour the yogurt mixture into a popsicle mold. Sprinkle the tops of the pops with the mini chocolate chips, some will settle through while the pops freeze. If you would like additional chips mixed in, mix in a few additional mini chocolate chips using the popsicle sticks.
  4. Place sticks in the pops to freeze.
  5. Place the pops in the freezer for 5 hours or longer to freeze solid.
  6. When ready to serve, run the base of the molds under hot water briefly and while grasping the sticks, wiggle the pops out of the mold.
  7. Dip or drizzle the pops in to the Chocolate Magic Shell. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in the freezer to allow the chocolate shell to freeze completely, then serve. 

Who doesn’t love a luscious shell? Am I right?

Tools for the Job

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Lemons for Lulu: Coconut Banana Cream Pie

Climbing Grier Mountain: Chicken Shawarma Gratin with Jalapeno Mint Yogurt

Food Faith Fitness: Cauliflower Pizza with Greek Yogurt Pesto

Well-Plated: Berry Breakfast Yogurt Popsicles

Love Grows Wild: Smoothie Popsicles

Eat2Gather: Grilled Cheese Bar

In Katrina’s Kitchen: Milk and Cereal Breakfast Popsicles

Shugary Sweets: S’Mores Coffee Milkshake

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FAQ

Can I use something other than sugar?

For extra sweetness you can add in honey if you don’t want to use a white refined sugar. Maple syrup is also a good substitute, but give it a try, because maple is a distinct flavor, but 

Can I use Fat Free Greek Yogurt?

Yes, you can but it will not be quite as creamy as using a whole milk  or full-fat Greek Yogurt.  If you want to, you can also use a dairy-free Greek-style yogurt if you want, but I have not tried this so please let me know if you try that! If you prefer using vegan style yogurts for healthy dessert recipes, you can! See what works best for your diet. 

How can I make Chocolate Magic Shell? How is it different than melted chocolate?

Chocolate magic shell at home is one of my favorite things. It can be remelted easily and will always harden to a crack on ice cream. Just melting chocolate doesn’t give it the same cooling and hardening effect, so it won’t have the same satisfying bite or crack on those hot summer days.  And you can totally use dark chocolate if you want for that slightly bitter chocolate crunch.

More Homemade Home Recipes To Try

Raspberry Cream Ice Cream Pie

Trail Mix Greek Yogurt Parfaits

Honey Roasted Banana Ice Cream

Blackberry Pie No Churn Ice Cream

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Chocolate Chip Mint Greek Yogurt Pops

Chocolate Chip Mint Greek Yogurt Pops

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  • Author: Megan Keno
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Freeze Time: 5 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pops 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frozen
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Get a healthy, chocolatey treat with these Chocolate Chip Mint Greek Yogurt Pops! Packed with low-fat, high protein greek yogurt and milk, these will keep you cool this summer!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup Low-Fat, or No-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Mint or Peppermint Extract (more or less as desired)
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Green Food Coloring, optional
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Magic Shell, optional
  • 6 Popsicle sticks

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, greek yogurt, vanilla, peppermint extract.
  2. Add in green coloring to your desired shade of green. Whisk it into the mixture until it’s evenly mixed in.
  3. Pour the mixture into a popsicle mold. Sprinkle the tops of the pops with the mini chocolate chips, some will settle through while the pops freeze. If you would like additional chips mixed in, mix in a few additional mini chocolate chips using the popsicle sticks.
  4. Place sticks in the pops to freeze.
  5. Place the pops in the freezer for 5 hours or longer to freeze solid.
  6. When ready to serve, run the base of the molds under hot water briefly and while grasping the sticks, wiggle the pops out of the mold.
  7. Dip or drizzle the pops in to the Chocolate Magic Shell. Serve immediately.

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*This post is sponsored by the ADA Mideast Association. I’m pleased to continue to partner with and represent agricultural organizations and producers who feed our country. All opinions are my own.*