Sweet treats · THE SWAP JOURNAL

The chocolate-berry yogurt sundae

Creamy, fruity, chocolate-drizzled. Still an excellent spoon situation.

Inspired by hot fudge ice-cream sundae7 min

THE CRAVING IS REAL

Hot fudge ice-cream sundae

Plain yogurt and berries can reduce added sugars compared with a sweetened ice-cream-and-syrup base. The chocolate and granola still contribute some.

same craving, a fresh idea

WHAT’S THE TRADEOFF?

A closer look at the craving.

Plain yogurt and berries can reduce added sugars compared with a sweetened ice-cream-and-syrup base. The chocolate and granola still contribute some.

WHAT THIS VERSION BRINGS

A little more possibility.

A dessert with fruit, crunch, and a small real-chocolate finish.

LET’S MAKE THE SWAP

The chocolate-berry yogurt sundae

PREP5 minCOOK2 minTOTAL7 minSERVES2

What you’ll need

Ingredients

1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons granola
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Let’s do this

1
Stir vanilla into yogurt and divide between two bowls.
2
Add sliced strawberries, keeping a few pieces for the top.
3
Melt chocolate chips in a dry microwave-safe bowl in 15-second bursts, stirring between each, until just smooth.
4
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the bowls and finish with granola and the reserved berries. Serve immediately.

Original recipe idea. Times are estimates; nutrition has not been calculated. Adjust for your dietary needs and allergies.

CURIOUS COOKS ASK

Good questions.

A little reading behind the idea

These sources support general nutrition and food-safety principles. This particular recipe has not been nutritionally analyzed or kitchen-tested; comparisons depend on portions, brands, and preparation.