Chocolate Swirl Berry Yogurt Bark
A creamy, frozen Greek yogurt treat swirled with cocoa and topped with fresh berries and chocolate chips. Simple to prepare without any special equipment, it tastes like a decadent dessert while providing a protein boost.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
190 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Renee + Lila
Renee created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
190 min
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Equipment
Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Line an 8x12-inch (20x30cm) baking sheet or…
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Line an 8x12-inch (20x30cm) baking sheet or…
Line an 8x12-inch (20x30cm) baking sheet or a flat tray with parchment paper.
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Whisk together the greek yogurt and maple…
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt and maple syrup until completely smooth.
Look for: completely smooth
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Transfer one third of the sweetened yogurt…
Transfer one third of the sweetened yogurt to a separate small bowl, add the cocoa powder, and stir until a smooth, dark chocolate yogurt mixture forms.
Look for: a smooth, dark chocolate yogurt mixture forms
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Spread the plain sweetened yogurt onto the…
Spread the plain sweetened yogurt onto the prepared parchment paper in an even layer about 0.25 inches (6mm) thick.
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Dollop the chocolate yogurt over the plain…
Dollop the chocolate yogurt over the plain yogurt layer, then use a butter knife to gently swirl the two together in a marble pattern.
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Evenly scatter the halved strawberry
Evenly scatter the halved strawberry, blueberry, dark chocolate chips, and sliced almond over the top of the swirled yogurt.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the tray flat in the freezer…
Place the tray flat in the freezer for 3 hours, or until the yogurt is completely firm to the touch.
Look for: the yogurt is completely firm to the touch
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Peel the frozen bark off the parchment…
Peel the frozen bark off the parchment paper and chop or break it into 4 large, rustic pieces. Serve immediately or store the pieces in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
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