Chocolate Date Caramel Apple FroYo Bites (Vegan)
These deliciously moreish Chocolate Date Caramel Apple FroYo Bites are made with a handful of gut-friendly, high-fibre ingredients and they taste so indulgent. They are naturally vegan and gluten-free, too.
I love having chocolatey snacks in the freezer for an after dinner sweet treat or something in the afternoon to keep me going and these are my new FroYo bites – I have made a few over the years. I love yoghurt, so it’s only natural to make the most of a fresh tub and turn it into these delicious bites. They are naturally plant-based, gluten-free and require no cooking or baking: simply stir, scoop and freeze. Then the best part is dunking them in your favourite dark chocolate.
Why will I love these?
These bites are so good:
- Chocolatey, nutty and moreish
- Crunchy, smooth and crispy
- Melt-in-your-mouth delicious
- Eat straight from the freezer
- Takes 10 minutes to prepare
- Great for an afternoon or after dinner snack or dessert
- You can use your favourite dark chocolate
- Switch it up and use different fruits inside
- With almond butter and dates for a caramel-like flavour
- With apples and seeds for fibre
- With about 10 different plant points
- Use as many seeds as you can inside!
- Made with coconut yoghurt
- Packed with billions of live cultures
- Great for the gut
- Naturally dairy-free, egg-free and vegan
- Refined sugar-free
- Naturally sweetened with dates
- And a little maple syrup or honey
- Gluten-free and easily nut-free
- Requires no cooking or baking
- Everyone will love them
- Decorate with whatever you fancy
- Like chopped nuts
- And lots of flaky salt
- They keep well in the freezer (1-2 months)
If you already love the sound of these snacks, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.
What ingredients do I need?
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For the bites:
- Medjool dates: chop these into small chunks so that each bite has lots of dates inside.
- Apple: chop this into small cubes. Leave the skin on but cut out the core.
- Thick coconut yoghurt: I use Cocos Organic natural yoghurt which is packed with billions of live cultures for the gut and is thick and creamy. I also love the vanilla yoghurt.
- Almond butter: choose one that is runny smooth and 100% nuts.
- Maple syrup: for a little bit of sweetness and that “caramel” flavour.
- Mixed seeds: for added crunch, fibre and plant diversity. I use a mix of pumpkin, sunflower, sesame and hemp. Chia seeds and whole flaxseed are also great.
- Cinnamon: for flavour.
- Dark chocolate: my go-to chocolate brands are Raw Halo and HU Kitchen as they are made with natural ingredients and taste so good.
- Coconut oil: to allow the chocolate to set more quickly and so it’s thinner meaning it’s easier to dip and dunk the bites into.
- Chopped nuts: for adding on top. Or sprinkle on some more seeds, some freeze-dried berries or leave them plain.
- Flaky salt: this is optional but works so well on top of dark chocolate.
Are these gluten-free and nut-free?
These are naturally gluten-free and to make them nut-free, swap the almond butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini and swap the chopped nuts on top for seeds, freeze-dried berries or desiccated coconut.
How do I make them?
These are ready to go in a few steps:
- Chop the dates and apple: into small chunks.
- Stir together the yoghurt, almond butter and syrup: until smooth.
- Add in the other ingredients: and combine.
- Use an ice cream scoop or spoon: to scoop into rounds.
- Freeze for 2 to 4 hours: or overnight.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil: until glossy.
- Dip dunk and drizzle the bites in chocolate: so they are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and flaky salt: and allow to set.
How long will they last?
Enjoy these straight from the freezer (or thaw for 15 minutes) and keep for 1-2 months in a Ziplock bag.
What other recipes can I try?
For more no-bake snacks:
- Chocolate Brownie Raspberry Truffles
- Lemon Shortbread Cups
- Pistachio Raspberry Protein Crispy Squares
- Chocolate Strawberry Smashed Date Cups
- Peanut Butter Strawberry FroYo Bites
Chocolate Date Caramel Apple FroYo Bites (Vegan)
These deliciously moreish Chocolate Date Caramel Apple FroYo Bites are made with a handful of gut-friendly, high-fibre ingredients and they taste so indulgent. They are naturally vegan and gluten-free, too.
Ingredients
For the FroYo:
- 8 medjool dates
- 1 apple
- 300g thick coconut yoghurt
- 60g smooth almond butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- A sprinkling cinnamon
For the Chocolate:
- 240g dark chocolate, chopped small
- 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil
- 2-3 tbsp chopped nuts
- Flaky salt
Instructions
- Line a tray or plate (that will fit in your freezer) with parchment paper.
- De-pit the dates and chop into small pieces. Core the apple and chop into small pieces.
- Add the yoghurt, almond butter and syrup to a bowl and stir well.
- Add in the dates, apples, seeds and cinnamon and stir until evenly combined.
- Use an ice cream scoop or large spoons to divide into 9 rounds onto the trays.
- Flatten slightly and then place in the freezer for 2-4 hours or until est firm (you can leave them overnight).
- Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a heatproof bowl and warm over a pan of simmering water and warm until melted.
- Remove the FroYo bites from the freezer and one by one, place in the chocolate and work quickly to evenly coat the bites (I use two forks). Allow the excess to drip off and place on the parchment. While the chocolate is wet, sprinkle with nuts and salt.
- Repeat to coat all the bites. The chocolate will set very quickly so you can eat them straight away.
- Keep leftovers in the freezer for 1-2 months in a sealed Ziploc bag. You can allow them tot haw for 10-15 minutes, if you prefer.
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With froyo love x
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