Raspberry Yogurt Bark with Dark Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
What’s red and white, tastes like cheesecake, and is perfect for a hot summer day? My Raspberry Yogurt Bark with Dark Chocolate Drizzle! This healthy take on frozen yogurt is super refreshing, kid-friendly, and the perfect festive treat to have on hand this Canada Day!
How to Eat Seasonally Lunch and Learn
During this summer’s Lunch And Learn Session, we’ll do a deep dive into the foods of summer and I’ll show your team the joy, importance, and fun of eating seasonally.
Eating seasonally has tremendous health benefits including:
- Greater nutritional value
- Better flavours
- It’s cost-effective
- You’re reducing your carbon footprint
- You get to support your community!
During this engaging Lunch and Learn, I will explain the benefits of seasonal eating and teach you how to eat seasonally all year round. I’ll show you what is currently in season and share yummy recipes using fresh summer produce!
Email info@jesselanewellness.com for more details or check out my Virtual Corporate Wellness page. Please feel free to reach out and ask questions, I can’t wait to support you and your team!
Keep reading for my Raspberry Yogurt Bark with Dark Chocolate Drizzle recipe and for the many amazing health benefits of yogurt and raspberries.
Raspberry Yogurt Bark with Dark Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
gluten-free & nut-free
Prep time: 5 minutes | Chill time: 2 hours | Serving size: 8
Raspberry Yogurt Bark Ingredients
- 1.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, divided
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and divided
- ½ pint raspberries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Dark Chocolate Drizzle Ingredients
- ¼ cup cacao powder sifted
- 2T coconut oil, melted
- 1T maple syrup
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the yogurt, 1 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp coconut oil.
- In a separate bowl, mash together raspberries, 1 tbsp maple syrup, chia seeds, and 1 tbsp coconut oil. You can also do this in a small blender for a smoother raspberry swirl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dark chocolate drizzle ingredients.
- Line a lasagna pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Pour the yogurt mixture into the pan and smooth with the back of a spoon. Add the raspberry filling in clumps and create a swirl using a knife or chopstick.
- Drizzle with dark chocolate and place in the freezer for two hours to set.
- Once it is firm, break it into pieces and enjoy Raspberry Yogurt Bark with Dark Chocolate Drizzle straight out of the freezer because it melts quickly.
Why Raspberries
Raspberries are a powerful food to incorporate into your diet! They have many health benefits including:
- They’re high in protein (clocking in at 1.5g per cup)
- They’re super hydrating with over 86% of their weight being water
- They reduce systemic inflammation leaving you with a happy gut
- They’re known to help reduce cardiovascular disease
- They have a super high count of antioxidants, meaning they protect you from disease and cancer
The best of all is that raspberries are in season right now! Head over to your local farmer’s market to get the most nutrition out of your berries! Why is this important you might ask, and why are raspberries that are in season more nutritious than those that aren’t? Check out my summer How to Eat Seasonally Lunch and Learn to discover all of the joys and health benefits of switching to seasonal eating!
Health Benefits of Yogurt
01. It’s a Powerful Probiotic
One of the many reasons people consume yogurt is because of its probiotic content. Probiotics help feed good gut bacteria and promote healthy digestion so that nutrients can be absorbed and we can feel our best. However, not all yogurts are alike, and many of our commercial yogurts have few probiotics left. It’s best to look for ones that are grass-fed and full fat whenever possible.
Despite that, yogurt is still excellent for digestion. The cultures help to break down lactose (which many people struggle to tolerate), even before it hits your mouth. This makes it easier to digest. yogurt also helps smooth digestive disturbances for some people by slowing the digestive process a little.
02. It Balances Blood Sugar
Although it lacks fiber, yogurt’s high protein content combined with bacterial cultures help to slow digestion and balance blood sugar. yogurt also helps to break down longer sugars in the small intestine, into shorter ones. This makes them more useful when they get to the large intestine because those short sugars can help feed the cells there. In this state, the sugars aren’t available to be absorbed into the bloodstream, preventing a sugar spike. This sets us up for a happy digestive tract and balanced blood sugar!
03. It’s An Energy Booster
Yogurt contains all of the B vitamins, making it an excellent energy booster! If you opt for full-fat yogurt, that in combination with the high protein and B vitamins will keep you feeling fuller for longer, curbing unwanted cravings or snacking.
Canada Day Recipe Roundup
- Tango Mango Salsa – Mango Salsa is the best addition you can make to your barbeque line-up this Canada Day! Mangos are a superfood! They’re fibre-rich and high in vitamin A to help boost your eyes and immune system. They’re also incredible sources of vitamin C, one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants. This makes them an excellent choice to pair with barbequed meats and veggies because they’ll help offset any free radicals from those coveted grill lines.
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (pictured above) – Canada Day cuisine can be tricky for anyone who isn’t a meatatarian. If you’re looking for a vegetarian dish to add to your celebratory barbeque, this is a crowd favourite! This Quinoa Salad was inspired by the Mediterranean Diet which highlights veggies, whole grains, and liquid gold olive oil. Roasted, charred, red pepper makes this recipe a perfect one to pair with your other barbeque dishes this Canada Day!
- Mini Gluten-Free Quiche – Another Mediterranean inspired recipe! These Mini Gluten-Free Quiches are a perfect appetizer to pass around to hungry guests while they wait for the main event – the barbeque (or the fireworks). These Gluten-Free Quiches have an almond flour crust and are packed full of flavourful ingredients like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. A healthy dose of spinach helps round things out with some extra iron and protein!
- Cherry Macaroons – The perfect pass around dessert! Whether at home on a tray, or packed for a firework viewing picnic, you’ll be happy to have these Cherry Macaroons on the menu. The stars of this recipe are coconut shreds containing healthy fats for good health and digestion, as well as antioxidant-rich dried cherries. However you’re celebrating, these red and white macaroons are a festive treat to have on hand this Canada Day!
Fourth of July Recipe Roundup
- Creamy Broccoli Salad – Ditch the mayo but not the cream this Fourth of July with my Creamy Broccoli Salad. This vegan dressing is made with nutritional yeast and tahini instead of traditional mayonnaise. This fun combination of broccoli, red onion, goji berries, and pumpkin seeds is sure to keep your guests talking all year. This salad is packed with nutrition and best of all, it keeps better on your table than traditional broccoli salad because there’s no mayo to spoil. This means you can spend less time worrying about cooling your salads and more time enjoying yourself this Fourth of July!
- Mojito Ice Tea (pictured above) – Nothing says Fourth of July like ice tea! This year, try a new twist on a classic recipe with my Mojito Ice Tea! Mint is an excellent digestive aid, meaning you can enjoy all of your favorite Fourth of July treats without the stomach ache! Limes are rich in vitamin C which can help offset any free radicals from your barbequed eats too! This Mojito Ice Tea is a hit with kids and adults alike because there is no alcohol (unless you want there to be). Surprise your guests with this exciting new version of their favorite Fourth of July beverage!
- Savoury Watermelon Salad (pictured below) – To me, the Fourth of July feels like the official start of watermelon season. But have you ever tried savoury watermelon? Turn everything you ever knew about watermelon on its head with this savoury, refreshing salad! This salad is super inclusive, catering to your gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan guests! It also has four ingredients and only takes ten minutes to make! This hydrating, Savoury Watermelon Salad is an easy addition to your Fourth of July line-up this year!
