These Chocolate Strawberry Protein Cups layer fresh strawberries with creamy chocolate protein yogurt and a light chocolate drizzle for an easy no-bake meal-prep recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, dried and sliced
- 2 cups plain nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp honey, maple syrup or preferred sweetener, adjusted to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil, optional, for drizzle
Instructions
1. Prep Strawberries
Wash, thoroughly dry, stem and slice the strawberries.
2. Make Chocolate Protein Yogurt
Whisk yogurt, protein powder, cocoa, sweetener and vanilla until smooth. Adjust sweetness to taste. If exceptionally thick, add a small splash of milk.
3. Layer
Divide strawberries among six cups, add chocolate protein yogurt and repeat the layers.
4. Drizzle
Gently melt chocolate chips in short microwave intervals, stirring frequently. Mix in optional coconut oil and drizzle lightly over each cup.
5. Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Serve
Finish with reserved strawberry slices or a small amount of shaved dark chocolate if desired.
Estimated Nutrition
Approximately per cup when divided into 6 servings: 190 calories | 18g protein | 21g carbohydrates | 5g fat.
Nutrition is an estimate and varies by ingredient brands, sweetener, chocolate, toppings and serving size.
Meal-Prep Tips
- Dry strawberries well to reduce excess moisture.
- Keep cups covered and refrigerated.
- For best texture and freshness, enjoy within about 3 days.
- Some moisture separation is normal as fresh berries sit.
- Reserve decorative strawberry slices until serving when possible.
Easy Variations
- Mixed Berry: add blueberries or raspberries.
- Extra Crunch: add chopped nuts just before serving.
- More Chocolate: increase cocoa slightly and adjust sweetness.
- Vanilla Strawberry: use vanilla protein and omit cocoa from the yogurt while keeping the drizzle.
The CIWO Takeaway
Fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and protein powder make these cups simple to prepare and portion ahead, while the light chocolate drizzle gives them the classic chocolate-strawberry finish.
