The viral magic shell yogurt cup is all the craze on TikTok. People are equating it to a healthy frozen Snickers bar since this viral peanut butter cup yogurt can be made with healthy, high-protein ingredients that are easy to find.
The Magic Shell Yogurt Cup is made with plain Greek yogurt, a delicious homemade chocolate coating, and other simple ingredients. It is a good high-protein snack or healthy dessert that is just as tasty as soft serve ice cream.
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What is a magic shell yogurt cup?
The chocolate magic shell yogurt cup recipe has gone viral on places like TikTok.
The magic shell yogurt cup recipe can be made by using a single serve yogurt cup, mixing in peanut butter, and then topping it with melted chocolate, chopped nuts (like peanuts), and a dash of salt.
The chocolate topping will naturally harden when it is placed in the freezer. This chocolate topping mimics a magic shell chocolate coating.
The chocolate coating can be cracked with a spoon once the chocolate has hardened. Some people describe it as being like a healthy frozen Snickers bar, but you can try to make different variations of the magic shell yogurt cup.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The Magic Shell Yogurt Cup recipe is a healthy version of a frozen Snickers bar. The ingredients contain less sugar and are higher in protein. It is a great high-protein snack or dessert.
- The TikTok viral yogurt cup uses simple ingredients like yogurt, peanut butter, chocolate, and nuts that you may already have on hand.
- The viral yogurt cup can be customized for your dietary needs. For instance, to create a Magic Shell Yogurt cup that has no added sugar content, you can use plain greek yogurt, all natural peanut butter, and extra dark chocolate.
Ingredient List
The following ingredients are needed to create this high protein peanut butter yogurt cup. The ingredients are easy to find. In fact, you may already have all of these ingredients already on hand.
- Yogurt cup
- Peanut butter
- Chocolate
- Nuts
- Salt (like flaky sea salt such as Maldon)
Ingredient Notes
How healthy you make the yogurt cup really depends on the ingredients in each individual ingredient.
Yogurt cup: Any yogurt cup will work for this recipe. Siggi's Vanilla Icelandic Skyr yogurt seems to be a popular choice. This yogurt does contain added sugar. If you are trying to make a version with no added sugar, another option would be to use plain greek yogurt or a yogurt with no added sugar (usually Stevia, a no calories sweetener, is added to make the yogurt sweet in these varieties).
Peanut butter or almond butter: Most Americans have peanut butter in their pantry right now. Any peanut butter brand will work. To create the healthiest version, use a 100% natural peanut butter to avoid added sugars or oils. Another option is to use almond butter or a nut butter alternative.
Chocolate: The viral food recipe can be made with almost any type of chocolate. It doesn't matter if you use chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or a chocolate bar. However, to create the healthiest version, use chocolate with minimal to 0 grams of added sugar. Extra dark chocolate has less sugar than milk chocolate. The darker the chocolate, the less sugar it will contain.
Nuts: To create a copycat of a frozen Snickers, use plain peanuts. Otherwise, any type of nuts will work. Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, or cashews are some great options. You can also leave the nuts off if you want a nut-free version.
Salt: A pinch of sea salt adds a perfect finishing for the chocolate peanut butter yogurt cup. Many people rave about Maldon salt, which is a flaky sea salt. A little pinch of regular table salt could also work.
Instructions
Step 1: Stir the peanut butter into the yogurt cup.
Step 2: Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Melt the chocolate for 30 seconds then stir. Continue to microwave in 10 second increments until fully melted.
Step 3: Pour the melted chocolate on top of the yogurt cup. Spread evenly on top of the yogurt to create a thin coating.
Step 4: Sprinkle the nuts and salt on top of the chocolate.
Step 5: Place the yogurt cup in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate coating has hardened. Crack the chocolate topping with your spoon and enjoy.
📖 Recipe
Magic Shell Yogurt Cup (TikTok Viral)
Ingredients
- 1 6 oz vanilla yogurt cup of choice
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (melted)
- 1 tablespoon peanuts
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Stir the peanut butter into the yogurt cup.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Melt the chocolate for 30 seconds then stir. Continue to microwave in 10 second increments until fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate on top of the yogurt cup. Spread evenly on top of the yogurt to create a thin coating.
- Sprinkle the nuts and salt on top of the chocolate.
- Place the yogurt cup in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate coating has hardened. Crack the chocolate topping with your spoon and enjoy.
Notes
- Don't use too much chocolate to top the yogurt cup. The chocolate layer should be relatively thin so it can harden in the freezer. This will allow it to harden similar to a Magic Shell topping.
- To make a no-added sugar version, use plain Greek yogurt or a zero-added sugar yogurt. Use all-natural peanut butter without added sugar and extra-dark chocolate.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Don't use too much chocolate to top the yogurt cup. The chocolate layer should be relatively thin so it can harden in the freezer. This will allow it to harden similar to a Magic Shell topping.
- To make a no-added sugar version, use plain Greek yogurt or a zero-added sugar yogurt. Use all-natural peanut butter without added sugar and extra-dark chocolate. Top with nuts and sea salt.
Variations
The viral yogurt cup recipe can have endless variations. The most popular version uses vanilla yogurt, peanut butter, melted chocolate, and peanuts. However, you can use any type of yogurt flavor. Some versions mix in maple syrup with the yogurt. Throw in bananas, or top the chocolate coating with strawberries and coconut.
Strawberry Coconut: Vanilla yogurt. Top with melted chocolate topping, fresh strawberries, and coconut flakes.
Banana Bread: Vanilla yogurt mixed with sliced banana pieces. Top with the melted chocolate and crushed walnuts.
Almond Joy: Vanilla yogurt. Top with melted chocolate, almonds and coconut flakes.
Chocolate Covered Raspberry: Raspberry yogurt. Top with melted chocolate.
Extra Protein: Mix a scoop of protein powder into the yogurt cup. Top with melted chocolate and nuts, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyr?
Skyr is a traditional Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt. It has a thick and creamy texture with a tangy flavor. Skyr is rich in protein and low in fat and sugar. People often enjoy it alone or top it with berries for added sweetness. Skyr has gained popularity worldwide for its unique taste and nutritional benefits. Siggi's is a popular Icelandic skyr brand that is sold in the United States.
Does Aldi sell Skyr?
Yes, Aldi sells Icelandic style skyr yogurt under its private-label brand Friendly Farms.
Aldi is one of my favorite grocery stores since Aldi sells high-quality products similar to name brand at a more affordable price.
What is Maldon salt?
Maldon salt is a type of sea salt known for its distinctive pyramid-shaped crystals. It is also called flaky sea salt and adds a crunchy texture to dishes. Chefs and home cooks use it to enhance flavors and finish their meals with a sprinkle of this flavorful and versatile salt.
My Honest Review
So what are my thoughts about the viral chocolate magic shell yogurt cup? I actually really like it!
First of all, the healthy yogurt cup is easy to make. The ingredients are typically things I already keep in my refrigerator or in my pantry. This makes it easy to whip together when I'm craving peanut butter, chocolate, or a Snickers bar!
The magic shell yogurt cup is considered healthy and is high in protein. I like that I can easily alter the sugar content by using yogurt with 0 added sugar and all natural peanut butter. Or if I'm not worried too much about the sugar content, I can use whatever yogurt and peanut butter I have on hand.
I definitely think this yogurt cup recipe is worth keeping on hand! It's something I plan to make relatively often.
What do you think of this viral magic shell yogurt recipe? Do you love it or hate it? Let me know!
Lauren
This is such an easy high-protein dessert!
Elly
This is so easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa K.
I loved eating this as a snack before bed. The extra protein is great to hit my macros.
Lauren
I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Nancy
Great recipe! It was perfect for my sweet-tooth.