Would eating dessert for breakfast make you happy? This Healthy Mocha Coffee Yogurt is thick, creamy and the perfect blend of coffee and chocolate. An awesome way to start the day, and a healthy way to end a meal.
I will admit I LOVE mocha coffee flavours. Going to the coffee shop and having a cafe mocha latte is my favourite “me time”. But it doesn’t stop there. Any mocha coffee recipe I come across gets my attention.
There is something about that chocolate-coffee combination that tickles my taste buds. I am not a chocoholic but combine it with coffee, and you have me hooked. You can also tempt me with chocolate and wine too.
Nutritious, delicious and healthy???
We all know we should balance out our diets. Eat healthy the majority of the time. Indulge in the “less healthy” options now and again. Sounds easy right? Well, I sure don’t seem to find this so easy. Do you??
I am always looking for new ways to make healthy foods a little more on the indulgence side. It’s like having your cake and eating it too, without the guilt. This makes eating healthy a lot more fun. I’m not saying healthy food is not fun. Putting a little spin on a few things brings more interest to the table.
Proving to some people that healthy is both nutritious and delicious can be a challenge. There are those who are convinced if it is healthy, it won’t taste good. They won’t even TRY things because their mind has this philosophy set in stone. Healthy eating is not all about carrot and celery sticks.
Do you have a favourite yogurt?
Back in the day, yogurt was pretty basic. These days the varieties seem endless. Original, greek, no fat, low fat, organic, grass fed, and even nondairy options.
If that isn’t enough choice, you have all the flavours to choose as well. From fruit on the bottom to blended yogurt, berries to exotic fruit, and yes even chocolate. You could eat a different flavour every day of the month.
Can you believe there is even a mocha yogurt?? I scooped that up when I found it in the grocery store. Totally fell in love with the flavour, but not the calories. This particular brand falls in the “indulge less” category. Since that would not work for me, I had to find a way to put this in the “healthy” category.
This Healthy Mocha Coffee Yogurt is just as delicious as the store bought brand. Taking my absolute favourite skyr vanilla yogurt, adding some espresso powder and cocoa, turns plain yogurt into a rich, creamy, decadent treat.
Have you ever tried SKYR yogurt?
If you are not a fan of greek yogurt, you might want to give this a try. It has a milder flavour, but still has all the great nutritional properties of high protein, low fat and a great source of calcium. It also makes a great substitute for sour cream since it is so nice and thick.
This delicious mocha coffee recipe is perfect anytime of day. Have fun and add some fresh berries, or any of your favourite toppings. My Healthy Granola Cherry Almond Mocha recipe is the perfect topping here.
You can always sweeten the yogurt with a bit of honey, maple syrup or agave nectar if you find it too tart. Plain yogurt is tart for sure, but I find the vanilla flavoured sweet enough for our taste.
Seriously I have eaten this for breakfast, lunch, snack and even used it as a healthy dessert option. When healthy tastes this good, you can indulge all you like.
Now if you are still craving more mocha coffee recipes (cause I know I am) I have a few more up my sleeve for you. Try a Chocolate Milk Latte along with a Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Chile Mocha Donut.
Do you have a favourite mocha flavoured food or recipe? Leave me a comment, I would love to know what it is.
Healthy Mocha Coffee Yogurt
This Healthy Mocha Coffee Yogurt recipe is great for breakfast, lunch or even dessert. Quick, easy, and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Skyr vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
Instructions
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Mix the yogurt, espresso powder and cocoa together in a bowl.
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Divide into serving dishes.
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Add your favourite toppings.
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ENJOY!!
Recipe Notes
If you find the yogurt too tart, simply sweeten with honey, maple syrup or agave nectar.
My Healthy Granola Cherry Almond Mocha is the perfect topping here.
Anything with coffee flavor i m in this one. never tried yogurt and coffee combo I love the wayyou play with flavours
Thanks so much…we really enjoy this recipe. Hope you give it a try.
I can definitely see myself starting the day with this recipe! Yummy!
It is a great way for sure.
What a beautiful breakfast!
Thanks it is delicious.
Espresso and yogurt?! Genius! I love Skyr yogurt and your blend ins sound amazing.
Yup it is quick, easy and totally delicious.
So easy! Thanks for sharing!
Yes it is really easy for sure. Hope you give it a try.
These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them!
Enjoy!!
Sounds like the perfect breakfast pick me up!
Sure is…for anytime of the day.
LOVE the mocha yogurt combo!
It really is delicious.
Great idea! Those berries looks delicious, beautiful pictures as well.
Thanks so much. Hope you give them a try.
Mocha coffee yogurt sounds dreamy and indulgent to me – and AWESOME! I’d love to eat dessert for breakfast!
Yes…makes breakfast so much more delicious.
Coffee yogurt?! Wow that sound pretty great! One thing I love about blogging is finding all types of great unique recipes. I always get so much inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome…if you like coffee, hope you give it a try.
Coffee and breakfast – all in one! I think my day will be off to a good start with this.
Hope you give it a try.
First off I love SKYR yogurt! It is so thick!! I always have espresso powder packets on hand for baking but never thought to mix them in my yogurt! Now I don’t have to sneak off to a coffee shop for my “me time” either. Though I do love getting out f the house and sitting there with my headphones on smelling fresh coffee in a comfy chair! Downside is that I have to put on make up!!!
HAHAH…well there is good and bad to everything…but at least we have choices.
Yum! This would totally hit the spot on this Monday morning. i love that you added espresso powder right to the yogurt and built a parfait with it! Can’t wait to try this!
Hope you give it a try.
Coffee and a parfait all in one? This is my kind of recipe! My favorite yogurt depends on the mood, but I’ve been really enjoying Vanilla Greek yogurt lately, it’s got a really good flavor and consistency. Have you tried chia in your yogurt? it’s something new that I’ve found that’s really good!
Chai would be excellent as well…thanks I will give it a try.
Breakfast is one meal that I skip the most knowing that it is the most important meal of my day. I really should start taking inspiration from such great tasting yet simple to make recipes to get myself into the breakfast routine. I am a coffee lover and love yogurt more than anything else in the world. This will work great for me!
Yes I too will often skip breakfast….but when it is this…it is much easier not to skip for sure.
I love coffee mixed with anything! I tried a coffee yogurt at the store and it was nasty but this? I could do this. Looks and sounds fantastic!
Well at home you can adjust the amount of coffee and chocolate to your tastes.
This is such a fun and delicious recipe. I’m all for yogurt based snacks and the combination with coffee, fresh fruits and nuts sounds simply yummm.
Yes is sure is delicious.
With flavors like this, yogurt can make such a wonderful and indulgent dessert that’s as satisfying as ice cream but makes you feel much better after eating it.
Totally agree with you…ice cream is deadly!!
Oh goodness, this sounds incredible! My husband and I do yogurt for breakfast almost every single day. I think it’s time to mix it up with this Mocha Coffee Yogurt!
The coffee flavour is so delicious.
I agree with you coffee and chocolate can never go wrong. Love this kind of breakfast as it is not only delicious but also dessert like treat
And so healthy too.
We are completely hooked on that Skyr yogurt – it’s super thick and creamy! This recipe is so simple; I can’t wait to try it. I think it will make a great addition to a backyard summer Sunday brunch. 🙂
I agree…the yogurt is awesome. And yes the perfect addition to brunch.
Icelandic yogurt happens to be my favorite Gloria. It is far milder than Greek yogurt and not slimy like the once-upon-a-time traditional yogurt we used to find flooding the shelves. And I completely agree with you that yogurt is one of those foods that can easily trick the mind into thinking that you are having dessert when in fact you are eating something healthy. I generally go for plain yogurt and doctor it up with fresh fruit and cinnamon but I love how you used the cocoa and espresso powder for a nice chocolate-y fix.
I am totally hooked on this flavour combination. Skyr is so good.
I am so totally into coffee and chocolate! What a great way to enjoy the taste and yet get all of those good vitamins and bacteria into our system. If I have that for breakfast I now only get my nutrition but my coffee fix! Now that is a win-win all the way around.
HAHAH…yes you can’t go wrong with win-win.
Oh this really does look delicious Gloria! I am totally addicted to coffee but never thought to add it to yogurt. I make my own yog in the Instant Pot so I have plenty to play with each week. I would also have it with that lovely granola and fresh berries too
Thanks…it is a really easy and delicious recipe.
This is just what I need in the morning to give me the energy boost that I need. Love that it can both be a dessert and breakfast treat!
Yes I love that too….and I do use it for both.
This is a fabulous recipe. I love everything mocha and I am always looking for ways to indulge in healthier ways. The photography is stunning also!
Thanks so much for the photo compliments….I really appreciate it.
The perfect excuse to eat dessert for breakfast. I’ve never had a coffee chocolate yoghurt before but it sounds delicious. I’m going to try this with my homemade yoghurt, thanks for sharing.
It really is delicious…and I am hooked on this.
I totally with you on this one…. chocolate in coffee is an amazing experience. Love it too. But mocha yogurt?! I mean, how amazing is that! It’s a great idea. I CAN’T wait to try this. Nutritious meal and favorite flavours in one.
It is a great way to enjoy that mocha taste without the guilt of having a latte every time.
Great idea! I also love the mocha coffee combo. I cant’t wait to give this a try. Thank for sharing!
You are welcome…hope you enjoy it.
I love all kinds of coffee yogurts and always buy it whenever available but it has never crossed my mind I could make it at home. This is just brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing!
I had to find a more healthy option to the store brand one I love…so this is it.
This is a lovely option, love the layering of the fruit and I can imagine the combination must be wonderful and tasty
Yup is works for us.
This is such a pretty breakfast! I don’t do dairy, but I’m going to try this with non-dairy yogurt.
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
I have never heard of Skyr yogurt but I am going to look for it the next time I am at the store! I’m right there with you about wanting slightly more indulgent tasting “healthy” things. 🙂
Skyr yogurt is so delicious. Thick, creamy….I like it better than Greek!!
This sounds like the perfect healthy treat. And I agree it’s often hard to convince people that healthy eating can taste good but this Right here is proof for sure 🙂 I’m also a big fan of mocha coffee flavors.
Yup…coffee works for me…and perfectly in this recipe.
Ok, it’s healthy and indulgent, coffee and chocolate, breakfast and dessert? PERFECT. Love a parfait and this one looks excellent 🙂
Thanks so much…hope you give it a try.
Funnily I ate a Skyr yoghurt just recently. I’d never heard of it before that. It was thick and satisfying. I imagine it does lend itself well do a dessert such as your healthy coffee mocha pots.
It is awesome yogurt….so thick!!
Well, I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow!
ENJOY!!
Mocha is pretty much my favorite flavor of anything, ever! Thanks for this recipe. What a lovely little breakfast or a pick-me-up treat!
Yes it really is perfect for anytime of day.
Would you mind just sending me a bowl of this every morning when I wake up? Perhaps with a little motivational quote to go along side it? I have a feeling it would turn my mornings around 180 degrees! YUM! This looks fantastic!
HAHAH…well at least it is soooo easy to make, you can whip it up in no time.
I need some espresso powder now! I used to make something similar for desserts (South Beach Diet) that used ricotta cheese with the espresso and chocolate. I will have to make this. It sounds so yummy!
It is so good…hope you enjoy it.
I’ve just come back from Iceland and Skyr is amazing. Love the coffee flavour here
Yes I totally love Skyr…delicious.
Recipes don’t get much easier then this! This recipe is also healthy, tasty and quick!
Yes you can indulge without the guilt.
I agree with you that many people think if something is healthy it does not taste good. Like it’s gluten free or vegan and it can’t taste good. I bet this mocha coffee yogurt taste amazing!
It sure does…and not guilt either.
Oh yea! Healthy indulgent breakfasts are my jam. You had me sold at coffee too! Haha
The coffee is so good in yogurt.
Oh yes, sign me up for this delicious meal. Love that you’ve kept it simple and your pictures are amazing! I just want to dive right in!!
Thanks so much…hope you give it a try.
What a creative idea! Looks fabulous.
Easy, delicious and so nutritious.
All my favorite flavors rolled into one. Why didn’t I ever think of this? It looks like the most satisfying breakfast, lunch or snack of all time! So creative!
Totally delicious…hope you give it a try.
NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY WHO DOESN’T WANT IT? pass me a bowl please…
Yes you are correct!!
Oh wow I’m totally going to have to try this!
Hope you do…it is so delicious.
Hope you give it a try.
That looks so good! I love coffee added to recipes, I love the taste of coffee (cold-brewed especially!). I haven’t tried skyr yogurt since I have dairy allergies, but I’ve heard of it. It sounds amazing
It does taste so good…love adding it too.
Love adding coffee too…and skyr yogurt is so good.
I don’t drink coffee but I do love coffee in my desserts and I must say I have never had coffee in yogurt before. I”m so fascinated to try. Love the colors Gloria makes it so desirable.
It is so good. I do it ALL the time.
I have tried Skyr yogurt. My husband had it when he lived in Iceland. You know… you put coffee in it. We can definitely be friends.!
I had to find a way to enjoy my the taste of the high calorie store brand…this is my winning combination. Totally LOVE it!!
I love chocolate and coffee together! This sounds like the perfect healthy treat, breakfast, or snack!
Don’t you just love multi functional dishes!!
Never really tried Mocha coffee, I usually get my usual french vanilla :). This is definitely a healthier dessert option I should try, I need regulate ice cream to once a month :).
Well you can eat this for any meal….and guilt free too.
Perfect timing for this post..I was thinking to write post on parfait. Your recipe looks amazing.
Well we happen to love it.
What brand Skyr do you buy? I used to buy Skyr at Costco and it was so so so good but they don’t sell it anymore. I have never tried mocha yogurt btw but it sounds soooo good!
I know Costco did have it …and I liked it too. I have been using the PC brand.
I love how simple this is! I am not much of a coffee drinker, but I can’t seem to get enough of it, when paired with dark chocolate.
YES exactly….such a great combination!!