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Close-up of a chocolate-covered round ice cream treat on a stick with a bite taken out of the edge, resting on parchment paper along with other similar treats.
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Homemade Dilly Bars

These DIY homemade dilly bars are the perfect summer treat! Made with just 5 whole food ingredients, they're a healthier and more affordable alternative to the Dairy Queen favorite.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time2 hours 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade dilly bars
Servings: 5
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

Dilly Bars

Magic Shell

Instructions

  • Line a baking pan with parchment. Be sure the pan will fit in the freezer. Set aside.
  • Add the Greek yogurt and maple syrup to a bowl and mix to combine.
    A glass bowl containing Greek yogurt and honey on a textured, light-colored surface.
  • Use a ⅓ cup measuring cup to scoop the mixture onto a lined baking sheet. Space the scoops out so they are not touching.
  • Gently spread each cluster out into a circle and place a popsicle stick into each cluster. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer for at least 2 hours.
    Four raw popsicle-shaped dough pieces on parchment paper in a gray baking tray.
  • With about 15 minutes of freezing time left, prepare the chocolate magic shell. Add the chocolate and coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 20-second intervals until glossy and smooth. Stir between each interval.
    A spoon is held above a bowl of melted chocolate.
  • Remove the dilly bars from the freezer and quickly spoon the melted chocolate on top of each cluster, completely covering both sides, and place them back onto the lined baking sheet. Repeat until each cluster is covered.
    A spoon drizzles melted chocolate onto a round treat on a parchment-lined tray with a popsicle stick.
  • Return the baking sheet to the freezer for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is hardened.
  • When the chocolate is frozen enjoy it immediately or store the clusters in freezer-safe bags.
    Five chocolate-covered treats on wooden sticks rest on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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Notes

  • Yogurt: we tested this with a few different yogurts and we either loved a higher fat yogurt or a skyr yogurt like Painterland Sisters.
  • Feel free to make the clusters smaller using a ¼ cup scoop.
  • We found that the higher fat content of Greek yogurt is what prevents the bars from becoming icy. This is why we recommend 5% or full-fat!

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Sugar: 26g