This easy chocolate raspberry trifle is the perfect healthy dessert for two. Layers of dark chocolate yogurt, fresh raspberries, crunchy granola, and whipped cream come together in minutes to make a beautiful dessert. Whip it up for Valentine's Day, date night. or just for a treat.
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Healthy Dessert Recipes
Healthy dessert recipes offer a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet. These recipes put the emphasis on wholesome ingredients, such as fresh fruits, whole grains, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
Dessert recipes like nutrient-packed Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding and yogurt-based Healthy Peach "ice cream" to an Almond Butter Mug Cake, and this Chocolate Raspberry Trifle Recipe, these desserts give you a burst of flavor without adding calories.
What makes this a healthy trifle?
It's made with wholesome ingredients - dark chocolate, Greek yogurt, berries, and granola. Each ingredient has its own nutritious contribution to the dessert. See more information below.
Why You'll Love This Chocolate and Raspberry Trifle
Chocolate! - need I say more? Dark chocolate is your best option for it's lower sugar content and rich antioxidants.
Healthy - if you're staying away from sugary sweets and opting for ones with healthier ingredients, this healthy chocolate dessert is for you! No leftover cake or brownies here!
Quick & easy - you don't need hours to prepare a spectacular dessert. Just layer store-bought yogurt with melted dark chocolate, fresh raspberries, your favorite packaged granola (opt for a low-sugar variety), and a low-fat whipped cream. That's it!
Texture & Flavor - The granola gives this easy dessert a wonderful crunch and with each bite you enjoy creamy, crunchy, chocolatey, and fruity flavors.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make this raspberry chocolate trifle recipe. The exact measurements are in the printable recipe card below.
Dark chocolate is known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to lower blood pressure and protect against cardiovascular disease. See WebMD Dark Chocolate Health Benefits for more information.
Zero-sugar Greek yogurt is high in protein, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B12. Great for those following a keto diet. Use low-fat yogurt if watching your calories.
Raspberries are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties which help fight against cancer, heart, and circulatory diseases. See WebMD for more details.
Low-sugar granola made with agave or honey, whole oats, and nuts. Granola is a great digestive aid and has healthy fats from nuts as well as omega-3s. Make it a more friendly keto dessert with keto granola.
Whipped cream is an indulgence but a little goes a long way. To keep the fat and calories down, use sugar-free, light, or fat-free whipped cream. Use a full-fat whipped cream, even Reddi Whip, for a keto or Adkins diet.
Grand Marnier is an optional ingredient. It's an orange-flavored liqueur that offers a sweet citrus touch to balance the tartness of the raspberries. You can substitute it with Chambord which is a raspberry liqueur.
How to Make Chocolate Raspberry Trifle for Two
Here are the simple steps and some photos for making this easy chocolate raspberry trifle dessert:
- Place fresh raspberries, or thawed frozen raspberries, in a medium bowl. Crush the fruit with a masher or small chopper.
- Break up the dark chocolate and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt it in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between until melted. It usually takes about 1 minute.
- Add the yogurt to the melted chocolate.
- Stir well.
Layering the trifle
This layered dessert is composed of 3 layers of each ingredient. Divide the ingredients accordingly.
- Choose two glass dishes for your trifle and place some of the granola in the bottom of each glass.
- Add some chocolate yogurt followed by a little whipped cream.
- Place a spoonful of raspberries on top of the whipped cream.
- Continue layering, finishing with crushed raspberries on top.
- Finish with a topping of whipped cream and a fresh raspberry. Just look at those beautiful layers! It's sure to become your favorite dessert and, don't tell anyone, but it's even healthy enough for breakfast!
White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle
Do you prefer white chocolate over dark chocolate? Simply swap the dark chocolate with white chocolate. Use a white chocolate baking bar for the best results. Do not use white candy melts or white chocolate chips.
Holiday Trifle
This healthy trifle is great for holidays, especially Valentine's Day and Christmas. Surprise your sweetie with a Valentine Trifle for a delicious chocolate Valentine dessert. Or serve a healthy Christmas trifle to enjoy with your special someone.
More Sweet Treats to Indulge In
Strawberry Mug Cake with ganache for a rich and chocolatey dessert for two.
Angel Food Cake Parfait with strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and a splash of Grand Marnier.
Chocolate Kahlua Cheesecake for a decadent dessert with an extra flavor touch.
Dessert Sushi has fresh raspberries and cheesecake filling rolled in dark chocolate cake.
Take a look at more of my easy homemade dessert recipes for any special occasion.
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Chocolate Raspberry Trifle
Ingredients
- 5 ½ ounces Vanilla Greek Yogurt (I used a zero sugar brand)
- 2 ½ - 3 ounces dark chocolate (at least 72% cacao)
- 5-6 ounces raspberries (you can use fresh or frozen that has been thawed)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Grand Marnier (optional)
- ½ cup vanilla almond granola (I used a Keto granola)
- ½ cup whipped cream
- Garnish: additional whipped cream, fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Place yogurt in a small bowl. Place broken up chocolate in a microwave safe measuring cup and heat in microwave in 30-second increments until it is melted, about 1 to 1-½ minutes.
- Add melted chocolate to yogurt and stir well.
- Mash raspberries in small bowl and add Grand Marnier if using.
- Place enough granola in the dish to cover the bottom.
- Spoon or use sandwich bag as noted below to add a layer of chocolate yogurt.
- Next add a layer of whipped cream followed by raspberries.
- Continue with 2 more layers of all ingredients and end with a topping of whipped cream.
- Place a whole raspberry on top and a little shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
This post has been updated and was first published on January 18, 2016.
Mary Frances says
Wow! Valentine's day is almost here! Love this treat 🙂