FoCo Joe: Phish Food Yogurt
I recently noticed that combining Greek yogurt and Nutella is trending among the men's swimming and diving team. It really is a beautiful dessert, so simple, delicate and loved (or at least respected) by all. Everyone has his or her own ratio of yogurt to Nutella — some turn out a very dark brown, while others are a lighter chocolate milk hue. Either way, this dessert is a surefire success.
This is a core mission of my column — to create light, easy and delicious treats that cannot fail. While I was making my own version of the dessert, I realized I needed something more. I wanted texture, I wanted more color and I wanted more flavor.
This dessert is somewhat more impulsive in comparison to past creations, but the final product closely mirrors Ben and Jerry's classic Phish Food ice cream. PSA: Ben and Jerry's makes a great frozen yogurt Phish Food as well!
Here's how to spice up your yogurt-Nutella pond with some “Phish.” And remember, there are so many Phish in the sea — M&M bits, caramel and Fluffer Nutter are just some of the many options! Don’t stress about the proportions for this dessert. If your stomach wants Nutella and only Nutella, add a lot of it! If you’re not feeling the Fluffer Nutter, why bother? The elements in this dessert are entirely customizable.
Step 1: Fill about one-third of a cup with Greek yogurt.
Step 2: Mix in about a spoonful of Nutella. I was surprised to learn in making this dessert that a little bit of Nutella actually goes a long way — at least for my tastebuds.
Step 3: Mix in another spoonful (maximum) of Fluffer Nutter. This is not a necessary step, but important in the homage to Phish Food — the spread lightens up the yogurt and takes some weight off of the heavy Nutella flavor.
Step 4: Mix in about a spoonful of caramel sauce. Be careful here — there already is a lot of sugar and flavor in this dessert. The caramel is absolutely worth adding, but make sure not to let it overpower everything else
Step 5: Mix in the M&M bits. Be generous with these, their color and texture adds a lot
Step 6: Enjoy! This dessert is so simple yet so filling — perfect for those long nights in the library, basement, Netflix or whatever else you have planned for the night
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