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Grace Cary\/Getty Images<\/p>\n <\/span> \nHomemade magic shell yogurt cups are the newest food trend taking TikTok by storm. Recipe creators have updated a classic treat by swapping ice cream and Smucker\u2019s Magic Shell topping\u2014a chocolate syrup that hardens\u2014with yogurt and homemade chocolate sauce and adding a variety of toppings.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nThe result? \u201cA high protein snack that tastes like a Snickers bar,\u201d said the user behind the TikTok account @AmbitiousKitchen, who seems to have ignited yogurt cup craze.\n<\/p>\n \nFirst released by Smucker\u2019s in 1982 as an ice cream topping, Magic Shell quickly became a staple in fridges around the United States. Its ingredients include chocolate, sunflower oil, and coconut oil. Once the combination touches something cold\u2014traditionally ice cream\u2014it creates a hard shell that is fun to crack into when enjoying a frozen treat.\n<\/p>\n \nTwo tablespoons of Smucker\u2019s Magic Shell is 210 calories and includes 16 grams (g) of sugar and 7 g of saturated fat.\n<\/p>\n \nWhile the recipes for TikTok versions vary, they typically include Greek or Icelandic yogurt and a tablespoon or two of peanut or almond butter. Creators might mix melted dark chocolate with a small amount of coconut oil for the \u201cshell,\u201d or simply use melted dark chocolate and freeze the entire snack for about 10 minutes.\n<\/p>\n \nSince @AmbitiousKitchen posted the recipe idea, TikTokers have shared multiple variations, touting the spinoff snack as a more nutritious alternative to the classic dessert.\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nDietitians agree that this snack can be a healthy choice for many people.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cCompared to many other dessert options, the magic shell yogurt cup is a much healthier choice,\u201d nutritionist Sarah Garone, NDTR, of A Love Letter to Food, told Health<\/em>. \n<\/p>\n \nAccording to Garone, the snack contains \u201cprobiotics from the yogurt,\u201d which can help support a healthy gut microbiome. These bacteria can survive in freezing temperatures for up to two weeks, so freezing temperatures won\u2019t affect them.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \nMagic shell yogurt cups are also an excellent source of protein, Roxana Ehsani, RD, CSSD, LDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and board-certified sports dietitian located in Miami, Florida, told Health<\/em>. \u201cTypically, a \u00be cup of Greek yogurt has about 16\u201317 grams of protein,\u201d said Ehsani, adding that this amount can help promote satiety, or a feeling of fullness, which may reduce hunger pangs later on.\n<\/p>\n \nMost yogurt also contains fewer calories than ice cream, making it a better choice if you want to cut back.\n<\/p>\n \nEhsani noted that \u201cnut butters\u00a0like almond butter is a source of healthy monounsaturated fat,\u201d another satiating nutrient. Nut butter also provides an additional boost of protein, important plant compounds, and vitamins and minerals such as folate and vitamin E.\n<\/p>\n \nThen there\u2019s dark chocolate, which contains iron, magnesium, other nutrients, and powerful antioxidants called flavanols that may support heart health.\n<\/p>\n \nOf course, everyone has different nutritional needs, and this trendy treat may not work for you based on your circumstances.\u00a0If you\u2019re\u00a0lactose intolerant or allergic to nuts, however, Ehsani offered a workaround: lactose-free yogurt and a cup sans nut butter.\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \n\u201cThe healthiest way of making this dish is choosing plain Greek or Icelandic yogurt, as it contains the least amount of added sugars,\u201d said Ehsani.\n<\/p>\n \nGreek or Icelandic yogurt also has more protein than regular yogurt, Ehsani added, \u201cso it can keep you full for longer and more satisfied.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nEhsani also suggested using dark chocolate, which offers more antioxidants than milk or white chocolate.\n<\/p>\n \nIf you\u2019re feeling adventurous, there are countless ways to add more nutrition and flavor to your yogurt cup. Sara Haas, RDN, LDN, chef and registered dietitian, suggested:\n<\/p>\n \nAs long as you opt for dark chocolate and yogurt and nut butter that\u2019s low in added sugar and high in protein, you will have a nourishing\u2014and hopefully tasty\u2014snack that\u2019s surprisingly easy to make. Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Homemade magic shell yogurt cups are rising in popularity on TikTok. The snack\u2014deemed healthy by influencers on the app\u2014includes a yogurt cup, a homemade chocolate shell (made from melted chocolate and coconut oil), and toppings like nuts and flaky sea salt. 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