Make my dreamy little homemade Dilly Bar recipe with minimal ingredients! When I was younger, we would frequent Dairy Queen weekly in the summer and my dad’s favorite was the Dilly Bar (I usually opted for a Blizzard). Now, I recreate the classic recipes and make them gluten free, dairy free and with better ingredients. This copycat recipe takes just a few minutes to make! I love that the recipe comes together in one bowl, plus it is easy to make refined sugar free. Nostalgia on a stick, the frozen sweet treats turn out creamy and incredibly delicious. Plus, this variation had a fun surprise in the middle! For more fun copycat recipes, try my In N Out Burger, Gluten Free Hamburger Helper and these iconic Chicken Snack Wraps!
What is a dilly bar?
A traditional Dilly Bar is a frozen dessert made by Dairy Queen. The soft serve is shaped like a disc and is coated in chocolate. I made a more wholesome version by using yogurt and chocolate!
Why you’ll love this recipe
Nibbling on a Dilly Bar takes me right back to childhood and is so nostalgic!
They are creamy and silky!
The snap of the frozen chocolate is so satisfying!
One bowl: Because no one wants a boat load of dishes!
Easy to change the flavors: I never get tired of these because there are so many ways to flavor them!
Great to make with kids.
Great to top: You can add loads of sprinkles to make them a little fancy- try salt flakes, dried rose petals or toasted nuts.
Equipment needed
To make this Dilly Bar recipe, you’ll need some kitchen basics. Gather up a bowl, a set of measuring cups and spoons, a baking sheet, parchment paper and popsicle sticks.
Ingredients needed
Dairy free yogurt: Choose a thick, yogurt for a creamy “soft serve” that holds its structure in the freezer.
Vanilla protein powder: Use your favorite brand!
Honey or maple syrup: For a touch of natural sweetness. You can also leave these out.
Vanilla: I love adding a little vanilla – it adds to the “soft serve” feel to each Dilly Bar.
Candies: I added some chocolate candies in the center for a surprise!
For the shell
Dairy free chocolate chips: Use a good quality chocolate that melts easily.
Coconut oil (optional): I recommend it for a glossy coating and a snap!
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Add the filling ingredients into a bowl and combine them.
Step 3: Spoon the filling onto a lined baking sheet and make circles.
Step 3: Press a popsicle stick into each circle of yogurt mixture.
Step 4: Freeze your copycat Dilly Bar pops until hard.
Step 5: Make the coating by melting chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave or over simmering hot water.
Step 6: Pour the chocolate over the yogurt pops until completely coated and freeze again until hard.
Storage
Store this Dilly Bar recipe in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap each one in parchment paper to make sure they don’t freeze together!
Variations
Double chocolate: Use a chocolate instead of vanilla protein powder. You could mix in some vegan chocolate chips too!
Mocha: Swap vanilla for strong, chilled espresso.
Strawberries and cream: Use a white chocolate for the shell and stir in some freeze dried strawberries into your Dilly Bar recipe.
Matcha: You know how I love a bit of matcha – mix 1/2 teaspoon of matcha powder into the yogurt.
Candies: Try adding different candies or sprinkles into the mixture!
Toppings: Top with flaky sea salt or sprinkles!
Chocolate: Switch up the chocolate! Try making a white chocolate shell instead of a dark chocolate shell.
How to serve
Because this Dilly Bar recipe uses good-for-me ingredients, I have them as a snack, dessert or anytime treat.
- Have them straight out of the freezer.
- Serve them to friends in a large bowl or plate with ice, so they stay cool for as long as possible.
- Have them by the pool as a treat!
- This makes a cute summertime dessert when you have friends over.
Recipe FAQ
Why do they call it a Dilly Bar?
The word “dilly’ was a term used in the sixties to describe something excellent.
What flavor dilly bars do they have at Dairy Queen?
Dairy Queen make classic chocolate, cherry and butterscotch flavored Dilly Bars.
What yogurt works best for this?
Coconut yogurt is best for this! If you can have dairy, Greek yogurt works well!
Does this recipe contain any artificial sweeteners?
Nope! Not a drop.
What other flavors could I make?
Cherry, strawberry, matcha, mocha or salted chocolate are all great!
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Dilly Bar (Dairy Free)
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment sheet
- 6 popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- 2 cups dairy free yogurt
- 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate candies
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the shell
- 1 1/2 cups dairy free chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine ingredients for the filling in a bowl.
- Scoop filling into large circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Press popsicle sticks into yogurt circles.
- Freeze until hardened.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl. Drizzle chocolate over yogurt pops until fully covered and freeze again until hardened. Enjoy!
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