Chocolate-dipped frozen blueberries
Chocolate-dipped frozen blueberries are a simple, refreshing treat made by coating fresh blueberries in melted chocolate and freezing them until solid. This no-bake dessert requires just two main ingredients: blueberries and chocolate (dark, milk, or white). While it has no single country of origin, it's a popular homemade snack and party appetizer found in many Western countries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a moderate source of carbohydrates and fat, with the blueberries providing key nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. A typical serving of about 1 cup (140g) contains roughly 200-250 calories, depending on the chocolate used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 28 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
Per 1 cup (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a modern, healthy-ish twist on classic chocolate-covered fruits, often served at parties or as a kid-friendly snack. Nutritionally, it pairs the antioxidants (like anthocyanins) in blueberries with the flavonoids in dark chocolate, creating a treat with a surprisingly good micronutrient profile.
