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What Are the Different Types of Frozen Yogurt Toppings?

Misty Amber Brighton
Misty Amber Brighton

People who like to eat yogurt desserts may want to try different toppings when eating this frozen food. Some frozen yogurt toppings are healthy choices for those who would like to watch their weight. A few of these include fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, or peaches, and nuts. Other yogurt snacks may have crunchy toppings like crushed cereal. There are many different sauces for yogurt desserts including fudge or cream.

Many frozen yogurt toppings are low in sugar and fat, which makes them a good choice for people who are concerned about these things. Fresh fruit is one choice when eating yogurt, and it might be added along with granola or walnuts, peanuts, or pecans. If fresh fruit is unavailable, frozen pineapple, kiwi, or mango fruit might be substituted instead.

Blueberries can be used to top frozen yogurt.
Blueberries can be used to top frozen yogurt.

Other people choose frozen yogurt toppings because they want a dessert that tastes like an ice cream sundae. These individuals may choose yogurt sauces such as chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, strawberry glaze, or hot fudge topping. They may place marshmallow cream or whipped topping over these along with a maraschino cherry for garnishment.

Yogurt products are sometimes consumed for breakfast, so this food is sometimes eaten with crushed cereal. Some of the more common frozen yogurt toppings are sweetened varieties of cereal, which are also colorful. This is especially true if the cereal has a chocolate or peanut butter flavor to it. Cereal might also be eaten along with fresh fruit such as strawberries, or dried fruit like raisins.

Frozen yogurt.
Frozen yogurt.

Candy lovers enjoy a variety of frozen yogurt toppings. Many of these are crushed pieces of various candy bars, some of which may also contain caramel, crisped rice, or peanut butter. Small candy such as Reese's Pieces® or M&M's® are sometimes used as are various types of baking chips such as chocolate, butterscotch, or vanilla. Chocolate-covered raisins or peanuts may also be sprinkled on top of yogurt desserts.

Chopped walnuts can make a good frozen yogurt topping.
Chopped walnuts can make a good frozen yogurt topping.

Different types of desserts can be used as toppings for yogurt-based foods. Some of the more common ones include crushed cookies or warm brownies. These might be added to yogurt snacks along with different sauces such as chocolate or hot fudge to make a decadent dessert. Sprinkles could also be used to add texture to yogurt-based food, especially if very soft brownies or cookies are used as toppings.

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    • Blueberries can be used to top frozen yogurt.
      By: Mariusz Blach
      Blueberries can be used to top frozen yogurt.
    • Frozen yogurt.
      By: sonnenklang
      Frozen yogurt.
    • Chopped walnuts can make a good frozen yogurt topping.
      By: mates
      Chopped walnuts can make a good frozen yogurt topping.
    • For a twist, use Mexican chocolate flavored with cinnamon to make fudge sauce.
      By: razmarinka
      For a twist, use Mexican chocolate flavored with cinnamon to make fudge sauce.
    • It's common to throw a few peanuts on top of a cup of frozen yogurt.
      By: pilotl39
      It's common to throw a few peanuts on top of a cup of frozen yogurt.