Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Bars Recipe
These Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat combining creamy Greek yogurt, rich peanut butter, and natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup. With optional toppings like mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and fresh fruit, they make a refreshing and protein-packed snack or dessert that is easy to prepare and perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base:
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (or any yogurt of your choice)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Topping (optional):
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or peanuts)
- Fresh fruit (e.g., sliced bananas or strawberries)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the mixture to check sweetness and adjust by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired, ensuring a balanced flavor.
- Line the Pan: Prepare an 8×8-inch square baking dish or a similarly sized pan by lining it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to help remove the bars easily after freezing.
- Spread the Mixture: Pour the yogurt mixture into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly for consistent bar thickness.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit evenly on top, pressing them gently into the surface so they adhere well.
- Freeze the Bars: Place the pan in the freezer and chill for at least 3-4 hours until the bars are firm and fully set.
- Cut into Bars: Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the frozen mixture from the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife for serving.
- Serve and Store: Serve immediately as a refreshing frozen treat or store the bars in an airtight container in the freezer for later enjoyment.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter or any nut butter for peanut butter to suit dietary preferences.
- Adjust the sweetness with honey or maple syrup based on your taste or dietary needs.
- To avoid freezer burn, store bars in a tightly sealed container or wrap individually.
- Allow bars to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating if they are too hard to bite.
- Optional toppings add texture and flavor but can be omitted for a simpler bar.
Keywords: Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Bars, Healthy Frozen Dessert, Greek Yogurt Bars, No-Bake Frozen Treat, Protein Snack Bars
