Description
These 5 Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Yogurt Crunch Bars are a delicious and nutritious frozen treat combining creamy Greek yogurt, rich peanut butter, and a crunchy dark chocolate shell. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack, these bars are easy to make with simple ingredients and require minimal prep time.
Ingredients
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Greek Yogurt Bar
- 1 cup full fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (substitute with cashew or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (substitute with honey or date syrup)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Dash of sea salt
Chocolate Crunch Shell
- 1 cup 80% or higher dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts of choice
Instructions
- Prepare the Greek Yogurt Mixture: In a bowl, mix together the full fat Greek yogurt, peanut butter, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a dash of sea salt until smooth and fully combined.
- Fill Popsicle Molds and Freeze: Divide the Greek yogurt mixture evenly between 8 popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and freeze them flat in your freezer for at least 2 hours, though overnight freezing is recommended for best results.
- Melt Chocolate and Add Nuts: In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate together with the coconut oil until smooth. Stir in the chopped nuts of your choice evenly throughout the chocolate mixture.
- Dip Frozen Yogurt Bars into Chocolate: Once the yogurt bars are fully frozen, quickly dip each bar into the melted chocolate and nut mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
- Set Chocolate Coating: Place the chocolate-dipped yogurt bars on a parchment paper-lined plate and return them to the freezer until the chocolate shell has fully set.
- Store and Serve: Enjoy immediately or store the bars in an airtight container or bag in the freezer for up to one month to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Substitute peanut butter with cashew or almond butter for a different nut flavor.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or date syrup based on preference.
- Choose dark chocolate with at least 80% cocoa for a richer, less sweet coating.
- Use any nuts you prefer for the crunch, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- Ensure the bars are completely frozen before dipping to avoid melting the yogurt.
- Store in the freezer to keep the bars firm and fresh for up to one month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg