Description
These 5 Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Yogurt Crunch Bars are a delicious and nutritious frozen treat that combines creamy Greek yogurt with peanut butter and a crunchy dark chocolate shell. Perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert, these bars are simple to make and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Greek Yogurt Bar:
- 1 cup full fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (substitute cashew or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (substitute honey or date syrup)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Dash of sea salt
For the 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 mixing bowl, combine the full fat Greek yogurt, peanut butter, pure maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and a dash of sea salt. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Freeze the Yogurt Bars: Divide the yogurt mixture evenly between 8 popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks, and freeze flat in your freezer for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best texture.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate together with the unrefined coconut oil until smooth and shiny. Stir in the chopped nuts to incorporate an added crunch.
- Dip the Frozen Yogurt Bars: Once the yogurt bars are fully frozen, remove them from the molds and dip them into the melted chocolate mixture, coating each bar evenly.
- Set the Chocolate Shell: Place the chocolate-dipped yogurt bars onto a parchment paper-lined plate and return them to the freezer until the chocolate shell has fully set and hardened.
- Store and Serve: Enjoy immediately or store the bars in an airtight container or bag in the freezer for up to 1 month for a quick and healthy snack.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with cashew or almond butter based on your preference or allergies.
- Pure maple syrup can be replaced with honey or date syrup for natural sweetness.
- Choosing 80% or higher dark chocolate enhances the health benefits and adds a rich flavor.
- Keep the bars frozen until ready to serve for the best texture and taste.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn and maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
