If you’re looking for the perfect summer treat look no further. These frozen peanut butter yogurt bars are creamy, healthy, and insanely good. We can’t stop making and enjoying them.
These bars are so creamy on the inside, which is hard to do freezing yogurt. Yogurt often gets icy and loses flavor and creaminess when frozen. But thanks to the peanut butter, these stay creamy and decadent. We like to add some mini chocolate chips too but you can do peanuts, peanuts, and chocolate chips, or whatever you like. Then dipped in melted chocolate, which thanks to coconut oil hardens immediately, these taste pretty much like Reece’s ice cream. Perfection.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT BARS
- Full-fat Greek yogurt – The full fat helps keep these from getting icy. You can also use non-dairy, like coconut, or just plain yogurt. Whatever you pick, make sure it’s thick.
- Peanut butter – I use plain Costco peanut butter. Pick one that’s natural and runny, the only ingredients being peanuts and salt.
- Protein powder – This is the one I use. I LOVE it, the flavor is amazing. You want to pick one that has a good vanilla flavor.
- Maple syrup – optional, I usually do just 1 tbsp. 1-2 will add sweetness but it’s definitely not necessary.
- Chocolate for dipping – I love this one because I really like the ingredients and low sugar.
- Coconut oil – This helps get the chocolate drippy but also helps it harden.
- Mini chocolate chips and or peanuts for adding to the yogurt.
Ingredients
Method
- Start by mixing the yogurt, protein powder, peanut butter, and maple syrup (if using) in a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Using a large spoon, plop 6 large spoonfuls onto the parchment paper. You can also make smaller ones too. Place wooden sticks in the middle and cover lightly too if you are making these into popsicles instead of clusters. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours.
- Once the clusters are frozen, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl in the microwave in 30 second incraments, until melted. Dip or spoon the frozen yogurt then lay back on the parchment paper until dry. Will happen in about a minute. You can also sprinkle with chopped peanuts or sea salt.
- Store leftover in the freezer and if using a bag or container, keep a piece of parchment paper between each.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
TIPS AND COMMON QUESTIONS FOR THE FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT BARS
- What’s the best chocolate to use? I like using dark chocolate gems from Hu but milk or something in between works great too.
- How to store these? Store in the freezer in a sealed container with parchment paper in between each one. Let it thaw for a few minutes before eating.
- If you skip the protein powder, add more peanut butter, about 1/2 cup total. And you will also need a tsp of vanilla extract and a little more maple syrup as the protein powder adds sweetness. Also, keep in mind when yogurt freezes it loses some of its flavor and sweetness.
This looks so good! What a great healthy summer treat!
Yes, we love them! Great for summer
Thanks for sharing!
This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
I wrap them in parchment paper then place into a sealed container. I do find they are best within a week. I just get a bit of freezer burn after that.
Delicious and easy. I used the maple syrup, and used a dark Ghirardelli Chocolate bar for the melted chocolate. Yummy
Good call on the Ghirardelli! Glad you enjoyed!
This is just like the cookie dough yogurt recipe Exept protein powder in it. I only did 2 tablespoons of my protein powder and a pinch of celtic sea salt in the mixture. Sooo good
Oh that sounds delish! I’m adding celtic salt next time
Delish!
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