Description
These Frozen Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Bites are a delightful and nutritious frozen treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, post-workout fuel, or a guilt-free dessert option. Creamy Greek yogurt, rich peanut butter, and sweet honey or maple syrup come together with chocolate chips, warm cinnamon, and crunchy nuts for a satisfying bite-sized indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for extra warmth)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (for added nutrition)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
- Combine the base ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, mix Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips: Add chocolate chips and any optional add-ins, folding gently to combine.
- Portion the bites: Drop portions of the mixture onto the tray.
- Freeze until firm: Freeze the bites for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Store properly: Transfer frozen bites to a container or zip-top bag.
- Serve and enjoy: Enjoy straight from the freezer after a brief thaw.
Notes
- You can customize these bites by adding dried fruit, coconut flakes, or other mix-ins of your choice.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and a nut or seed butter of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Frozen Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Bites, Healthy Snack, Frozen Dessert, Protein Bites
