Description
Homemade peanut butter Greek yogurt bites deliver creamy, protein-packed snacking perfection for health-conscious treat seekers. Cool and smooth nibbles provide delightful energy between meals, satisfying sweet cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mini dark chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or sugar-free sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly whisk Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Delicately incorporate mini chocolate chips into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Prepare a baking sheet by layering it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Use a small spoon to carefully drop bite-sized portions of the yogurt mixture onto the prepared sheet, creating uniform dollops.
- Optional: Enhance the bites by sprinkling crushed peanuts or additional chocolate chips across the surface for extra texture and flavor.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer and allow the bites to solidify for approximately 1-2 hours, or until they reach a firm, ice-cream-like texture.
- Once completely frozen, transfer the yogurt bites to an airtight container, storing them in the freezer for convenient snacking.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting honey amount for personal taste preferences.
- Use creamy peanut butter for smoother texture and easier mixing.
- For dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt alternatives.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like chia seeds, granola, or coconut flakes for added nutrition and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg