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The first batch I whipped up of these frozen yogurt bars totally blew me away. The way creamy peanut butter, tangy Greek yogurt, and rich dark chocolate come together is just next level—it’s summer in a bar. I stash a bunch in my freezer for when I want something cold, sweet, and way lighter than a regular ice cream bar.
Irresistible Sweet Snack You’ll Love
What makes these bars really shine for me is they hit every ice cream craving but use things I actually feel okay giving my family. Mixing up Greek yogurt and peanut butter gives this unreal frozen texture. Chocolate on top makes it feel like a total treat. My kids think they’re getting some big sugar-loaded snack, but I know it’s packed with good stuff.
What You’ll Gather
- Coconut Oil: Helps get that chocolate shell just right.
- Chocolate: I usually go for semisweet, but pick what you like best.
- Roasted Salted Peanuts: You need that salty crunch—it’s the best part.
- Vanilla Extract: A splash of this goes a long way.
- Maple Syrup: Brings sweetness, or swap in honey if you want.
- Peanut Butter: Go creamy for top-notch texture.
- Greek Yogurt: Full-fat gives you the smoothest bars.
Easy Frozen Bar Creation
- Coat Bars:
- Dip each of your frozen bars into the melted chocolate and watch that shell set up.
- Melt Chocolate:
- Gently warm the chocolate and coconut oil together till it’s smooth.
- Add Peanuts:
- Scatter plenty of peanuts over every bar, then freeze until hard as a rock.
- Insert Sticks:
- Poke your popsicle sticks right in and spoon a bit more yogurt mixture on top. Smooth it out.
- Form Mounds:
- Line a pan and scoop out rounds of your creamy blend.
- Prepare Yogurt Mixture:
- Mix up your yogurt, peanut butter, syrup, and vanilla until it’s all nice and creamy.
My Favorite Tips
Trust me, always pick full-fat Greek yogurt if you want bars that are super creamy. Taste your mixture before it goes in the freezer—you can sweeten more if needed. When I want to switch things up, sometimes I toss in mini chocolate chips or use almond butter. Either way, they turn out awesome.
Saving Them for Later
You can stash these bars in the freezer for three months and they’ll still taste great. Wrapping each one up by itself is a game changer—so easy to grab when it's hot. Honestly, mine disappear way before that anyway, but they stay fresh a long time if you manage not to eat them all at once.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What's the purpose of coconut oil in chocolate?
It smooths out the chocolate and makes the shell thinner, so it's easier to bite through when frozen.
- → Can I use natural peanut butter?
It's not ideal. Regular creamy peanut butter stays soft and mixes smoothly, while natural can get icy and separate.
- → Why should I pick Greek yogurt?
It's thick, full of protein, and freezes better without making too many ice crystals.
- → How long can I store these?
Stores fine up to a month in the freezer. Let them sit for a few minutes to soften before eating.
- → Do I have to add the peanuts?
You don't have to, but they add crunch and that salty kick. Try almonds if you want something different.