Description
Cool summer snacks meet healthy indulgence with peanut butter banana frozen yogurt bites, a delightful treat blending creamy yogurt, ripe bananas, and rich peanut butter. Refreshing and simple, these frozen morsels offer you a guilt-free pleasure perfect for warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Base:
- 2 cups greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
Fruit and Nut Components:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Sweeteners and Extras:
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a flat surface for freezing the yogurt bites.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together greek yogurt, heavy cream, and milk until smooth and fully integrated.
- Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork, creating a creamy, lump-free consistency.
- Fold the mashed bananas, creamy peanut butter, and honey into the yogurt mixture, blending until uniformly combined.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and powdered sugar, stirring gently to distribute sweetness evenly throughout the mixture.
- Optional: Sprinkle chocolate chips into the mixture for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, dollop bite-sized portions onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Space the yogurt dollops approximately 1 inch apart to prevent merging during freezing.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and allow bites to solidify completely, approximately 2-3 hours.
- Once frozen, transfer the bites to an airtight container for storage.
- For optimal texture and taste, consume within one week of preparation and keep frozen until serving.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum natural sweetness and smoother texture in the yogurt bites.
- Use Greek yogurt with higher protein content to create a creamier, more substantial frozen treat that holds its shape better.
- Consider swapping honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile or to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- For a lower-sugar version, replace powdered sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener, which will maintain the creamy consistency while reducing calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg