Peanut Butter & Jam Frozen Yogurt Bars

These Peanut Butter & “Jam” Frozen Yogurt Bars are a healthy, high-protein frozen dessert made with creamy Greek yogurt, peanut butter, a naturally sweet raspberry swirl and chocolate shell. Easy to make and naturally gluten-free, these no-bake freezer bars are the perfect refreshing treat for summer, a wholesome snack, or a healthier way to enjoy a spin on the classic peanut butter and jelly flavours.

What You’ll Love About Peanut Butter and “Jam” Frozen Yogurt Bars

These Peanut Butter & Jam Frozen Yogurt Bars are a creamy, chocolate-dipped frozen treat made with just six simple ingredients. Made with whole milk Greek yogurt, peanut butter, fresh raspberries, and honey, they’re naturally gluten-free, refined sugar-free, high in protein, and perfect as a healthy snack or refreshing and tasty summer dessert.

They’re inspired by the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich but taste even better frozen. Creamy Greek yogurt, swirls of raspberries and chunks of peanut butter all come together to create frozen yogurt popsicles that are rich, satisfying, and just sweet enough. I love keeping a batch in the freezer because they make an easy grab-and-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or healthier dessert.

Of course, I couldn’t stop there. A dip in dark chocolate takes these frozen yogurt pops to the next level. Chocolate and peanut butter are a decadent pairing, and chocolate with raspberries is just as delicious, so adding a crisp chocolate shell felt like the perfect finishing touch.

Unlike many frozen treats made with juice or sugary yogurt, these bars are packed with protein and healthy fats making them surprisingly filling. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make with just one bowl, a popsicle mould, and a freezer. That’s all the equipment you need!

Recipe Notes & Ingredient Tips

A few things to keep in mind:

• Yogurt – You will need full-fat, plain greek yogurt for this recipe. This will ensure that these frozen treats are ultra rich and creamy while also adding protein as well. The higher the fat, the creamier they will be. I recommend using plain yogurt and adding honey to sweeten the bars.
• Raspberries – Juicy, fresh raspberries bring the “jam” in these bars to life. I gently crush them and fold them into the yogurt until the fruit is evenly swirled throughout. Raspberries are my favourite, but feel free to swap in blackberries, blueberries or strawberries if that’s more your preference.
• Peanut butter – I went with a natural, creamy peanut butter for this recipe. Instead of fully mixing it into the yogurt, I swirl it in just enough to leave rich pockets throughout. Those frozen bites of peanut butter are what make these bars seriously irresistible! You can use whatever peanut butter you like, but if you want to keep them healthy go for an all natural peanut butter with just one ingredient: peanuts.
• Honey – The honey not only adds sweetness but it adds flavour too! I love the taste of yogurt and honey together. They just pair so well. Try to find locally made honey if you can and support the farmers.
• Chocolate – Dipping the yogurt bars in chocolate just takes them to the next level! I love dark chocolate for a little contrast to the sweetness, but you can use milk chocolate as well. Chocolate chunks or chocolate chips both work for this recipe.

What Makes These Frozen Yogurt Bars Creamy Instead of Icy

The secret is using full-fat Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt. Greek yogurt contains less water and more protein, which creates a richer texture once frozen. The higher the fat, the more creamy it will be. The protein content in greek yogurt is another reason to use it! To put things into perspective, regular yogurts tend to have around 4-6 grams of protein per serving whereas greek yogurt can have upwards of 15-17 grams of protein per serving! If you’re trying to reach those lofty protein goals, consider greek yogurt.

Honey also helps keep the bars softer than granulated sugar and I love the flavours of yogurt and honey together; simply delicious. Also, the peanut butter adds fat as well which makes them even creamier. In fact, one of my favourite parts of these frozen treats is when I bite into a big chunk of frozen peanut butter; especially when it’s covered in chocolate! So to conclude: regular yogurt = more icy, greek yogurt = more creamy.

Expert Tips for the Best Frozen Yogurt Bars

• Don’t over-mix the peanut butter and raspberries if you want visible swirls and pockets of them throughout the bars.
• Use fresh raspberries and pat dry after washing. Or, if using frozen raspberries, thaw and drain well and pat dry before mashing.
• Freeze the yogurt bars overnight for easier dipping in the chocolate.
• Work quickly when dipping the bars in the melted chocolate. Dip individually and return to the freezer after each one, so they harden quickly.
• Dip each bar and freeze individually on a parchment-lined baking sheet or freezer-safe plate. Then, once the chocolate has hardened, transfer all chocolate-dipped bars to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for easy grabbing anytime.

How to Make Healthy Frozen Yogurt Bars

Step 1: Mix the yogurt and honey.

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and honey until completely combined.

Step 2: Mash the raspberries.

Add the fresh, or thawed and drained frozen, raspberries to a plate or small bowl and mash with a fork.

Step 3: Fold in the peanut butter and raspberries.

To the bowl with the yogurt mixture, fold in the peanut butter and raspberries until they are just swirled throughout, but not fully mixed in. We want those nice pockets of peanut butter and raspberry throughout.

Step 4: Transfer the yogurt to popsicle moulds.

Spoon the yogurt mixture into the prepared popsicle moulds. You will need enough moulds for 9 popsicles. Freeze for at least 3 hours or ideally overnight.

Step 5: Melt the chocolate.

Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 40 second increments, stirring in between until completely melted. Alternatively, add chocolate and coconut oil to a small saucepan and stir over low-medium heat constantly until completely melted and no chunks remain.

Step 6: Coat the yogurt bars in chocolate.

Prepare a baking sheet or freezer-safe plate with parchment paper and set aside. Once the frozen yogurt bars are completely frozen solid, remove them one at a time from the mould and dunk just the top half of the bar into the melted chocolate. Transfer to the parchment lined tray or plate, sprinkle with flakey sea salt if desired and return to the freezer. Continue this process with all of the frozen yogurt bars and then allow them to harden again in the freezer for another 30 minutes before enjoying.

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