Easy Yogurt Bars

5 from 8 votes

Transform yogurt and fruit into the yummiest Yogurt Bars with this simple method. It's a fun way to serve yogurt, it's a great snack for warm days, and it's a fun option for teething relief for littles. We like this with a base of granola, but you can skip that if you prefer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Freezing Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup sliced ripe banana (from about 1 large banana; or other desired fruit such as frozen wild blueberries or mango)
1½ cups Greek-style plain yogurt (whole-milk yogurt preferred)
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, optional to taste)
1 cup crushed granola (without any large nuts; press lightly between your fingers to break up large clumps)
berries or sprinkles (for topping, optional)

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Instructions

Add the banana, yogurt, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend smooth.
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. (This will make it easy to lift the bars out of the pan and slice.)
Sprinkle granola on the bottom of the pan. Pour the blended yogurt mixture overtop. Smooth and add optional toppings if using.
Freeze for 4-6 hours
To serve, remove from the freezer and lift the bars out of the pan using parchment paper. Run a knife under very hot water and slice into bars. Serve immediately.

Notes

Freeze leftover bars in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Greek yogurt creates a slightly creamier texture, which makes them a little more pleasant (and softer) to bite into.
You can replace 1/2 cup of the yogurt with canned full-fat coconut milk for an even creamier consistency in the finished bars.
Dairy-free: Use Greek-style nondairy yogurt or full-fat canned coconut milk.
Swap in graham crackers for the granola if desired.
Trade in mango or wild blueberries for the banana if you prefer.
To make without a blender, mash the banana with a potato masher. Stir it together with the yogurt, coconut milk, and the honey or maple syrup. Proceed with the recipe.
This melts quickly so encourage the kids to enjoy it right away!

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