Greek Yogurt Bark with Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Recipe
A delicious and protein-packed Greek Yogurt Bark combining creamy whole milk Greek yogurt, rich peanut butter, and vanilla protein powder, topped with melted dark chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. This easy no-bake frozen treat is perfect for a healthy snack or dessert that comes together quickly and freezes to a crunchy, sweet delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plain whole milk/full fat Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Flaked sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Mix the Base: Stir together the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, protein powder, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined for a consistent texture.
- Spread the Mixture: Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the yogurt mixture evenly across the pan using an offset spatula or similar tool to create a thickness between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch, depending on your preference for bark thickness.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each interval to prevent overheating or burning until fully melted and smooth.
- Top the Bark: Carefully spread the melted dark chocolate evenly over the yogurt and peanut butter mixture layer with a spatula, ensuring a smooth chocolate coating.
- Freeze: Transfer the sheet pan to the freezer and chill for at least 2 to 3 hours until the bark is completely frozen and firm enough to break or cut.
- Finish and Serve: Once solid, remove from the freezer, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and cut into pieces with a sharp knife or break apart by hand. Serve immediately or store in the freezer until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Using an offset spatula helps to evenly spread the yogurt mixture for best results.
- If you do not have a quarter sheet pan, a 9×13 inch pan can be used but may be more challenging to spread the mixture evenly.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying maple syrup or honey according to taste.
- Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain texture.
- Flaked sea salt is optional but adds a nice contrast to the sweetness and richness.
