If you love all things pistachio, then this one’s for you. Made with just 4 ingredients. Protein-rich, creamy, thick, Greek-style yogurt, fresh and nutty pistachios, delicious honey for a subtle sweetness along with your favourite protein powder to balance up the macro nutrients (protein, fat, carb ratio).
And, as always, you can easily customize the ingredients in this recipe to meet your needs, both from a dietary and preference standpoint!
As well as being really easy to make, these protein cups are healthier than your average treat as they are made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. With the added protein powder it makes them more balanced than the traditional high carb recipe.
Old fashioned baked recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way it to add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy.
Eating protein-rich foods has many health and fitness benefits, including:
Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury
Reducing muscle loss
Building lean muscle
Helping maintain a healthy weight
Curbing hunger
A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.
When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein.
Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you likely need 100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.
It makes it easier to get your quota when you can eat it in a delicious and healthy treat like this recipe that is both indulgent and wholesome. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, making these bites a favorite among both kids and adults. If you are looking for the perfect healthy treat look no further. These frozen pistachio yogurt protein cups are creamy, healthy, and insanely good. I can’t stop making and enjoying them.
Here’s why these bars will become a staple in your dessert repertoire:
Nutritious and Delicious: Made with pistachios, yogurt and protein powder, these bites are a healthy treat that satisfies your sweet cravings and creates a smooth and creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, they are perfect for cooks of all levels.
Customizable: You can easily add your favorite toppings or mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit.
Make-Ahead Option: These frozen yogurt cups are an easy, healthy dessert! You can store them in the freezer and grab one when you need a sweet treat on busy days! I. LOVE. THEM!
Pistachio Frozen Yogurt Protein Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 3/4 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the yogurt, pistachios, protein powder and honey to a food processor and process until smooth. Taste test and add more honey if needed.Transfer into silicone molds or a muffin tin lined with paper liners (6-8 depending on the size of your muffin cases).Freeze until set (around 1- 2 hours).Optional – can add popsicle sticks or to serve dipped into melted chocolate and top with additional crushed pistachios.
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, protein-rich, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
