Say hello to your new favourite [healthy] sweet snack! I’m a big fan of Greek-style yogurt and whipped cottage cheese because it’s nutritious, high-protein and super versatile! It makes a great base for healthy desserts.
It’s rich in important nutrients like protein and calcium, and adding a source of protein to our sweet snacks can help to slow the rise in our blood sugars, keeping levels stabilized and helping us feel fuller for longer. Regular yogurt also has protein in it, but Greek yogurt contains more.
When your sweet tooth strikes, this sweet and creamy indulgence is going to be your best friend. No joke. Whether it’s a midnight snack sesh or a midday treat, this bark is the perfect way to satisfy your sugar craving without all the guilt.
Plus it’s so dang easy to make! The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the yogurt bark to freeze up so you can eat it. 🙂
Protein Yogurt Bark is a recipe ‘sensation’ that has been circulating the internet for some time now. If there’s one trend I can get behind, it’s this viral sweet treat. As soon as I saw this trend pop up, I had to make it. I mean, how cute is this?! Making this was truly a no-brainer.
Its a triple threat kinda treat: so easy, so delish, and so pretty. There is minimal ingredients involved. So ideal! I’d argue it can also be enjoyed as a snack, not just a dessert. Who’s with me?
Yogurt, cottage cheese, protein powder and honey are a match made in heaven. A perfect sweet treat for parties, pot lucks, dessert platters or family gatherings. Or just an any time snack or healthy dessert option!
To add a healthy crunch you could also top your bark with iron and magnesium-rich cacao nibs, crushed peanuts, plus some flaky sea salt. You can add whatever you like as mix ins or toppings to this recipe.
Freeze, break into pieces, and you have got a protein-packed, hormone-friendly dessert with 12 grams of protein per serving – because fueling your body should taste good, too.
You can swirl the top with melted chocolate too for a touch of indulgence if you like. Its still a healthy and delicious snack! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things light and refreshing.
Easy to make – this recipe comes together with just a few minutes of prep time and unbelievably simple steps. The only difficult part is waiting for the bark to set and freeze!
Packed with nutrition – this homemade frozen yogurt/cottage cheese bark is packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants to keep you full and feeling your best!
Vanilla Protein Frozen Yogurt Bark
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese plain, regular, or low-fat
- 1 cup Greek-style yogurt, plain or vanilla
- 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cashew (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Toppings or Mix Ins Optional
- Chopped nuts
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Drizzle melted chocolate
- Coconut shreds
- Granola
- Drizzle nut butter
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Select a baking sheet that fits your freezer. Mine is 18 inches x 12 inches. Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.Add all the bark ingredients to a food processor except the toppings: cottage cheese, yogurt, protein powder, honey, vanilla extract, and cashew butter.Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the cottage cheese mixture on the baking sheet into a layer of about ¼-½ inches thick.Sprinkle with your chosen toppings.Freeze for 2-3 hours or until hard.Remove the bark from the freezer and transfer it to a chopping board.Cut with a long sharp knife. You can warm the blade in hot water to cut it easily. Cut into 12 or more smaller pieces. Or you can simply break it into desired pieces.Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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
