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Fruity Vanilla Greek Yogurt Bark With Almonds

December 20, 2023

If you’re looking for a quick and healthy snack or dessert option, look no further! This vanilla Greek yogurt bark with fruits, almonds and pumpkin seeds is delicious and super easy to make. With just five nutritious ingredients, you can prep this treat in 10 minutes. Your freezer will handle the rest.

Yogurt bark broken into pieces, adorned with fruit and nuts, displayed on a wooden serving board. — Create a mouthwatering frozen yogurt berry bark, the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping it low-carb and diabetes-friendly.

Being a dietitian, I’m a firm believer in the importance of paying heed to your body’s signals. Now, if you’re a bit like me and find yourself yearning for a little something after dinner, you’ll appreciate the charm of a quick and healthful snack.

This is where my delightful yogurt bark comes into play. It’s the perfect choice for appeasing those late-night hunger pangs — all while promoting a peaceful and restorative night’s sleep.

If you’re looking for more sweet and wholesome delights, you don’t miss out on these options: an apple pie smoothie, divine dates and yogurt parfaits, and the most irresistible almond flour cookies. These recipes are bursting with flavour and goodness, just waiting for you to dive into a world of deliciousness!

Ingredients with benefits: Why this healthy yogurt bark is the ideal snooze bite.

This ingredient selection isn’t only about taste; it’s about delivering nutritional benefits that promote a peaceful night’s sleep.

Greek yogurt: Packed with protein and low in carbohydrates, this creamy delight satisfies – without causing blood sugar spikes – which affects the nervous system and disrupts sleep. But that’s not all! Greek yogurt also contains tryptophan—a natural sleep-promoting amino acid.

Cherries – the tart kind! These juicy gems are a natural source of melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycles.

Kiwi fruit: It’s packed with antioxidants and dietary fibre and contains serotonin precursors, substances that the body uses to produce serotonin. Serotonin regulates melatonin production, signalling the body when it’s time to sleep.

Almonds: Packed with magnesium, these nutty delights help relax your muscles and promote a sense of calm.

Pumpkin seeds: These tiny wonders are loaded with zinc, which can help you relax by slowing down the brain’s ‘wakefulness’ signals. It’s also needed to make melatonin and has been shown to improve the quality of your sleep.

A selection of food ingredients, such as yogurt, cherries, whole kiwi, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.

Fruity Vanilla Greek Yogurt Bark With Almonds

How to make frozen yogurt bark

Here’s your step-by-step guide for crafting this delectable frozen yogurt Bark recipe.

Prepare your ingredients:

To begin, gather all your ingredients. You want the cherries to be both pitted and halved. Then, dice the kiwi (peeling it first) into small slices. Finish up by roughly chopping the almonds, and you’re all set!

Ramekin and measuring cups brimming with diced cherries, kiwi, and almonds.

Line a baking sheet and spread the Greek Yogurt:

A smooth layer of frozen yogurt on a tray with raised edges and parchment paper lining. — **Step 1:** Take a rimmed sheet pan and line it with parchment paper. This will make it easy to remove the yogurt bark once it’s frozen. Pour vanilla Greek yogurt and spread it evenly.

You can use a spatula or the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Make sure it’s not too thin but not too thick either, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in thickness.

Add the fruits, nuts and seeds:

A smooth layer of yogurt garnished with a variety of diced fruits and nuts, showcased on a tray with raised edges and parchment paper lining. — **Step 2:** Now comes the fun part! Stud the yogurt with cherries, kiwi, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. You can get creative with the arrangement and make it look visually appealing.

Freeze:

A smooth layer of frozen yogurt garnished with a variety of diced fruits and nuts, showcased on a tray with raised edges and parchment paper lining. — **Step 3:** Carefully place the sheet pan with the yogurt and toppings into your freezer. Let it freeze for 4 hours or until it’s completely solid.

Break into pieces:

Perspective image featuring stacked frozen yogurt bark pieces, topped with fruits and nuts. — **Step 4:** Once the yogurt bark is frozen, remove it from the freezer. Use a knife or your hands to break it into bite-sized pieces. They don’t have to be perfect; the irregular shapes add to the charm!

Serve and enjoy:

Your fruity vanilla Greek yogurt bark is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve it immediately as a healthy snack or dessert option.

For a complete list of ingredient measurements and detailed step-by-step instructions, you can find everything you need in the printable recipe card located at the bottom of this post.

Diabetes diet-friendly advice

The best diabetes friendly sweet snacks have the perfect balance of low glycemic index (GI) fruits, such as cherries and kiwi, which release sugar into the bloodstream more slowly – paired with healthy fats and protein like almonds and seeds. This frozen yogurt bark is a smart choice if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your blood sugar steady and supporting diabetes management. Yes, this also checks off as a “keto yogurt bark.”

Pro-tip for storing your yogurt bark

If you happen to have some leftovers (though it’s hard to resist), no worries! Just toss those extra pieces into an airtight container and stash it in the freezer. That way, you’ve got a healthy and delicious snack waiting for you whenever the mood strikes. It’ll stay good for up to a month, so you’re covered for those late-night cravings or whenever you need a tasty pick-me-up.

Commonly ask questions (You asked)

Why is my yogurt bark icy?

If your yogurt is turning icy, it’s likely because it’s been frozen and then thawed, causing the water content in the yogurt to separate and form ice crystals. To prevent this, try not to let the yogurt thaw and refreeze. If you plan to enjoy just a piece or two, avoid leaving the entire batch on your counter to thaw. Instead, take out only what you’ll consume, safely storing the rest in the freezer.

Ready to give this frozen berry yogurt bark a whirl? I’d love to hear how it turns out! Share your thoughts in the comments, drop a rating if you fancy, or snap a pic and tag me on Instagram with #DesiliciousRD.

Desi~liciously Yours, Shahzadi

Perspective image of a generous stack of frozen yogurt bark, topped with an assortment of fruits and nuts.

Fruity Vanilla Greek Yogurt Bark With Almonds

If you’re looking for a quick and healthy snack or dessert option, look no further! This vanilla Greek yogurt bark with fruits, almonds and pumpkin seeds is delicious and super easy to make. With just five nutritious ingredients, you can prep this treat in 10 minutes. Your freezer will handle the rest.

Course Dessert, Snack, sweet

Cuisine American

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Keyword greek yogurt, yogurt bark

Health Benefit Gut Healthy

Prep Time 10 minutes

Freezing 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings 12 pieces

Calories 51kcal

Author Shahzadi Devje

Cost $8

Ingredients

2 cups Greek yogurt vanilla

½ cup cherries fresh or frozen, pitted, halved

1 kiwi fruit large, peeled, chopped into thin slices

¼ cup almonds plain, chopped

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds plain

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread Greek yogurt evenly on the parchment paper to create a smooth layer.

Arrange cherries, kiwi, almonds, and pumpkin seeds on top of the yogurt.

Freeze the yogurt bark for 4 hours or until it’s completely solid.

Remove from the freezer and break the bark into bite-sized pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Video

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Notes

Food safe storage

Toss those extra pieces into an airtight container and stash it in the freezer. That way, you’ve got a healthy and delicious snack waiting for you whenever the mood strikes.

The yogurt bark will stay good for up to a month, so you’re covered for those late-night cravings or whenever you need a tasty pick-me-up.

Diabetes diet friendly advice

The best diabetes sweet snacks have the perfect balance of low glycemic index (GI) fruits, such as cherries and kiwi, which release sugar into the bloodstream more slowly – paired with healthy fats and protein like almonds and seeds.

This frozen yogurt bark is a smart choice if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your blood sugar steady and supporting diabetes management.

Nutrition

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