3-Ingredient Healthy Frozen Yogurt Bars

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Indulge in a creamy, dreamy snack that's nutritious and delicious. These Frozen Yogurt Bars are made with three wholesome ingredients: Medjool dates, pistachios, and non-dairy yogurt. It's the ultimate trifecta of flavor and health!

Frozen yogurt bars on a white plate topped with chopped pistachios.

Naturally Sweetened with Dates: Medjool dates add a rich, caramel-like sweetness without causing blood sugar spikes, making them a perfect alternative to refined sugar.
Protein-Packed Pistachios: Crunchy and satisfying, pistachios bring plant-based protein to the table, helping you stay energized while enjoying a tasty snack.
Gut-Friendly Yogurt: Non-dairy yogurt is a low-sodium powerhouse for gut health, packed with probiotics to support digestion and overall well-being.

With no added sugar, these bars are not only delicious but also support your health goals—whether it's boosting energy, improving gut health, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Whip up a batch today and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and naturally sweet!

This Frozen Yogurt Bar recipe was inspired by my Longevity Energy Balls –your go-to anti-inflammatory snack for sustained energy–as well as my healthy 10-minute Easy No-Churn Ice Cream made from plants, and these Vegan Protein Biscuits!

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👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients & Health Benefits

Pistachios: Compared with most other nuts, these nuts have a higher ratio of essential amino acids relative to their protein content. They have 6 grams of protein per ¼ cup (30 g) serving.
Soy milk yogurt, cashew yogurt, or storebought yogurt: A study on fermented foods and gut health found that yogurt significantly boosted microbiome diversity, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy gut. When paired with a high-fiber diet, fermented foods also reduced several markers of inflammation.
Dates: Some research indicates that dates can help lower blood glucose levels, reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, and increase beneficial HDL cholesterol. They also appear supportive of a healthy gut microbiome.

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Yogurt - use soy milk yogurt, cashew yogurt, vegan Greek yogurt, or yogurt of your choice
Dates - substitute with maple syrup, date syrup, or liquid sweetener of choice
Pistachios - use walnuts or cashews instead
Tahini - add ¼ cup tahini for more creaminess
Protein powder - add some for more protein

For more healthy treats, visit my Vegan Treat Recipes page.

📖 How to Make Frozen Yogurt Bars

This is an overview. The full recipe is at the bottom of the post.

Three dates soaking in hot water in a glass pyrex.

Optional for smoother bars: Place the dates in a heatproof container, cover them with boiled water, and let them soak for at least 10 minutes.

After soaking, remove the pits.

Yogurt, Medjool dates, and pistachios in a blending cup.

Transfer them to a blender with the yogurt and pistachios. Blend on high until smooth.

Transfer the blended yogurt to about six (one-half) cup freeze trays.

Blended liquid topped with pistachios in a freezer tray.

Top them evenly with chopped pistachios.

Freezer rectangular ice cube tray with the cover on.

Cover and freeze for 4 to 6 hours to freeze completely, depending on the thickness of the bars and the temperature of your freezer.

For best results, it's ideal to let them freeze overnight to ensure they're fully set.

Let the bars sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before enjoying them for the best texture and flavor.

✔️ Expert Tips

For creamier frozen yogurt pistachio bars, use full-fat non-dairy yogurt, such as cashew-based yogurt, or add ¼ cup tahini. These options tend to have a richer texture and higher fat content, which adds creaminess to the bars. Make sure the yogurt is unsweetened and plain to keep the natural flavors of the dates and pistachios as the star!
Use unsweetened Greek-style yogurt for the most protein. There are some relatively clean plant-based Greek yogurts on the market.
This recipe yields approximately 6 bars. To freeze, use a freezer-safe container with six half-cup slots for easy portioning and perfect bar sizes.
Smoothie option: The blended pistachio yogurt can be enjoyed immediately without freezing!
Storage: Freeze 3-ingredient Frozen Yogurt Bars in a divided freezer-safe container for up to three months. Cover them for freezing to prevent freezer burn. (See my favorite containers in the link below.)

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Are pistachios healthy?

Pistachios are not true botanical nuts. In fact, they're the edible seed of the pistachio tree fruit!
They are potentially one of the more health-promoting foods. They have less fat than many other nuts, and their fats include healthy ones like oleic and linoleic acids. They’re also high in plant-based protein, with more essential amino acids than other popular nuts like almonds or walnuts. Plus, they contain branched-chain amino acids, which are great for muscle health.
Pistachios are rich in fiber, with more fiber than most nuts, and provide important minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. They’re also packed with vitamins like A, E, K, and several B vitamins (except B12). On top of that, they have antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and phenolic compounds, which help protect your body from damage.
With their mix of nutrients and antioxidants, pistachios are one of the most health-promoting foods you can snack on!

Does freezing reduce the probiotic benefits?

Freezing probiotics can affect how well they work, but most probiotics handle freezing fairly well.
Freezing keeps them "asleep": Probiotics are tiny, living bacteria that are good for your gut. Freezing slows them down, like putting them to sleep, so they don’t die as quickly.
Ice crystals can hurt them: If probiotics are in liquids like yogurt, ice crystals can form and damage them. That’s why it is best to use a covered freezer tray.
Thawing can be tricky: When you take frozen probiotics out of the freezer, letting them warm up too quickly (like leaving them in the sun) can shock and kill some. Thawing slowly, like in the fridge, is better.
Still useful: Even though freezing might kill a small number of probiotics, enough usually survive to still be helpful for your health.
So, freezing probiotics is mostly okay, especially if you handle them gently when thawing!

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3-Ingredient Frozen Yogurt Bars

Nisha Melvani

These high-protein Frozen Yogurt Bars are made with just three wholesome ingredients. It's the perfect combination of flavor and health!

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Prep Time 5

Freeze 5

Total Time 5 5

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Vegan

Servings bars

Calories 191 kcal

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Ingredients

▢ 2 cups plain unsweetened yogurt soy, cashew, or vegan Greek yogurt, or yogurt of choice
▢ 4 Medjool dates or more to taste (see notes)
▢ ⅔ cup pistachios plus more for topping the bars

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Instructions

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Optional for smoother bars: Place the dates in a heatproof container, cover them with boiled water, and let them soak for at least 10 minutes. After soaking, remove the pits.
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Transfer the soaked dates to a blender along with the yogurt and pistachios. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Transfer the blended yogurt to about six (half-cup) freeze trays. Top them with a layer of chopped pistachios.
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Cover and freeze for 4 to 6 hours to freeze completely, depending on the thickness of the bars and the temperature of your freezer. For best results, it's ideal to let them freeze overnight to ensure they are fully set.
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Let the bars sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before enjoying them for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

For creamier frozen yogurt pistachio bars, use full-fat non-dairy yogurt, such as cashew-based yogurt, or add ¼ cup tahini. These options tend to have a richer texture and higher fat content, which adds creaminess to the bars. Make sure the yogurt is unsweetened and plain to keep the natural flavors of the dates and pistachios as the star!

Use unsweetened Greek-style yogurt for the most protein. There are some relatively clean plant-based Greek yogurts on the market. Or use homemade soy milk yogurt or cashew yogurt.

Add protein powder for more protein.

Dates: Use about 2 tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup instead, or to taste.

This recipe yields approximately 6 bars. To freeze, use a freezer-safe container with six half-cup slots for easy portioning and perfect bar sizes.

Smoothie option: The blended pistachio yogurt can be enjoyed immediately without freezing!

Nutrition

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