High-Protein Ice Cream Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.333 cup nut butter (Use peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter.)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (Approximately 30 g; use the scoop size specified by the product.)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (Use either maple syrup or honey.)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• sea salt (A pinch, to taste.)
• 2.5 tbsp mini chocolate chips (Use 2–3 tablespoons.)
• 80% dark chocolate (Melted for dipping; the source does not specify an amount. Approximately 100 g is estimated for coating four bars.)
• 1 tsp coconut oil (Melt together with the dark chocolate.)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, nut butter, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Add a pinch of sea salt if desired.

2. 2

   Stir the mixture until the yogurt, nut butter, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla are thoroughly combined and smooth. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so no dry protein powder remains.

3. 3

   Add the mini chocolate chips and gently fold them into the yogurt mixture until evenly distributed.

4. 4

   Spoon the mixture into popsicle molds, dividing it evenly among four molds. Tap the molds gently on the counter to settle the filling and reduce air pockets.

5. 5

   Freeze the filled molds for 4–6 hours, or until the bars are firm throughout.

6. 6

   Melt the 80% dark chocolate with the coconut oil. Use a microwave in short intervals, stirring between each, or melt them together gently over a double boiler until smooth.

7. 7

   Remove the frozen bars from the molds. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, turning it to coat as desired. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.

8. 8

   Place the chocolate-coated bars on a parchment-lined tray and return them to the freezer until the chocolate shell is set and the bars are ready to eat.

9. 9

   Let the bars thaw at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before eating so the frozen center softens slightly.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of dark chocolate needed for dipping, so the quantity is estimated. Store the finished bars in the freezer in an airtight container or wrapped individually. Nutrition is an estimate based on typical ingredients and may vary by protein powder, yogurt, nut butter, sweetener, and chocolate brand.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• frozen dessert
• high-protein
• vegetarian
• make-ahead
• no-bake
• family-friendly
• chocolate