Frozen Yoghurt Granola Bars
Fuelling playful adventures with these delightful Frozen Yogurt Granola Bars! Packed with goodness and a hint of sweetness, these bars are not just a treat for the taste buds but a wholesome snack for your little ones.
Frozen Yoghurt Granola Bars
DIETARY: VEG, EF
ALLERGENS: Wheat, Nuts, Dairy
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
SERVES: 24
PREP: 15 mins (+ 2-3 hours freezing)
EQUIPMENT: High-speed food processor
INGREDIENTS:
Base
1 cup (225g) Medjool dates, pitted
2 cups (200g) oats
1 cup (270g) almond butter
1-2 tsp (5-10ml) raw honey (optional)
¼ cup shredded coconut
Pinch ground cinnamon
Berry Filling
2 cups frozen berries
1-2 tsp raw honey
Yoghurt Layer
1 cup (280g) natural yoghurt, unsweetened
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
1-2 tsp raw honey
METHOD:
Line a 20x30cm baking dish with baking paper. Set aside.
Add all the base ingredients into a food processor and process until well combined.
Press mixture evenly into the baking dish and flatten with a spatula. Place in the freezer while preparing the other layers.
To make the berry filling, place the frozen berries and honey into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Let simmer for 5-10 mins, take off the heat and allow to cool for a few mins. Pour evenly on top of the granola base.
To make the yoghurt layer, combine all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
Spread yoghurt evenly on top of the berry filling and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours to set.
Cut into bars and eat within 10 mins out of the freezer.
STORING LEFTOVERS: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months.
TIPS:
Prep tips:
Best to prep a day ahead and set in the fridge overnight.Allergies:
For a dairy-free version: Swap natural yoghurt for natural coconut yoghurt.
For a nut-free version: Swap almond butter for seed butter or tahini.
For a gluten-free version: Swap oats for gluten-free oats or quinoa flakes.
Easy ingredient swaps:
Swap honey for maple syrup.