Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe

There are endless reasons to love this recipe. You will love that these have simple ingredients. Not having to take a trip to the store to make a simple recipe is always great.

Another reason to love this recipe is the great flavor combination. Who doesn’t love peanut butter and chocolate!?

Plus, there’s banana in there so really you’re getting a portion of your daily fruit intake while eating COOKIES!

4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients

One way this recipe is super easy is because you only need four ingredients. And guess what? You probably have them all in your house already!

1. Quick Oats– Ensure you use quick oats and not rolled oats. Quick oats are more broken down than rolled oats, so they are softer!
2. Banana– The more brown, the sweeter. You decide what level of ripeness you’d like.
3. Peanut Butter-Using a peanut butter such as Jif will hold the cookies together better than a runnier variety.
4. Chocolate Chips– Any that you have on hand work. I used semi sweet chocolate chips.

If you tend to enjoy sweeter treater, you can also add a tablespoon (or two) of honey! In addition to adding some wholesome sweetness it would also help glue the cookies together even more!

Baking Directions

This recipe is a mix between a no-bake cookie and a regular cookie recipe. Honestly, you could easily turn these into no-bakes! Simply skip the cooling and baking step. Simply, form into the rounded shapes and enjoy.

Start to make these oatmeal banana cookies by mashing the bananas in a large bowl. Next, add in the oats and peanut butter. Mix this all together. As it is starting to come together add in the chocolate chips.

Expert Tips and Tricks

There are a few different things you can do to make these cookies the best they can be or tailored to your likings.

I chose to keep these cookies in a more rounded form. If you prefer a flatter cookie continue to use your cookie scoop as directed but instead of plopping them on the baking sheet plop them into your clean hands. Then, press it against your palms. Add to the baking sheet. You will also need to reduce the cooking time by a couple of minutes.

Another trick is to incorporate some of your favorites. Enjoy peanuts? Add them! Wanting a salty component? Crush up some pretzels! Want them a little sweeter? Try some dried fruit!

A Word From A Registered Dietitian

Cookies tend to get an unfavorable reputation as a sweet treat that should be avoided. Then, cookies that don’t have added sugar, such as these, may turn into the only type of cookie that should be consumed.

WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!

All cookies are delicious cookies. Both this type of recipe and a classic cookie recipe have a place in a balanced diet. Choose a recipe that fits into your cravings and life at the time!

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• Stuffed Dates with Cream Cheese and Pistachios
• Easy Rice Cake with Chocolate
• Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Homemade Kudos Granola Bar Recipe

Super Easy 4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

These Super Easy 4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy and simple treat to keep around the house. You can pop them in your mouth as a quick snack or instant sweet tooth cure!

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

25 minutes mins

Total Time 41 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, healthy dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 18 Cookies

Calories 83 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Medium Bowl
• 1 Cookie Scoop
• 1 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  

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• 2 Bananas To preferred level of ripeness
• 1+1/3 Cups Quick Oats
• 1/3 Cup Peanut Butter
• 1/3 Cup Chocolate Chips

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Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
• In a medium bowl mash your 2 bananas. Add in the oats and peanut butter.
  
• Begin mixing together. As it all begins to come together, add in the chocolate chips. Mi until thoroughly combined.
• Pop bowl into the freezer for 20 minutes.
• Once the mixture has cooled for 20 minutes and the oven is up to temperature, use the cookie scoop to grab a serving of the dough.
• Place the flat side directly on the baking sheet. Do not flatten.
• Bake for about 15 minutes then allow them to cook for 5 more minutes on the cookie sheet out of the oven.
• After 5 minutes, place the baked cookies on a cooling tray. Repeat until all dough is used. Enjoy!

Notes

• Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1CookieCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 4g

Keyword Healthy Dessert, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter

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Grinch Fruit Kabob Ingredients

You only need 4 basic ingredients and 1 kitchen items to make these healthy grinch fruit kabobs. That makes this one of the most healthy healthy holiday recipes you make all year!

Toothpicks: Use any simple variety of toothpicks. You surely have a thousand in your pantry!

Bananas: You want your bananas closer to the green end of ripeness rather than brown. This way they hold up better on the pick!

Gapes: Be sure you use green grapes. The grinch wasn’t red!

Strawberries: Look for small to medium ones!

Mini Marshmallows: Just pick your favorite!

How to Make Healthy Grinch Fruit Kabobs

Along with being healthy, these grinch fruit kabobs are simple!

Start by cleaning all of your fruit. Slice your banana into small coins and chop the stems off the strawberries.

Insert your toothpick halfway into the grape, slide a banana coin on top, an upside down strawberry, then topped with a mini marshmallow.

See, this is so easy! You can even involve your kids (if they can handle being around toothpicks!) They would love being able to make the food they are about to eat!

Tips For Making the Kabobs

This is a simple assembly of a recipe, but the more information you have the better they are going to turn out!

• Try your best to make these kabobs as soon as to the time they will be served. Because there is fruit involved, especially banana, they will begin to brown. They would still be safe to consume, but who wants a brown grinch fruit kabob!?
• Depending on the size of your fruit, it may be difficult to fit on a toothpick. For this reason, just place a portion of the stick through the grape.
  • If there is still too much to fit on the pick, slice a portion off of the wide end of the strawberry!
• If you want a purely fruit kabob, replace the mini marshmallow with a small piece of banana!
• You could use food gel to make a face for the grinch on the grapes, but in my opinion it isn’t worth it. It won’t turn out as well as you hope and will ultimately smudge.

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Try some of my other holiday recipes:

• Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers with Peppermint
• Grandma’s Old Fashioned Carrot Cake
• Cherry Energy Bar
• Trail Mix Chocolate Bark

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Healthy Grinch Fruit Kabobs (Dietitian Approved!)

These Healthy Grinch Fruit Kabobs are the perfect additional to any holiday event. They have 3 different fruits and topped with a delicious mini marshmallow.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 3 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, healthy dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Kabobs

Calories 30 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Knife
• 1 Cutting Board
• 8 Toothpicks

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Banana
• 8 Strawberries
• 8 Green Grapes
• 8 Mini Marshmallows

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Instructions

 

• Wash your hands and clean your fruit.
• Slice your banana into 8 coins (this will vary based on the size of your banana).
• Slice the stems off of your strawberries.
• Place one end of your toothpick halfway into a grape. On top add your banana coin. Then, an upside down strawberry. Finally, top it off with your mini marshmallow!
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal

Keyword Appetizer, Banana, Christmas, Marshmallow

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Ingredients for Pumpkin Protein Balls

• Quick Oats
• Pumpkin Puree
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Smooth Natural Peanut Butter
• Mini Chocolate Chips

If you’ve never made a batch of protein balls, you should know how SIMPLE and QUICK they are to make (and eat!). All you have to do is combine all of your ingredients and mix! Seriously! It’s too easy.

How To Shape Pumpkin Protein Balls

You don’t have to form this recipe into balls in order to enjoy them. You could press the mix into a baking dish and form them into little bars.

Anyways, if you want to know how I shaped the pumpkin protein balls, I won’t keep it a secret from you. Grab a standard cookie dough scoop and take an even portion of the mix, pressing it against the edge of the bowl as you take the mix out of the bowl. This will ensure you aren’t adding different amounts each time!

Using clean hands, use cupped palms to apply even pressure move both your hands in opposite circular motions. This will result in even protein balls!

Storage

You can store these in an airtight container or a baggie on your counter, if you will eat them in a couple days. If you believe it may take a few days for you to get through these, store them in your fridge.

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Can I entice you further? Try out these recipes too!

• Pumpkin Spice Doughnut with Chocolate Topping
• Easy Cake Mix Cookies
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls
• Strawberry Lemonade Protein Balls

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Simple Pumpkin Protein Balls

These Pumpkin Protein Balls are extremely simple and easy to whip up in just a couple minutes. They have protein and fiber to be a quick on-the-go snack while sweet enough to be a cure to your sweet tooth!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Dessert

Servings 13 Balls

Ingredients

  

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• 1 and 1/2 Cups Quick Oatmeal
• 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
• 1/2 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
• 1/4 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips If would like more, add it!
• 1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

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Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl combine all ingredients.
• Use a standard cookie scoop to grab even amounts of mixture.
• Roll the mixture in your hands to form round balls.
• You can enjoy immediately or allow them to set in the fridge for a bit in order to become more sturdy!

Notes

• Store in an airtight container

Keyword Appetizer, Chocolate, Healthy Dessert, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Popper, Protein, Pumpkin, Vegetarian

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How To Make Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

Making Cinnamon Roll baked Oatmeal is a simple, easy, and healthy breakfast recipe that anyone can whip up!

Simply add all of the ingredients to a large bowl, then pat the mixture into a greased pan. Once it is baked you can cut yourself a slice. Personally, I recommend you then top it with some greek yogurt.

How To Make Healthy Vanilla Yogurt Icing

This baked oatmeal is delicious on it’s own but topped with a healthy vanilla yogurt as the icing takes it to the next level.

Vanilla Yogurt Icing is made with two ingredients: plain greek yogurt and sugar-free vanilla Jell-O powder. Mix together 1.5 cups yogurt and 2 tablespoons Jell-O, and you’ve got yourself a delicious yet healthy icing!

Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal Nutrition

This breakfast recipes goes further than just an easy meal prep recipe! It is also a healthy and balanced dish!

With the cinnamon roll baked oatmeal cut into 6 slices and with the healthy vanilla yogurt icing each piece has:

215 calories

35g of carbohydrates

3g of fat

13g of protein

Macros like these make for an awesome breakfast! You can even pair a slice with an egg and fruit, too!

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You may also want to try my:

• Healthy Pumpkin Banana Muffins
• Pistachio Overnight Oats Recipe
• Banana Bread Oatmeal
• Simple Matcha Chia Seed Pudding

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Incredibly Healthy Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

Improve your breakfast with this Incredibly Healthy Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal recipe. This protein packed meal is easy to meal prep for the week ahead and will keep you going until your next meal!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Pieces

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Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

• 2.5 Cups Oats
• 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 3 Teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Healthy Vanilla Yogurt Icing

• 1.5 Cups Greek Yogurt Plain
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Vanilla Jell-O Powder

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Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8-in circle pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine all ingredients for the cinnamon roll baked oatmeal. Once fully combined, evenly press into the circle dish.
• Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
• In a small bowl combine the two vanilla yogurt icing ingredients.
• Allow the oatmeal to cool then top with the icing. You need to find a good middle ground as the oats are best warm, but will melt the cold yogurt! Enjoy!

Notes

• If you add the greek yogurt icing to the oats and plan on having leftovers, be sure to refrigerate the dish!

Keyword Greek Yogurt, Healthy Dessert, Oatmeal, Protein, Vegetarian

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Ingredients for High Protein Blondies

To make these Peanut Butter Chocolate High Protein Blondies so delicious yet macro-friendly, you will need some special ingredients.

One of those necessary ingredients is Truvia. This is a calorie-free sweetener. It is a key ingredient in keeping the calorie count on these blondies lower while maintaining their sweet appeal.

Another key ingredient is protein powder. This allows for less flour to be needed and exponentially increases the protein content of these blondies! I use Ascent Protein protein powder. They sent me a bag to try and a coupon code to share. Use LAURENK10 for 10% your order. I love and highly recommend the peanut butter chocolate flavor!

High Protein Blondies Nutrition Info

These Chocolate Peanut Butter High Protein Blondies have a great combination of delicious sweetness while being macro-friendly!

You can have a few pieces while not hindering any macro goals! Also try it topped with some Cool Whip- yum!

For a whole 9-piece batch:

Calories: 1507 Protein: 92g Carbs: 205g Fat: 75g

For a single piece:

Calories: 167 Protein: 10g Carbs: 23g Fat: 8g

These are some great macros for a dessert! 10g of protein for a single piece of dessert- and they’re very manageable sizes so two pieces in a sitting (aka 20g of protein) wouldn’t be off the table!

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• The Easiest Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls
• Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers with Peppermint
• Strawberry Lemonade Protein Balls
• Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

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High Protein Blondies: Peanut Butter Chocolate

Make a batch of these Peanut Butter Chocolate High Protein Blondies as a macro friendly sweet treat. This healthier dessert has 10g of protein in each piece while still tasting amazing!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Dessert

Servings 9 Pieces

Ingredients

  

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Dry Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Powder Ascent Protein
• 1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 Cup Truvia
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips Lily's
• 1/4 Cup Pretzels Crushed

Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter Chunky or Creamy
• 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt Plain
• 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
• 1/2 Cup Milk Skim

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl uses a mixer to combine: peanut butter, flour, Truvia, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl combine: peanut butter, greek yogurt, maple syrup and milk.
• Slowly combine dry ingredient bowl into the bowl of wet ingredients. Then gently fold in chocolate chips and crushed pretzels. This will makes a medium-thick dough that stays clumped together.
• Add to baking dish and lightly smooth out. Top with additional chocolate chips and pretzels, if desired.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool then cut into 9 pieces. Enjoy!

Notes

• Store in an airtight container

Keyword Cake, Chocolate, Greek Yogurt, Healthy Dessert, Peanut Butter, Protein, Vegetarian

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Why You’ll LOVE These!

This recipe is simple, easy, and tasty!

If that isn’t reason enough, these are also quickly made. They take less than 5 minutes to put together then just a few more to harden in the freezer.

You can even have your kitchen cleaned up by the time you can dig in!

Ingredients

The only ingredients you really need for this recipe are right in the title: rice cakes and chocolate!

Rice Cakes- You can use either salted or unsalted rice cakes. If you LOVE chocolate you could even try using chocolate rice cakes!

Chocolate- You can use any easily meltable chocolate. I used semi sweet chocolate chips because this is simply what I had on-hand.

There are a couple other items that are optional but encouraged. Adding flakey salt to the top of the chocolate makes for a next level flavor experience!

Directions

Making a rice cake with chocolate chips is simple! It takes less than 5 minutes to whip up a batch and only need about 20 minutes to harden in the freezer before they’re ready to enjoy.

Add your chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and warm in the microwave in 30 second increments. Between each set remove the chocolate and mix with a spoon.

When your chocolate is ready, dip one side of your rice cake into the bowl of chocolate. Rice cakes have many divits so you may need to use a spoon and pour on some additional chocolate to ensure it is fully covered.

Lastly, top with some flakey salt for a whole new level of flavor- I couldn’t recommend it more!

Variations

This is a very basic recipe but you can do SO MANY different variations with it!

• Top with fresh fruit or a fruit spread
• Add slivered almonds, marshmallows, or sprinkles while the chocolate is still soft
• Add a layer of nut butter on the rice cake before topping with chocolate

If you try any other variations that you come to love, be sure to leave it in the comments so others can try it, too!

Expert Tips and Tricks

I recommend mixing the chocolate in 30 second increments as if you go longer than this the chocolate may begin to harden. If you find your chocolate to not be melting well try adding a teaspoon of coconut oil.

You won’t be able to taste the coconut oil but it will loosen the chocolate and make it a better consistency for drizzling and spreading.

Another tip is to add the chocolate to the ‘bumpier’ side. A rice cake will have one flatter side and one side that is more uneven. By adding the chocolate to this side you will have more chocolate on your rice cake!

FAQ’s

Are chocolate covered rice cakes healthy?

Healthy is a subjective term. They may be a lower calorie dessert option for some.

How many calories are in one?

The amount of calories in a single chocolate covered rice cake will vary based on the type of rice cake, amount of chocolate, and any additional toppings. It will likely be have about 100-150 calories.

Where can I find rice cakes?

Rice cakes are typically found near the pretzels and popcorn down the chip aisle at most grocery stores.

Nutrition Benefits

Rice cakes have a horrible reputation for being a bland health food. Really, we should be seeing them as an empty slate that can be easily transformed!

The exact nutrition of rice cakes depends on the variety you purchase.

Most rice cakes don’t have much too them, nutrition wise. But, they may be a source of whole grains and also contain a gram or two of protein and fiber!

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You may also want to try my:

• Stuffed Dates with Cream Cheese and Pistachios
• Basic Berry Protein Smoothie
• Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers with Peppermint Extract

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Easy Rice Cake with Chocolate

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

This recipe for Easy Rice Cake with Chocolate make for the perfect healthier dessert! They are crunchy, sweet, and salty!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dessert, healthy dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 3 Rice Cakes

Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Bowl
• 1 Spoon

Ingredients

  

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• 3 Rice Cakes
• 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips Semisweet
• 1 Teaspoon Flakey Salt Optional

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Instructions

 

• Add 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave in 30 second increments, mixing in-between. Repeat until fully melted. If they don't melt well add a teaspoon of coconut oil.
• Dunk the top of your rice cake in the chocolate. Use a spoon to fill in any areas that did not get coated in chocolate.
• Optional: top with flakey salt while the chocolate is still soft.
• You can enjoy now or pop in the freezer for 20 minutes, until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

• Store in the fridge or freezer

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal

Keyword Chocolate, Rice Cake

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Simple Ingredients

Greek Yogurt Bark for 4th of July is the most simple and easy dessert and snack you’ll have all day. It has 3 ingredients and you do not have to turn on the oven!

Since it’s July you may have access to fresh and juicy strawberries and blueberries. If you do, use them! If not, just use frozen! Both varieties work perfectly well.

The third ingredient is greek yogurt. The base of greek yogurt provides the white backdrop to the patriotic red and blue fruit but it also provides ample amounts of protein and nutrients to keep you celebrating!

Make Your Greek Yogurt Bark for 4th of July Extra

If yogurt, blueberries, and strawberries is a combination that is just too basic for you… make your bark extra!

Instead of plain greek yogurt you could use a sweetened variety; maybe vanilla, blueberry, or strawberry. You could even drizzle on some honey or lemon juice to give it a more sweet and bright flavor!

Strawberries and blueberries too normal for your tastes? Swap them out for blackberries and raspberries! This will make for a much more fancy-seeming treat.

Want to take your greek yogurt bark to the next level? You can sprinkle on some star-shaped sprinkles to really get the 4th of July theme across.

Storing Greek Yogurt Bark

After the initial freezing of the greek yogurt bark, break it up into smaller pieces.

Once the bark is in more manageable sizes place in an airtight bag or container and place back in freezer for storage up to 3 months.

Prior to eating, place the amount of greek yogurt bark you would like to have in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This allows the bark to soften without melting completely!

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Looking for some other dishes for your 4th of July celebration? Try out my:

• Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
• Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
• Pigs In A Blanket with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

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Greek Yogurt Bark for 4th of July

When 4th of July rolls around you go on the hunt for every red, white, and blue food known to man to make the day a bit more celebratory! Use greek yogurt, strawberries, and blueberries to make a healthy and refreshing Greek Yogurt Bark for 4th of July.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1-2 Cups Greek Yogurt
• 1/2 Cup Blueberries
• 1/2 Cup Strawberries

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Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Clean your fruit and slice strawberries.
• Use a spoon to make an even height of greek yogurt on your parchment paper (about 1/4 inch).
• Evenly sprinkle on your fruit.
• Place in freezer for 2 hours or until frozen.

Notes

• Be sure to check out the Storing Instructions above!

Keyword Greek Yogurt, Healthy Dessert

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This season is jam-packed with sweet treats and fun drinks that may just overwhelm even the biggest sweet tooth. So, if you’re looking for something to keep in the spirit yet not have too much sugar, you’re in the right place.

You can also check out my article on how to Have a Healthy Halloween. There we’ll talk about how to balance all the desserts that you encounter this season without feeling as though you’re missing out- or having a pound of sugar every day!

You can enjoy it with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or add a dollop of whipped cream to make it more of a dessert!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie Ingredients

The ingredients for a pumpkin cheesecake smoothie are actually quite simple.

• Pumpkin puree: This gives the authentic pumpkin flavor
• Greek yogurt: This adds a creamy texture and gives the smoothie about 15 grams of protein!
• Milk: Using this instead of water maintains the creamy texture
• Jell-O powder: The powdered cheesecake adds the perfect amount of flavor without having to obtain some obscure ingredient
• Graham Cracker: What’s a cheesecake without the crust? Use 4 small pieces (a full sheet) for the perfect balance to the pumpkin!

If you love smoothies definitely check out all of Ashlee’s fun recipes on her Instagram page! Leave a comment down below telling me your favorite smoothie combination!

If you’re wanting more healthier desserts check these out!:

• Peanut Butter Protein Balls
• Easy Banana Bread with Brown Sugar
• Simple Frozen Banana Dessert

Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Dessert

Servings 1 Smoothie

Ingredients

  

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• 1/3 Cup Pumpkin Puree
• 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1/3 Cup Milk Dairy or dairy-free work
• 1 Sheet Graham cracker
• 1 Tablespoon Jell-O Cheesecake Powder
• 1/2 Cup Ice

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Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth.

Keyword Cheesecake, Healthy Dessert, Protein, Pumpkin

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Making Jumbo Breakfast Muffins Healthy

A typical muffin includes all-purpose flour, heaps of sugar, and loads of oil. These muffins are a game-changer. Healthy Jumbo Breakfast Muffins have whole-grain flour to help keep you full, longer. Yogurt provides added protein and elevated flavor and minimal amounts of brown sugar and vegetable oil. Not to mention there is three cups of fruits and veggies!

Feel good that you are feeding your kids well, and it’s something they’ll actually eat!

These savory muffins are perfect with a smear of butter or cream cheese and eaten during your morning rush!

Breakfast Muffin Ingredients

One look at the ingredient list and you’re probably telling yourself you need to make a trip to the grocery store. I get it. It looks quite long. Really, you likely have most in your kitchen already!

If you want to stick to the recipe and use whole wheat flour the trip will be worth it! This is a simple flour change that will add to your daily fiber intake!

If you’re looking for another reason to make these consider it meal prep. Make a batch and you have a work week of breakfasts ready to go (plus an extra to have as they come out of the oven!).

Now you are looking through your cupboards for a jumbo muffin tin. If you come up empty you can find a perfectly good tin under $7 right from Amazon! It’s even on Prime AKA you’ll be on your way to making jumbo muffins in just 2 days.

Fruit and Veggie Substitutions

Don’t have carrots, zucchini, or apple on hand? That’s okay! These muffins are easily customizable! Use and fruit and or veggie that are not overly juicy and you would enjoy, just make sure you remove all the moisture as best as you can before adding them to the batter!

For example, I would avoid using cucumber or grapes. Their high moisture content would result in a muffin that is lacking in structure.

Leave a comment down below what alterations you try so others can know as well!

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Curious about healthy eating? Check out my article on Surprising Sources of Protein, Eating With the Seasons, and even YouTube video making 4 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas!

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Healthy Jumbo Breakfast Muffins

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Muffins

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Cup Carrot Shredded
• 1 Cup Zucchini Shredded
• 1 Cup Granny Smith Apple Shredded
• 2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1 and 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1/4 Teaspoons Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

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Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray your jumbo muffin tin with non-stick spray and set aside.
• Use a grater to shred the carrot, zucchini, and apple. Lay them on a paper towel and cover with additional paper towel and pat dry. Lay an additional towel on them to continue to remove moisture while you continue to make the batter.
• In a large bowl add all other ingredients and stir until well combined. Add shredded fruits and veggies and stir in until just combined. Be careful to not overstir.
• Add to oiled muffin tin and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Once done, immediately remove from pan and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Enjoy!

Keyword Greek Yogurt, Muffin, Vegetarian, Zucchini

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Simple and Easy

Creating this fruit pizza is simple, making it perfect to make with you kids! Simple combine all the crust ingredients in a bowl, pat into the pan, and cook! After, just top with yogurt and fruit!

This is the perfect time to teach young ones about the excitement of fruits and different cutting techniques.

Be sure to always thoroughly wash hands and food beforehand and to use proper tools with caution and supervision.

Making It Even Easier

Not in the mood to make a crust?

You can always use pre-made sugar cookies! Although the end result will be a bit different, it also comes along with many less steps; putting you that much closer to a delicious fruit pizza!

Oat flour concerns?

Oat flour is just ground up oats. You can either make your own by adding oats to a blender or food processor until you have your desired amount of flour or you can purchase it in the baking aisle or here, off of Amazon, already ready to use!

If slicing up all these strawberries seems daunting- no fear! You have options. You can either buy pre-sliced strawberries, thawed frozen strawberries, or use another fruit that doesn’t even need extensive slicing and dicing.

Fruit Pizza Toppings

The toppings you can use are endless! Not only can you change-up the fruit you can also alter the type of yogurt you use. This means you can make a fruit pizza for every occasion without it ever repeating!

Try:

• Strawberry yogurt with chocolate covered strawberries
• Cheesecake flavored yogurt with fresh raspberries
• Vanilla yogurt with all fruits currently in-season
• Coconut yogurt with pineapple and coconut bits
• Plain yogurt with banana coins and peanut butter drizzle

If you want the fruit pizza to be extra tasty use fresh and in-season fruit from your local farmers market! Use the National Farmer’s Market Directory to find your nearest market!

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Looking for a different dessert? Try my Cheesecake with Brownie Crust, Healthy Cinnamon Protein Donuts, or Peanut Butter Protein Balls!

If you tried this recipe be sure to leave a comment how it goes… and what flavor combo you try out!

Healthy Fruit Pizza with Granola Crust

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 1 9in Pizza

Ingredients

  

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• 2.5 Cup Oats
• 1/2 Cup Oat Flour
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 4 Tablespoon Butter Melted
• 2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup Honey
• 1.5 Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1/4 Pint Strawberries
• 1/4 Pint Blueberries

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Unlatch 9in springform pan and lay parchment paper. Re-latch sides of pan so parchment paper is secure.
• In a large bowl combine oats, oat flour, salt, melter butter, vanilla, and honey. Place in springform pan and press down into an even layer. Cook in oven 15 minutes.
• Allow to cool in pan. Once cool allow crust to rest in fridge overnight for best results. If not, place in freezer for at least 10 minutes.
• Once ready, top crust with yogurt. Smooth into an even layer. Top with strawberries and blueberries.
• Allow to rest in fridge for best results or slice and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

• Be sure to store in the refrigerator

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