Easy No Bake Frozen Greek Yogurt Granola Bars

Cool off on hot summer days with these no-bake frozen Greek yogurt granola bars! They're made with creamy frozen Greek yogurt layered on top of a chewy oat granola base. They can be easily customized by adding your favorite fruit toppings and make the perfect healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert.

These no-bake frozen Greek yogurt granola bars combine frozen yogurt bark with a granola bar, resulting in a delicious, nutritious treat the whole family will love. Frozen yogurt bark is a tasty snack on its own, but I wanted to add a chewy granola base for more texture and to bring the treat to the next level.

These are so much better than store-bought bars! They're made with simple ingredients and are tasty, refreshing, and super convenient to store in the freezer. Just pull them out before leaving the house or whenever you want a sweet treat. The creamy yogurt will satisfy all your ice cream cravings!

If you're a fan of no bake recipes, try my blueberry cheesecake overnight oats, strawberry cream cheese icebox cake, chocolate mousse pie, and Black Forest ice cream!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Refined sugar free- This recipe is naturally sweetened with honey instead of white table sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
• Wholesome ingredients- Whole rolled oats add dietary fiber to this recipe, and the Greek yogurt and almonds have healthy fats and protein to keep you fuller for longer.
• Customizable- You can use different kinds of fruit, nuts, and other toppings to adjust the flavor to your preference. This is great for picky eaters, and these bars are great, delicious snack to make with kids.
• No bake- No baking required! Simply pop the bars in the freezer for a few hours and they're ready to go. They're perfect for this warm time of year!

Ingredient Notes

Here are some notes about the ingredients used. For the quantities and full instructions, see the recipe card below.

• Whole rolled oats- Whole rolled oats keep their shape and have a nice texture. My favorite are from Bob's Red Mill. Don't use quick cooking oats or steel cut oats.
• Creamy almond butter- I love using almond butter to add a sweet, nutty flavor. It also makes the granola chewy and helps it stick together. Make sure to buy the creamy style.
• Honey- Honey is used to naturally sweeten the granola base and yogurt. Any kind of honey works, but I prefer raw, light-colored honey like this clover honey because of its floral flavor.
• Chopped almonds- Add a little crunch to the granola. You can toast them for more flavor, but it's optional.
• Salt- Helps balance the sweetness of the honey.
• Greek yogurt- Using Greek style yogurt makes the texture extra smooth, rich, and creamy. Use full-fat, plain Greek yogurt. I don't recommend low-fat Greek yogurt because the bars will be less creamy.
• Vanilla extract- Adds depth of flavor. Use pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for best results.
• Fresh mixed berries (not pictured)- Use any combination of berries or fresh fruits you like. I used raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Strawberries are great too!

Substitutions

• Greek yogurt: To make the snack bars dairy-free or vegan, use a dairy free Greek-style yogurt. The recipe also works with regular full fat yogurt or vanilla yogurt.
• Honey: Use agave nectar, date syrup, or maple syrup instead of honey to make the recipe vegan.
• Almond butter: Use any creamy-style nut butter instead of almond butter. Cashew butter is my favorite, but you can also use peanut butter. If you're nut-free, use sunflower butter or tahini instead.
• Almonds: You can substitute any nut for the almonds, like pistachios, pecans, unsweetened coconut flakes, or walnuts. If you're nut-free, use chocolate chips or sunflower seeds.

Helpful Equipment and Tools

• Square baking pan- I love this one from USA Pan because of its flat, harsh edges. This makes it easy to clip parchment paper or wax paper to the sides so you can easily lift the bars out. The 8X8 inch and 9X9 inch pans both work. You can also make them on a small baking sheet.

Step by Step Instructions

STEP 1: For the granola, mix the oats, almond butter, honey, almonds, and salt together in a large bowl with a rubber spatula. Completely coat the oats in almond butter.

STEP 2: Line an 8X8-inch or 9X9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

Press the oat mixture into the prepared pan, using your hands or a spoon to press in an even layer. Tightly press in the edges and corners to prevent the yogurt from leaking.

STEP 3: In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract together.

STEP 4: Pour the yogurt mixture over the oat layer. Then, spread the yogurt evenly across the pan with a rubber spatula, butter knife, or back of a large spoon.

STEP 5: Sprinkle the berries over the yogurt so they don't fall off, then place the pan in the freezer for 4 hours or until the yogurt is completely frozen.

STEP 6: Remove the yogurt granola bars from the freezer. Slice the bars into 16 squares.

To make slicing easier, run a sharp metal knife under hot water for about 15 seconds. Wipe the water off with a paper towel and slice. For clean cut, wipe the knife off after each cut.

Expert Tips for Success

1. If you prefer thicker yogurt bars, try using Icelandic-style yogurt (also called skyr) instead of Greek yogurt.
2. Make sure that the yogurt you use is full fat. 0% or non-fat Greek yogurt will work in a pinch, but the frozen yogurt won't be as creamy.
3. Make sure to carefully line your 8x8 or 9x9 pan with parchment paper for easy clean up.
4. If you want to add a nut butter or jammy swirl, add dollops to the yogurt and make large swirls with a toothpick before freezing.

Additions and Variations

There are so many ways you can customize these granola yogurt bars! Here are a few ideas.

• Add more toppings like bananas, extra fruit, raisins, flax, chia, or hemp seeds. A drizzle of melted chocolate or honey would be delicious!
• Use flavored yogurt. For example, you can make tropical frozen yogurt bars by using key lime yogurt and topping with macadamia nuts, pineapple, kiwi, and toasted coconut flakes.
• Add more crunch by adding chopped pretzels, corn flakes, freeze-dried strawberries, or brown rice crisps (rice cereal or Rice Krispies) to the granola base.
• Mix fresh berries, fruit, or jam into the yogurt before freezing for added sweetness, fruitiness, and a pop of color.

Make Ahead and Storage

Make ahead- You can make the oat granola base and the yogurt mixture ahead of time. This is helpful if you don't have time to assemble the bars at the moment. Prepare each of them separately and then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days until you're ready to assemble the bars. Store the granola base in the pan covered in plastic wrap, and store the yogurt in an airtight container.

Freezer- Store the yogurt bars uncut in the freezer for up to a month. Cover the uncut bars in the pan with plastic wrap. If you cut the bars in squares, store them in an airtight container or freezer bag.

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