Description
Simple PB&J Swirl Yogurt Bites are a nostalgic, no-bake snack. Whipped yogurt, peanut butter, and fruit jelly swirled into delightful freezer bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- Creamy Base:
- 2 cups (500g) full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Classic Swirls:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup grape or strawberry jelly
- Optional Boosters:
- 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts (for sprinkling)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep Your Base:: Grab a medium bowl and spoon in that glorious Greek yogurt. Add the maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and that crucial pinch of salt. Stir it all together until it’s beautifully smooth and well combined. This is where I get a bit carried away, stirring like I’m whipping up a grand dessert, even though it’s just yogurt! Make sure there are no lumps, hon; we want a silky base for our PB&J Swirl Yogurt Bites.
- Line Your Pan:: Line a small baking sheet or a shallow dish (about 8×8 inches works well for me) with parchment paper. Leave a little overhang on the sides—it makes lifting the frozen slab out so much easier, trust me. I once forgot the overhang and had to practically chisel it out, oops! Carefully spread your yogurt mixture evenly over the parchment paper. Don’t worry about it being absolutely perfect.
- Prepare the Swirls:: In a separate small bowl, briefly warm the peanut butter in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds until it’s a bit more fluid but not hot. Do the same with the jelly—just a quick 10-15 seconds. This makes them easier to drizzle. I always make a mess here, trying to get that perfect dollop without dripping everywhere, but it’s part of the fun, right?
- Create the Swirls:: Now for the artistic part! Dollop spoonfuls of the warmed peanut butter and jelly randomly over the yogurt base. Don’t be shy, but also don’t completely cover it. Then, grab a skewer or a butter knife and gently swirl the peanut butter and jelly into the yogurt. This is the fun part, but don’t overmix! You want distinct swirls of color, not just a brown-pink blob. You’ll see those beautiful ribbons forming, and it’s so satisfying.
- Freeze ‘Em Up:: Carefully transfer your baking sheet with the swirled yogurt to the freezer. Let it chill there for at least 2-3 hours, or until it’s completely firm and solid. Waiting is always the hardest part, isn’t it? I usually sneak a spoonful of the remaining yogurt mixture before it goes in, oops! Make sure your freezer is nice and cold for the best results for your PB&J Swirl Yogurt Bites.
- Break and Serve:: Once fully frozen, lift the parchment paper out of the pan and place the frozen yogurt slab on a cutting board. You can either cut it into squares or, my favorite, simply break it into irregular, rustic pieces. Sometimes they break unevenly, but that’s the charm of homemade, I tell myself. Seeing those swirls always makes me smile. My little ones grab them straight from the freezer, and honestly, it’s the best feeling!