Can I make these bars fully no-bake?

Yes. Skip baking the crust and chill it for 1 hour before adding the filling. The texture will be softer but still delicious.

Are these bars good for kids?

Absolutely. They are naturally sweet, colorful, and made with wholesome ingredients that kids love.

Can I use flavored yogurt?

Yes, but reduce the sweetener slightly to avoid overpowering sweetness.

How do I keep the bars from sticking?

Always use parchment paper with overhang and chill fully before slicing.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes. Use a 9x13-inch pan and increase chill time by 1 hour.

Healthy Raspberry Yogurt Dessert Bars

Description

Creamy, tangy Healthy Raspberry Yogurt Dessert Bars with a wholesome oat crust. Made with Greek yogurt and real raspberries, these are naturally sweet, high-protein, and perfect for a make-ahead fridge or freezer dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups rolled oats (135 g)

1/2 cup almond flour (56 g)

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (80 ml)

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (56 g)

2 cups plain Greek yogurt, thick (480 g)

1 1/2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen (180 g)

1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)

1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)

Pinch of fine salt (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

2. In a medium bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, sweetener, melted coconut oil, and (optional) salt until evenly combined.

3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan using the bottom of a measuring cup to compact it.

4. Bake the crust for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center looks set. Cool completely.

5. In a blender or food processor, blend Greek yogurt, raspberries, vanilla, and lemon juice until completely smooth and bright pink.

6. Pour the raspberry yogurt mixture over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is ideal) until fully set, or freeze 2 to 3 hours for a firmer, ice-cream-bar texture.

8. Lift out using parchment overhang, slice into bars, and serve chilled. For the cleanest cuts, wipe the knife between slices.

Notes

For best results, use thick Greek yogurt. If your yogurt looks thin or watery, strain it in a cheesecloth-lined strainer for 30 to 60 minutes before blending.

Frozen raspberries work great and often give the brightest color. If using frozen, blend a little longer.

For cleaner slices, freeze the set bars for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting.

Nut-free option: swap almond flour for oat flour (56 g).

Storage: refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months with parchment between layers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking, Chilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 55 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg