Yogurt Fruit Bars Food

FROZEN YOGURT BARK

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
• Toast the flaked coconut in a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, shaking the pan frequently to ensure an even toast, until golden and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Add the sunflower seeds to the same skillet and toast, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Add the yogurt to a bowl, then add the honey and mix together. Spoon half on each of the lined baking sheets and spread out with a spatula.
• Place the strawberry preserves in a piping bag, snip off the end and pipe evenly over the of yogurt. Repeat with the blackberry preserves.
• Evenly sprinkle half of the strawberries, blackberries, coconut and sunflower seeds over each pan. Tap the pans on the countertop to ensure that the fruit and nuts settle into the yogurt.
• Place in the freezer, uncovered, until set, at least 4 hours.
• Remove from the freezer, peel off the paper and break into random pieces. Transfer to an airtight container and keep frozen until ready to eat.

YOGURT BARS WITH FRUIT & NUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup heavy cream with gelatin; stir to incorporate. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, pour in the other ¼ cup heavy cream and when it gets hot but not boiling, add the gelatin mixture. Turn off the heat and whisk for a couple minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer into a large measuring cup.
• When cool off, add yogurt, condensed milk and orange zest; whisk until well blended. Place a silicone mold over a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Pour yogurt mixture in each mold - if don't have one, use a baking dish.
• Sprinkle on sunflower seeds evenly followed with pistachios and finally cranberries. Transfer to the fridge for 4 hours or the freezer for 2 hours. Makes 9 bars.

YOGURT FRUIT BARK

Steps:

• Line a quarter-sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a small bowl whisk together yogurt and maple syrup.
• Spread mixture onto prepared sheet pan.
• Top with fruit and granola and freeze at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Break and serve. Freeze leftovers.

FIG, OAT AND YOGURT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss the oats, almonds and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and bake until just beginning to toast, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and fold in the chia and flax seeds. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, add the honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup of the coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until the ingredients are melted. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the bowl with the oat mixture. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick cooking spray and gently fold until combined. Fold in the figs.
• Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, then line with parchment with a 1-inch overhang on 2 of the sides. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and use the rubber spatula (or damp hands) to press into an even layer. Bake until light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes then transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely, about 2 hours.
• About 30 minutes before the bar is done chilling, remove the yogurt from the refrigerator to bring to almost room temperature.
• Microwave the remaining 1/4 cup coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 30 seconds. Let sit until cool to the touch but still liquid, about 10 minutes.
• Add the yogurt to the coconut oil and whisk until smooth. Spread the yogurt mixture on top of the bar with a small offset spatula. Chill until hardened, about 1 hour.
• Use the parchment to remove the bar from the baking sheet; cut into 16 bars. Store in an airtight container or individually wrapped in parchment paper, at room temperature or in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.

FROZEN YOGURT BARK WITH STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Make the jam: Combine the strawberries, sugar, vinegar and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Remove the jam from the pan to a bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
• Make the bark: Spread the yogurt on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a thin layer (about 1/3-inch thick). Dollop 1/2 cup jam over the yogurt and use a wooden skewer or tip of a knife to swirl. Sprinkle the fruit and chocolate shavings on top. Place in the freezer and freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Once frozen, break into pieces.

YOGURT CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine cereal, 3/4 cup flour, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
• Press 1/2 the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8inch square pan.
• Mix yogurt, egg and 2 tablespoons flour in another small bowl. Spread over cereal mixture in pan and then sprinkle the remaining cereal mixture on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown; cut into bars when cooled.