Description
This Pumpkin Pie Low Carb Yogurt Bark is a creamy, festive treat combining the flavors of pumpkin pie spice and Greek yogurt with crunchy pecans and rich dark chocolate chips. It’s a healthy, gluten-free dessert perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without derailing your diet, and it’s easy to customize for vegan, low sugar, or nut-free preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat) or dairy-free alternative for vegan
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup maple syrup, honey, or sugar-free syrup (add more in 1 tbsp increments if you prefer extra sweet)
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal of the yogurt bark once frozen.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup until fully combined. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more maple syrup or sweetener in 1 tablespoon increments.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the yogurt mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a layer roughly 1/2 inch thick to ensure quick and even freezing.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped pecans and dark chocolate chips evenly over the top of the yogurt layer.
- Freeze: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 2 to 4 hours or until the yogurt bark is completely frozen and solid.
- Serve and Store: Once frozen, break the bark into pieces or cut them with a knife. Store the broken pieces in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to eat to keep them firm and fresh.
Notes
- Dairy Free/Vegan: Use a non-dairy yogurt alternative and Enjoy Life dairy-free chocolate chips to make the recipe vegan and dairy-free.
- Freezing Tips: Keep the yogurt layer about 1/2 inch thick for faster and easier freezing. Thicker layers will freeze more slowly and may not firm up as well.
- Low Sugar: Swap maple syrup for sugar-free syrup and use keto-friendly chocolate chips like Lily’s to reduce sugar content and make it keto-friendly.
- Nut Free: Remove chopped pecans if you have a nut allergy or prefer a nut-free version.
- Storage: Store yogurt bark in the freezer until served to maintain texture and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
