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Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bars Recipe

September 9, 2016 by Scarlet

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I love healthy eating but only if it is delicious! That is why I am happy to share with you today an amazing Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bars Recipe from nutritionist and wellness expert, Katie Cavuto. She has made it her mission to use her distinctive background as a chef and integrative dietitian to teach others how easy and rewarding it can be to live a healthy lifestyle. These yogurt bars are basically like a healthier version of cheesecake bars. They rely on Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese to create a creamy dessert bar experience.

This Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bars Recipe is just one of many approachable, whole foods based recipes from Katie Cavuto’s new cookbook WHOLE COOKING AND NUTRITION. She makes it easy to embrace a healthy lifestyle with more than 150 simple and delicious recipes. By focusing her attention on whole foods, she is able to help people with diabetes discover a diet rich in flavor and nutrition that isn’t no calorie/low calories or “no sugar added.” This healthy eating with all the joy of loving foods you eat! If you want to learn more about her cookbook, I have included an affiliate amazon link above.

Blueberry Lemon Greek Yogurt Bars Recipe

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SERVES: 16 | SERVING SIZE: 1 SQUARE | PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES | COOKING TIME: 35–45 MINUTES

Thanks to the The American Diabetes Association® for allowing this reprint of the Blueberry Yogurt Lemon Bars Recipe.

A crunchy, graham cracker crust is the perfect foundation for this creamy, citrus-scented bar. A cross between cheesecake and a lemon bar, this sweet treat is sure to evoke some childhood memories!

Ingredients:

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened graham cracker flour (see tip)
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon plus
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 whole egg
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 cups Siggi’s nonfat blueberry yogurt OR 2 cups fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

How To Make Yogurt Bars

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then coat it with nonstick cooking spray.

3. To make the crust, add graham cracker flour, avocado oil, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, and salt to the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Then remove pan from the oven and set aside to cool.

4. To make the filling, process the egg, egg whites, yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest in a blender until smooth. Stir in the fresh blueberries. Pour the filling onto the prebaked crust.

5. Transfer pan to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove pan from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 16 equal-sized squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

yogurt bars recipe

TIPS:

To make graham cracker flour, add 15 graham crackers to a food processor and process until they reach a flour-like consistency. Yields 1 1/2 cups.

Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt so it helps these yogurt bars thicken up and hold together well.

EXCHANGES/CHOICES 1/2 Carbohydrate 1 Fat CALORIES 90 CALORIES FROM FAT 35 TOTAL FAT 4.0 g SATURATED FAT 0.5 g TRANS FAT 0.0 g CHOLESTEROL 15 mg SODIUM 105 mg POTASSIUM 75 mg TOTAL CARBOHYDRATE 10 g DIETARY FIBER 0 g SUGARS 6 g PROTEIN 4 g PHOSPHORUS 55 mg

Printable Yogurt Bar Recipe

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bars Recipe

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September 9, 2016
by Scarlet Paolicchi
Cuisine American
Category Family Food Ideas And Recipes
These Yogurt Bars are the perfect combination of tangy and sweet and creamy. They are like healthier cheesecake bars.
Persons
16
Serving Size
1 slice
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
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Notes

To make graham cracker flour, add 15 graham crackers to a food processor and process until they reach a flour-like consistency.

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened graham cracker flour (see tip)
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon plus
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 whole egg
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 cups Siggi’s nonfat blueberry yogurt OR 2 cups fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. 2. Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. 3. To make the crust, add graham cracker flour, avocado oil, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, and salt to the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Then remove pan from the oven and set aside to cool.
  4. 4. To make the filling, process the egg, egg whites, yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest in a blender until smooth. Stir in the fresh blueberries. Pour the filling onto the prebaked crust.
  5. 5. Transfer pan to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove pan from the oven and place on a wire rack t

Nutrition Facts

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Bars Recipe

Serves: 16

Amount Per Serving:
1 slice
Calories 117.28 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.69 g 7.7%
Saturated Fat 1.65 g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 14.79 mg 4.7%
Sodium 66.16 mg 2.8%
Total Carbohydrate 12.03 g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.56 g 0%
Sugars 2.33 g
Protein 4.79 g
Vitamin A 0.5 % Vitamin C 3.28 %
Calcium 2.95 % Iron 1.2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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I hope you enjoy this Blueberry LemonYogurt Bars Recipe. I think it is such a delicious treat and a perfect whole snack for kids too!  Let us know if you make this Yogurt Bars Recipe and tag @familyfocusblog in your pictures so we can have a peek!

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  1. Nikki from Tikkido says

    September 9, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    Oooh, those look absolutely delicious! I think my daughters would love them, too.

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