The little hints of warm weather that we’ve gotten recently have me dreaming of summertime snacks! This peanut butter sweetpotato frozen yogurt bark is going to be on constant rotation in my house for warm weather days. The base has just five ingredients, it’s very easy to make, and you can get creative with whatever toppings you want to add!
I love recipes like this for active women because they’re easy to prep ahead, offer satiating protein, and satisfy the sweet tooth.
Disclosure: This recipe was developed in a paid partnership with the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission.
Ingredients for the Yogurt Bark Base
Here’s a photo of all the ingredients you’ll need for the base, along with selected ingredient notes:
Sweetpotato: This adds natural sweetness, fiber, and phytonutrients to the recipe. It also helps make the bark a bit creamier and less icy, and mellows the tanginess of the Greek yogurt.
Yogurt: I use plain nonfat Greek yogurt for this recipe, which offers a great protein-packed base. You can alternatively use full fat Greek yogurt or full fat regular yogurt. Full fat versions will increase calories and fat in the recipe but offer a thicker, richer texture. You can also alternatively use vanilla Greek yogurt, and skip the vanilla and maple syrup in the recipe. Feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand!
Maple syrup and vanilla: These are used to flavor and sweeten the yogurt. Honey or agave can also be used as substitutes for the maple syrup.
Peanut butter: Be sure to use natural peanut butter in this recipe (the only ingredients should be peanuts and salt). The drippy texture allows it to combine better with the yogurt.
Topping Ideas
You can make the base alone and use that as your snack, but in my opinion, this recipe is more fun with toppings! Here are some topping ideas you can choose from:
- Granola
- Cereal (for example, toasted oat cereal or crispy rice cereal)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Pistachios
- Roasted peanuts
- Shredded coconut
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Mini chocolate chips
- Drizzled melted chocolate
- Fresh blueberries or raspberries
- Sliced strawberries, banana, or kiwi
- Pomegranate arils
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped prunes or dried apricots
- Additional drizzles of nut butter
- Chia seeds
- Hemp hearts
In the recipe card below, I’ve included my go-to toppings of sliced strawberries and granola.
But I’ve also made this with chopped prunes, chia seeds, and granola, which is equally delicious (hello, gut health option!).
Instructions
You’ll find the full recipe amounts and instructions in the recipe card below, but here’s a helpful overview with photos and tips.
Start by poking a few holes in the sweetpotato with a fork, then placing it on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 5 minutes, until tender. Let it cool for a bit, the scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash well.
Mix in the yogurt, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla.
Spread that onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. You want to aim for a rectangle shape that’s about ¼-inch thick. If you leave it too thick, it can be hard to break into pieces or bite into. If you make it too thin, it can melt in your hands as you’re holding it to eat.
Add whatever toppings you’d like – in this case, strawberries and a higher-protein granola.
Freeze for a few hours. Then break into pieces and enjoy right away!
Store in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the freezer, and eat within a couple weeks for best quality.
Nutrition Benefits
As a dietitian, I love a frozen treat that offers a little nutrition boost for the body! This yogurt bark packs in 10 grams of protein per serving, helping support muscle health and satiety. Because it also has carbs (thanks to the sweetpotato, maple syrup, and granola), it makes for a great option to snack on post-run (double up the serving size for a hearty post-workout snack that has a good amount of carbs and protein!).
In addition, you’ll get some key micronutrients in this snack. Sweetpotato boosts the Vitamin A content (to support immune and eye health), so one serving clocks in at 30 percent of your daily needs. It’s also a good source of Vitamin C too!
More Sweetpotato Desserts
If you’re looking for more better-for-you desserts featuring sweetpotato, be sure to give one of these a try:
- High protein sweetpotato whoopie pies
- Chocolate sweetpotato cupcakes
- Strawberry shortcake with sweetpotato biscuits
- Sweetpotato blueberry crisp
I hope you enjoy this frozen yogurt bark recipe! If you get a chance to try it, feel free to leave a recipe rating or comment below.
Peanut Butter Sweetpotato Greek Yogurt Bark
Ingredients
For the bark:
- 1 small-medium North Carolina sweetpotato
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping (optional):
- 3 large strawberries, sliced thin
- ¼ cup higher-protein granola
Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside for now.
- Place the sweetpotato on a microwave-safe plate. Poke a few holes with a fork and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 5 minutes, or until the sweetpotato is very tender. Let cool until comfortable to handle.
- Scoop the sweetpotato flesh into a medium mixing bowl, discarding the skin. Mash the sweetpotato with the back of a fork, getting it as smooth as possible.
- Add the yogurt, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the yogurt mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to spread it into a rectangle that’s about ¼-inch thick.
- Place the sliced strawberries on top of the yogurt mixture, then sprinkle the granola on top. (Or add whatever toppings you prefer to use).
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for approximately 3 hours, or until frozen. Remove and break into pieces. Enjoy any that you’d like now, and store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container. Use within 3 weeks for best quality.
Notes
- Depending on the thickness of the yogurt bark, you may want to let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating to make it easier to bite.
- Toppings are optional but enhance the flavor and texture of the yogurt bark. You can choose any toppings you’d like: fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, drizzled chocolate, granola, other cereals, coconut, chia seeds, etc.
- Nutrition analysis below is based on using nonfat plain Greek yogurt; you can use whatever fat content you prefer. Full fat yogurt will increase calories and fat but does offer a bit more richness in texture. You can also alternatively use vanilla Greek yogurt, in which case you should eliminate the vanilla and maple syrup in the recipe.
Nutrition
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