Since I started to work from home, I’ve realised that having something healthy to snack on in the cupboards is really important. I could easily sit and snack on chocolate and cake all day, but sometimes a girl just needs something a little less sugary to fuel her working day. After our recent move, we splashed out on a beautiful fridge freezer, which has become like a supportive best friend when it comes to eating well and finding my healthy balance. I’ve kept it well stocked with healthy meals and snacks like this easy to make Matcha Yoghurt Bark.
I prefer to get as much protein into my meals as possible, and this also applies to my snacks as well. A more protein heavy meal keeps me fuller for longer and full fat yoghurt is one of my all time favourite snacks that I normally serve with berries. This time, I wanted to change things up and make something a bit different, which is where the recipe for this frozen yoghurt bark comes from.
- 500 g full fat natural yoghurt
- 1 tsp PureChimp matcha green tea
- 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Favorite toppings - I used dried cranberries pumpkin seeds and pistachio nuts.
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Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl except the toppings.
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Transfer to a freezable tray lined with greaseproof paper or cling film and scatter generously with your favourite toppings.
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Freeze overnight before snapping into individual pieces.
Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Like with everything, I like to get more bang for my buck and the same can be said for injecting as much nutrition into my mealtimes as possible. Matcha green tea is a wonderful ingredient to include into your eating routine because it naturally lowers cholesterol and increases your metabolism, so great if you’re looking to lose weight. Additionally, it helps to detoxify the body and is a natural mood and energy booster too – there are so many great health benefits.
PureChimp Matcha Green Tea is suitable for vegans and 100% natural, so totally free from any nasty chemicals and flavour enhancers. I can attest to the fact it makes a mean matcha latte, which is one of my favourite ways to enjoy it as well as in a green smoothie.
You can virtually top this with anything, but be generous when you do. In fact the more of your favourite nuts, seeds, and berries you add the better. The chocolate fiend in me did think to scatter some chocolate chips on top too, but I decided that perhaps was better left to next time round. With that beautiful green colour from the matcha, this would make a fantastic healthy treat for Halloween or dare I say it, Christmas.
Do you enjoy making your own snacks? Tried matcha before? What did you think?
*Recipe commissioned by PureChimp, but all opinions are my own.
Oh wow this looks amazing! I am a huge fan of Matcha so this is definitely going on my to make list! Thanks for sharing!!!
Lennae xxx
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Thank you! It’s so tasty isn’t it.
I’ve read about the benefits of Matcha green tea for health and skincare. I like the look of these snacks, the greener the better right? I’d love to make this with loads of nuts – mmm!! Thanks for this!
I think that can be said with most food, the greener the better. You can throw whatever you like on top to customise it too. :- )
I agree eatinghealthy when working from home is so important, what a beautiful and visually appealing treat this is and I love Matcha!
Thank you! I think it’s always important to have healthy snacks on hand.
I eat a lot of yogurt too so this is a great way to mix things up a bit! Gorgeous colour!
That’s what I thought to. It’s nice to change it up!
Not only does this look amazing but the health benefits are vast. As usual you are pushing food boundaries and making healthy food delicious again 🙂 xx
What a vibrant, pretty looking snack! Love boosting my snacks with fruits, veggies, nuts and protein.
This looks delicious! I’ve been meaning to make some matcha yoghurt bark. Such an easy snack 🙂
Thanks Nadia! yes, so easy to whip up.
This looks and sounds amazing, I am always looking for healthy and nutritional snacks x
Thanks! it’s definitely healthy and full of nutrition too.
Oh man, they look yummy and healthy! Another recipe I need to add to my list!
Thank you, Victoria!
I love matcha, and this would be definitely a great add to my foodie list! Thank you!
That’s lovely to hear. Hope you like it.
I love making my own homemade snacks! I’ve never tried Matcha before. But these look very interesting! I will have to give them a go.
Making your own is so much nicer isn’t it. I love it!
This is genius. One question though – do they store well? I might replace the green tea with pistachio. Love it.
Yes, they store really well in the freezer.
This is so clever. I think I’d enjoy some of this bark as a healthy snack. It looks really impressive!
Thanks Liz, it’s become a favourite of mine. Great for healthy snacking.
I would certainly give this a try. I know matcha seems to be “in” these days. I’ve yet to try it, but I think this would be a good place to start.
There are so many health benefits that it’s great to add it to your everyday.
This is something I would never ever think to make, but it both looks and sounds delicious and super healthy xx
Thanks Kathryn, it’s a bit different but real tasty too.
Ooh, I love matcha but have never thought to try it in bark. Looks great!
It’s such an easy way to add it into your diet.
This is so cool! I’ve never seen a recipe like this, will have to give it a try x
Thanks! Let me know if you try it.
These look so healthy, I’d never think to mix matcha tea with yoghurt x
It works so well.
I am starting to make more things from scratch now because I find it more fun! This looks nice and healthy, I might just make it one day
Let me know if you try it. Would love to hear what you think.
I’ve never tried Matcha, but your recipe makes me want to try it! It sounds delicious.
Thank you!
What a fab colour! I bet kids would love eating this if you told them it was monster bark or something.
I need healthier snacks in my life, otherwise I do end up eating cake and chocolate all day long! Thanks for sharing x
That looks absolutely delicious! I love yogurt bark but I’ve never tried it in this flavour 🙂
What a fab idea and super healthy too – I love it
We’re always looking for new ways to incorporate healthy and new foods into our rotation. The color of this alone, I think, would entice my little to try it! He’s a bit picky but if we can convince him it’s candy or yummy, he’s good to try!
I love the intensity of the green, I would be drawn to those forgetting there was matcha in them x
I’ve seen chocolate bark but never yoghurt, this looks very interesting. It bet it tastes amazing.
I seen your picture of this on instagram and it looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
OMG this looks absolutely gorgeous, I really need to try making it xxx
That looks delish! Do you think you could swap some of the matcha with protein powder to make a protein bomb, or would that change the consistency too much?
I don’t see why not, definitely worth a try!
Those Matcha Yoghurt pieces look fabulous and I love the zingy green colour, I wonder whether I’d like to eat them?
Now I could so snack on these. This looks so good.
i LOVE matcha. i never actually thought of doing this. definitely pinching this 😀
My sister told me about matcha tea kick starting your metabolism for weightloss and i am tempted to try out! Buy this looks all good on another level! Might try this recipe out when i get my hands on matcha tea.
What a brilliant idea for a delicious healthy snack, I wouldn’t have thought of it myself!
Mmm this looks delicious! I’ve never tried Matcha before.
These look delicious. I’ve yet to try matcha…maybe need to change this!
I love matcha and this sounds delciious. Such a creative idea!
Oh wow! These look and sound delicious. I have to try them!
Oh wow! I love that the barks topped with cranberries and pistachios, 2 of my favourites.
Here is a recipe that I totally need to try. Never thought of that combination – yum!
Never thought about adding green tea to yoghurt and I always love yoghurt bark, I need to make some!
I find the matcha taste very strong but I imagine with yoghurt it must taste quite nice. This looks like a treat I need to try!