Healthy Snack Recipes: Viral Weight Lifter’s Prune Bites
Looking for a quick, delicious snack that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying? Enter the Viral Weight Lifter’s Prune Bites! Inspired by the viral sensation of prune and peanut butter bites from MimsDaily.Life, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of California prunes, the creamy richness of Real California Greek yogurt, crunchy nuts, and a drizzle of indulgent dark chocolate.
Ready in just 15 minutes, these little gems are perfect for fueling your workout, curbing afternoon cravings, or impressing guests with your culinary creativity. Whip up a batch today—you won’t want to share, but you totally should!
What do you need to make this healthy snack recipe?
- California prunes
- Real California Greek yogurt
- Walnuts or slivered almonds
- Dark chocolate
- A freezer-safe container
- Room in your freezer for storage.
This healthy snack is a powerhouse of nutrition, making indulging in 3 or 4 an ideal post-workout snack. Packed with the natural sweetness and fiber of California prunes, plus the creamy protein boost of yogurt and the healthy fats from nuts, each bite helps refuel your body and keep you energized. The combination of protein and fiber supports muscle recovery while promoting sustained energy, making these bites a perfect way to recharge after a tough workout. Delicious, satisfying, and nutrient-packed, they’re a snack that works as hard as you do!
Making this healthy snack recipe is a breeze! With just four simple ingredients and no complicated steps, you’ll have a BIG batch of these nutrient-packed treats ready in no time.
This is the ultimate snack to keep on hand! With just a little bit of effort, you will always have a healthy option ready when hunger strikes.
These delicious bites are stored in the freezer for easy snacking. Whenever you need a quick pick-me-up, simply grab three or four to enjoy right away—no thawing required! The rest stay tucked away in the freezer, fresh and ready for your next snack break. It’s a convenient, delicious way to stay fueled and satisfied!
Want to swap up the flavors in this healthy snack recipe?
This recipe is so easy to customize to your liking. Here are a few ways to mix it up:
- You can swap out the filling for different types of nut butter, such as peanut butter, almond butter, or pistachio butter.
- Swap the dark chocolate for white chocolate if that’s more your thing.
- You can even change up the nuts sprinkled on top from walnuts or almonds to pecans or pistachios. The sky is the limit!
Whether you’re fueling up for a busy day, recovering after a workout, or just craving something sweet and satisfying, our Weight Lifter’s Prunes Bites are the perfect solution. Packed with wholesome ingredients, they’re a snack you can feel good about enjoying anytime. Easy to make, store, and share, they bring together the best of convenience and nutrition in every delicious bite.
Weight Lifter’s Prune Bites
Ingredients
- 35 pitted California prunes
- ⅛ cup full-fat Real California Greek yogurt
- ⅛ cup finely chopped walnuts or slivered almonds
- ¼ cup dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- Arrange the California prunes, on a parchment-lined, quarter-sheet pan. Scoop ⅛ teaspoon-sized amounts of Real California Greek yogurt onto each of the California prunes.
- Sprinkle a small amount of finely chopped walnuts or place one slivered almond on top of each. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Alternatively, pour a ¼ teaspoon of melted dark chocolate over the top of each.
- Place the sheet pan in the freezer for 4-6 hours to freeze completely.
- Once frozen, store the bites in a freezer safe container in a single layer. Multiple layers can be separated by sheets of parchment paper for storage.
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Notes
Finely the dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces (chocolate chips do not need chopping). Place the chopped chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl, preferably made of glass. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is mostly melted with only a few tiny pieces remaining, approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute in total. Allow the bowl to sit at room temperature for a minute or so until the remaining pieces melt, then stir until smooth. To melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler:
Set a saucepan on the stove and pour in 1-2 inches of water. Place a dry, shallow, heat-safe mixing bowl over the saucepan. Add the chocolate to the mixing bowl. Turn the stove to medium heat. As the water simmers and releases steam, the steam will gently heat the chocolate, causing it to melt. Stir continuously with a heat-safe rubber spatula as the chocolate melts, until it is completely smooth.
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