Are ube frozen yogurt peanut bites healthy?

Yes - each bite pairs Greek yogurt (protein, calcium), peanut butter (healthy fats), real ube powder (antioxidants) and a touch of maple syrup. Naturally gluten-free.

Can I make them vegan?

Yes - use thick coconut or soy yogurt and dairy-free white chocolate. Everything else is naturally vegan.

How long do they keep?

Up to 2 months in an airtight freezer container with parchment between layers.

Why real ube powder instead of dye?

Ube Nolia ube powder is 100% pure Philippine purple yam - it colours the white chocolate naturally deep purple and brings real vanilla-biscuit flavour, no dye or candy melts.

How much protein per bite?

About 3-4 g of protein per bite from the Greek yogurt and natural peanut butter.

July 26, 2026 · Healthy Recipe

Ube Frozen Yogurt Peanut Bites Recipe

Creamy frozen Greek yogurt and peanut butter, dipped in a glossy ube white chocolate shell, topped with crushed roasted peanuts.

A healthy, high-protein, gluten-free snack that tastes like a purple peanut butter cup - but made with real ingredients you can actually pronounce. Ready in 15 minutes of hands-on time.

Naturally coloured with real ube powder: no artificial dye, no candy melts, no compromise on flavour.

Ube frozen yogurt bites – healthy purple yam peanut butter snack recipe | Ube Nolia

Updated on July 26, 2026

Quick answer

Ube frozen yogurt peanut bites are frozen dollops of Greek yogurt whipped with natural peanut butter and maple syrup, dipped in real ube white chocolate and topped with crushed roasted peanuts. This Ube Nolia healthy snack is naturally gluten-free, high in protein (about 3-4 g per bite) and easy to make vegan with plant yogurt and dairy-free white chocolate.

Key facts

Prep: 15 min · Freeze: 2 h · Yield: 12 bites
About 3-4 g protein per bite from Greek yogurt and natural peanut butter
Naturally gluten-free, low in refined sugar with only 2 tbsp maple syrup total
Real purple colour from 100% pure Ube Nolia ube powder - no dye, no candy melts
Vegan-friendly with coconut or soy yogurt and dairy-free white chocolate

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15
Servings: 12 bites
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Vegan option · Gluten-free option

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What Are Ube Frozen Yogurt Peanut Bites?

Ube frozen yogurt peanut bites are small frozen dollops of Greek yogurt whipped with natural peanut butter and a touch of maple syrup, dipped in a glossy ube white chocolate shell and finished with crushed roasted peanuts. They eat like a purple peanut butter cup but pack real protein and no refined dye.

The purple shell is made with real Ube Nolia ube powder, which gives it its deep natural colour and its signature vanilla-biscuit notes. Greek yogurt brings creaminess and protein, peanut butter brings good fats and satiety, and the freezer does most of the work.

If you love no-bake healthy ube snacks, also try our ube white chocolate fudgy bites and our ube chia pudding.

Ingredients for Ube Frozen Yogurt Peanut Bites (12 Bites)

Ube Frozen Yogurt Peanut Bites - Makes 12 Bites

• 200g Greek yogurt (or thick coconut/soy yogurt for vegan)
• 60g natural peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (about 30 ml)
• 150g white chocolate (or dairy-free white chocolate for vegan)
• 8g Ube Nolia ube powder (about 1 heaped tbsp)
• 30g roasted peanuts, crushed (for topping)

A 100g pouch of Ube Nolia ube powder makes roughly 12 batches of these bites - and 33 lattes on top.

Key Ingredient Notes: Yogurt, Peanut Butter, Ube & White Chocolate

• Greek yogurt: full-fat gives the creamiest frozen texture and the most protein. For vegan, use a thick unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt (Greek-style if possible).
• Peanut butter: natural (just peanuts + salt) is best - cleaner ingredients and less sugar. Stir well before measuring so the oil is fully incorporated.
• Ube powder: real Ube Nolia purple yam powder is what turns the white chocolate a natural, deep purple - no dye, no candy melts.
• White chocolate: use a real bar with cocoa butter. White baking chips made with palm oil taste waxy and will not set properly.

How to Make Ube Frozen Yogurt Peanut Bites: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Blend the Yogurt & Peanut Butter Filling

In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, natural peanut butter and maple syrup until completely smooth and glossy. The mixture should ribbon off the spoon.

Peanut butter drizzled into creamy Greek yogurt for Ube Nolia frozen ube yogurt bites

Step 2: Dollop and Freeze on Parchment

Line a tray with parchment paper. Spoon 12 small dollops (about 1 heaped tablespoon each), spacing them well apart. Freeze at least 2 hours, until fully solid to the touch.

Pro Tip: freeze them fully rock-solid - if the yogurt is soft when you dip, the ube chocolate will not set cleanly around it.

Creamy peanut butter Greek yogurt dollops on parchment for Ube Nolia frozen ube bites

Step 3: Dip Each Bite in the Ube White Chocolate

Melt the white chocolate gently - microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, or use a double boiler. Sift in the ube powder and whisk until you get a rich, even purple with no lumps. Working one at a time (keep the rest in the freezer), dip each frozen dollop into the ube chocolate using a fork and tap gently to remove excess.

Melted ube white chocolate coating with real ube powder for Ube Nolia frozen yogurt bites

Step 4: Top with Crushed Roasted Peanuts

Return each bite to the parchment and immediately sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts on top before the coating sets. Freeze 10 more minutes to firm up, then transfer to an airtight container.

Crushed roasted peanuts sprinkled on a purple ube white chocolate coated Ube Nolia frozen yogurt bite

Pro Tips for the Perfect Ube Frozen Yogurt Bites

Freeze fully before dipping: if the yogurt is not rock-solid, the chocolate will not set cleanly around it.
Work fast at the dipping stage: frozen yogurt melts quickly - keep bites in the freezer and pull them out a few at a time.
Sift the ube powder into the melted chocolate to avoid lumps and get the smoothest purple coating.
Use real white chocolate with cocoa butter; palm-oil chips taste waxy and set poorly.
Let them sit 1-2 min at room temperature before eating - the yogurt centre softens into a creamy frozen texture, not rock-hard.

Storage & Make-Ahead Guide

Freezer: keep in an airtight container with parchment between layers, up to 2 months.
Before serving: let them sit 1-2 minutes at room temperature so the yogurt centre softens to a creamy frozen texture.
Meal prep: perfect batch snack - make one tray on Sunday and grab 2-3 bites as a post-workout or afternoon snack all week.
Ube white chocolate leftover: pour any extra coating onto parchment, top with peanuts and freeze for bonus purple chocolate shards.

Why Use Real Ube (Purple Yam) Powder in Your Bites

The natural purple colour and subtle vanilla-biscuit flavour of these bites come entirely from the ube powder in the white chocolate coating. Many products on the market rely on colouring or extracts. Ube Nolia ube powder is 100% pure, single-origin ube from Dagupan and Urdaneta in the Philippines, with nothing added:

Natural deep purple colour from anthocyanins, plant-based antioxidants
Authentic flavour with natural vanilla and toasted biscuit notes
Clean label: no artificial dye, no flavouring, no added sugar
Consistent colour and taste in every batch of coating, ideal for photo-perfect bites

Learn more about what ube tastes like and the nutritional benefits of ube powder.

More Ube Recipes to Try After the Bites

Ube: The Purple Yam of the Philippines

Ube, known scientifically as Dioscorea alata, is a vibrant purple yam indigenous to the Philippines. Its name is derived from the Tagalog word for yam. This root crop is celebrated for its distinctive biscuit and vanilla flavor profile and its striking natural purple hue, attributed to anthocyanin pigments. Ube Nolia ube powder, sourced from Dagupan and Urdaneta in the Philippines, captures this unique essence, offering a versatile ingredient that also provides a good source of fiber, supporting healthy digestion.

The culinary journey of ube in the Philippines is deeply intertwined with its history. The Spanish colonial era introduced terms like "jalea" (jam), influencing dishes like ube halaya. The 20th century saw the integration of condensed and evaporated milk, further enriching ube preparations. From traditional desserts like halo-halo and sapin-sapin to modern global trends, ube's unique taste and color have propelled it into international popularity. This Ube Frozen Yogurt Peanut Bites recipe exemplifies ube's adaptability, blending Filipino heritage with contemporary snack culture.

Botanical name

Dioscorea alata

Origin

Philippines (Dagupan, Urdaneta)

Flavor profile

Biscuit & vanilla

Key nutrient

Dietary fiber

Troubleshooting Ube Frozen Yogurt Peanut Bites

Problem	Cause	Fix
Ube chocolate coating is lumpy or grainy.	Ube powder was not sifted or whisked thoroughly into the melted chocolate.	Sift ube powder before adding to melted chocolate. Whisk vigorously and continuously until completely smooth.
Frozen yogurt dollops are difficult to coat evenly.	Dollops were not frozen solid enough or melted too quickly during dipping.	Ensure dollops freeze for at least 2 hours. Work quickly, dipping only a few at a time, and return remaining dollops to the freezer.
Crushed peanuts do not adhere to the chocolate coating.	Chocolate coating set too quickly before peanuts were sprinkled on.	Immediately sprinkle crushed peanuts onto each dollop after dipping, before the chocolate hardens.
Ube chocolate coating appears dull or streaky.	Chocolate was overheated, causing it to seize, or too much moisture was introduced.	Melt white chocolate gently over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave. Ensure no water comes into contact with the chocolate.