7 Irresistibly Powerful Reasons These Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookie Pie Bars Are a Must-Bake

Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookie Pie Bars are the kind of dessert that make you pause mid-bite and smile. Chewy, rich, lightly sweetened with honey, and studded with melty chocolate chips, they deliver everything we love about cookie bars—without feeling heavy or overdone.

I’m genuinely excited you’re here baking these with me. This recipe came from one of those “let’s make something better-for-you but still indulgent” moments in my kitchen. My nonna always believed desserts should comfort the soul and leave you feeling good afterward—and these bars do exactly that.

This Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookie Pie Bars recipe is perfect for weeknight treats, lunchbox desserts, or healthier gatherings.
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Overview of Recipe Content

What Are Cookie Pie Bars?

Cookie pie bars are thick, chewy dessert bars with the richness of a cookie and the sliceable ease of a brownie. This version uses Greek yogurt for moisture and protein, peanut butter for richness, and honey for natural sweetness.

Perfect for:

• Healthier desserts
• Meal prep treats
• Kid-friendly snacks
• Coffee breaks

Why You’ll Love Them

• Naturally sweetened
• Soft and chewy texture
• Crackled, bakery-style tops
• One-bowl recipe
• No refined sugar

What They Taste Like

Rich peanut butter flavor, lightly sweet with honey, creamy crumb from Greek yogurt, and pockets of melted chocolate throughout.

Nutritional Notes

• Protein from Greek yogurt
• Fiber-rich oat flour
• No butter or white sugar
• Satisfying without being heavy

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookie Pie Bars

• ½ cup natural peanut butter
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup oat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chocolate chips

Optional Add-Ins

• Extra chocolate chunks on top
• Chopped peanuts for crunch
• Dark chocolate drizzle after baking

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or spatula
• 8×8-inch baking pan
• Parchment paper

How to Make Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookie Pie Bars

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Step 1: Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, Greek yogurt, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

Stir in oat flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.

Step 4: Fold in Chocolate

Gently fold in chocolate chips.

Step 5: Bake

Spread batter evenly into the pan. Bake 20–25 minutes, until edges are set and the top is crackled.

Step 6: Cool & Slice

Cool completely before slicing into bars.

What to Serve with Cookie Pie Bars

• Coffee or espresso
• Cold milk
• Fresh berries
• Vanilla Greek yogurt

Tips for Making Them Perfect

• Use natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
• Don’t overbake—center should be slightly soft
• Cool fully for clean slices
• Chill before cutting for bakery-style bars

Storage Instructions

• Room temperature: 2 days
• Refrigerator: up to 5 days
• Freezer: up to 2 months
• Thaw at room temperature

General Information

Greek yogurt baking adds moisture and protein without extra fat. Combined with peanut butter and oat flour, it creates a perfectly chewy bar with crackled tops like the image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use almond butter?

Yes—texture will be slightly softer.

Are these gluten-free?

Yes, if using certified gluten-free oat flour.

Can I make them dairy-free?

Use dairy-free yogurt alternative.

Why did my bars not crackle?

Overmixing or underbaking can reduce crackling.

Conclusion

These Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookie Pie Bars are chewy, rich, and quietly indulgent—the kind of dessert you bake once and immediately add to your regular rotation. If you loved this recipe, try these next:

• https://poulef.com/healthy-peanut-butter-desserts/
• https://poulef.com/oat-flour-cookie-bars/
• https://poulef.com/greek-yogurt-desserts/

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Nutritional Information (Per Bar – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	180
Carbs	18g
Sugar	9g
Fat	9g
Saturated Fat	2g
Protein	7g
Fiber	3g
Sodium	120mg

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