Butter Fried Dates and Bananas Over Vanilla Greek Yogurt (5-Minute High-Protein Snack)
Cozy, sweet, and packed with protein — this butter fried dates and bananas recipe comes together in just 5 minutes! Serve it over homemade vanilla Greek yogurt for the perfect breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
You know those moments when you want something sweet but also nourishing? This Butter Fried Dates and Bananas recipe is exactly that. It’s rich, caramelized, and cozy — but it’s also packed with natural sweetness from dates, bananas, and a little drizzle of honey. I love serving this over my homemade vanilla Greek yogurt for breakfast, but honestly, it’s amazing as a snack or even a healthy dessert.
The butter makes everything extra dreamy — I used Kerrygold because it has that creamy richness — and a sprinkle of cinnamon ties it all together. Plus, it comes together in under 5 minutes. You can even prep the yogurt part ahead of time so all you have to do is quickly fry up the fruit when the craving hits.
Why You’ll Love It:
Naturally sweet without any refined sugar
High in protein from Greek yogurt
Takes just a few minutes
Can be made gluten-free and dairy-free easily
Serving Ideas:
Serve warm right over cold yogurt for the best contrast.
Also amazing spooned over oatmeal, pancakes, or even ice cream!
Tips:
Make it a meal prep snack: Stir together a few servings of the vanilla yogurt ahead of time and keep it in jars in the fridge.
Switch it up: Add chopped walnuts, chia seeds, or a sprinkle of granola on top for extra crunch.
Dairy-free version: Swap for a coconut-based or almond milk yogurt and use a dairy-free butter.
Butter Fried Dates and Bananas Over Vanilla Greek Yogurt (5-Minute High-Protein Snack)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Kerrygold butter or any high-quality butter
- 3 –4 dates pitted and halved
- 1/3 banana sliced
- Cinnamon to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt nonfat or 2%
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey
Let's Make It
- In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the dates and sliced bananas. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Cook, stirring gently, until the dates caramelize and the bananas are golden (about 2–3 minutes).
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, vanilla, and honey until smooth.
- Spoon the yogurt into a serving bowl. Top with the warm, butter-fried dates and bananas.
- Sprinkle with extra cinnamon if you’d like and enjoy!
Notes
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Protein: ~18 g
- Fat: ~18 g
- Carbs: ~32 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Sugars: ~24 g (natural from dates, banana, and honey)
Nutrition Facts
(Based on nonfat Greek yogurt)
Calories: ~350 kcal
Protein: ~18 g
Fat: ~18 g
Carbs: ~32 g
Fiber: ~3 g
Sugars: ~24 g (natural from dates, banana, and honey)
(Note: values may vary based on yogurt brand and portion sizes.)
