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.
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
(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)