The Nutritionist Reviews

June 10, 2026

Frozen Protein Snickers Bars

Frozen Protein Snickers Bars taste delicious and indulgent but are packed with protein for the perfect summer treat! Made with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, caramel, peanuts and dark chocolate. I love coming up with new and fun frozen treats each summer for my family and these Frozen Protein Snickers Bars are so good! I love adding in nutritious ingredients to our treats so they taste amazing but also pack some nutrition. These bars are loaded with protein but taste just like dessert. A win in my book! 

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February 11, 2026

High-Protein Whip

High-Protein Whip is the best post-workout treat loaded with protein and creatine to help with muscle building and post-workout recovery! Just 4-ingredients and takes 5-minutes to make. High-Protein Whip is an easy and healthy post-workout treat! It's only 4-ingredients and tastes so delicious packed with protein and creatine- keep reading to learn more about the benefits of creatine. You can flavor your high-protein whip however you like and top it with whatever toppings sound the best. I wanted to make this version as a blank canvas where you can add what you like to switch up the flavors and make it your own!

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November 03, 2025

Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Cups

Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Cups are nutritious, rich and creamy, protein-packed snacks that are easy to make with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, fresh berries and crushed graham crackers! My kids and I are always looking for more snack ideas and these Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Cups are so easy and fun! They feature a fun little frozen yogurt cup mixed with peanut butter and topped with crushed graham cracker and fresh berries. So yummy and my kids and I love them. They are protein packed, and totally customizable. For fun, you could give them a little drizzle of chocolate. After school, my kids come home hungry and have homework to do and activities later in the afternoon. I love having these little Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Cups on hand for a grab-and-go snack that we can all enjoy. They were a hit with everyone in the family so I will make them over and over again. **Keep reading for the BEST giveaway ever for a ton of different peanut products!

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October 13, 2025

5-Ingredient Granola Bars

5-Ingredient Granola Bars are so easy to make and make a great copycat Chewy Bar with oats, peanut butter, maple syrup and chocolate chips! My son is obsessed with Chewy bars and goes through boxes of them like crazy! I wanted to create a healthier alternative that was affordable, nutritious and didn't have any junky additives. Enter my 5-Ingredient Granola Bars also known as Copycat Chewy Bars. These bars are ridiculously easy to make- think tossing some ingredients into a bowl, mixing it up, pressing the ingredients into a pan, cooling them and then cutting them and then bam, you have 8 homemade granola bars ready to enjoy through the week.

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August 19, 2025

Homemade Snickers Ice Cream Bars

Snickers Ice Cream Bars are easy to make at home for the perfect summer treat! They're loaded with caramel, peanuts, dark chocolate and Greek yogurt whipped cream mixture with C. F. Burger Creamery half and half  for creaminess ! Lower in sugar and higher in protein than the store-bought version. I love Snickers Ice Cream Bars so much as a summer treat! When the weather is hot, there is nothing like a frozen treat to help cool you down. I decided to make them even tastier homemade. They're super easy to make and even more delicious-  and adding a splash of C.F. Burger Creamery half and half to the Greek yogurt mix takes the creaminess up a notch .  You’ll get extra protein from the yogurt plus calcium, , a satisfying crunch from the peanuts, and of course, chocolate and caramel for that delicious Snickers flavor we all love.  Oh my goodness, these are so good! Some of my family likes dark chocolate and some of us like milk chocolate so I made some of each. They are t...

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August 11, 2025

Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream Pie

Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream Pie is made with only 4-ingredients, is so delicious with a salty pretzel crust and ice cream mixed with fresh strawberry sauce for the perfect dessert! I wanted to make a dessert that was slightly healthier, perfect for summer and of course, delicious! I brainstormed what I would be most excited to see at a summer gathering and decided on this Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream Pie. Oh, it is so good! Made with Michigan strawberries which are so sweet and juicy, this dessert is sure to be a favorite this summer. It's a take on the classic strawberry pretzel salad that is popular at potlucks.

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June 18, 2025

Greek Yogurt Popsicles

Greek Yogurt Popsicles are super easy to make with just 4-ingredients and are fun to make in many different flavors such as blueberry, strawberry, or creamsicle! The second that the weather warms up, we love making tons of homemade, healthier frozen treats! Popsicles, fruit ice cream, frozen yogurt bark, etc. These Greek Yogurt Popsicles are so delicious and super easy to make! Kids and adults will all love them. My kids tried these popsicles and no joke, their jaws dropped and they said "mom, these are 10/10 amazing!" so if you're looking for a kid-friendly treat, these were approved by my 3 kids!

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April 07, 2025

Strawberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Strawberry Scones with Lemon Glaze are loaded with fresh strawberries, are drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze and make such a delicious dessert! Are you thinking Spring when you hear Strawberry Scones? I sure am! I am so excited for warmer weather and spring and summer foods! These Strawberry Scones are very easy to make and are topped with a lemon glaze. You're going to love them! They're soft and buttery and make the best dessert. The lemon drizzle is tart and tangy and adds to the scone perfectly.

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March 10, 2025

Protein Peanut Butter Cups

Protein Peanut Butter Cups are easy to make with just 4-ingredients with added collagen for a high-protein snack! If you're a huge snacker like me, then you're going to love these Protein Peanut Butter Cups. I love dark chocolate peanut butter cups and decided to try adding in some collagen for extra protein and they are so good! With just 4-ingredients, these Protein Peanut Butter Cups are super simple to make and make the most wonderful slightly-healthier treat. Don't let the photos fool you- these peanut butter cups are massive- like the size of a regular sized muffin.  I love grabbing a Protein Peanut Butter Cup for a snack along with my afternoon coffee for the best little midday pick-me-up! I added in marine collagen for protein and of course, peanut butter has protein too so these are a pretty high-protein snack for candy!

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December 16, 2024

Homemade Soft Caramels

Homemade Soft Caramels are soft, chewy and indulgent! Melt in your mouth soft and buttery caramels that are made with only 5-ingredients. When I made Homemade Soft Caramels for the first time, my mind was honestly blown. I could not believe that such soft and buttery delicious candy could be made right within my own kitchen. They make the very best holiday gifts or can be served at a holiday party. These caramels melt in your mouth and I haven't met anyone who doesn't like them yet. They're truly amazing! These are an indulgent treat and definitely not my typical Nutritionist Reviews style-recipe, but doesn't everyone deserve a little holiday treat? I think so! **Keep reading for a Taylor thermometer giveaway!

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June 17, 2024

Protein Cookie Dough

Protein Cookie Dough is a simple healthier protein-packed dessert that tastes delicious and exactly like regular cookie dough and takes 5 minutes to make!  I love making my kids a snack to enjoy right after school and I came up with this Protein Cookie Dough! This cookie dough has only 7 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make. My kids love it and I love knowing that they are getting some nutrients such as protein, fiber and vitamins in their snack. This makes the best little dessert treat! It has a strong vanilla flavor which is delicious and is much healthier than regular cookie dough. **Keep reading for a Kid's Nutrition Shake giveaway!

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April 29, 2024

Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bars

Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bars are loaded with homemade cherry pie filling nestled between chewy oat layers. They are nutritious, gluten-free and make the perfect snack or dessert! This post is sponsored by  Terry Naturally ® Vitamins.  All opinions are my own. I love these Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bars because they taste indulgent but are actually pretty nutritious and very easy to make! It's crazy how easy it is to make your own cherry pie filling. So much less sugar and it tastes better too. These bars are loaded with tons of juicy tart cherries for the most delicious dessert or snack. I am a huge fan of fruit bars- make sure you try my  Blueberry Pie Oatmeal Bars  too. These bars are chewy and delicious for either breakfast, snack or dessert.  If you have your cherry pie oatmeal bars refrigerated, you can pick them up with your hands. Otherwise, they can be enjoyed with a fork on a plate. These bars are gooey, soft, and so flavorful. Something about the cherry, lemon, a...

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April 15, 2024

Fruit Pizza

Fruit Pizza is easy and delicious made with just 5 ingredients using pre-made sugar cookie dough for the crust, a yogurt cream cheese frosting and your favorite fruits! This fruit pizza is so easy and delicious , I know that you're going to love it! I love indulgent desserts as much as the next person but a fruity light dessert is amazing too. I kept it crazy simple with this fruit pizza and used a premade cookie dough, easy cream cheese "frosting" and whatever fresh fruit I had on hand. 

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February 05, 2024

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark is an easy to make healthier frozen treat with bananas, chocolate, peanut butter, and graham crackers! Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark You're going to love the super easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark! It takes just a few minutes to make, and can be made with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Typically these ingredients are found in most pantries. This healthier dessert is a fun treat for kids and adults and was a huge hit with my family. It's perfect for when you want a treat but also want it to be on the healthier side.

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December 11, 2023

Caramel Peanut Pretzel Bites

These Caramel Peanut Pretzel Bites are homemade Take 5 bars that are super easy to make and are one of the best treats! Take 5 candy bars have always been my favorite chocolate treat! These Caramel Peanut Pretzel Bites taste just like a Take 5 bar and are so easy to make. They are an awesome holiday gift or can be served at a holiday party. They are crunchy, salty and sweet all in one and will disappear in no time.  **Keep reading for 2 $75 Peanut Gift Basket giveaways!

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October 02, 2023

Caramel Apple Bark

Caramel Apple Bark features dark chocolate covered in pretzels, apples, pecans and caramel and is such an easy and tasty treat! September always equals apples and I'm kicking it off big with this delicious Caramel Apple Bark! It is easy to make and is so tasty. I just store it in the fridge until I'm ready for a piece or two- trust me, this won't last long in your house!

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September 11, 2023

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars taste like pumpkin pie but are way easier to make! Topped with candied pecans for the most delicious flavor and made healthier with whole-wheat flour, a little less sugar and milk instead of cream. It's fall which means it's time for all things pumpkin! Troy is a huge fan of pumpkin so I decided to make these Pumpkin Pie Bars. They are way more portable than traditional pumpkin pie because you can pick them up with your hands. They're quite simple to make and have a delicious homemade buttery crust, pumpkin pie layer and candied nuts on top for the most delicious flavor. 

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August 02, 2023

Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Cups are super easy to make with just 4-ingredients for a delicious frozen treat! I am loving all of the healthier treats this summer and these Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Cups are so delicious and even fairly nutritious. I like them frozen but you can certainly enjoy them from the fridge as well. They're one of my very favorite treats to grab. They are super easy to make and take about 5 minutes of prep time and only have 4 ingredients. What's not to love?

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June 27, 2023

Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Ice Cream + Giveaway

Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is rich, flavorful and full of peanut butter cups and creamy peanut butter! It's a fun take on the cottage cheese ice cream trend. In the summer, my kids and I want a treat pretty much every day and having some healthier treat options makes me feel a little better about the daily treats. There is nothing wrong with regular ice cream or popsicles but, when my kids are asking for something multiple times a day, having a healthier frozen treat up my sleeve is a good idea. This super easy Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is so delicious and is actually very easy to make! You will love the rich peanut butter ice cream base and the peanut butter cup chunks throughout.  **Keep reading for a $75 Peanut Gift Basket giveaway! Cottage cheese is all the rage and I decided to give my own take on the TikTok cottage cheese ice cream. I honestly struggled jumping on this trend because I was thinking "how can cottage cheese taste like ice cr...

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April 03, 2023

Birthday Cake Protein Bars

Birthday Cake Protein Bars are  chewy, flavorful and make the best high-protein snack that tastes like cake but is much healthier! No baking required and only 6-ingredients. When it's your birthday, why wouldn't you want to celebrate all month long? My son Oliver is turning 6 and I thought it would be fun to make him a birthday cake flavored treat that is actually nutritious (with some real sprinkles thrown in there of course!). I went with a bar that I knew that I would love as well. These Birthday Cake Protein Bars are easy to make, packed with protein and low in sugar. Try them!

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