Strawberry Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Printable)

Creamy frozen yogurt bites with real fruit pieces for a refreshing crunch

# What You Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
02 - ½ cup strawberry-flavored yogurt
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
04 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Small pinch salt

→ Fruit Mix-ins

06 - ¾ cup freeze-dried strawberries, roughly crushed
07 - ¾ cup freeze-dried banana chips, coarsely chopped

→ Topping

08 - 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, reserved
09 - 2 tablespoons freeze-dried banana chips, reserved

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth.
03 - Divide the yogurt mixture equally between two bowls.
04 - To one bowl, add strawberry-flavored yogurt. Gently fold to create a marbled swirl without fully blending for a streaked effect.
05 - Into each bowl, fold in half of the freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips, reserving 2 tablespoons of each fruit for topping. Stir gently to keep fruit pieces intact.
06 - Using two spoons, drop heaped spoonfuls of strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of the prepared tray, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Repeat with banana yogurt mixture on the other side.
07 - Sprinkle reserved freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips on top of each cluster, pressing gently so they adhere.
08 - Freeze the tray for at least 2 hours, or until clusters are firm.
09 - Once frozen solid, transfer clusters to an airtight container or resealable bag with parchment between layers to prevent sticking. Store in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
10 - Let clusters sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes before enjoying.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like a guilty pleasure but pack protein and real fruit into every frozen bite.
  • No ice cream maker, no blender, just two spoons and a tray you already own.
  • You can grab one straight from the freezer at midnight without waking the whole house.
  • Kids think theyre getting dessert while youre sneaking in yogurt and fruit.
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting time before serving, biting into a frozen-solid cluster is like chewing a popsicle made of regret.
  • If you blend the strawberry yogurt in completely, you lose the pretty swirl and the clusters look plain.
  • Fresh fruit will make these watery and sad, freeze-dried is the only way to get that crunchy texture.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the clusters evenly if you want them to look uniform.
  • Freeze the tray on the flattest shelf you have so the clusters dont slide into each other.
  • If the freeze-dried fruit is too big, crush it gently in a zip-top bag with your hands before folding it in.
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