Strawberry Banana Yogurt Clusters (Printable)

Creamy frozen yogurt bites with strawberry swirl and crunchy banana chips for a refreshing treat.

# 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 of 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 Make:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth.
03 - Divide the yogurt mixture equally between two separate bowls.
04 - Add the strawberry-flavored yogurt to one bowl. Gently fold to create a marbled swirl without fully blending to maintain a streaked visual 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 the fruit pieces intact.
06 - Using two spoons, drop heaped spoonfuls of the strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of the prepared tray, spacing them approximately 1 inch apart. Repeat with the banana mixture on the other side.
07 - Sprinkle the reserved freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips on top of each cluster, pressing gently to ensure 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 -
  • The freeze-dried fruit stays crisp even after freezing, giving you that satisfying crunch against creamy yogurt.
  • You can make a big batch in one go and pull out just a few clusters whenever you need a quick treat.
  • It feels indulgent but sneaks in protein and probiotics without any guilt.
  • Kids love the texture, and you control exactly how much sweetness goes in.
02 -
  • Low-fat yogurt will freeze into icy pucks instead of creamy clusters, so splurge on the full-fat kind.
  • If you fully mix the strawberry yogurt instead of swirling, you lose that pretty marbled look that makes these feel special.
  • Press the fruit topping gently or it will fall off the moment you try to eat them.
03 -
  • Use a small ice cream scoop instead of spoons if you want perfectly uniform clusters every time.
  • Taste your yogurt base before adding the fruit, if it's too tart, stir in another teaspoon of honey.
  • Freeze the clusters on a level shelf or they'll slide into lopsided shapes that look messy when you try to serve them.
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