Strawberry & Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Print Version)

Creamy Greek yogurt blended with strawberry swirl, honey, and crisp freeze-dried fruit for a refreshing frozen treat.

# Ingredients List:

→ 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 - 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

# Directions:

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 and well incorporated.
03 - Divide the yogurt mixture equally between two separate bowls.
04 - Add strawberry-flavored yogurt to one bowl and gently fold to create a marbled swirl effect without fully blending for a streaked appearance.
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 preserve fruit piece integrity.
06 - Using two spoons, drop heaped spoonfuls of strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of the prepared tray, spacing approximately 1 inch apart. Repeat with remaining yogurt mixture on the other side.
07 - Sprinkle reserved freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips atop each cluster, pressing gently for adhesion.
08 - Freeze tray for at least 2 hours until clusters are completely firm.
09 - Once frozen solid, transfer clusters to an airtight container or resealable bag with parchment layer between rows to prevent sticking. Store in freezer for up to 2 weeks.
10 - Allow clusters to rest at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like a fancy frozen yogurt shop treat but cost a fraction of the price and take almost no effort.
  • The freeze-dried fruit stays crisp even when frozen, giving you that satisfying crunch in every mouthful.
  • You can prep a whole batch on Sunday and have guilt-free snacks waiting in the freezer all week.
  • Kids think they're getting away with something because they taste so indulgent, yet they're loaded with protein and real fruit.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the strawberry swirl or you will lose that beautiful marbled effect and end up with solid pink yogurt instead.
  • If your clusters come out icy instead of creamy, your yogurt was too watery; always drain excess liquid from the Greek yogurt before mixing.
  • Make sure your freezer shelf is level or your clusters will spread into lopsided puddles before they set.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the clusters evenly so they all freeze at the same rate and look uniform on a serving platter.
  • If the yogurt mixture feels too thick to scoop easily, whisk in a teaspoon of milk or non-dairy milk to loosen it just slightly.
  • Double the batch and store extras in a resealable bag with parchment between layers; they keep beautifully for up to two weeks and make last-minute snacks effortless.
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