Strawberry Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Printable)

Creamy Greek yogurt meets freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips in these frozen clusters that offer a perfect fruity crunch.

# What You'll 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

→ For 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.
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 yogurt mixture onto the prepared tray, spacing clusters about 1 inch apart.
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 until clusters are firm.
09 - Transfer frozen 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 Tips:

01 -
  • You can make a double batch in less time than it takes to drive to the store for ice cream.
  • The freeze-dried fruit stays crisp even after freezing, giving you that satisfying crunch in every bite.
  • They are portion-controlled by nature, so you can grab one or five without any guilt.
  • Kids think they are getting a treat, but you know they are sneaking in protein and real fruit.
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting time after pulling them from the freezer, biting into a rock-hard cluster is not fun and you will miss all the creamy nuance.
  • Use full-fat yogurt unless you want icy, chalky disappointment, the fat content is what keeps these clusters silky.
  • If your freeze-dried fruit is too big, crush it gently in a bag with a rolling pin before folding it in.
03 -
  • Freeze the tray on the flattest shelf you have, uneven freezing leads to lopsided clusters that roll around in the bag.
  • If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract, the little flecks look beautiful in the swirl.
  • Press the fruit toppings gently but firmly, loose pieces will fall off the moment you try to transfer the clusters.
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