Strawberry & Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Printable Version)

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

# 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

→ Topping

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

# 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 separate bowls.
04 - Add strawberry-flavored yogurt to one bowl and 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 the strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of the prepared tray, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Repeat with the banana-studded yogurt mixture on the other side.
07 - Sprinkle the 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 serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • These clusters solve the eternal problem of wanting ice cream but needing something that wont send your blood sugar on a roller coaster ride.
  • The contrast between creamy frozen yogurt and the satisfying crunch of freeze-dried fruit creates this amazing textural experience that store-bought treats never quite match.
02 -
  • My first batch turned into a solid, unscoopable mass because I didnt leave enough space between clusters on the tray.
  • Letting the clusters thaw for exactly 2-3 minutes before eating creates the perfect creamy-yet-still-frozen consistency that makes these irresistible.
03 -
  • Freeze the clusters on a completely level shelf in your freezer, or youll end up with oddly shaped treats that slide to one side before solidifying.
  • If youre watching sugar intake, replace the sweetened strawberry yogurt with plain Greek yogurt colored and flavored with a few pureed fresh strawberries.
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