Strawberry Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Printable)

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

# What You Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup strawberry-flavored yogurt
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Small pinch salt

→ Fruit Mix-ins

06 - 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, roughly crushed
07 - 3/4 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 and well combined.
03 - Divide the yogurt mixture equally between two separate bowls.
04 - To one bowl, add the strawberry-flavored yogurt. Gently fold to create a marbled swirl effect without fully blending, maintaining visible streaks of color.
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 approximately 1 inch apart. Alternate between strawberry-swirl and plain banana mixture sides.
07 - Sprinkle reserved freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips on top of each cluster, pressing gently to ensure they adhere securely.
08 - Freeze the tray for at least 2 hours or until all clusters are firm and completely frozen.
09 - Once frozen solid, transfer clusters to an airtight container or resealable freezer bag with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Store in freezer for up to 2 weeks.
10 - Allow clusters to sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation with only 15 minutes of hands-on time.
  • A healthy, vegetarian-friendly snack that is naturally gluten-free.
  • Perfectly portioned for a guilt-free dessert or a cool afternoon pick-me-up.
02 -
  • Use parchment paper between layers in your storage container to prevent the clusters from sticking together.
  • If you require a strict gluten-free snack, always verify that your banana chips are processed in a certified gluten-free facility.
  • Honey should not be served to children under one year of age.
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