Strawberry Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Print Version)

Creamy Greek yogurt combined with strawberry swirl, honey, and freeze-dried fruit for delightful frozen clusters. Perfect refreshing snack.

# Components:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, preferably 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
08 - 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, reserved for topping
09 - 2 tablespoons freeze-dried banana chips, reserved for topping

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
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 effect; do not fully blend for a streaked appearance.
05 - Fold half of the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and chopped banana chips into each bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons of each 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 about 1 inch apart. Repeat with the banana chunk yogurt mixture on the opposite side.
07 - Sprinkle the reserved freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips over each cluster, pressing gently to ensure they adhere.
08 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until clusters are completely firm and set.
09 - Transfer frozen clusters to an airtight container or resealable bag with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Store in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
10 - Let clusters sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before serving to achieve the ideal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy that late night ice cream craving in about five minutes flat
  • The crunch from freeze-dried fruit makes them feel way more indulgent than plain frozen yogurt
  • You can keep a batch in the freezer for whenever sweets emergency strikes
02 -
  • Let them sit on the counter for about three minutes before eating, or theyll be rock hard and hurt your teeth
  • The freeze-dried fruit needs to be pressed into the tops or it will just fall off when you try to eat them
  • Make sure your baking sheet sits level in the freezer or youll end up with lopsided, leaning clusters
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop instead of spoons if you want perfectly uniform clusters
  • Crush the freeze-dried fruit into different sized pieces for more interesting texture
  • Work quickly once you start mixing, as the fruit starts to soften in the yogurt
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