Strawberry Banana Yogurt Clusters (Printable)

Creamy Greek yogurt meets strawberry swirl and honey, dotted with crunchy freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips for refreshing frozen treats.

# What You'll 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 - Pinch of 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
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 - To one bowl, add strawberry-flavored yogurt. Gently fold to create a marbled swirl 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 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 approximately 1 inch apart. Repeat with the plain 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 and fully frozen.
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 to allow slight softening.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They take fifteen minutes to assemble and wait for you patiently in the freezer whenever you need a cool, fruity treat.
  • The freeze-dried fruit stays crisp even after freezing, so every bite has that satisfying crunch against creamy yogurt.
  • You can swirl, marble, or fold the yogurt however you like, making each batch look a little different and entirely your own.
02 -
  • Stir the fruit in gently or you'll crush the freeze-dried pieces into powder and lose that satisfying crunch.
  • If you skip the parchment paper, the clusters will stick to the tray and tear apart when you try to lift them.
  • Letting them sit for a few minutes before eating is the secret to a creamy, not icy, bite.
03 -
  • Freeze the tray on a flat, level shelf so the clusters set evenly and don't slide into each other.
  • If you want uniform shapes, use a small ice cream scoop to portion the yogurt instead of spooning it by hand.
  • Always check the labels on your freeze-dried fruit and banana chips if you have allergies, some brands process them in facilities that handle nuts or gluten.
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