Strawberry & Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Printer-friendly)

Creamy yogurt clusters studded with freeze-dried strawberry and banana pieces for a refreshing frozen 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 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 to maintain streaked effect.
05 - Into each bowl, fold in half of the freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips, reserving 2 tablespoons of each for topping. Stir gently to keep fruit pieces intact.
06 - Using two spoons, drop heaped spoonfuls of strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of prepared tray, spacing about 1 inch apart. Repeat with banana yogurt mixture on opposite side.
07 - Sprinkle reserved freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips on top of each cluster, pressing gently to ensure adhesion.
08 - Freeze tray for at least 2 hours until clusters are firm.
09 - Transfer frozen clusters to airtight container or resealable bag with parchment between layers to prevent sticking. Store in freezer for up to 2 weeks.
10 - Let clusters sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep a whole batch while your coffee brews, then pull out a frozen treat whenever you need one.
  • The freeze-dried fruit stays crisp even after freezing, giving you that satisfying crunch against creamy yogurt.
  • Each cluster feels indulgent but sneaks in protein and real fruit without any guilt.
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper or you will spend ten frustrating minutes chiseling frozen yogurt off your tray.
  • Full-fat Greek yogurt makes a world of difference in texture, low-fat versions freeze harder and taste icier.
  • Let the clusters thaw for those few minutes, biting into one straight from the freezer is like licking a yogurt brick.
03 -
  • Freeze your tray on the flattest shelf you can find so the clusters set evenly and do not slide into each other.
  • If you want perfectly round clusters, use a small ice cream scoop to portion them out instead of spoons.
  • Label your container with the date, because after a week in the freezer they all start to look the same and you will forget which batch is which.
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