Strawberry & Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Printable)

Creamy Greek yogurt blended with strawberry swirl, honey, and crisp freeze-dried fruit for refreshing frozen bites.

# What You 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

→ For Topping

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

# How-To Steps:

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 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 strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of the prepared tray, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Repeat with the plain yogurt mixture on the other side.
07 - Sprinkle 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 enjoying.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but feel light, so you never feel guilty reaching for another one straight from the freezer.
  • No baking required, which means there's no oven heat, no timer anxiety, just mixing and waiting.
  • Each cluster is naturally portion-controlled, making them perfect for meal prep or sneaking a treat without overthinking it.
02 -
  • Full-fat Greek yogurt is not a luxury in this recipe; it's a requirement, because low-fat versions freeze hard and grainy instead of creamy, and that changes everything about how they feel in your mouth.
  • Don't crush the freeze-dried fruit too small unless you want powdery clusters; you're looking for pieces big enough to feel like actual fruit when you bite down.
03 -
  • If you want them sweeter, add honey to the yogurt mixture, but if you want them to taste more interesting, let the fruit do the talking and keep the sweetener minimal.
  • For a vegan version, swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt, use maple syrup instead of honey, and double-check that your freeze-dried fruit is vegan-friendly.
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