Strawberry Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Print View)

Enjoy creamy frozen clusters of Greek yogurt swirled with strawberry, honey, and freeze-dried fruit for a refreshing, crunchy bite.

# 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

→ Topping

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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper to prevent clusters from sticking during freezing.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until completely smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Split the yogurt mixture equally between two separate bowls to prepare for different flavor variations.
04 - Add strawberry-flavored yogurt to one bowl. Gently fold to create a marbled swirl effect, being careful not to fully blend for an attractive streaked appearance.
05 - Fold half of the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and chopped banana chips into each bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons of each fruit for topping. Stir gently to maintain fruit integrity.
06 - Using two spoons, drop heaping spoonfuls of strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of the prepared tray, spacing about 1 inch apart. Repeat with banana chunk yogurt mixture on the opposite side.
07 - Sprinkle reserved freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips over each cluster, pressing gently to ensure they adhere to the surface.
08 - Place tray in freezer for at least 2 hours, or until clusters are completely firm and hold their shape.
09 - Transfer frozen clusters to an airtight container or resealable bag with parchment paper between layers. Store in freezer for up to 2 weeks.
10 - Let clusters sit at room temperature for 2–3 minutes before serving to soften slightly for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy that ice cream craving without any heavy cream or churned equipment
  • The texture contrast between creamy frozen yogurt and crunchy fruit pieces is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • Letting clusters sit at room temperature for 3 minutes before eating makes all the difference between rock hard and perfectly creamy
  • Parchment between stored layers prevents them from fusing into one giant frozen yogurt block
03 -
  • Work quickly once the yogurt mixture is assembled to prevent the fruit from getting soggy
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform clusters that look bakery-worthy
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