Strawberry & Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Printable)

Creamy frozen yogurt clusters with strawberry swirl and crispy banana chips for a refreshing, healthy snack.

# 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

→ 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 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 the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
03 - Divide the yogurt mixture equally between two separate bowls for differentiation.
04 - Add strawberry-flavored yogurt to one bowl and gently fold to create a marbled swirl effect without fully blending, preserving the streaked appearance.
05 - Fold half of the freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips into each bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons of each fruit for topping. Stir gently to maintain fruit piece integrity.
06 - Using two spoons, drop heaped spoonfuls of the strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of the prepared tray, spacing approximately 1 inch apart. Repeat with the banana-studded yogurt mixture on the opposite side.
07 - Sprinkle reserved freeze-dried strawberries and banana chips over each cluster, pressing gently to ensure proper adhesion.
08 - Freeze the tray for a minimum of 2 hours until clusters are completely firm and solid.
09 - Once frozen solid, transfer 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 - Allow clusters to sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture and flavor release.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like a creamy popsicle but come together in minutes without any special molds or equipment.
  • The freeze-dried fruit stays crunchy even after freezing, giving you pockets of intense berry sweetness in every bite.
  • You can pull one straight from the freezer when you need a quick snack that feels indulgent but is actually packed with protein.
  • Kids love the swirly marble effect and the surprise of finding banana chips hidden inside.
02 -
  • If you freeze the tray on an unlevel shelf, your clusters will slide and merge into one giant yogurt blob, so double-check before you close the freezer door.
  • Using low-fat yogurt makes the clusters icier and less creamy, so splurge on full-fat if you can.
  • Overmixing the strawberry swirl turns the whole batch pale pink instead of giving you those gorgeous marbled streaks.
  • If you skip the room-temperature rest, the clusters will be rock-hard and youll miss the creamy melt that makes them so satisfying.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the clusters evenly and quickly, it makes the whole process feel less messy and more professional.
  • Add a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon to the yogurt base for a warm spice note that pairs beautifully with the fruit.
  • If you want vegan clusters, swap the Greek yogurt for a thick coconut or almond-based yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Press the reserved fruit onto the tops gently but firmly so it stays put, otherwise youll lose all the pretty decoration when you transfer the clusters.
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