Strawberry Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Printable Version)

Delight in frozen clusters of creamy Greek yogurt, strawberry, honey, and crisp fruit. A refreshing, crunchy treat ready in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ For Topping

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

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until completely smooth and incorporated.
03 - Divide the yogurt mixture equally between two separate bowls.
04 - Add the strawberry-flavored yogurt to one bowl. Gently fold to create a marbled swirl effect; do not fully blend to maintain 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 keep the fruit pieces intact.
06 - Using two spoons, drop heaped spoonfuls of the strawberry-swirl yogurt mixture onto one side of the prepared tray, spacing about 1 inch apart. Repeat with the banana chunk 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 to the surface.
08 - Freeze the tray for at least 2 hours, or until clusters are completely firm to the touch.
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 2–3 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy ice cream cravings with just three simple ingredients and endless mix-in possibilities
  • The texture contrast between creamy frozen yogurt and crisp freeze-dried fruit is absolutely addictive
  • Perfect for hot afternoons when you want something sweet but not heavy
02 -
  • If your clusters are too hard to bite into right from the freezer, let them sit for an extra minute or two before serving
  • Make sure your baking sheet sits completely flat in the freezer so your clusters freeze evenly and don't tilt to one side
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest results since low-fat versions can freeze somewhat icy and hard
03 -
  • Crush the freeze-dried fruit just enough so you still get some bigger pieces for maximum texture contrast
  • Work quickly once you start spooning the clusters since the mix-ins can settle to the bottom if the yogurt gets too warm
  • Double the recipe and freeze in batches because these disappear faster than you'd expect
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