Strawberry & Banana Yoghurt Clusters (Print Version)

Creamy frozen yogurt clusters with strawberry swirl and crisp banana pieces offering a refreshing fruity crunch.

# 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, 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 the 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.
10 - Let clusters sit at room temperature for 2–3 minutes before enjoying.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They turn your freezer into a secret snack stash that actually feels like a treat instead of a compromise.
  • You can make a double batch in the time it takes to scroll through a playlist.
  • Every cluster tastes like summer even when it is snowing outside.
  • The freeze-dried fruit stays crisp and never gets icy or sad like fresh berries do.
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper or you will spend ten minutes chiseling frozen yogurt off the tray.
  • Freezing them on a level shelf matters more than you think, or half your clusters will look lopsided.
  • If you over-mix the strawberry swirl it turns into one flat pink color and loses that pretty marbled effect.
03 -
  • Use two spoons to shape each cluster so your hands stay clean and the yogurt doesn't warm up too much.
  • Freeze a test cluster first to check the sweetness, then adjust the honey in the rest of the batch if needed.
  • Buy freeze-dried fruit in bulk online because it is cheaper than the tiny bags at the grocery store, and you will want to make these again.
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