Description
Make colorful Swirl Yogurt Bites with blueberry, raspberry, and a dark twist! An easy, fun, frozen treat for any time.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- Honey or Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Black Food Coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Prep Your Berries, Get Swirling: First things first, grab two separate bowls. In one, gently mash your blueberries with a fork until they’re mostly broken down but still a bit chunky – you want some texture here, I think. In the other bowl, do the same with your raspberries. Honestly, sometimes I just use my hands for this, it’s a bit messy but feels more connected to the food, you know? The kitchen starts smelling so fresh and fruity!
- Flavor the Berries, Add the Dark Twist: To your mashed blueberries, stir in about a tablespoon of honey (or maple syrup) and a tiny splash of vanilla. Give it a good mix. Now, for the raspberries, do the same with another tablespoon of sweetener and vanilla. Here’s the fun part: add just a *tiny* dot of black gel food coloring to the raspberry mixture. Seriously, a speck! Stir it in until you get a deep, moody purple-black. It’s so cool how it transforms!
- Combine with Yogurt, Prepare the Tray: Grab a big bowl for your Greek yogurt. Divide it roughly in thirds. Stir your blueberry mixture into one third of the yogurt. Mix your raspberry-dark mixture into another third. Leave the last third of yogurt plain. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper – this is crucial, I always forget this step and then regret it!
- Create Your Swirls: Now for the artistic part! Drop spoonfuls of each of the three yogurt mixtures (blueberry, dark raspberry, and plain) onto the parchment paper. Don’t be shy, let them touch and mingle a bit. I usually do blobs about 1-2 inches wide. This is where I often make a mess, but it’s part of the charm, right? Remember, these are your unique treats!
- Swirl and Chill: Take a skewer or a toothpick and gently swirl the different colors together. Don’t overmix, or you’ll lose that vibrant swirl! You want distinct lines of color. The smell of the berries and vanilla is just lovely here. Once you’re happy with your swirls, pop the whole tray into the freezer.
- Freeze Until Solid, Enjoy!: Let your yogurt bites freeze for at least 2-3 hours, or until they’re completely solid. This is the hardest part, the waiting! Once they’re firm, you can easily peel them off the parchment paper. They should look like little frozen art pieces. Grab one and enjoy that cool, tangy, sweet burst of flavor!