Description
Swirl Yogurt Bites are vibrant, healthy, and fun! Learn how to make these colorful frozen snacks with fruit and yogurt. Perfect for quick, refreshing treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Color & Flavor Swirls:
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and mashed
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, mashed
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, mashed
Instructions
- Prep Your Fruits:: First things first, get your fruits ready for your Swirl Yogurt Bites! I like to wash and hull my strawberries, then pop them into a small bowl. Do the same for your blueberries and blackberries, putting each into their own separate little bowl. This is where the magic of color starts, so admire those vibrant hues before they get swirled. I often find myself picking a few extra berries to snack on while I work, a little chef’s treat, you know?
- Blend the Swirls:: Now for the fun part! Take each bowl of fruit and mash them up. You can use a fork for a rustic, chunky swirl, or a mini food processor for a smoother purée. I usually go with a fork because I like those little bits of fruit in my Swirl Yogurt Bites. If the purée seems a bit thick, add just a tiny splash of water, like half a teaspoon, to make it easier to swirl. Don’t add too much, though, or your yogurt will get runny, and we don’t want that! I once added too much water and the swirls just vanished into the yogurt, oops.
- Prepare the Yogurt Base:: In a larger bowl, combine your full-fat Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and that tiny pinch of salt. Give it a good, gentle stir until everything is just combined. You want it smooth but not overmixed. This is the canvas for your colorful Swirl Yogurt Bites, so make sure it’s lovely and creamy. I usually taste it at this point, just to make sure the sweetness is right for my mood.
- Spread the Yogurt:: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This is critical, trust me, or your Swirl Yogurt Bites will stick like glue! Pour the yogurt mixture onto the prepared sheet and spread it out evenly with a spatula, aiming for about a quarter-inch thickness. Don’t worry if it’s not perfectly rectangular; mine never is. The goal is an even layer so they freeze consistently. I always try to make mine super neat and then inevitably spill a little on the counter – it’s just part of my kitchen charm!
- Create the Swirls:: Now for the artistic part of your Swirl Yogurt Bites! Dollop spoonfuls of each fruit purée randomly over the spread-out yogurt. Don’t be shy, but don’t overload it either. Then, take a skewer or a butter knife and gently swirl the fruit into the yogurt. I like to make big, sweeping motions and then smaller, tighter swirls. Remember that time I tried to be too perfect and made mud? Embrace the randomness! This step always feels a bit like painting, honestly.
- Freeze and Break:: Carefully transfer the baking sheet to your freezer. Let your beautiful Swirl Yogurt Bites freeze solid for at least 2 hours, or until they’re firm enough to easily break. Once frozen, you can lift the parchment paper and break the yogurt bark into irregular, bite-sized pieces. They’ll look like little jewels, honestly! I love how each piece is different, a unique little frozen treat ready to be enjoyed. The colors just pop!