Description
Make easy Triple Berry Swirl Yogurt Bark! A vibrant, healthy treat with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Perfect for a quick, cool snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- Sweeteners & Flavor:
- 2–4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh Berry Swirls:
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, gently mashed
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, whole
- Optional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prep the Berries, My Friend:: First things first, get those beautiful berries ready! Gently wash your strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. For the strawberries, hull them and then slice them thin – like, thin enough to lay almost flat, but not so thin they’re transparent. For the raspberries, a gentle fork mash is all they need, just enough to break them down a bit. The blueberries, just leave ’em whole. I always grab a few extra to snack on while I’m prepping, honestly, it’s a kitchen rule.
- Mix the Creamy Base:: Grab a big bowl for this! Pour in your Greek yogurt, then drizzle in the maple syrup (or honey) and add that splash of vanilla extract. Stir it all together until it’s super smooth and everything is combined. Taste it, hon! Does it need a tiny bit more sweetness? A little more vanilla? This is your kitchen, your rules. I often add a tiny extra dash of vanilla because I just love that warm scent. Don’t be shy with tasting!
- Spread the Yogurt Foundation:: Now, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This is crucial! Trust me, trying to peel frozen yogurt off a bare pan is a nightmare I don’t wish on anyone. Pour your yogurt mixture onto the parchment and use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it out evenly, about a quarter to a half-inch thick. You want a nice, smooth canvas for our berry art. I sometimes struggle to get it perfectly even, but hey, rustic charm, right?
- Swirl Those Triple Berries:: This is the fun part for our Triple Berry Swirl Yogurt Bark! Dollop small spoonfuls of your mashed raspberries, sliced strawberries, and whole blueberries all over the spread yogurt. Don’t go crazy; leave some white space. Then, take a skewer or a butter knife and gently swirl the berries into the yogurt. Remember my “mud pie for fairies” story? Gentle is the key! You want distinct streaks and pockets of color, not a uniform purple mess.
- Add Your Favorite Toppings (If You’re Feeling Fancy):: If you’re using granola or chia seeds, now’s the time! Sprinkle them evenly over the top of your swirled Triple Berry Swirl Yogurt Bark. Give them a very gentle press so they stick to the yogurt. I love the texture the granola adds; it’s like a little surprise crunch in every bite. Sometimes I even add a tiny pinch of sea salt, which sounds weird but really makes the fruit flavors pop. Don’t knock it till you try it!
- Freeze and Break:: Carefully transfer your baking sheet to the freezer. Make sure it’s flat and won’t get jostled. Let it freeze for at least 3-4 hours, or until it’s completely solid and snaps cleanly. Honestly, I usually just leave it overnight. Once it’s solid, lift the parchment paper off the baking sheet and break the Triple Berry Swirl Yogurt Bark into irregular pieces. Don’t worry about perfect shapes; the jagged edges are part of its charm!