Today I’m sharing one of our favourite homemade frozen treats. These fruity frozen yogurt drops are so easy to make, and in pretty much any flavour you like. If you have a teething toddler, they’re great for soothing those sore gums, but older kids and adults love them too. Best of all, you probably already have everything you need to make these deliciously creamy frozen bite-sized treats.
I use plain (no added sugar), full-fat Greek yogurt as a base for these as it’s thick and creamy and full of protein and healthy fats to fuel developing brains. You can make plain drops with just the yogurt (what’s easier than that?), but adding some pureed fruit makes it better!
I made this batch with strawberry puree, but the beauty of this recipe is that it’s so simple to adapt with any fruit you like. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries work really well, as do peaches, nectarines, or mangoes. Try apples, cherries (don’t forget to remove the pits before pureeing), or add a little cinnamon or cocoa for something different!
A stick blender works best to make the puree, but if you’re making a bigger batch, a blender would work too. Larger fruit should be chopped into smaller pieces before pureeing, and either fresh or frozen fruit is fine. I use about a quarter cup of fruit puree for every cup of yogurt, but you can add more or less to taste.
I make these without any sweetener for babies and toddlers, but you can add one or two tablespoons of honey if you’re making these for older kids or as a fun snack for the family. Just mix all the ingredients together, then transfer the yogurt mixture into a sandwich baggie. Snip off the corner and squeeze out individual yogurt drops on a sheet of parchment paper placed on a cookie sheet.
Pop the tray in the freezer and find something to do for a couple of hours. Wash the dishes. Do your taxes. Play a game of Munchkin with the kids. Actually, take a nap instead. You deserve it!
Once the yogurt drops are frozen all the way through, peel them off the parchment paper and store them in a freezer bag or reuse your washed and dried yogurt container. These do melt quickly so keep them frozen until right before serving.
Babies over 12 months can self-feed these. For younger babies, supervise carefully or use a mesh feeder. Don’t think these are just for babies though. My 5 and 7-year-old love to snack on these, and I’ve been known to sneak a couple when I walk through the kitchen.
Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Drops
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 5-7 ripe medium strawberries makes about 1/4 cup puree
- 1-2 tablespoons raw honey to taste optional
Instructions
- Wash and slice strawberries, then blend into puree with a stick blender.
- Add fruit puree and honey (if using) to yogurt and mix well.
- Pour yogurt mix into plastic sandwich bag and snip the corner off. Squeeze out individual yogurt drops on a sheet of parchment paper placed on a cookie sheet.
- Place in freezer for approximately 2 hours until frozen solid.
Yummo!! These sound delish!! What a great little snack!! This I could do this with coconut milk yogurt or Kefir?
Sure, I don’t see why not! Kefir sounds like a great idea – love that sweet and sour combo of flavours.
What a great WW snack! I’m looking forward to trying this easy healthy recipe.
These look healthy and delicious! now I need to go get the ingredients at the store for these. Thank you for sharing! ! !
This would be awesome to make for my daughter Mazie and healthy to thanks for sharing.
Healthy and delicious, good idea. Lots of probiotic in greek yogurt too
What a crazy fun recipe idea! I want to pop one in my mouth right now!!!
These sound great and a nice small treat for the grandchildren!
these sound easy to make and great for our church fellowship. Thanks for the idea
This is such a great idea. I bet these would make a great treat in the summer.
This is a great idea. I bet my 2yr would love them!
This look yummy and would be a great healthy snack. Thanks for sharing!
My grandson would love these, they’re healthy & super cute, thx very much for sharing the recipe.
These look so good! A treat the whole family would enjoy!
This sounds so yummy! These would be great, not only for myself, but for the kids I babysit for too! My grandson it too young right now, but great recipe to hold on to. Pinned!!!
These look really good and would be great healthy snacks for my grandsons.
These would be awesome for the summer , definitely have to try them . And only three ingredients too , nice .
These would be perfect on a hot summer day!
I think I would love these as much as my kids! Thanks for this great recipe! 🙂
I know it sounds simple but this is a great idea!!! Wicked! Thanks!
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I will be making these with no mention that they are baby food. I can’t imagine them lasting 2 weeks!
This is what I have been looking for……… I like greek yogurt in my smothies but most of them have a use with 7 days of opening etc, and I throw away.
With this is can add 2 or 3 to my smoothie mix. YEA thanks
Always looking for healthy snack ideas – thank you,
Yum!! Will try this soon!
These are a perfect keto snack!! Yum