Simple and delicious, frozen yogurt bark makes the perfect healthy and refreshing snack! It’s packed with nutrition and has a fun presentation kids and adults love.
Quick Look at the Recipe
- 🍓 Flavor: Creamy and subtly tangy with a sweet, fruity flavor and hearty crunch
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ❄️ Freeze Time: 5 hours
- 🕒 Ready In: 5 hours and 5 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 15 pieces
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Yogurt, frozen berries, granola
- 📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free (depending on the granola used), refined sugar-free, dairy-free option
- 👩🍳 Tip: Berries and granola give this yogurt bark the perfect amount of sweetness without the need for any additional sweetener.
When You Have Too Much Yogurt, Make Yogurt Bark
My family goes in major food phases. Every so often we get really into one particular food and the moment I decide to make it in bulk, no one wants it anymore! (Perks of having toddlers, right?)
Recently we were deep in a yogurt phase, and my fridge was full of regular homemade yogurt, goat yogurt, and even coconut yogurt! But as these things tend to go, the phase passed, and suddenly I had a lot of yogurt to use up before it went bad.
Frozen yogurt bark was the perfect solution! Not only does it help yogurt last a little longer, but the fun presentation makes everyone more excited to eat it. It’s become a go-to healthy snack my kids and I all genuinely enjoy!
What Makes this Yogurt Bark Special?
- No added sugar needed for this fun frozen treat!
- Bright and creamy flavor with the perfect amount of natural sweetness.
- Nutrient-dense summertime snack packed with whole grains, probiotics, and antioxidants.
Ingredients
Tools Needed
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and then spread the yogurt evenly in a thin layer, about ¼ inch thick.
Step 2: Next, sprinkle the fruit and granola across the top. Cover the baking sheet and place in the freezer for at least 5 hours to harden.
Step 3: Once the yogurt bark is frozen, cut or break it into pieces and enjoy!
If you’re looking for more refreshing summertime treats, check out my fresh ginger smoothie and naturally sweetened ice cream!
Tips for Success
Use thick yogurt – Thinner yogurt has a higher water content and tends to make the yogurt bark icy. Regular homemade yogurt and full-fat Greek yogurt typically make fantastic yogurt bark. You can also use a thick dairy-free yogurt such as homemade coconut cream yogurt.
Make sure the berries are in small pieces – If you’re including larger berries, such as strawberries, cut them into small pieces before adding to the bark.
Keep frozen – It thaws quickly so only take it out of the freezer right before eating.
Experiment with add-ins – Want to add some additional sweetness? Throw in some chocolate chips or drizzle with honey! If you’re not a fan of granola, feel free to swap for chopped nuts or leave it out all together.
Violet’s Tips for Serving
Yogurt bark is the perfect refreshing snack for kids on hot days! It melts quickly so it’s best enjoyed straight out of the freezer.
FAQs
Thick, rich yogurt is the best yogurt for yogurt bark. Full-fat regular or Greek yogurt are both great choices though you can use any type of thick yogurt you prefer.
Yogurt bark begins to melt within 10 minutes, and warm weather can make it melt even faster. Store it in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Yes, yogurt bark should be kept in the freezer to maintain its frozen texture. Since it melts quickly, it should be removed from the freezer immediately before eating.
You can add fruit, granola, chocolate chips, peanut butter, seeds, chopped nuts, or anything else that pairs well with yogurt to yogurt bark!
You can store yogurt bark in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 months. Keep in mind that the longer you store it, the fewer live active cultures it will contain.
Yogurt bark should be about 1/4 inch thick to make it easy to bite into when frozen.
Yes, you can freeze yogurt without killing all of the bacteria, however, overtime the bacteria will become deactivated and die. Enjoy frozen yogurt within a month to get the most probiotics.
Icy yogurt bark is caused by using yogurt with a high water content. To avoid this, make sure to use thick, whole-fat yogurt to make yogurt bark.
If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
Yogurt Bark
Equipment
- Cookie sheet (rimmed)
Ingredients
- 2 cups full-fat yogurt or thick non-dairy yogurt
- 1 cup berries fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup granola
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the yogurt over the parchement paper in a thin layer approximately 1/4 inch thick.2 cups full-fat yogurt
- Sprinkle the fruit and granola evenly across the top of it.1 cup berries, 1/3 cup granola
- Cover and place in the freezer for at least 5 hours to harden.
- Cut or break the yogurt bark into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Thick, rich yogurt makes the best yogurt bark. You can use regular full-fat yogurt, Greek yogurt, or a thick dairy-free yogurt.
- You can store yogurt bark in the freezer for 2-3 months. Keep in mind, however, that the longer it’s stored, the fewer live active cultures it will contain.
Nutrition
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This yogurt bark is such a great easy snack! If you have any questions about making it, please let me know in the comments!