Snack time just got exciting with this recipe for energy boosting Frozen Yogurt Bark; greek yogurt sweetened with honey and topped with chocolate chips, strawberries and coconut!
So school is back for all kids in the UK now which officially means summer is over. Boo!!
Thankfully the weather is still pretty mild here but that means my fussy eater is still shouting for ice cream and popsicles as a post-nursery snack.
I made some Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bark earlier in the summer but this time I wanted to experiment with a lower sugar recipe.
And this healthy frozen yogurt bark is a seriously tasty way to satisfy their sweet tooth without all the added sugar that comes with shop bought popsicles and ice creams.
What Yogurt Should You Use?
I chose the Classic Total Greek Yogurt for this recipe which is just a plain greek yogurt.
I buy this a lot as it has one of the lowest sugar contents I can find in the supermarkets.
Obviously it is unsweetened so for kids you may need to add something sweet to it to make it a little more appealing to younger palates.
But personally I prefer to add my own natural sweeteners like a little honey or good quality maple syrup rather than having the refined white stuff pre-added.
Any plain yogurt will work though so it’s really down to personal preference.
You could also use a nice creamy vanilla yogurt or even a flavoured one! It just depends on what you like and how healthy you want your frozen bark to be!
What Toppings Can You Use?
My fussy eater and I had a lot of fun making this Frozen Yogurt Bark.
She chose the toppings (no surprise there considering there is chocolate involved!) but I was able to sneak some raisins, cranberries and coconut flakes into the mixture!
Almost any type of dried fruit and nuts would work in this recipe.
Fresh berries are also perfect for decorating the top as they freeze really well as well as adding a great pop of color to the bark making it colourful and enticing to children.
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 8 1x
Category: Snacks & Treats
Method: Freezer
Cuisine: European- Diet: Gluten Free
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Snack time just got exciting with this recipe for energy boosting Frozen Yogurt Bark; greek yogurt sweetened with honey and topped with chocolate chips, strawberries and coconut
Ingredients
- Yogurt Bark:
- 500g / 2 cups greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cranberries
- 1 tbsp raisins
- Toppings:
- 5 fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Mix the yogurt and honey together until well combined. Add the cranberries and raisins and stir again.
- Line a baking tray with foil and pour the yogurt mixture on top. Spread it depending on how thick or thin you want your bark to be. Mine was approx ½ inch thick.
- Sprinkle the strawberries, chocolate chips and desiccated coconut on top and place in the freezer for 2-4 hours or until it is completely frozen.
- Remove from the freezer and use a sharp knife to break the bark into pieces. The bark can be stored in the freezer in food bags.
If you liked my frozen yogurt bark recipe, then please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram. I always love to see your creations!
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Slig says
This was good! I did mini dark chocolate chips and protein granola which kept me reaching for this healthier alternative snack instead of junk.
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Vicky says
Yum! sounds amazing, Always good to have a healthy snack near by. Thank you for your feedback.
Gsmam says
Would these keep in the fridge, for maybe a mid morning snack at work?
Vicky says
We would advise this snack is best eaten frozen, but worth a try with maybe a ice block in the container/bag and kept in the fridge. Maybe just take a spoon just encase. Enjoy!
Sharna says
Unlike most of the commenters here who plan to ‘try’ making this recipe, my best friend actually DID prepare this us & it was deeeeeelicious! I purchased silicone moulds and made these into yogurt bars, divine!
Thank you for the inspiration & wonderful recipe!
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Vicky says
Great to hear Sharna, silicone moulds are a game changer!
Sophie says
Hi love this idea for my babies, just put some in the freezer then realised my yoghurt says do no freeze on the back, is this still OK to eat?
Vicky says
Hi Sophie, can we ask what brand of yogurt are you using ? As most can be frozen.
Sophie says
I’m using alpro and my baby is dairy free but I also looked at tescos own brand and cream fields which also said do no freeze. I’ve made it anyway but I’m abit worried about giving it, not sure what the difference is?
Vicky says
Hi Sophie, I have had a look into it for you, It seems soya yogurt is only suitable for cooking,baking and smoothies as unfortunately the texture and taste will change a little when frozen.
Glenys Malyon says
My slice came out quite icy..used full fat yoghurt
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Vicky says
Hi, Thank you for your review. We always advise that you use Greek yogurt as it has less sugar and a much thicker consistency, We would love to hear from you if you try anymore of our recipes.
Lucy says
Hello, how long can you leave this in the freezer before it goes off ? Thank you.
Bianca Carey Spencer says
Hi Lucy, The yogurt bark can be stored in freezer bags in the freezer for up to one month. x
Michelle says
Very yummy treat any time of year
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Jocie says
This was fun and easy and a nice way to provide variety in my breakfast routine. 🙂
Alona says
Looks so delicious. I will incorporate some of the ingredients like dried fruits and nuts to this recipe. Great Job….
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Ciara Attwell says
Thank you!
Alona says
I am happy to hear that. Because my kids really love to eat dried fruits and nuts. One time, I was surfing the internet and I saw a website, they are really best seller when it becomes to dried fruits and nuts. And I try to buy some of the ingredients and they are awesome. I can actually recommend this website to you if you have time. Thanks so much…
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Warren says
Best snack. These are the wonders of nuts and dried fruits!!!
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Sandy says
HI could you use frozen fruit? and if so should it be thawed first?
Ciara Attwell says
Hi, yes you can use frozen fruit and no it doesn’t need to be thawed. Enjoy!
linda says
It would be helpful to know the carb count on these receipes.
Ciara Attwell says
I don’t produce these as this is essentially a site for kids recipes. There are a lot of carb or calorie counters online which should give you this info if you enter the ingredients.
Virginia says
Just wanted to say that I thought your recipe was FANTASTIC! The ratio of honey-to-yogurt was spot on for me, and it was just so delicious with frozen berries and chocolate chips. Your pictures are beautiful as well. Thank you for sharing your creation! 🙂
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Ciara Attwell says
Thank you so much Virginia! 🙂
Emma says
Hi! I tried this recipe and really enjoyed it, but there seemed to be a lot of ice in the middle! I only put granola in, and I’m not entirely sure what I did wrong!
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Ciara Attwell says
Hi Emma, did you use full fat greek yogurt?
Emma says
My apologies for the late response! Yes, I did use full fat.
Adotps says
I absolutely love this recipe! Since I’m the only one who’ll eat it, I halved the recipe & it made enough to last awhile. Also, I didn’t have the raisins or cranberries so I just mixed in the strawberries and added 2 ozs of coconut. It is delicious and I will be making this forever now & experimenting with the ingredients.
Thanks so much!
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Ciara Attwell says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Ashley says
Quick question – do you eat these with your fingers? Put them in a bowl and use spoons? Use a popsicle mold that is not pictured?
Nathalie | WantForWellness.com says
I’m really looking forward to create this recipe. In fact i’m so determined to remember it that I shared it in my weekly finds post, I hope that’s ok!
AOK says
Can you tell me what size baking tray you used?
Sarah says
I am excited to make this recipe. I don’t love raisins or cranberries. What would you suggest as good replacements? Nuts?
Ciara Attwell says
Hi Sarah, you can just leave them out altogether if you don’t like them. Nuts would be good too though, or seeds maybe?
Jen says
Can you use frozen fruit?
Ciara Attwell says
Yes absolutely!
Julia says
Delish, this is my second time making this and I love it. I’m trying out peaches today! Also, I prefer the bark to be around 0.5cm to 1cm because it makes it easier to bite on (if it’s too thick, you may hurt your teeth trying to bite at it since it’ll be rock frozen coming out if the freezer!).
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Ciara Attwell says
Hi Julia, so glad you’re enjoying the frozen yogurt bark. Peaches flavour sounds delicious. I will have to try that!
V says
How long can I leave these out for? I was thinking of making them for a party but if you leave them out will they melt and turn back into yogurt?
Thanks!
Ciara Attwell says
Yes they will. You can take it out of the freezer, but it into pieces then pop those pieces into a freezer bag when you are ready to eat!
Brenda Lesley says
do you use plan greek yogurt or flavored?
Ciara Attwell says
I use plain but flavoured would be fine too!
Lauren says
How clever of you! I love basic recipes like this. My children are grown, but I like a sweet once in awhile that is not too sweet. Am going to make these as a treat for myself and I want something more than plain fruit. Also going to pin it on my Pinterest board. Thanks for the great idea.
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Lauren. I hope you enjoy them!
Tayler says
Can you use semisweet chocolate chips instead of dark? Or no chocolate chips?
Ciara Attwell says
Hi Tayler, yes you can use semisweet or leave them out altogether!
Laura Miller says
I tried to make these last weekend and they came out of the freezer rock solid :(. Is there anything i can do to fix this?
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Ciara Attwell says
Hi Laura, that’s totally normal. If its too hard to break up just leave it out of the freezer for a couple of minutes. Yogurt defrosts very quickly so you should be able to break it up after just a few minutes. You could also run a knife under hot water and cut it up.
Malaina says
Can I leave it in the freezer overnight?
Ciara Attwell says
Yes thats totally fine
clare says
just put it in the freezer, roll on 1 hour 🙂
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Ciara Attwell says
Hope you enjoy it!
Jen says
Looks great! Do you use sweetened or unsweetened desiccated coconut?
Ciara Attwell says
Unsweetened. I find coconut is naturally very sweet!
Roger Shabatowski says
Fantastic!!!!!
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Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Roger!
Lynda Shabatowski says
My husband, myself, and my mom are all diabetic and this dessert looks fantastic! I can’t wait to see the rest of the recipes!!
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Ciara Attwell says
Than you Lynda. I hope you all enjoy it!
mom says
awesome 🙂
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you!
Manoela says
Hi! This looks so good! Do you think I could put some granola along with the dried fruit?!
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Ciara Attwell says
Yes you could certainly try it. Although it might go a little soggy in the yogurt. Worth a try though!
Sara says
Are you able to substitute regular yogurt for the greek yogurt?
Ciara Attwell says
Hi Sara, yes you can use regular yogurt too!
Melissa Glasel says
As a home daycare owner in Alberta Canada I can’t wait to revise my menu and try so many of these recipes. I’m glad I stumbled upon your page. I am always trying to make food fun and full of the right stuff!
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Melissa. I hope you enjoy the recipes. Food should absolutely be fun. No one likes a boring dish!!
Stacey Guilliatt says
Looks great, may have to try this! #tastytuesdays
Ciara Attwell says
Definitely do Stacey. It’s so good!
Honest Mum says
This is simply divine, just look at your food styling and photography-look anything with yoghurt in and this looks delicious! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
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Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Vicki, you are very sweet xx
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
This is such a great & healthy sweet recipe.. I definitely will be making it. Thanks for the idea!
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Thalia, I hope you enjoy it!