Description
Achieve creamy perfection! These Greek yogurt bites feature a homemade, simmered blueberry reduction swirled into sweet vanilla yogurt. Freeze for a tart, icy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the blueberry swirl sauce by combining the blueberries, 1 tablespoon of the honey, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Mash the berries lightly with a fork and set the sauce aside to cool completely.
- Step 2: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey, and the alcohol-free vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly sweetened.
- Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Drop rounded tablespoons of the sweetened yogurt onto the lined sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each bite.
- Step 4: Dollop a small spoonful of the cooled blueberry sauce onto the center of each yogurt mound. Use a toothpick or the tip of a knife to gently swirl the blueberry sauce into the yogurt mixture, creating a marbled effect.
- Step 5: Place the baking sheet flat in the freezer and freeze for a minimum of 3 to 4 hours, or until the yogurt bites are completely solid. Once frozen, peel the bites off the parchment paper and transfer them to an airtight container for storage in the freezer.
Notes
- Always transfer the fully frozen bites to a sturdy airtight container quickly, layering them with small squares of parchment paper to prevent clumping during long-term freezer storage.
- For a softer, creamy texture reminiscent of frozen custard, let the bites sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes before enjoying them.
- These make an excellent addition to morning granola bowls, or serve them chilled in a small bowl alongside fresh mint leaves for a refreshing dessert.
- Using full-fat Greek yogurt is crucial for a smooth, less icy final texture; non-fat versions tend to turn overly crystalized and crumbly when frozen hard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 small bites (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 11g