Favorite Strawberry Yogurt 3 Ingredients Best Flavor

Strawberry Yogurt

This fruit yogurt is one I’ve offered to my kids from the very beginning of their journey with solids because it’s easy to keep the ingredients on hand, and it takes only seconds to make. Plus, the strawberry flavor is just so good, and it’s less sweet than ones typically sold at the store—which means that fruit flavor comes shining through! It’s perfect as a nutritious toddler breakfast idea, as a nutritious baby snack, or as an easy preschool snack sent in a reusable pouch. I love keeping yogurt on hand for my family since it’s rich in calcium, probiotics, and protein—and it’s a really versatile base for adding flavor, like from strawberries. I have a few options for you to make this recipe. You can use fresh berries, frozen berries, or freeze-dried strawberries. They all work but have slightly different flavors. The fresh or frozen berries make a fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt. The freeze-dried one tends to be much brighter and intensely flavored, closer to a kids blended strawberry yogurt from the store. (You may also like my Banana Yogurt and Mango Yogurt recipes. Or my Broccoli and Cheese Pinwheels, which are a fun main dish to serve with yogurt!)

Ingredients You Need

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Plain yogurt: I prefer whole-milk yogurt for babies and toddlers, but if you only have access to low-fat or vanilla, that is totally fine, too. You can use regular or Greek style. The only differences are the thickness of the result and that it will have more protein if you use Greek yogurt. (Greek yogurt usually costs more, too.) Strawberries: You can use fresh strawberries, frozen strawberries, or freeze-dried strawberries. Fresh or frozen berries create a fruit-on-the-bottom style of yogurt that is similar to ones available at the store. Freeze-dried berries create a thicker, more intensely strawberry-flavored yogurt. Optional ingredients: Vanilla, fresh lemon juice and zest, and/or hemp seeds. You can also sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup, depending on the sweetness of your berries.

Ingredient Substitutions

Dairy-free: You can use plain nondairy yogurt if you need to make this without dairy. You can simply stir in store-bought strawberry baby food or my Homemade Strawberry Puree if you prefer. The strawberry flavor may be milder.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this recipe you know what to expect. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full information, including the amounts and the timing. If making with freeze-dried berries: Add them to the blender and grind into a powder. Stir into yogurt and sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey as desired.

How to Store

You can store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also store them in reusable baby food pouches and serve them right in the pouch if that’s easier for you. Find my favorite Baby Food Storage Containers for perfect storage, too. And if you have extra, you can freeze them into Strawberry Popsicles.

Best Tips for Success

Use plain whole milk yogurt if possible (little kids need fat for brain development). If you only have the option to use low-fat or vanilla, the recipe will still work just fine. You can use regular or Greek yogurt. The only differences are that Greek yogurt makes this a little thicker and has more protein—and costs more than regular yogurt. To make this with fresh fruit and without cooking berries, stir in ground-up freeze-dried strawberries (I do it quickly in a blender), my fresh Strawberry Puree, or store-bought strawberry baby food. Taste the yogurt after mixing, and if it’s too tart, add in some honey or maple syrup to balance the natural flavor of the berries. Add in hemp seeds for more nutrition if desired. Serve with a spoon or in a reusable pouch for a homemade strawberry yogurt pouch. Freeze into a Strawberry Frozen Yogurt popsicle. Top with granola if desired. Crush the granola up for kids under about 2-2 ½ years old to ensure it’s easy to chew.

I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe, so please comment below to share! This jars come in two sizes and are perfect for storing baby and toddler food.