Rainbow Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark Recipe (2024)

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Today I have a gorgeous healthy rainbow food idea to share - rainbow fruity frozen yogurt bark! Yogurt bark is such a great way to use up leftovers before they go past their best - you can use any yogurt to make it and lots of fruits freeze beautifully too, so there are endless variations to be made. I like to keep a stash of frozen yogurt bark in the freezer for instant healthy snacks and desserts and it's even healthy enough to eat for breakfast!

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As you'll see from the video above, this yogurt bark recipe is super easy to make - even a toddler could help to make this one! You can make a pretty rainbow effect with the fruit or give the kids free reign to create their own designs - it's a lot of fun and a great way to encourage them to both get cooking and to eat up their fruit!

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Rainbow Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark

Ingredients:

  • 300g thick Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. honey (optional)
  • 2-3 strawberries
  • 12 raspberries
  • handful blueberries
  • 2 kiwi fruits
  • ½ mango
  • 2 tbsp. desiccated coconut

Method:

Prepare the fruit; wash, full and chop the strawberries, wash the blueberries, peel and chop the kiwi fruit, peel and chop the mango.

Give the yogurt a good stir, then place it in a bowl. Drizzle in the honeyto sweeten (optional) and stir well to combine.

Find a baking tray that fits into your freezer (I used a pizza pan). Line the baking tray with baking paper or tinfoil. Pour the yogurt onto the lined tray and spread out into an even layer.

Top with the fruit,pressing gently into the yogurt. For an extra pretty rainbow effect, arrange the fruit by colour in concentric circles.

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Sprinkle the desiccated coconut evenly over the whole tray of yogurt and fruit.

Pop into the freezer and freeze for two hours or overnight, until solid and frozen through. Break into pieces to serve. For the best texture, leave for a minute or two to soften slightly before serving.

Store any pieces of leftover yogurt bark in an airtight tub or bag in the freezer until needed.

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If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like my, or Banana Frozen Yogurt Bitesrecipes.

Grace

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Rainbow Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark

Rainbow fruit frozen yogurt bark recipe - quick and easy recipe for kids - perfect for healthy snacks and breakfast - Eats Amazing UK.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Freezing2 hours hrs

Total Time2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: British, Vegetarian

Servings: 8 pieces

Author: Grace Hall

Ingredients

  • 300 g thick Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
  • 2-3 strawberries
  • 12 raspberries
  • 1 handful blueberries
  • 2 kiwi fruits
  • ½ mango
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut

Instructions

  • Prepare the fruit; wash, full and chop the strawberries, wash the blueberries, peel and chop the kiwi fruit, peel and chop the mango.

  • Give the yogurt a good stir, then place it in a bowl. Drizzle in the honey to sweeten (optional) and stir well to combine.

  • Find a baking tray that fits into your freezer (I used a pizza pan). Line the baking tray with baking paper or tinfoil. Pour the yogurt onto the lined tray and spread out into an even layer.

  • Top with the fruit, pressing gently into the yogurt. For an extra pretty rainbow effect, arrange the fruit by colour in concentric circles.

  • Sprinkle the desiccated coconut evenly over the whole tray of yogurt and fruit.

  • Pop into the freezer and freeze for two hours or overnight, until solid and frozen through. Break into pieces to serve. For the best texture, leave for a minute or two to soften slightly before serving.

  • Store any pieces of leftover yogurt bark in an airtight tub or bag in the freezer until needed.

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  1. Laura says

    This looks great! Think I am gonna store this one up until Summer, as a great alternative to ice pops. And not only for the kids 😉

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    • Grace says

      Thank you! Definitely not just for the kids, I've thoroughly tested it too! 😉

      Reply

  2. Emma says

    I love these. They would be a great summer breakfast x

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  3. Michele says

    Where did you find yogurt that thick, or did u drain it? I want to give this a try! I love yogurt in any form!

    Reply

    • Grace says

      Hi Michele, The yogurt I used for this was 'Total' Greek yogurt - it's my favourite for yogurt bark because it's so thick, even the fat free version!

      Reply

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Rainbow Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you just freeze yogurt to make frozen yogurt? ›

Press a piece of parchment against the top of the yogurt to prevent ice crystals from forming. Freeze until hard, at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve the frozen yogurt: When ready to serve, let the frozen yogurt sit on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes, until just soft enough to scoop.

How long can you keep yogurt bark in the freezer? ›

Freeze leftover frozen yogurt bark in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months. It thaws quickly, so try not to let it sit out at room temperature for all that long and encourage the kids enjoy it sooner than later.

Why is my yogurt bark icy? ›

The reason for iciness in frozen desserts is due to water content.

Can you use foil for yogurt bark? ›

Foil is a great way to maintain the shape of the yogurt bark and contain all the ingredients against any stickiness. It also helps keep your yogurt frozen when stored in the freezer. To ensure your yogurt bark sets properly, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil before pouring in your desired ingredients.

Is frozen yogurt really healthier than ice cream? ›

One serving of froyo has less than one-fifth as many calories as the same amount of ice cream, making it a good choice if you are trying to lose or maintain weight. Of the three desserts, frozen yogurt also has the lowest total amount of fat, while gelato has almost three times as much fat.

Does frozen yogurt go bad in the freezer? ›

All yogurt—whether full-fat or nonfat, strained (like Greek or skyr), plain or swirled with fruit—can be frozen for up to two months. Technically, it's safe to eat long after that, but two months is really the limit when it comes to taste and texture.

What can I use instead of parchment paper for yogurt bark? ›

I didn't have parchment paper so l used foil and a nonstick pan. I used ingredients I had already & it taste similar to ice cream. I think this would be a great new healthy snack for my children. You can use any kinda yogurt that you have & add whatever you like.

How do I know if my yogurt has gone bad? ›

*If liquid gets cloudy, thick or slimy - don't eat. *If yogurt smells or is unusually lumpy - don't eat. *If yogurt has an orange/pinkish colour on top - that's the start of mold - don't eat. *If yogurt has any signs of mold - don't scoop out the mold - the whole container is unsafe.

Does Greek yogurt spike insulin? ›

Eating foods high in protein and fiber may help keep you full without spiking your blood sugar. Foods like non-starchy vegetables, eggs, flaxseeds, and Greek yogurt can encourage healthy post-meal blood sugar levels and help you maintain healthy glycemic control.

How do you keep frozen yogurt from turning icy? ›

Use a little corn syrup.

I say corn syrup is optional here, but a little bit of it can help the texture of your strawberry frozen. yogurt by preventing the formation of large ice crystals while the mix freezes.

Why is my yogurt grainy after freezing? ›

After freezing and defrosting, yogurt tends to get grainy or thinner. This is due to water and milk solids parting ways. As a result, it feels different in your mouth. But, the nutrition stays more or less the same.

Why is my yogurt watery after freezing? ›

Here's why: When milk is heated to make yogurt, its proteins coagulate to form a weak gel that traps the water and fat. But as ice crystals form during freezing, water is drawn away from the protein network, causing the gel to weaken or even collapse.

Can you freeze yogurt and eat it like ice cream? ›

All you'd need is a simple container to transform your yogurt into a scoopable delight. We recommend freezing it in a shallow container, just like you would ice cream.

Can I use parchment paper for bark? ›

In many cases, wax paper and parchment paper can be used interchangeably. They're both great for wrapping food for travelling or display. They can be used to cool chocolate-coated sweets and for making chocolate bark.

Can I put cinnamon on my yogurt? ›

But if you just add a dash of cinnamon--1/2 teaspoon of the copper-colored spice--to plain yogurt, you can reap some fantastic health benefits. Studies have shown that cinnamon can help lower LDL cholesterol levels, keep blood sugar levels low, and even boost memory and brain function.

Can you make frozen yogurt from store-bought yogurt? ›

Frozen yogurt is just ice cream by another name: a frozen dairy dessert made with yogurt instead of milk and cream. You could, if you wanted, make frozen yogurt with nothing more than yogurt itself. Stick some plain full-fat yogurt in an ice cream machine and give it a churn.

Is frozen yogurt just regular yogurt frozen? ›

Frozen yogurts vary but are generally made from yogurt, additional cultured milk, sweeteners, and sometimes other dairy derivatives. Contrary to popular belief, regular yogurt's probiotic benefits don't really carry over to frozen yogurt because the cultures are ruined during the freezing process.

Why is yoghurt not suitable for freezing? ›

Can you freeze yoghurt? Yes, you can freeze yoghurt but you should be mindful that its texture will change, becoming thinner and less creamy. It will still be fine to use in cooking or smoothies. To freeze small amounts of yoghurt, pop it in ice cube trays, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag and expel air.

What happens if you freeze Greek yogurt? ›

It's important to note that freezing Greek yogurt does not significantly alter its nutritional value. The protein, calcium, and other beneficial nutrients remain intact. However, freezing does result in a loss of some of the yogurt's probiotic qualities.

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