Healthy Homemade Yogurt Pops for Kids – Easy Recipe
As a mom of 4 little kids (5 and under) I am always on the hunt for easy, healthy, and affordable homemade snacks for my crew. Healthy Homemade Yogurt Pops for Kids – Easy Recipe has endless possibilities for the perfect high protein snack on the go! These healthy snacks can be made in a variety of sizes (however we love he minis) and with a huge variety of healthy flavor combinations.
These frozen yogurt pops have my kids thinking they’re eating an ice cream treat! (our favorite combination is the peanut butter chocolate chip) But really, these easy healthy popsicles contain ingredients I feel good about. This yogurt popsicle recipe makes for the perfect sweet treat on a hot summer day, skip the sugar filled frozen ice or store-bought varieties!
Why homemade frozen yogurt pops?
We are a raw milk loving family, and homemade Greek yogurt in the instant pot is a weekly staple. Check out my super easy homemade grass fed yogurt recipe here. Making these frozen treats is the perfect way to extend the shelf life of yogurt, as it will last even longer in the freezer.
In addition, homemade Greek yogurt popsicles are way healthier. Grocery store versions often have a high sugar content, contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, artificial flavors, and preservatives. Furthermore, store-bought popsicles can be expensive!
Materials/ Equipment
- Wooden Sticks (popsicle sticks or kabob sticks cut into smaller pieces)
- Small cookie scoop
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 2 Cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1/4 Cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 Tbs honey
- 1 Tbs vanilla
- 1 Scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the yogurt. Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Mix all ingredients until well combined. (If using larger pieces of fruit, use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until there are no large chunks.)
- Step 3: Use the small cookie scoop to form the round balls of yogurt. Evenly space the yogurt balls on a lined cookie sheet. Be sure to alternate the placement in each row, leaving room for the sticks to be inserted.
- Step 4: Insert the sticks into the center of the yogurt balls. Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours and enjoy! To store, remove from the cookie sheet and store in a freezer bag or a freezer safe container.
Hint: Storing the mini yogurt pops on the cookie sheet long term will cause freezer burn. Be sure to transfer them to an appropriate container.
Plain Greek Yogurt Mix-Ins
As mentioned above, we love our homemade yogurt. A variety of different mix ins provided endless options for mini popsicles.
Typically, we use a little honey as a sweetener, but real maple syrup is another healthy alternative. Fresh Fruit (or frozen) are always a great choice. Berry season (fresh strawberries and raspberries) make for the tastiest creamy summer day treat.
For more of a rich dessert type treat, mini chocolate chips (unsweetened) and peanut butter are the perfect mix ins.
Try any of these options to create the perfect combination:
- Honey or real maple syrup (as sweetener)
- Fresh Fruit (strawberries, raspberries, Blueberries
- Frozen Fruit (blueberries, mixed berries, strawberries and bananas)
- Peanut Butter
- Mini Chocolate Chips (unsweetened)
- Coconut
- Cocoa Powder
- Mini m&ms
- Vanilla Protein Powder
- Granola (for outer layer)
Substitutions
Feel free to use flavored yogurt, vanilla Greek yogurt, full-fat Greek yogurt, or regular plain yogurt. Whatever the family will eat! Coconut milk yogurt is a great dairy free option.
It did take a bit for my kids to get used to (and prefer) homemade plain Greek yogurt rather than the store-bought regular yogurt. Full-fat Greek yogurt does tend to have more of a creamy texture.
Most often, we make the mini frozen yogurt pops with the mini cookie scoop and kabob sticks. However, ice cube trays, these souper cube molds, Dixie cups or regular popsicle molds will also do the trick.
Variations
If there are bananas sitting on the counter that need to be used up, slice the banana into little chips about 1/2 inch thick. Place a small kabob sticks into each banana piece, and dip the banana pieces in the yogurt mix. Place on an aluminum foil lined cookie sheet (or into a mold) to flash freeze before storing in the freezer in a freezer safe container.
- Step 1: Prepare the yogurt. Add a small amount to each mold section.
- Step 2: Add a banana wheel to each mold section and insert the stick.
- Step 3: Cover the banana wheel with more yogurt purée. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
For bigger kids, cut the banana into half rather than the chips, insert the stick into the middle end, and dip in yogurt then freeze.
Pro Tip: If bananas are super soft and about to go bad, half them and throw them in the freezer in individual bags or flash freeze – these make the perfect yogurt mix in. Nothing goes to waste in our home!
Storage
All yogurt pops should be stored in the freezer. Flash freeze first, until firm, then transfer to a freezer safe container. Store for up to a month.
Family Favorites (different flavor combinations)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 Tbs honey
- 1 Tbs vanilla
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Strawberry Banana
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups frozen banana and strawberries
- 2 Tbs honey
Blueberry
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1.5 Tbs honey
To change things up and enjoy the yogurt in its natural form, check out how I make these super simple yogurt pouches for kids.
FAQ
Yes! If you have a favorite yogurt, use a mold and freeze for a tasty treat.
Yes! Adding a little corn starch can help with this.
Yes! Use a small paper Dixie cup, an ice cube tray, or the cookie scoop.
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Healthy Homemade Yogurt Pops for Kids – Easy Recipe
Equipment
- Wooden Sticks (popsicle sticks or kabob sticks cut into smaller pieces)
- Small cookie scoop
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 2 Cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Cup peanut butter
- 1/4 Cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 Tbs honey
- 1 Scoop vanilla protein powder optional
Instructions
- First, prepare the yogurt. Combine all ingredients and mix well. If using larger pieces of fruit, use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until there are no large chunks.
- Next, use the small cookie scoop to form the round balls of yogurt. Evenly space the yogurt balls on a lined cookie sheet. Be sure to alternate the placement in each row, leaving room for the sticks to be inserted.
- Finally, insert the sticks into the center of the yogurt balls. Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours, then remove from the cookie sheet and store in a freezer bag or a freezer safe container.
Notes
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I LOVE this idea!! I’ve never thought of putting protein powder in them. Such a good idea!
These were so good and so easy! I made them for my daycare kids and it was a hit with them all, they thought they were getting ice cream treats! Thanks for the great idea!
I am so glad they were a hit! Thanks for your comment!