Yogurt Fruit Pops Make a Better Kid Snack Than Juice
If you want a frozen treat that does more than cool everyone down, swap the juice for yogurt. Yogurt fruit pops have more body, keep their texture better, and turn the fruit already in your freezer into something the kids ask for again. Here's how we make them easy.
Why yogurt beats juice
Juice pops are basically flavored ice, and they're gone in a minute. Yogurt freezes creamier and softer, so a yogurt pop eats more like a snack than a block of ice, and it keeps the fruit blended in instead of melting down to sweet water. Greek yogurt adds a little protein and holds a smoother texture, so the pops feel more like part of the afternoon than a quick sugar hit.
Start with frozen fruit
Frozen berries, mango, and peaches are the easy way in. They're easy on the budget, already prepped, and blend in seconds, which is what makes this a weekday thing instead of a weekend project. Fresh fruit works when you have it, but frozen is usually what gets these made on a Tuesday.
Let the kids build their own
This is the part that does the most work for the least effort. Let them pick the combination: vanilla yogurt with strawberries and blueberries, strawberry yogurt with mixed berries, peach yogurt with peaches, coconut yogurt with pineapple or mango, Greek yogurt with banana and berries. Smooth or with a few pieces of fruit left in, full size or mini for little hands. A little choice keeps them interested without adding any work for you.
Save the bold finishes for older kids and grown-ups
Keep the base simple for the little ones, then dress up the rest at the last second. A light dusting of our Chamoy Sauce Mix over a mango or pineapple pop, right before it's handed over, gives the older kids and the adults that sweet and tangy contrast without changing the whole batch.
A few quick questions
Can I use regular yogurt instead of Greek? Yes. Regular makes a softer pop; Greek makes a firmer one with a bit more protein. Both freeze well.
Do I need to add sugar? Usually not. Ripe or frozen fruit plus a flavored yogurt is sweet enough for most kids. Taste the blend before you pour and adjust if you want.
How long do they keep? A couple of weeks in the freezer, well covered. Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to release them.
The grown-up finish
Want that sweet-tangy finish for the grown-up batch? Shop our Chamoy Sauce Mix, or browse all our seasonings for more ways to dress up everyday snacks.
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