At the tender age of 3, my daughter has declared a blanket dislike for all fruit. She turns her nose up at anything fruity, despite never trying it—a trait that reminds me of my college roommate, who at 21, was still terrified of strawberries.
As a parent, I know how important it is for kids to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and veggies. I’m determined not to let picky eating habits take hold, so I’ve decided to get creative! Enter this super simple recipe: frozen yogurt-covered blueberries. With a texture close to ice cream, these sweet, tangy bites might just win over even the most skeptical little eaters.
Ready to give it a try? Let’s dive in!
Ingredients:
- Blueberries
- Greek yogurt (any flavor!)
- Parchment or wax paper
- Cookie sheet
- Toothpicks
Instructions:
- Prep the Blueberries:
Wash your blueberries thoroughly and remove any stems. - Set Up Your Station:
Scoop some Greek yogurt into a bowl and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a toothpick, pierce a blueberry and dip it into the yogurt.💡 Tip: Greek yogurt works best here because it’s thicker and clings well to the blueberries, unlike regular yogurt, which can get watery. - Master the Swirl:
After trial and error, I discovered that swirling the blueberry in the yogurt provides the best coating. Dip, swirl, swirl, swirl, and you’re good to go! - Arrange & Freeze:
Place your yogurt-coated blueberries on the parchment-lined cookie sheet. Continue until the sheet is full. Pop the tray into the freezer and let them set for at least an hour. - Serve or Store:
Once frozen, taste-test a few for quality control (someone has to do it!). Serve immediately in a bowl or transfer them to a freezer-safe container for snacking later.
The Verdict?
These aren’t the prettiest treats (unless you have the patience to make them picture-perfect), but trust me—your toddler won’t care. They’re fun, tasty, and sneakily nutritious! Even my fruit-hating daughter happily asked for more, which is a huge win in my book.
So go ahead, try these yogurt-covered blueberries and watch as they transform your picky eater’s “I hate fruit” attitude into “Yummy, more please!”
Healthy Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries
At the tender age of 3, my daughter has declared a blanket dislike for all fruit. She turns her nose up at anything fruity, despite never trying it—a trait that reminds me of my college roommate, who at 21, was still terrified of strawberries.
Ingredients
Blueberries
Greek yogurt (any flavor)
Parchment or wax paper
Cookie sheet
Toothpicks
Directions
- Wash the Blueberries: Rinse thoroughly and remove any stems.
- Prepare Your Workspace: Scoop Greek yogurt into a bowl. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Coat the Blueberries: Using a toothpick, pierce a blueberry and dip it into the yogurt. Swirl to fully coat.
- Arrange on the Tray: Place the coated blueberries on the lined cookie sheet, leaving space between them.
- Freeze: Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or transfer to a freezer-safe container for storage. Keep frozen until ready to eat.
- Enjoy this quick and easy snack!