Frozen yogurt bark is a fun and easy recipe that's perfect for breakfast, snacking, or as a post-workout treat. Greek yogurt is topped with granola and berries, frozen, then sliced into easy bite size pieces.
Frozen yogurt breakfast bark is a fun and unique breakfast treat or snack. Imagine having a frozen treat waiting in the freezer after your morning jog or running errands all day.
First, vanilla Greek yogurt is spread into a large disc and topped with fresh berries and crunchy granola. Then, the entire sheet is frozen until sold and broken into handheld pieces for snacking.
Frozen yogurt bark is surprisingly easy to make and to customize with your favorite fruits and toppings. I used my vanilla granola recipe, but chai spiced granola or peanut butter granola are great alternatives.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Yogurt - I recommend using full fat or whole milk yogurt for this recipe. Regular yogurt or Greek yogurt in any flavor works. Low fat or fat free yogurt can get icy when frozen, so I recommend regular yogurt for best results.
- Fruits - I added blueberries and raspberries, but chopped strawberries make a great substitution. Pat your chopped strawberries dry before adding to your yogurt to prevent the bark from getting watery/icy. Overly wet fruits don't work as well on yogurt bark because they can get icy and freeze solid.
- Granola - Any granola works well in this recipe. I added vanilla granola, which is a simple 5-ingredient recipe. Chopped nuts and seeds also work great as a topping.
Tips and tricks
Use parchment paper - Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Frozen yogurt bark will stick to an unlined baking sheet and create a mess.
Use whole milk yogurt - I highly recommend using whole milk or full fat yogurt for best results. Low fat or fat free yogurt can get icy when frozen. Full fat yogurt has a creamier texture when frozen.
Use small fruits - Add small fruits or fruits that have been chopped into smaller pieces. Once frozen, large pieces can be difficult to eat.
Make popsicles instead - For a less-messy variation, pour yogurt into an ice cube tray then use toothpicks or popsicle sticks to make tiny frozen yogurt popsicles. Mix your fruit into the yogurt before pouring, then top each mini popsicle with granola before freezing.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The base of this recipe is Greek yogurt, which is soft when stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature. As soon as your yogurt bark is removed from the freezer it will begin to melt.
If your yogurt is low fat or fat-free it will turn out icy when frozen. The fats in frozen treats like frozen yogurt or ice cream are what help maintain that creamy texture rather than an icy texture. The water content in low fat yogurt is what causes the icy texture. For a creamy, non-icy yogurt bark, use full fat yogurt.
I recommend freezing for up to 2 hours, or until it's frozen solid in the center. This can vary based on the temperature of your home freezer.
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Frozen Yogurt Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup granola
- 1 cup fresh berries, like blueberries or raspberries
Instructions
- Choose a baking sheet that will fit into your freezer and line it with parchment paper.
- Spread Greek yogurt into a thin, ½ inch layer on the parchment paper. Top with granola and berries, pressing lightly into the yogurt to ensure it sticks.
- Place baking sheet into freezer and freeze for 2 hours, or until bark is frozen solid. Slice into bite size pieces and serve immediately. Store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight bag or container.
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Notes
- Frozen yogurt bark should be treated just like ice cream. It will melt after sitting out at room temperature for a few minutes, so it should be enjoyed immediately out of the freezer.
- If using larger fruits like strawberries, I recommend slicing into bite size pieces and patting dry before adding to your yogurt.
- I recommend using full fat or whole milk yogurt for best results. Low fat or fat free yogurt gets icy when frozen.
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