Christmas Yogurt Bark

Originally made to cool you down in the summer, yogurt bark gets a makeover just in time for the holidays! Endlessly customizable, make this delicious treat ahead for a healthy start to Christmas morning with your choice of fruits and granola. Or if you’re looking for a fun party treat, add your favorite candies and cookies to round out your celebrations!

INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS

• Yogurt: Use a full fat yogurt for the best texture and flavor. Vanilla yogurt is a great base to use, but you can use any flavor you like.
• Fruit: Fresh strawberries and blueberries add a great pop of color and it’s a tasty way to get some fruit into your family’s diet. You can make this bark with other fresh fruits like mango, raspberries or kiwi fruit.
• Granola:  Make your own or use any store-bought ones you like. You can also skip the granola and add something else crunchy like nuts, seeds, or even chocolate chips!
• Other: We added sprinkles, chocolate candies and gingerbread cookies for a festive dessert!

TIPS FOR MAKING FROZEN BARK

• Use full fat yogurt. Using yogurt with full fat means that the texture will less likely get icy when frozen. It will also have a better taste that’s more creamy.
• Chop everything small. Small fruits like blueberries work very well here and chopping larger fruits to be about the size of blueberries helps with cutting the bark. Make sure the fruits are not too bulky either so the bark looks flat.
• Line your baking sheet. This will help to remove the bark easily from the tray, if you don’t line it, the yogurt will freeze to it and it will be really tough to remove. Use parchment or wax paper to line the entire surface of your sheet pan.
• Allow time for the bark to set. It will take around 3 hours for the bark to fully set in the freezer. Make it the night before to enjoy the next day.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups whole milk vanilla yogurt
• ½ cup diced strawberries
• ¼ cup blueberries
• ¼ cup granola
• Prep Time: 10 mins; Total Time: 3 hrs, 10 min
• Equipment needed: sheet pan or baking dish; wax or parchment paper

INSTRUCTIONS

• Line a rimmed baking quarter sheet with wax or parchment paper.
• Pour the yogurt into the baking dish and spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet so that it fills the shape.
• Top with the strawberries, blueberries and granola.
• Place in the freezer until the yogurt is firm, about 3 hours.
• Cut into 12-15 pieces, and enjoy cold.
• Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 3 months.

                                                                                                               

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How long does it keep?
  Once you have cut your frozen yogurt bark, store it in a bag or airtight container with the pieces separated with parchment. It will keep well for up to 3 months. You can enjoy it right from the freezer for an easy summer snack.
• Can you use frozen fruits?
  You can use fresh or frozen fruits, but if using larger ones, like strawberries, it’s best to use fresh so that you can slice them into smaller pieces more easily.
• What else can you add?
  You can add so many different toppings to this berry and granola yogurt bark. Nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruits and seeds are all great additions. Even drizzle over some maple syrup, honey or chocolate sauce if you fancy!