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Frozen Yogurt Bark for After-School Snacks

Four ingredients, no sugar added, and a snack the kids can help make.

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· 2 min read

Photo: Antoni Shkraba

The short version

  • Plain yogurt and fruit make a sweet snack with no added sugar.
  • Let kids add the toppings.
  • Break into pieces and keep frozen.

Nutrition facts

The toppings on the bark. One normal serving of each.

Fiber per serving

  1. Greek yogurt1 container, 7 oz (200 g)0 g
  2. Blueberries1 cup (148 g)3.6 g
  3. Strawberries1 cup halves (152 g)3 g
  4. Almonds1 oz, about 23 almonds (28 g)3.5 g
  5. Dark chocolate1 oz (28 g)3.1 g

Protein per serving

  1. Greek yogurt1 container, 7 oz (200 g)19.9 g
  2. Blueberries1 cup (148 g)1.1 g
  3. Strawberries1 cup halves (152 g)1 g
  4. Almonds1 oz, about 23 almonds (28 g)5.9 g
  5. Dark chocolate1 oz (28 g)2.2 g

Calories per serving

  1. Greek yogurt1 container, 7 oz (200 g)146 cal
  2. Blueberries1 cup (148 g)84.4 cal
  3. Strawberries1 cup halves (152 g)48.6 cal
  4. Almonds1 oz, about 23 almonds (28 g)162.1 cal
  5. Dark chocolate1 oz (28 g)167.4 cal

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Prep 10 min Cook 0 min Serves 6

You'll need

How to make it

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Stir the yogurt, mashed banana and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Spread the mixture on the parchment, about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Scatter the fruit over the top. Sprinkle on the oats or coconut and the cinnamon. Press lightly so they stick.
  5. Freeze for at least 2 hours, until firm.
  6. Break into pieces and serve right away. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the freezer.

Kids come home from school hungry and ready for something sweet. This frozen yogurt bark is a fun, cool answer. You spread yogurt on a pan, scatter on fruit, freeze it, and snap it into pieces. Kids love picking their own toppings.

Sweetness comes from a ripe banana and fruit, so there is no sugar to add. That matters. Harvard's Nutrition Source says yogurt can be a hidden source of added sugar. Its tip is to start with plain yogurt and add fresh or frozen fruit, applesauce or cinnamon. That is just what this recipe does.

Let the kids help

Cleveland Clinic suggests involving kids in food prep to help them feel familiar with foods. Children can mash the banana, spread the yogurt and sprinkle the toppings. Everyone gets to make their own corner.

Good to know

  • The American Heart Association says kids aged 2 to 18 should have under 24 grams of added sugar a day. Plain yogurt with fruit helps you stay below that.
  • Read the yogurt label. Choose a plain one with no sugar added.
  • Keep the bark in the freezer until you serve it, since it melts fast.
  • Ask your child's doctor about the safest textures for very young children, since frozen pieces are hard.
  • Skip any topping your child is allergic to, and check school rules if you pack it.

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