Kid-Requested Yogurt Tubes & Pouches
Want to feel like a snack-time superhero? These homemade yogurt tubes and pouches are the answer. They come together in just 5 minutes, use minimal ingredients, and cost way less than store-bought versions. Perfect for babies (9+ months), toddlers, and big kids alike!
Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).
Easy Yogurt Tubes
Looking for an easy DIY version of those store-bought yogurt tubes your kids can’t get enough of?
Then this recipe is perfect for you!
In just 5 minutes, I’ll show you how to make homemade yogurt tubes and pouches that are customizable, healthy, and budget-friendly. These are great for breakfast, lunchboxes, or on-the-go snacks — and yes, they freeze beautifully too!
My kids have always loved those prepackaged yogurt tubes (I mean, what kid doesn’t?), but once I realized how much we were paying per tube, I knew I could make them for less – and with better ingredients. I started with a super simple combo of yogurt and fruit, which worked great… but my older kids wanted a little more sweetness, just like the store-bought versions. So I added a drizzle of honey, and bam! Total hit.
Some of our favorite flavor combos:
🫐 Simmered blueberries – yes, always!
🍌 Fresh strawberries + banana – obvi!
🍑 Thawed frozen peaches – absolutely delicious!
Let your kids help pick the mix-ins, and you’ve got a snack they’re more likely to love (and actually eat)
Let’s Get Freezing
#mymomhack: I like to store the tubes and pouches in a rectangular Tupperware in case of any leaks.
Tubes vs. Pouches
Both tubes and pouches are a great way to serve yogurt. You can find reusable pouches as well as reusable and disposable popsicle molds in a tube shape that work well storing and serving. In general, pouches seem to be a better fit for the little hands of toddlers, while older kids seem to enjoy drinking yogurt out of tubes.
Recipes Tips
- Whole milk Greek yogurt provides the creamiest texture, although regular yogurt also works.
- If your mixture is a little too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste (for kids over 1 year old) after blending ingredients.
- These yogurt tubes and pouches can easily be made dairy-free. Just use a plant-based yogurt, like almond or coconut milk yogurt.
- Use up leftover baby food veggie or fruit purees by using them in this recipe.
Get the recipe: Kid-Requested Yogurt Tubes & Pouches (5 minutes)
Ingredients
Base Yogurt Tube
- 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, regular or Greek Style
- 1 cup fruit, fresh or frozen and thawed
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (for babies over 1), optional
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or cinnamon
Fruit Options – pick one
- 1 cup strawberries,
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mango
- 1 cup peaches
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 1 banana
Instructions
- Blend: place the yogurt, fruit, sweetener, and vanilla into a blender. Turn the blender on medium-low and blend until the fruit is incorporated.
- Pour: using a small funnel, pour the yogurt mixture into the reusable tube or pouch to the fill line – 1/2" from the top. Seal well. IMPORTANT: make sure the tubes or pouch are completely sealed.
- Freeze: place the tubes or pouches in the freezer I like to store mine in a small kitchen tupperware in case of leaks. Freeze for at least 5 hours or until frozen.
Notes
Fruit Flavors
You can use fresh or frozen then thawed fruit.- Strawberry Banana
- Mixed Berry
- Peach – fresh, frozen or simmered
- Mango – fresh, frozen or simmered
- Pineapple
- Blueberry –fresh, frozen or simmered
- Banana
- Strawberry – fresh, frozen or simmered
- Cherry
Fruit and Veggie Combos
- Strawberry & Cauliflower – can use frozen riced cauliflower
- Blueberry & Spinach – use a small handful of baby spinach
- Mango & Carrot – can use shredded carrots or a carrot puree
- Pineapple & Spinach – use baby spinach
- Mixed Berry & Cauliflower – can use frozen riced cauliflower
- Peach & Sweet Potato – use frozen riced sweet potato or sweet potato puree
- Banana & Pumpkin – use store-bought or homemade pumpkin puree
More Add-Ins
- hemp seeds
- chia seeds
- peanut or nut butter
- ground flax seeds
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9 Comments on “Kid-Requested Yogurt Tubes & Pouches”
How much flax/chia/hemp seeds would you add to one of these recipes?
If making a whole batch, I would recommend adding in 1-2 tablespoons of one of the seeds before you blend. You can always add more, but that is the amount I use that my kids don’t notice a taste or texture difference. Hope this helps! =)
Has anyone made with freeze dried berries before?
When I made this recipe it was completely liquid. Is that normal? Is that why you freeze them? Do you serve them frozen or thawed? Thank you!
You can add more fruit to make it a bit thicker. Freeze them and then take one out about 10-15 minutes before serving to soften up. Hope this helps! 😊
You are the best. I’ve recently discovered you and I’m totally in awe of everything you do. You have quickly become my go to for food for my baby and toddler. Sending you best wishes and lots of light x
Thanks for making my day, Maidaa! 💕 So happy you are enjoying my content and recipes! All off those best wishes right back at yah! xo, Michele
Hi! Just curious, why thaw the frozen fruit first if blending and freezing the pouches?
I have found that when you thaw the fruit first, they release its natural juices and this makes the yogurt tubes taste better (more fruit flavor). But you can definitely just add the yogurt and frozen fruit to the blender, blend and then freeze if you are short on time. Either way will work great!