Nourishing, kid-friendly Strawberry Yogurt coming right up! Add a little flavor to plain yogurt by making this easy and healthy Strawberry Yogurt. Great for breakfast, snack, simple dessert or packed into a school lunch. For ages 6+ months.

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Easy Strawberry Yogurt

Ready to kick your yogurt game up a notch?

Then this strawberry yogurt is just the thing for you!

Fresh or frozen strawberries are simmered together along with a little maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla or both until we have a swoon-worthy strawberry compote. Swirl this compote into a bowl of yogurt and watch your littles dive right in!

Highly recommend that you make yourself a bowl.. it’s seriously the best yogurt you will ever have!

If you are looking for more easy and healthy yogurt recipes for your little one, then be sure to check out my Blueberry Yogurt, Fruit-Filled Yogurt Parfait, easy DIY Yogurt Tubes, Favorite Yogurt Toppings, or these delicious Yogurt Pancakes or Muffins. You can also find more recipes and information in my best-selling cookbook Little Foodies: Recipes for Babies and Toddlers with Taste.

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Reasons to Love this Strawberry Yogurt

  • Adds a fun twist to plain yogurt
  • Easy to make using fresh or frozen strawberries
  • Perfect for baby-led weaning, traditional spoon-feeding, toddlers, and big kids
  • Good source of protein, fats, probiotics, and antioxidants
  • Customizable – make this recipe as is, or blend together a combination of fruits in your pantry or freezer, like strawberry + banana or strawberry + peach + mango, for even more flavor
  • Lower in sugar and no added preservatives
  • Freezer friendly
  • Leftover strawberry puree can be stirred into oatmeal, used for topping pancakes, added to smoothies or baked goods
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Ingredients

  • Yogurt: plain whole milk yogurt is best, either regular or Greek style. For a dairy-free version, you can do any plain plant-based yogurt you prefer – almond, cashew, oat, etc.
  • Strawberries: fresh or frozen, hulled
  • Cinnamon or Vanilla Extract: add in one or both to bring out the flavor of the strawberries.
  • Maple Syrup: optional – for toddlers and kids, you could also use honey (for babies over 1) or agave nectar.

Recipe Tip: Feel free to sub a squeeze of lemon instead of vanilla or cinnamon.

A pink bowl and plate filled with a white yogurt and strawberry purée swirled in against a white background.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Silver saucepan with frozen strawberries, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Place the strawberries, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a medium saucepan.
Silver saucepan with strawberry puree or compote inside.
Simmer until tender and then blitz with an immersion blender.
Pink kids plate and bowl with a pink spoon inside the bowl is yogurt with a strawberry purée.
Swirl the strawberry puree into yogurt and serve.

Time-Saving Tip: while we love making this recipe using simmered strawberries, if you are short on time, you can simply blend frozen and thawed strawberries (and their juices) with cinnamon and maple syrup until smooth.

Toppings

While this yogurt is amazing by itself, toppings and yogurt are always a good idea. Here are some of our favorite toppings to add:

  • hemp seeds
  • granola
  • drizzle of honey (over 1 year of age)
  • chopped berries
  • sliced bananas
  • sprinkle of ground flax seeds
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What Yogurt is Best

When choosing yogurt for your baby and toddler, look for a whole milk yogurt that contains a variety of live active cultures. Yogurt that’s plain or has no added sugar and organic is also preferable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is strawberry yogurt healthy?

Yes, this strawberry yogurt is a great source of vitamin C, manganese and potassium, as well as probiotics, protein and fats for brain development in babies and toddlers. In addition, this homemade strawberry yogurt contains less sugar and no added preservatives or flavors, compared to traditional store-bought strawberry yogurt.

Which yogurt is best for baby and toddler?

The best yogurt is whole milk (full fat), plain or unsweetened, and those with live active cultures.

Storage

Store this strawberry yogurt in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the strawberry puree for up to 4 months. We recommend freezing the puree in a silicone baby food freezer tray or an ice cube tray for easy portion sizes. Simply take out the amount you want to thaw and add to yogurt whenever you want.

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Feeding Tips

  • Make it worth your time – this recipe can easily be doubled to make enough for the whole family and to freeze for later!
  • Use leftover strawberry puree in other recipes – if you’ve got a picky eater, don’t stop with mixing this puree into just yogurt. Plan out other opportunities for gradual exposures to strawberry by adding this puree to pancakes, baked goods, oatmeal, or smoothies. Creating more exposures will help your picky eater become more familiar with the flavor, and often increases the chances they will like it!
  • Dress it up – for toddlers and kids, try topping this strawberry yogurt with hemp seeds, granola, a drizzle of honey or peanut butter, or chopped berries.
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Get the recipe: Quick 4-Ingredient Strawberry Yogurt

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Nourishing, kid-friendly Strawberry Yogurt coming right up! Add a little flavor to plain yogurt by making this easy and healthy Strawberry Yogurt. Great for breakfast, snack, simple dessert or packed into a school lunch. For ages 6+ months.
Yield: 6 small servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Breakfast, school lunch, Snack
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon or vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions 

  • Simmer: In a small saucepan, place strawberries, water, and cinnamon or vanilla and heat over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until the strawberries are soft and broken down. Stir in the maple syrup (if using). Let cool slightly
    Silver saucepan with frozen strawberries, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  • Pulse: pulse with an immersion blender or transfer the strawberries to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes until smooth. You can make this as chunky or smooth as you prefer.
    Silver saucepan with strawberry puree or compote inside.
  • Incorporate: Spoon into yogurt.
    Pink kids plate and bowl with a pink spoon inside the bowl is yogurt with a strawberry purée.

Notes

Age: 6+ months
Storage: this strawberry yogurt can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze the strawberry puree for up to 4 months. Then you can defrost and add it to yogurt whenever you wish to serve this recipe. 
For Toddlers and Kids: feel free to top with hemp seeds, granola, a drizzle of honey (over 1 year of age), or chopped berries. 
Time-Saving Tip: while we love making this recipe using simmered strawberries, if you are short on time, you can simply blend frozen and thawed strawberries (and their juices) with cinnamon and maple syrup until smooth.

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Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).