Obsessively good and totally kid-approved, this Strawberry Yogurt is the easiest way to level up plain yogurt. Made with simple ingredients and big strawberry flavor, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, a simple dessert, or packed into a school lunch. Great for babies 6 months and up!

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If your kids devour yogurt like mine do, you’re going to want to make this recipe immediately.

The first time I made this strawberry yogurt, my kids ate it so fast I didn’t even get a bite. The second time, I doubled the recipe so I could finally see what all the excitement was about – and wow, it did not disappoint.

Here’s the magic: fresh or frozen strawberries are gently simmered with a drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla (or both!) until they turn into the most swoon-worthy strawberry compote. Swirl that into a bowl of yogurt and watch your littles dive right in.

Pro tip: make yourself a bowl, too. This might just be the best yogurt you’ve ever had. 💕🍓

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Ingredients

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Get the recipe: Swoon-Worthy Strawberry Yogurt (4-Ingredients)

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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 (omit the maple syrup until 1+ years)
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).