Base Yogurt Tube
- 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, regular or Greek Style
- 1 cup fruit, fresh or frozen and thawed, simmered
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (for babies over 1), optional
- 1/2 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
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.
Age: 9+ months, omit the sweetener until 12+ months.
Yield: roughly 5-6 pouches or tubes, depending on size.
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
Nutritional Boosters
- hemp seeds
- chia seeds
- peanut or nut butter
- ground flax seeds