This blueberry yogurt is not only delicious but it is also a great source of protein and calcium for kids and lower in sugar than most yogurts targeted to kids.
Reasons to Love Blueberry Yogurt
- HEALTHY SNACK: Yogurt is a great source of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. It is a good source of calcium for bone development and contains vitamin A, B-vitamins, zinc and potassium
- NATURALLY SWEETENED: Many yogurts targeted to children contain a lot of added sugar. Making your own allows you to control and adjust the sweetness levels.
- EASY: Heat blueberries with vanilla and lemon until a compote consistency and then stir through the yogurt. Simple.
Ingredient Information & Alternatives
- Greek Yogurt: This recipe uses Greek yogurt but any natural yogurt will work. Under twos should have full fat yogurt as babies need a lots of fat at this age to support cell structure, metabolism, brain, gut, immune, and nervous system development
- Blueberries: I’ve used fresh but you can substitute with frozen.
- Vanilla Extract: Optional, added for flavour and provides sweetness.
- Lemon Juice: For flavour, can be skipped.
- Optional Sweetener: If your kids are used to flavoured yogurt then they may find this a little sour and need a bit more sweetness. You could try adding a little honey or maple syrup to start with and each time you serve it, reduce the amount of chosen sweetener until they are happy to eat it without. (Do not add honey is under one, sweeteners not reccomended for under 2s)
Process Shots & Cooking Tips
This blueberry yogurt is very simple to make and has only two steps
- HEAT BLUEBERRIES: Add the blueberries, vanilla and lemon juice to a small pot and heat over medium-low. Crush the blueberries as they heat until it is like a fruit compote.
- COMBINE: Stir th blueberry mixture through the yogurt or, alternatively, serve spoonfuls on top of yogurt and let the kids stir their own.
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Blueberry Yogurt
Yogurt flavoured with lemon, vanilla and blueberries.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Serves:2
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ Cup (310g) Greek Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- ½ Cup (85g) Blueberries
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, vanilla and lemon juice to a small pot and heat over medium-low. Crush the blueberries as they heat until a compote consistency.
- Stir 2/3rds of the blueberry mixture through the yogurt and stir until combined.
- Top with the remaining blueberry mixture.
Recipe Notes
If your child is used to sweeter yoghurts then you may have to sweeten with a little honey or maple syrup (not recommended for under 2s). Taste the mixture and stir through 1tsp at a time.
Nutritional information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Yogurt
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 56mg2%
Potassium 259mg7%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 29IU1%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 174mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
caroline says
how long can it stay for in the fridge if I batch make?
Amy says
Hi Caroline, I guess it depends on the shelf life of the yogurt you use. Make sure the fruit is chilled before adding and refrigerate straight away.
(If making for a baby I’d refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Also, never feed your baby directly from the original storage container and then restore it. Saliva and other bacteria can contaminate the food if you do so.)
Megan says
So much nicer and better for you than “kids” yogurt. Do you have any other flavors?
Amy says
Thank you, Megan. If you search yogurt / yoghurt in the search bar of my site you will see all my yogurt recipes. Enjoy 🙂