These healthy strawberry frozen yogurt bars have a creamy strawberry filling that's made with just three main ingredients: strawberries, yogurt and maple syrup. They freeze well (aren't icy) and kids love them! This frozen yogurt bar recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegan and paleo friendly.
I guess you could say I'm missing summer because I'm bringing you these healthy strawberry frozen yogurt bars mid-February!
While the weather may not be conducive for eating popsicles, or anything frozen for that matter, these bars are everything you could want in a simple, healthy homemade treat.
They require just three ingredients: strawberries, yogurt and maple syrup, a blender and popsicle molds. My kids love their flavor and texture (even my oldest son who claims to "hate" yogurt), and I'm obsessed with the simple ingredients and how easy they are to make.
Why You'll Love these Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bars
- made with simple, real food ingredients
- paleo and vegan friendly
- free from top allergens - no gluten, dairy, nuts or eggs
- kid approved
- easy to make - just blend filling ingredients and freeze in a popsicle mold
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make these strawberry frozen yogurt bars:
- strawberries - fresh or frozen will work, I used frozen
- unsweetened yogurt - I used dairy free coconut yogurt, but any type will work
- maple syrup - or whatever liquid sweetener you prefer
- vanilla extract - optional ingredient added for flavor
- tapioca starch - optional ingredient added for texture purposes
- beet powder - added for color and extra nutrition, but completely optional
- white chocolate - optional topping for dipping the yogurt bars
These yogurt bars can be made with just 3 ingredients: strawberries, yogurt and maple syrup (or your choice of sweetener). The other ingredients are added for color, flavor and texture, but these bars are still great without them.
In addition, the white chocolate coating is completely optional. I made a batch without the white chocolate and my whole family still loved them.
How to Make Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bars
To make these healthy yogurt bars you'll need a blender, popsicle mold, popsicle sticks and the required ingredients. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Make the Yogurt Bar Filling
First, make the strawberry yogurt filling. Chop the strawberries and add them to your blender, along with the yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, tapioca starch and beet powder. (If your strawberries are frozen, I recommend chopping them because it makes blending easier.)
Blend the mixture until it has a smooth, even consistency (as shown below).
Pour the filling into your popsicle molds. I used my favorite silicone popsicle molds, making about 14 small popsicles.
Freeze the Bars
Add a popsicle stick into each slot, then place the molds in the freezer to set. You'll want the bars to freeze on a flat surface. I always place mine on a baking sheet, but you can place them on a level surface in the freezer too.
Freeze the yogurt bars for at least 4 hours.
Dip the Bars in Chocolate
Once the bars are frozen, melt the white chocolate. (Or just enjoy them as-is.) Place the white chocolate in a small saucepan and melt on the stovetop, over low heat. Once fully melted, remove the bars from their mold and dip them, one at a time into the melted chocolate. I poured my white chocolate into a tall, slender glass for dipping, but you can also spoon the chocolate over the bars.
Place the dipped bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
Decorate
If desired, top each yogurt bar with your favorite naturally colored sprinkles, chopped nuts or shredded coconut for a bit of extra decoration. I drizzled mine with pink colored chocolate (white chocolate mixed with beet powder) and some dye-free sprinkles for a fun Valentine's themed treat.
Storage
These strawberry yogurt bars must be kept in the freezer. Place them in an airtight baggie and eat within two months.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may leave out the tapioca starch if you wish. I added it to give the bars a thicker, creamier texture, making them less icy when frozen.
Yes, either fresh or frozen will work for this recipe.
I recommend using a thick, full fat and unsweetened yogurt for this recipe. I used coconut milk yogurt, but you can use a greek yogurt or regular full fat too.
Feel free to blend in some collagen peptides or a couple scoops of your favorite protein powder to increase the protein content.
More Healthy Strawberry Recipes
- Strawberry Shortcake Muffins
- Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Crisp
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles
Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bars
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Freeze Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 14 small popsicles 1x
Description
Healthy yogurt bars made with fresh or frozen strawberries, your favorite yogurt and sweetened with maple syrup. These bars are gluten free, dairy free, paleo and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries (or fresh)
- 1 cup unsweetened yogurt (I used coconut yogurt)*
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or favorite liquid sweetener)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 Tbsp tapioca starch (optional)
- 1 tsp beet powder (optional)
- 1 cup white chocolate (optional topping)
Instructions
- Chop the strawberries and add them to your blender, along with the yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, tapioca starch and beet powder. (If your strawberries are frozen, I recommend chopping them because it makes blending easier.)
- Blend the mixture until it has a smooth, even consistency.
- Pour the mixture into your popsicle molds. I used my favorite silicone popsicle molds, making about 14 small popsicles.
- Add a popsicle stick into each slot, then place the molds in the freezer to set. You'll want the bars to freeze on a flat surface. I always place mine on a baking sheet, but you can place them on a level surface in the freezer too.
- Freeze the yogurt bars for at least 4 hours.
- Once the bars are frozen, melt the white chocolate. (Or just enjoy them as-is.) Place the white chocolate in a small saucepan and melt on the stovetop, over low heat. Once fully melted, remove the bars from their mold and dip them, one at a time into the melted chocolate. I poured my white chocolate into a tall, slender glass for dipping, but you can also spoon the chocolate over the bars.
- Place the dipped bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- If desired, top each yogurt bar with your favorite naturally colored sprinkles, chopped nuts or shredded coconut for a bit of extra decoration. I drizzled mine with pink colored chocolate (white chocolate mixed with beet powder) and some dye-free sprinkles for a fun Valentine's themed treat.
- Store leftovers in a sealed bag in the freezer, up to two months.
Notes
*Any type of yogurt will work for this recipe, however I recommend an unsweetened, full fat yogurt.
Katie
My family and I love these bars and we hope you all do too! Enjoy!