Frozen yogurt drops are one of those snacks that sounds almost too simple to write a recipe for and yet they are one of the things I make most consistently because they genuinely work every single time. Two ingredients, ten minutes of active work, and a freezer full of little bites that feel like a frozen treat and are actually just greek yogurt and raspberries. Willa goes absolutely crazy for them and I eat more than a few straight from the freezer while standing in the kitchen because I have zero shame and they are genuinely delicious.
The raspberry and greek yogurt combination is the pairing that started it all for us but the best thing about this recipe is how flexible it is. Mash the raspberries until they look like a thick jam and fold them into the yogurt until the whole mixture is swirled pink and gorgeous. That color alone makes these feel like something special and intentional rather than a two ingredient freezer snack you threw together in ten minutes. Which they absolutely are but nobody needs to know that.
The piping bag is the technique detail that makes the drops look as cute as they do and a zip lock bag with the corner snipped is the two second version that works just as well. Pipe them in small rounds about the size of a quarter on a wax paper lined surface so they freeze into those perfect little dome shapes that pop off cleanly and store beautifully. Too big and they take too long to freeze through and too long to thaw to a good eating temperature. The quarter-sized round is the sweet spot for the best frozen yogurt drop experience.
These are also a genuinely wonderful teething snack for babies because the cold soothes sore gums and the small size melts quickly without any choking risk. The texture is soft enough from the frozen yogurt that even little ones without many teeth can manage them beautifully. Make a big batch on Sunday and keep them stocked in an airtight container in the freezer all week and you always have the easiest, most nourishing grab-and-go snack ready without a single moment of additional thought or effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Two ingredients and ten minutes for a freezer snack that Willa treats like a frozen dessert and you can hand over completely without a second thought about what is in it
- These are the perfect teething snack for babies because the cold soothes sore gums and the small melt-in-your-mouth size poses no choking risk whatsoever
- Make a big batch once and have a week of the easiest most nourishing grab-and-go snack stocked in the freezer without any additional effort after Sunday
- Completely customizable with any fruit you have on hand so you can make these differently every week and never get bored with the same flavor twice
Key Ingredients:
- Plain greek yogurt: One cup is the protein and probiotic-packed base that makes these so genuinely nourishing. Full fat plain greek yogurt gives you the richest creamiest texture after freezing. Flavored yogurt works too and adds extra sweetness but plain lets the fruit flavor be the star and keeps the added sugar lower
- Fresh raspberries: A third of a cup mashed with a fork until thick and jammy is what gives the drops their gorgeous pink color and bright sweet-tart flavor. The mashing is what distributes the raspberry evenly throughout the yogurt so every single drop tastes the same rather than some being plain and some having all the fruit
- Wax paper: The lining that lets the frozen drops pop off cleanly without sticking, tearing, or leaving half the drop behind on the sheet. Do not skip it and do not substitute parchment for wax paper here since the wax coating is specifically what creates the non-stick surface at frozen temperatures
- A piping bag or zip lock bag: The tool that makes the drops look adorable and uniform rather than just spooned blobs. A zip lock bag with the corner snipped about half an inch is the most accessible version that works just as well as a proper piping bag
Tips for Success:
- Mash the raspberries very thoroughly before combining with the yogurt so the mixture is smooth and evenly pink rather than having large berry chunks that block the piping bag tip and create inconsistent drops
- Pipe in rounds about the size of a quarter and not larger. Bigger drops take significantly longer to freeze all the way through and are too large to pop into a little mouth easily
- Leave a small gap between each drop on the wax paper so they do not freeze together into one large connected sheet that is impossible to separate into individual pieces
- Freeze for a minimum of two hours before popping them off the wax paper. If they feel at all soft when you try to remove them they need more time and will tear rather than releasing cleanly
Storage:
Once completely frozen pop the drops off the wax paper and transfer to an airtight container or zip lock freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to one month. They are ready to eat directly from the freezer and thaw to the perfect eating temperature in about thirty seconds in a little hand or on a tray. Do not refrigerate as they will become watery and lose their shape completely at refrigerator temperature.
FAQ:
Can I use dairy free yogurt instead of greek yogurt?
Yes and it works identically. Coconut yogurt is the most widely available dairy free option and gives you a creamy texture that freezes beautifully into the same little drops. Oat milk yogurt and almond milk yogurt both work too. The protein content will be lower than greek yogurt but the snack is still completely nourishing and delicious for dairy free families.
What other fruits work instead of raspberries?
Any soft fruit that can be mashed or blended smooth works here. Blueberries mashed give you a beautiful deep purple color. Mashed strawberries give you a classic strawberry frozen yogurt flavor. Pureed mango gives you a tropical orange variation that is incredible. Any combination of fruits also works and you can swirl two different colors together in the piping bag for a tie-dye effect that makes these look even more special.
Are these safe for babies?
Yes with one note. The drops are safe for babies who have been introduced to both yogurt and the fruit you are using and who are developmentally ready for soft finger foods. The frozen texture melts quickly in the mouth and the small size is appropriate for babies who are used to soft solids. Always supervise eating and check with your pediatrician if you have any questions about introducing new foods for your specific baby.
Frozen Yogurt Drops
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt or dairy free alternative
- 1/3 cup raspberries
Instructions
- Line a cutting board or plate with wax paper.
- Mash raspberries with a fork until it looks like jam.
- Combine yogurt and raspberries and stir to combine.
- Transfer to a piping bag or ziplock and snip the corner about 1/2″.
- Pipe drops onto the wax paper.
- Freeze until hardened/set then pop them off and store in an air tight container in the freezer until ready to enjoy.
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