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Fruit-on-the-Bottom (and top) Yogurt Cups

This healthier version of the popular commercial brand fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt is packed with greater nutrition because it’s made with homemade yogurt, honey-sweetened jam and fresh organic berries.

And it’s so simple to make! Just add a tablespoon or two of your favorite jam to a small mason jar and top with fresh homemade yogurt and a handful of berries.

Making your own yogurt is not only easy and more nutritious, it’s a great way to save money too! And there are so many delicious ways to use it – from fruit & yogurt parfaits to creamy homemade salad dressings – the ideas are endless!

Fruit-on-the-Bottom (and top) Yogurt Cups

Yield: 1 serving

Fruit-on-the-Bottom (and top) Yogurt Cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup homemade dairy or non-dairy yogurt
1-2 tbsp of homemade honey-sweetened fruit preserves (or your favorite all-fruit organic jam)
1/4 cup fresh organic berries

Instructions

Add fruit preserves to a half-pint mason jar or small bowl. Then top with plain yogurt and a sprinkling of fresh berries.
If you like a little crunch, add some chopped crispy nuts (like walnuts) or a sprinkling of homemade grain-free granola to the top. So easy and so yummy!

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Healthier Flavored Yogurt (GF)

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Making your own flavored yogurt is so easy and is much healthier, because you can avoid all of the refined sugar, “natural” flavorings and fillers. And the best part is … it’s even more delicious!

It’s also more economical – it costs much less per serving to buy a large container of plain organic yogurt (or even better, make your own homemade yogurt), and then add a variety of healthy real foods to create your favorite flavors.

Below you’ll find our simple recipe for making blended fruit yogurts, followed by a simple recipe for making classic vanilla flavored yogurt. Enjoy!

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How to Make Homemade Fruit Yogurt Blends

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

 1 1/4 cup homemade dairy or non-dairy yogurt, divided
1/2 cup diced or halved fresh (or frozen) berries of your choice (see below)
2- 3 tbsp of homemade jam, honey or maple syrup

Instructions

If using strawberries, remove the stems and quarter before measuring out 1/2 cup. If using blueberries, raspberries or blackberries, simply cut them in half and then measure.
In a blender (or VitaMix), add 1/4 cup of yogurt, the berries and sweetener of choice. If you like fruit pieces in your yogurt, blend 10-20 seconds, just until combined. For a smoother yogurt, continue to blend until mixture is completely blended.
Pour the fruit blend into a small bowl and add the remaining 1 cup of yogurt. Gently whisk to combine.
Divide among two small mason jars or containers of choice, cover, and refrigerate. Fresh fruit blended yogurt should be eaten right away, or at least within two days, for best flavor.

Notes

More Flavor Variations: Enjoy “mixed berry” yogurt by using a combination of organic strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Yum! Another variation my kids love is strawberry-banana. As you can see, the possibilities are endless! And because you are making it yourself, you can adjust the amount of fruit and natural sweetener to suit your taste preferences.

Note about separation: Many fresh fruits can cause yogurt to become runny and separate, especially as time passes. So homemade yogurt blends using fresh fruit are best consumed within 2-3 days, or simply whisk the yogurt to re-blend, if separate occurs.

Money-Saving Tip: When fresh berries are in season they’re usually at the lowest price, so why not buy lots and freeze them for use in smoothies, yogurt and desserts! It’s also fun (and more economical) to find a local organic U-Pick farm and enjoy a family field trip to berry-pick together.

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Simply Delicious Vanilla Yogurt

1 one-cup serving

Ingredients

1 cup homemade dairy or non-dairy yogurt
2 tbsp pure maple syrup (or honey)
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, add yogurt, vanilla and maple syrup; gently stir to combine. Makes two half-cup servings. Enjoy!

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Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits (GF)

By Kelly · 1 Comment

Homemade Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits make a great after school snack, healthy dessert and quick, nutritious breakfast! They’re so easy to assemble, which makes it a great recipe to get your Kids in the Kitchen with you!

The scrumptious crunch factor that makes yogurt parfaits such a treat is granola, of course. I have two delicious granola recipes, depending on your dietary preferences:
• Grain-free, dairy-free granola made with assorted soaked nuts, and
• Soaked oats granola made with rolled oats (with gluten-free option).

If you’ve joined us for The Whole30 Program, you can still enjoy a delicious crunch-factor and an extra touch of protein by adding a mix of your favorite nuts and seeds. Some excellent Whole30-compliant options include:
• Almonds • Flax Seeds
• Pecans • Sunflower Seeds
• Pistachios • Pumpkin Seeds
• Walnuts

Just be sure to pair this with a side of healthy protein, such as boiled eggs or nitrate-free, sugar-free bacon {or both!}.

Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits aren’t the only way to enjoy healthy homemade yogurt … you can also make your own Fabulous Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt Cups as well. And oh my, are they yummy!

Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits (GF Option)

Ingredients

• Plain homemade dairy or non-dairy yogurt
• Fresh organic berries of your choice (such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.)
• Raw honey (liquid raw honey is easier to combine into yogurt)
• Homemade granola such as my delicious grain-free granola or gluten-free soaked oats granola

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, add about 3/4 cups of plain whole milk yogurt (or coconut milk yogurt) for each person you plan to serve.
Whisk in enough raw honey to reach desired sweetness.
Add about 3-4 large spoonfuls of the honey-sweetened yogurt to a half-pint mason jar or small bowl.
Top with a layer of fresh fruit and homemade granola of your choice.
Add another layer of yogurt and top with additional fresh fruit and a sprinkling of granola. Enjoy!

Notes

Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits aren’t the only way to enjoy healthy homemade yogurt … you can also make your own Fabulous Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt Cups as well. And oh my, are they yummy!

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