Description

These Quick Sugar Free Frozen Yogurt Bites offer a guilt-free, refreshing snack that combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with creamy Greek yogurt and warm spices like cardamom and ginger. Perfect for a healthy treat that’s easy to prepare and store, these bites freeze perfectly for a cool, flavorful snack anytime.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Strawberries:

3 1/4 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed
0.8 oz freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into a fine powder

For the Yogurt Coating:

1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat 5% for creaminess)
2 1/4 tbsp vanilla essence
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/8 tsp ground ginger powder
1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare the Yogurt Coating Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, vanilla essence, lemon zest, freshly cracked black pepper, cardamom, ginger powder, and salt until the mixture is smooth and spices are evenly distributed. This creates a flavorful yogurt coating that balances tartness and warmth.
Prepare the Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder: Place the freeze-dried strawberries into a small ziplock bag and crush them finely by hand or with a rolling pin until a powder consistency is achieved. This powder will add intense strawberry flavor and a vibrant coating.
Set Up Your Freezing Station: Line a baking sheet or shallow pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Keep the yogurt coating and strawberry powder nearby for easy access.
Coat and Arrange the Strawberries: One at a time, dip each whole strawberry (with stems removed) fully into the yogurt mixture, ensuring thorough coverage. Place coated strawberries onto the parchment-lined pan and immediately sprinkle generously with the strawberry powder, coating evenly. Repeat for all strawberries and arrange in a single layer.
Freeze Until Solid: Freeze the berries on the pan for at least 2 hours; for best texture, freeze overnight or up to 24 hours to ensure the coating is completely solid and stable.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove frozen yogurt bites and let them sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly for optimal creamy texture before eating. Enjoy as a refreshing, guilt-free snack.

Notes

Use thick Greek yogurt or strain regular yogurt to ensure coating sticks well and prevents icy texture.
Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder to help the coating adhere perfectly.
Make sure fresh strawberries are completely dry to avoid ice crystal formation.
Freeze bites for at least 2 hours; overnight freezing is preferable for best texture.
Let bites soften 2-5 minutes before eating to avoid biting into very hard frozen yogurt.
Store in an airtight container with parchment paper layers to prevent sticking, up to 2 months in the freezer.
Optional spices can be adapted to taste, such as cinnamon or ginger in place of cardamom and pepper.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Freezing
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sugar free, frozen yogurt bites, Greek yogurt, healthy snack, no added sugar, strawberry snack, natural sweetener, diabetic friendly, low fat dessert, easy dessert