- These naturally sweet bites contain immune-supporting vitamin C and gut-healthy probiotics.
- Fresh and freeze-dried strawberries add plenty of fruity flavor—no added sugar required.
- These bites are fun to serve, with a dusting of strawberry powder giving them a pop of color.
These Lemon-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites turn a handful of simple ingredients into a refreshing, bite-size snack. Freeze-dried strawberries add a pop of color and natural sweetness, while lemon zest, vanilla and a touch of cardamom make each bite bright and aromatic. You can easily leave out the cardamom or swap it for another spice, like cinnamon or ginger, for a different flavor twist. They’re creamy, tangy and just the right amount of sweet. Keep reading for test kitchen tips and more easy ways to customize the recipe below.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- When making the freeze-dried strawberry powder, roll thoroughly until the pieces are finely crushed, or use a spice grinder. Larger chunks won’t adhere as evenly to the yogurt coating.
- Whole-milk yogurt clings best to the berries and creates a creamy shell once frozen. If you want a thicker coating, use strained, Greek-style yogurt instead.
- Use parchment paper (not foil) for easy release once frozen. The bites can stick to foil, which can tear once frozen.
Nutrition Notes
- Strawberries provide a wealth of anti-inflammatory antioxidants in the form of anthocyanins and immune-supporting vitamin C. While strawberries are naturally sweet, they also are loaded with fiber to promote better gut health and more stable blood sugar levels.
- Yogurt is a great way to get protein along with gut-healthy probiotics. This recipe calls for plain regular yogurt as opposed to strained (Greek-style) yogurt, which means it will be lower in protein but provide more bone-healthy calcium.
- Lemon zest will not only add a bit more vitamin C to these bites along with that from the strawberries, but citrus zest contains an antioxidant called d-limonene that provides gut-healthy benefits and anti-inflammatory properties.
