Skip the store-bought yogurt tubes and make your own with just three ingredients. These simple homemade gogurts come together in about five minutes and make a refreshing, protein-rich snack. By using real fruit and plain yogurt, you can control the sweetness and texture while saving money. They’re ideal for lunchboxes, quick breakfasts, or an easy treat for kids and adults alike.
There’s something fun about slurping creamy fruit yogurt from a tube, and it’s surprisingly easy to recreate at home. All you need is yogurt, fruit, and either disposable or reusable yogurt tubes or pouches. A blender makes the process fast and ensures a smooth, scoopable puree that mixes easily with yogurt.
If you enjoy using extra yogurt in recipes, consider making related snacks like yogurt melts, frozen yogurt bark, or a moist yogurt plum cake. For more refreshing breakfast or snack ideas, smoothies with spinach, banana, or carrot and banana are also great options.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love These Homemade Gogurts
- What You’ll Need
- Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Step By Step Instructions
- Storage Instructions
- Tips For Success
- Recipe FAQs
- Other Yogurt Recipes You’ll Love
- Homemade Gogurts Recipe
Why You’ll Love These Homemade Gogurts
- Better Ingredients: Making tubes at home lets you choose fresh fruit and a yogurt you trust, whether plain Greek, whole-milk, or a dairy-free alternative.
- Easy Customization: Swap fruits, add-ins, or spices to create flavors your family enjoys. Experiment with strawberries, mango and banana, mixed berries, or any ripe fruit on hand.
- Improved Nutrition: You can control added sugars and include nutrient boosters like ground flaxseed or hemp hearts. Using plain yogurt keeps added sweeteners minimal.
- Fresher Flavor: Homemade tubes are made fresh and retain more vibrant flavor than many store-bought options that sit on shelves for longer periods.
- Cost Savings: Making a batch at home is usually more economical than purchasing individual commercial tubes, especially when you already have yogurt and fruit in your pantry.
What You’ll Need
These are the basic items required to make homemade gogurts:
- Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt is ideal for a thick, creamy texture and extra protein. Regular or dairy-free yogurts can also work; adjust for consistency as needed.
- Fruit: Use ripe, juicy fruits for natural sweetness. Try strawberries, mixed berries, mango with banana, or combinations you prefer.
- Maple Syrup: A small amount of maple syrup brightens flavor and brings the texture closer to commercial tubes. You can omit or replace it depending on taste and age of the eater.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and variations.
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Swap Greek yogurt for a plant-based coconut yogurt to make a dairy-free version. Note that some dairy-free yogurts are thinner; you may need to stir to thicken the mixture.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey for children over one year old, or with a neutral sweetener of your choice. Adjust amounts to taste.
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Place the fruit and maple syrup in a blender and puree until very smooth.
STEP 2: Add the yogurt to the blender and pulse a few times just to combine. You can fold the yogurt in by hand if you prefer. Avoid over-blending to keep a thick, scoopable consistency.
STEP 3: Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
STEP 4: Spoon or pour the mixture into tubes or pouches, seal, and chill in the refrigerator.
Storage Instructions
Store homemade yogurt tubes in the refrigerator for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months. Frozen tubes thaw well and make a nice packed lunch that will be ready by mealtime.
Tips For Success
- If the mix seems too thin, stir in a little more yogurt until you reach the desired thickness. Refrigeration will also slightly thicken the mixture.
- For a seed-free texture with berry blends, press the pureed berries through a fine sieve before combining with the yogurt.
- You can also use reusable pouches if you prefer a squeezable option that’s easy to pack and reuse.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Use any ripe fruit or combination of fruits and even mild vegetables like cooked carrot or pumpkin for different flavors and nutrients.
Yes. Thaw frozen fruit completely before blending so it purees smoothly and mixes well with the yogurt.
Greek yogurt yields the thickest result and is high in protein, but regular or dairy-free yogurts work if you adjust the texture with more or less yogurt.
Other Yogurt Recipes You’ll Love
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Homemade Yogurt Melts
Strawberry Yogurt Bark
Pumpkin Yogurt (Bark and Melts)
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Homemade Gogurts
Ingredients
Strawberry Yogurt Tubes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Mango Banana Yogurt Tubes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup sliced banana
Mixed Berry Yogurt Tubes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup mixed berries (strain if you prefer seed-free texture)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Add fruit and maple syrup to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add yogurt and pulse just a few times to combine, or fold in by hand. Do not over-blend.
- Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Pour into tubes or pouches, seal, and refrigerate or freeze for later.
Notes
- If the mixture is too thin, add more yogurt or chill to thicken. A brief freeze can also help firm the texture.
- For seed-free berry tubes, pass the puree through a fine sieve before adding yogurt.
- Reusable pouches are a practical, eco-friendly option for storing and packing.
Nutrition (per serving, approximate)
Calories: 56 kcal; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 0.3 g; Sugar: 6 g. Values will vary based on yogurt type and fruit used.