Homemade Frozen Yogurt Drops (No Freeze Dryer Needed)

Some days, you just need a quick, wholesome snack that won’t leave your kids bouncing off the walls -- or crashing in the middle of math. These homemade frozen yogurt drops are a simple, nutrient-packed treat made with real food ingredients that support energy, digestion, and immunity. Packed with protein-rich Greek yogurt, antioxidant-loaded fruit, and a touch of natural sweetness, they offer a fun and easy way to nourish growing bodies.

Plus, they’re completely customizable -- perfect for introducing or reinforcing extra nutrients like immune-supporting elderberry or a little extra calm with magnesium-rich cocoa. Whether you're fueling up for a busy day or just need a refreshing, guilt-free treat, these yogurt drops are a mom-approved win!

About the Ingredients

Yogurt: Provides protein, calcium, and probiotics

Fruits: Most fruits have great antioxidant and vitamin content. (Strawberries are excellent sources of vitamin C).

Honey: Natural antioxidant plus the lower glycemic index may help moderate blood sugar spikes, making it a gentler option for energy regulation and avoiding sugar rushes and crashes!

Optional mix-ins: Add food powders or tinctures for added health support!

Homemade Frozen Yogurt Drops

(No Freeze Dryer Needed)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (Greek yogurt works best because it is a little thicker.)
• 1/4 cup fruit puree (raspberries, strawberries, bananas -- can add some veggie puree too carrots, sweet potato, or another veggie)
• 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional – sweetens it up, not necessary)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional – adds a warm, comforting flavor)
• Optional mix-ins:
• ¼ cup of crushed freeze-dried fruit (like strawberries) or a pinch of cinnamon
• ¼ cup of Super Foods Powder, Cocoa Calm, or Immune Aid Powder
• 3 droppers of tinctures – Elderberry Elixir, Nourish Me Naturally, Adaptogenic Immunity, or any Earthley tincture.

Supplies:

• Mixing bowl
• Spoon or whisk
• Piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped (can drop it on with a spoon if you don’t have a baggie available)
• Baking sheet or plate that fits in your freezer (and the coordinating space in the freezer is available)
• Parchment paper or silicone mat

Directions:

Step 1: In a bowl, stir Greek yogurt, honey (if using), tinctures (if using), and vanilla until smooth.

Step 2: Mix in fruit puree and powders (if using). If the mixture is too runny off the spoon, add a bit more yogurt or powder. If it is too thick, add more yogurt or puree.

Step 3: Spoon the mix into a piping bag or zip-top bag. Snip a small corner (dime-sized hole) to squeeze out drops onto the parchment.

Step 4: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Pipe small blobs, nickel-sized “drops” of yogurt, spacing them apart so they don’t spread out into each other.

Step 5: Pop the sheet in the freezer for 2 hours until solid.

Step 6: Peel the drops off the parchment and toss them into an airtight container or freezer bag. Keep frozen -- they'll be good for a couple of months.

Step 7: Eat it fresh out of the freezer or let it sit 3-5 minutes at room temperature before handing it to kids - however they prefer.

Can You Dehydrate Yogurt Drops?

Yes, you can dehydrate yogurt drops using a standard dehydrator (or even an oven on low), but the results won’t be like freeze-dried drops.

Why? What Happens If You Dehydrate Them?

Dehydration pulls water out with low heat (usually 95-135°F) and air circulation over hours. Freeze-drying, though, freezes first, then sucks water out as vapor under vacuum -- keeping structure light and crisp. Even if you freeze first, and then put them in your standard dehydrator, it will melt them first so it doesn’t make a difference. The processes are different.

At 115°F (safe for probiotics) for 8-12 hours, they’ll dry on the outside but stay soft inside -- more like chewy candy than a dry drop. Push it hotter (135°F+), and you might get crispier edges, but the center stays tacky, and the probiotics die off.

Without freezing first, yogurt drops dehydrate into a leathery or gummy texture like fruit leather. The proteins and sugars (from yogurt, honey, fruit) concentrate, making it sticky or tough instead of melt-in-your-mouth. Freeze-dried drops have about 2-5% moisture with a crisp, powdery texture. Dehydrated drops make it as low as 10-20% at best, leaving moisture and a gummier or jerky-like feel.