Description
This recipe for Kid-Friendly Sprinkle Greek Yogurt Bark is a fun and easy snack perfect for children, including picky eaters. It combines the creaminess of Greek yogurt with colorful sprinkles, offering a nutritious and appealing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2% for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup colorful sprinkles
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. I like to add a little maple syrup because my Leo prefers a touch of sweetness, but you can skip it if your little ones like it plain.
- Pour the yogurt mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it evenly into a thin layer, about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
- Generously sprinkle the colorful sprinkles over the entire surface of the yogurt. This is the fun part! Mia loves to help with this step, making sure every inch is covered.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours, or until the yogurt bark is completely solid and firm.
- Once frozen, break the yogurt bark into smaller pieces. You can snap it with your hands or use a knife.
- Serve immediately. Store any leftover bark in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness: If your kids prefer less sweet treats, you can reduce or omit the maple syrup/honey.
- Add fruit: For extra nutrition, finely chopped fruit like berries or bananas can be mixed into the yogurt or sprinkled on top before freezing.
- Fun shapes: Before freezing, you can use cookie cutters to create fun shapes if desired.
- Storage: Always store leftover bark in the freezer to prevent it from melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg