Blueberry Yogurt
This blueberry yogurt is absolutely delicious, once you've had it you won't go back to regular flavoured yogurt!
Why This Recipe Works
- A delicious source of protein and calcium
- Yummy enough to be a true dessert but also perfect as a snack or breakfast.
- Refined sugar-free
Ingredients you will need
To make my blueberry yogurt you will need:
- blueberriesÂ
- maple syrup
- cinnamon
- orange
- unsweetened whole-milk yogurt or plain Greek yogurt.
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
- Blueberries: I typically use frozen blueberries unless it is blueberry season, you can use fresh or frozen.
- Maple syrup: This can be substituted for your favourite sweetener or left out if your palate finds the blueberries sweet enough without it.
- Cinnamon: This intensifies the flavor of the blueberries.
- Orange: citrus adds brightness to the flavour. This can be substituted for lemon, but I would halve the amount of lemon juice used as it is not as sweet as orange juice.
- Yogurt: here is more information on yogurt for babies and young children
I am an ambassador for Countdown supermarket, they support my blog by providing ingredients for recipe creation and testing. I used frozen blueberries, cinnamon, and maple syrup from their range in this recipe.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my blueberry yogurt recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Prep: Use a peeler to peel a long strip of orange zest from your orange. Then squeeze the orange juice from your orange.
Step one: Place the blueberries, maple syrup orange juice and juice zest in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the blueberries are soft and saucy (This usually takes 3-5 minutes).
Step two: Gently mash the blueberries, then allow the blueberry compote to cool.
Step three: Portion the yogurt into 4 bowls, or 4 small airtight containers.
Step four: Spoon the blueberry sauce on top of the yogurt, and gently swirl them together, this helps blend the flavours. Enjoy straight away or store in the fridge for up to
Enjoy!
Top Tips
Here is how you can make and store homemade blueberry yogurt perfectly every time!
- Store your blueberry yogurt in clean airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- This recipe was designed for my older children, if you have a very young baby just starting their solids journey try stirring my blueberry puree through yogurt, it has no added sugar and a smoother texture.
- For a dairy-free option substitute the whole milk yogurt with your favourite plain plant-based yogurt.
- I urge you to try the blueberry yogurt with both the orange and cinnamon, these 2 ingredients really do intensify and brighten the flavour of the blueberries making the yogurt even more delicious.
Blueberry Yogurt
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Ingredients
- 300 g blueberries 2 cups
- 2 Tablespoon maple syrup 30 ml
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 orange (you will use the juice and zest) ¼ cup juice, 60 millilitres
- 560 grams full fat plain yogurt 2 cups
Instructions
- Use a peeler to peel a long strip of orange zest from your orange. Then squeeze the orange juice from your orange.
- Place the blueberries, maple syrup orange juice and juice zest in a saucepan,
- Simmer over medium heat until the blueberries are soft and saucy (This usually takes 3-5 minutes).
- Gently mash the blueberries, then allow the blueberry compote to cool.
- Portion the yogurt into 4 bowls, or 4 small airtight containers.
- Top the yogurt with the blueberry compote, and getnly swirl them together
- Enjoy straight away or store in the fridge for up to four days.
Notes
- Store your blueberry yogurt in clean airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- This recipe was designed for my older children, if you have a very young baby just starting their solids journey try stirring my blueberry puree through yogurt, it has no added sugar and a smoother texture.
- For a dairy-free option substitute the whole milk yogurt with your favourite plain plant-based yogurt.
- I urge you to try the blueberry yogurt with both the orange and cinnamon, these 2 ingredients really do intensify and brighten the flavour of the blueberries making the yogurt even more delicious.
- Blueberries: I typically use frozen blueberries unless it is blueberry season, you can use fresh or frozen.
- Maple syrup: This can be substituted for your favourite sweetener or left out if your palate finds the blueberries sweet enough without it.
- Cinnamon: This intensifies the flavor of the blueberries.
- Orange: citrus adds brightness to the flavour. This can be substituted for lemon, but I would halve the amount of lemon juice used as it is not as sweet as orange juice
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