Yogurt Drinks Recipe
on Apr 17, 2024
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These easy homemade yogurt drinks are made in just 5 minutes for a refreshing treat! Save money and make these drinks from home with real fruit and yogurt, full of protein and calcium!
Storebought yogurt drinks are beloved by many, and what’s not to love? They’re smooth, sweet, and a refreshing snack. It’s so simple to make your own version of yogurt drinks right at home with simple ingredients and sweetness that you can easily control. If you have some extra yogurt on hand and are looking for some other fun treats to turn them into, you’ll love these easy-to-make yogurt melts and refreshing yogurt bark as well! In the mood for more drinks? Try out this bright green Hulk spinach banana smoothie and this creamy banana carrot smoothie for refreshing breakfast ideas or a midday snack!
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Why You’ll Love This Yogurt Drinks Recipe
- Quality Ingredients: When you make yogurt drinks at home, you have full control over the ingredients. You can pick out your favorite fruits, yogurt, and add-ins and tailor the taste and texture to your liking.
- Customization: Homemade yogurt drinks are infinitely customizable. You can experiment with different fruits, spices, and sweeteners to create unique flavor combinations that suit your palate. Whether you prefer a classic strawberry yogurt drink or a tropical blend, the possibilities are endless when you’re in charge of the recipe.
- Nutritional Benefits: By making yogurt drinks at home, you can boost their nutritional value. You can fully control the sweetness and can add extra ingredients such as flax seeds and hemp hearts making them a great choice for a healthy snack or breakfast option.
- Freshness: Unlike store-bought versions that may have been sitting on shelves for weeks, homemade yogurt drinks are made fresh on the spot. This means they retain more of their probiotic content and their flavors are more vibrant and pronounced.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Buying individual bottles of yogurt drinks from the store can add up! Making them at home is often more cost-effective. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up a batch of homemade yogurt drinks that will last you several servings, saving you money in the long run.
What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make this yogurt drinks recipe:
- Yogurt: The main ingredient for these yogurt drinks. I like to use plain whole-milk Greek yogurt since it is thick, creamy, and high in protein, but any type of yogurt will work.
- Strawberries: Try to pick out berries that are super ripe for the best natural sweetness. You’ll want strawberries that are dark red and juicy on the inside, not bitter and white.
- Milk: I used whole milk in this recipe, but dairy-free alternatives work as well.
- Maple Syrup: For added sweetness to the drink. The strawberries provide some sweetness but the touch of maple syrup makes these drinks more similar to the store-bought variety. Feel free to omit or adjust the amount of maple syrup as desired.
- Vanilla Extract: For added flavor and to help bring out the sweetness and flavor of the drink.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Greek yogurt: Feel free to swap out Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative like coconut yogurt. If you are using a thinner yogurt, you may want to reduce the amount of milk added.
- Milk: You may substitute the milk with any dairy-free alternative such as oat milk or coconut milk.
- Strawberries: The strawberries may be replaced with a different type of berry (ex: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) or your favorite fruit! Note, if using a fruit like a banana, you may want to increase the amount of milk added since bananas are thicker in texture when blended.
- Maple Syrup: Maple syrup may be replaced with honey (note: honey should not be served to little ones under the age of 1).
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth (Images 1 & 2). You may need to shake/scrape down the sides of your blender to make sure the yogurt is fully incorporated. If your mixture seems thick, add a little more milk.
STEP 2: Taste the blended mixture and adjust the amount of maple syrup added as needed.
STEP 3: Pour into mini bottles and serve (Image 3)!
Storage Instructions
These homemade yogurt drinks can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. I like to store them in these 4 oz mini glass bottles because they’re perfect to grab and go for a quick snack. You will notice that the drink will separate when stored, but that’s perfectly normal! When you are ready to drink it, just give it a quick shake and you’ll be good to go! If you plan to store them in these mini glass bottles or a similar bottle, don’t fill them to the top and leave a little space off so that you’ll have room to shake the drink when ready to serve.
Tips For Success
- If your mixture seems thick while blending, add in a little more milk. You’ll want the consistency to be pretty liquid-like so that it’s easy to pour and easy to drink.
- I love storing these yogurt drinks in these mini 4 oz glass bottles for a quick grab-and-go option. These glass silicone cups are great to use if serving the yogurt drink on the spot and I love that they include a silicone sleeve to protect it from any possible spills and falls.
- You will notice that the drink will separate when stored in the fridge, but that’s perfectly normal! When you are ready to drink it, just give it a quick shake and you’ll be good to go! If you plan to store them in mini bottles, don’t fill them to the top and leave a little space off so that you’ll have room to shake the drink when ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! This yogurt drinks recipe is fully customizable and you can swap our strawberries with your favorite fruits or combination of fruits and veggies! Depending on the fruit used, you may need to add in extra milk if the mixture seems thick.
It’s completely normal if your yogurt drink separates in the fridge when stored since the mixture doesn’t contain any preservatives. When you are ready to drink it, just give it a quick shake and you’ll be good to go!
Other Yogurt Recipes You’ll Love
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Homemade Yogurt Melts
Strawberry Yogurt Bark
Pumpkin Yogurt (Yogurt Bark And Yogurt Melts)
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Yogurt Drinks Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt, or plain dairy-free alternative
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional – adjust to taste to omit or add more as needed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth. You may need to shake/scrape down the sides of your blender to make sure the yogurt is fully incorporated. If your mixture seems thick, add a little more milk.
- Taste the blended mixture and adjust the amount of maple syrup added as needed.
- Pour into mini bottles and serve.
Notes
- If your mixture seems thick while blending, add in a little more milk. You’ll want the consistency to be pretty liquid-like so that it’s easy to pour and easy to drink.
- I love storing these yogurt drinks in these mini 4 oz glass bottles for a quick grab-and-go option. These glass silicone cups are great to use if serving the yogurt drink on the spot and I love that they include a silicone sleeve to protect it from any possible spills and falls.
- You will notice that the drink will separate when stored in the fridge, but that’s perfectly normal! When you are ready to drink it, just give it a quick shake and you’ll be good to go! If you plan to store them in mini bottles, don’t fill them to the top and leave a little space off so that you’ll have room to shake the drink when ready to serve.
