Homemade Yogurt Treats

My favorite kind of yogurt is the fruit-at-the-bottom kind, chunky with sweet fruit. This is probably one of the most unhealthy kind to buy at the store, also! With that in mind, I have come up with a healthier, homemade version that tastes very similar...



Start with about 1 Tablespoon homemade (or organic, store-bought) preserves. I used homemade strawberry preserves- made with organic Louisiana strawberries that my kids and I picked ourselves! Then, top with 1/2- 3/4 cup of homemade yogurt. Mix up and enjoy :)







My second favorite way of enjoying homemade yogurt is in a smoothie. The one I made this morning is an Orange Julius type, which includes:

1 c yogurt
1 banana
1 handful ice (or you can omit and just use a frozen banana)
a splash of orange juice
1 t raw honey

My all time favorite smoothie has 1/2 frozen peach instead of the banana and no ice. You can substitute any frozen/fresh fruit or berries for the banana!



This post is part of Monday Mania at the Healthy Home Economist