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    Home » Real Food » Snacks » DIY Yogurt Tubes

    DIY Yogurt Tubes

    By Kristen Chidsey | 34 Comments | Published August 5, 2021 | Updated August 5, 2021 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Skip the store-bought Gogurt tubes and make your own! Homemade Gogurt is one of the easiest, healthiest snacks you can prepare and only takes two simple ingredients.  Plain yogurt is blended up with mixed berries and then filled in tubes for a cheaper and healthier version of the store-bought yogurt tubes. 

    Skip the store-bought yogurt tubes and make your own! Homemade "Gogurt" is one of the easiest, healthiest snacks you can prepare and only takes two simple ingredients. 

    Plain yogurt is blended up with berries and then filled in tubes or pouches for a cheaper and healthier version of the store-bought yogurt tubes.

    Homemade Gogurts next to fresh berries

    My kids always ask to take a Go-Gurt © in their school lunches.

    But instead of opting for store-bought yogurt tubes, which are often filled with excess sugar, food coloring, and are quite pricey, I opt to make my own yogurt tubes. And you should too!

    To make yogurt tubes or pouches you only 2 ingredients, a blender, and disposable or reusable tubes or pouches.

    Notes on Ingredients

    • Yogurt: I prefer to use plain store-bought or homemade Greek yogurt, as it is lower in sugar than flavored yogurt and super thick, which makes it less messy--especially important for little ones! You can opt to use dairy-free coconut milk yogurt if you need the yogurt tubes to be dairy-free as well.
    • Fruit: Really any fruit works well for flavoring these yogurt tubes. I recommend using berries for the best flavor, but peaches, cherries, or avocado are great options as well.

    How to Make Yogurt Tubes

    • Place fruit and yogurt into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
    Two side by side pictures with blender with berries and yogurt and then with yogurt blended.
    • Using a small funnel, carefully fill yogurt tubes or pouches with yogurt mixture, leaving at least ½ inch room at top of each tube for expansion. Seal well.
    • Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
    5 Homemade Berry Yogurt Tubes next to fresh blueberries and strawberries.

    Storage/Serving Instructions

    I highly recommend freezing homemade yogurt tubes. They will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 4 days.

    For packing yogurt tubes in school lunches, simply pop one in a lunch box in the morning with an ice pack. By lunch, they are defrosted and ready to eat.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you use flavored yogurt to make homemade yogurt tubes?

    Yes! Just keep in mind that it will add to the overall sugar content of your homemade yogurt tubes.

    Is it better to use tubes or pouches?

    That depends. I personally prefer using tubes for my older kids, as they can simply throw away the plastic once they have eaten lunch. There is nothing worse than opening up a school lunchbox and discovering a pouch with remnants of yogurt that has been sitting in a classroom all day. However, for the younger kids, the pouches are much easier for their little hands to manage and I do love that they are washable.

    Is there any fruit you don't recommend for homemade yogurt tubes?

    Anything that is really watery, like melon, or fibrous, like apples or pineapple, I recommend avoiding.

    Do you have to use Greek yogurt?

    No. Regular yogurt works as well. Greek yogurt is just thicker and a bit less messy to work with.

    Can I add vegetables to the yogurt mixture?

    Yes! Pumpkin puree, fresh spinach, sweet potato puree, or carrot puree all work really well in yogurt pouches. You can mix the vegetables with fruits or simply use vegetables.

    Can I use frozen fruit?

    Yes, but be sure to defrost the fruit BEFORE making yogurt tubes, so that the mixture blends up nice and creamy. 

    More DIY Kid-Friendly Treats

    • Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
    • DIY Drumstick Ice Cream Cones
    • Homemade Larabars
    • No-Bake Granola Bars
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
    • Homemade Cheese Crackers

    If you make these homemade yogurt tubes, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below. 

    Fruit and Yogurt Tubes on white counter

    Yogurt Tubes

    Yogurt and fruit are blended together and then filled into yogurt tubes or pouches for a wholesome grab and go snack.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 tubes
    Calories: 29kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups plain yogurt
    • 1 cup fruit such as berries
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    Instructions

    • Place the yogurt into the blender. Add in 1 cup of the fruit of your choice. And blend until well combined.
    • Using a small funnel, carefully fill yogurt tubes with yogurt mixture, leaving at least ½ inch room at top of each tube for expansion. Seal well.
    • Store in the freezer for 3 months or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    • Place a frozen yogurt tube in school lunches in the morning with an ice pack, and my lunch the tube should be defrosted.

    Equipment Needed

    • Blender
    • yogurt tubes
    • yogurt pouches

    Notes

    Yogurt: Use any plain regular or Greek-style yogurt you like, just keep in mind Greek yogurt will produce thicker results and is easier to work with. Non-dairy yogurt works great as well.
    Suggested Fruit: Use any combination of the following suggested fruits: peaches, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, and/or avocado. Fruit can be fresh or frozen, but be sure to defrost fruit and drain off the excess liquid BEFORE making yogurt tubes, so that the mixture blends up nice and creamy. 
    Adding vegetables: Pumpkin puree, fresh spinach, sweet potato puree, or carrot puree all work really well in yogurt pouches. You can mix the vegetables with fruits or simply use vegetables. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 49mg
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    This recipe was originally published in 2015 but has been updated in 2021 with a few new tips.

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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    Comments

    1. Ashley

      April 26, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      Excited to try! Do you have a favorite blender for these?

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 26, 2022 at 3:58 pm

        Hi Ashley! I have used both Kitchen Aid and Vitamix with success.

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    2. Abs

      September 12, 2021 at 10:46 am

      Mine came out very runny! Any suggestions?

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 12, 2021 at 5:27 pm

        Hi! You may find that using Greek yogurt for thicker results. Also, if using frozen fruit,, be sure it is completely defrosted and the excess liquid is drained off.

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    3. Amy L Swartz

      February 03, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      Can you send me or post the link for those bags with the wide funnel?

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 03, 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Hi Amy! Here is a link to the video of plastic bags with funnel: https://amzn.to/2RVeC6b. Here is silicone reusable tubes: https://amzn.to/2GT2rjY. And here are ones like the applesauce packets: https://amzn.to/2Os3coi I hope you enjoy!

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    4. Sophie Heath

      November 14, 2019 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      My kids favorite snack is yogurts, so this was an awesome new healthy idea! They can't seem to get enough! My family is obsessed!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        November 14, 2019 at 3:22 pm

        I am so happy your family enjoys these Sophie!

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    5. Renee Goerger

      November 14, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are great to always have on hand in the freezer!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        November 14, 2019 at 3:22 pm

        They make a great go to for snacks and school lunches! Glad you enjoyed

        Reply
    6. Allison

      August 19, 2019 at 11:21 am

      Thanks for sharing. My 11 year old is taking on the challenge to make her own gogurts this year. I rarely buy them since they’re so fake and sugary so she decided to make them herself.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 19, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        Hi Allison! I LOVE this so much! Tell your 11 year old, my 11 year old says she hopes she loves these too (and that they are easy to make!)

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    7. Ellen Giller

      February 24, 2019 at 11:01 pm

      Such a great idea. I just ordered yogurt tubes and Spiderman stickers to decorate with as my son always want a yogurt "theme." I can't wait to use this and skip the sugary/overpriced grocery store version.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 25, 2019 at 6:54 am

        I love that you are personalizing your yogurt tubes 🙂 What a lucky boy you have! Enjoy!

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