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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. Lindsey

      January 05, 2019 at 4:05 pm

      Could I use frozen fruit in this? If so, would I unthreatening it first or would it matter? Thank you! I’m excited to have a healthier version.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 05, 2019 at 6:45 pm

        Hi Lindsey! You can use either fresh frozen fruit. As long as your blender can blend the frozen, no need to thaw.I hope you enjoy these.

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    2. susa minich

      August 11, 2018 at 9:15 am

      Love this idea! I just bought the reusable molds. Thanks for sharing!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 11, 2018 at 10:45 am

        YAY!!! I hope you enjoy! My daughter and I just made a batch for the upcoming school year.

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    3. Megan

      September 18, 2016 at 12:23 am

      Love how simple this is!!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 18, 2016 at 11:00 am

        Simple is often best!

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    4. Lauren Gaskill

      September 14, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      This recipe is genius! And way cheaper than getting the premade ones from the store!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 14, 2016 at 12:57 pm

        WAY cheaper!! Thank you!

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    5. Michelle

      September 11, 2016 at 11:46 am

      I love that they have created a mold for everything! ????
      This looks perfect for the kiddos to help create!
      Thanks
      Michelle

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 13, 2016 at 8:22 am

        I know--there really is a product out there for everything now. I hope your kids enjoy!

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    6. shelley

      September 10, 2016 at 11:01 am

      I love that these don't have sugar. sometimes I like the kids' input when shopping but not usually!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 10, 2016 at 11:09 am

        I am completely with you Shelley!

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    7. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

      September 09, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      Brilliant!! And your video is awesome and makes me want to whip up a batch right now!!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 10, 2016 at 9:35 am

        I hope you do Katie!! And thank you for your kind words 🙂

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    8. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction

      September 09, 2016 at 9:31 am

      What a great idea! So much better than the store bought ones with lots of additives!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 09, 2016 at 7:30 pm

        My thoughts exactly Jessica!

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    9. Marye

      September 09, 2016 at 7:44 am

      These look so easy and the kids will love them!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 09, 2016 at 8:46 am

        Easy for sure Marye!

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    10. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

      September 09, 2016 at 7:00 am

      My kids would love these!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 09, 2016 at 8:46 am

        I bet they would Rachel!

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