12 delicious ways to flavour homemade yogurt with fruit

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If you're looking for innovative and tasty ways to take your homemade yogurt to the next level, we've got a fantastic list of fruit-based mix-ins to make your homemade yogurt even more incredible.

When it comes to flavouring homemade yogurt, the possibilities are endless. A fresh jar of chilled, homemade yogurt is like a blank canvas, calling you to get creative. It is easy and fun to transform homemade yogurt into a delicious treat by infusing it with fruits and spices. To get you inspired, we've come up with 12 delicious ways to flavour homemade yogurt with fruit and simple pantry ingredients.

Enjoy these fruit flavoured yogurt bowls as a healthy snack or dessert or add your favourite muesli, granola or nuts for a royal yogurt breakfast.  

HOW TO SWEETEN HOMEMADE YOGURT

For some people it takes a little time to adjust to the taste of homemade yogurt, especially if you have been accustomed to eating sweetened store-bought varieties. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to achieve sweetness without adding unhealthy sugars or compromising the nutritional and probiotic benefits of homemade yogurt.

Natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup, enhance the flavour and provide just the right amount of sweetness. Start with a small amount and gradually add more to achieve your taste preference.

Sugar substitutes such as agave, rice syrup, coconut sugar, coconut syrup, stevia, erythritol, and monk fruit sweetener are also popular sugar alternatives. When using sugar substitutes ensure you follow the recommended serving instructions, as they can be much sweeter than sugar and some have a bitter aftertaste. We used honey and maple syrup in the following recipes. Omit or swap to your preferred sweetener and adjust to taste.

VANILLA

Adding a little bit of vanilla or a combination of vanilla and natural sweetener is a simple way to upgrade the flavour profile of homemade yogurt. For the most luxurious vanilla experience, use vanilla extract or vanilla paste. A little bit goes on long way.

12 DELICIOUS WAYS TO FLAVOUR HOMEMADE YOGURT WITH FRUIT

Each recipe serves one, but the ingredients can easily be doubled or tripled. Use the ingredients as a guide or as inspiration to discover your favourite fruity mix-ins. 

Stay tuned, a list of fruit-free ways to flavour homemade yogurt is coming soon!

ORANGE TANG HOMEMADE YOGURT

½ cup homemade yogurt
2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon of orange zest
1 tablespoon of honey plus more to drizzle.

Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Top with a sprinkling of zest and a drizzle of honey.

BLUEBERRY SYRUP HOMEMADE YOGURT

1 cup frozen blueberries
¼ cup water
1-2 tablespoons of sweetener
½ cup homemade yogurt

Method: Make the sauce ahead of time. In a small saucepan simmer blueberries, water, and sweetener with the lid on for 10-15 mins. Slightly mash the berries with a fork. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Spoon some blueberry sauce into a bowl then top with homemade yogurt.

SPICED APPLE YOGURT

1-2 apples, peeled, cored and diced.
¼ cup water
1/8 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
Pinch of salt
½ cup homemade yogurt
¼ teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Method: Cook the apples ahead of time. In a small saucepan simmer the apples, water, butter, cinnamon, salt and sweetener, with the lid on for 10 mins. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Spoon spiced apple into a bowl then top with homemade yogurt.

PINA COLADA HOMEMADE YOGURT

½ cup homemade yogurt
½ cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
Sweetener to taste (optional)

Method: Place chopped fresh pineapple into a bowl. Add the yogurt. Top with toasted coconut. Additional sweetener will depend on the sweetness of your pineapple.

SRAWBERRY CHIA JAM HOMEMADE YOGURT

1 cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon of honey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ cup homemade yogurt

Method: Make the chia jam ahead of time. In a small saucepan simmer the strawberries, honey and water, with the lid on for 10 mins. Slightly mash the strawberries with a fork. Remove from the heat. Stir in the chia seeds. Set aside for 30 mins to thicken and cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Spoon chia jam into a bowl then top with homemade yogurt. 

MANGO PASSIONFRUIT HOMEMADE YOGURT

1 large mango cheek diced or mashed into a puree
1 passionfruit
½ cup homemade yogurt
Sweetener to taste (optional)

Method: Place diced or mashed mango into a bowl. Add homemade yogurt. Top with passionfruit pulp. Additional sweetener will depend on the sweetness of your pineapple.

LEMON OR LIME TWIST HOMEMADE YOGURT

½ cup homemade yogurt
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon of zest
1 tablespoon of honey plus more to drizzle.

Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Top with a sprinkling of zest and a drizzle of extra honey.

PEAR & GINGER HOMEMADE YOGURT

1 pear, peeled core removed and diced
2 teaspoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon butter
¼ teaspoon ground ginger powder
½ cup homemade yogurt

Method: Cook the pear ahead of time. Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the pears, sauté for 1-2 mins, add the maple syrup and ginger. Saute stirring for another minute or until caramelised. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Spoon ginger pears into a bowl then top with homemade yogurt.

BLUEBERRY LEMON HOMEMADE YOGURT

¼ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup homemade yogurt
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon of lemon zest
1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup

Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Top with a sprinkling of zest and a drizzle of extra honey.

BANANA CHOCOLATE HOMEMADE YOGURT

½ cup homemade yogurt
1 over-ripe banana mashed
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup or more to taste
¼ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 teaspoon cocoa nibs

Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Sprinkle with cocoa nibs.

ORANGE SPICED POACHED PRUNE HOMEMADE YOGURT

8 dried prunes, pips removed
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
½ cup homemade yogurt

Method: Cook the prunes ahead of time. In a small saucepan simmer all the ingredients (except yogurt) with the lid on for 10 mins. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Spoon into a bowl then top with homemade yogurt.

MANGO COCONUT HOMEMADE YOGURT

1 large mango cheek mashed into a puree
½ cup homemade yogurt
1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (optional)
¼ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 tablespoon of toasted coconut flakes

Method: Place mango puree into a bowl. Add homemade yogurt. Top with coconut.