Yogurt is a great, healthy snack! But, can you freeze yogurt? The answer is yes! Freezing can extend the life of your yogurt by up to 6 months. So the next time you see some yogurt on sale or you simply can't finish what is in your refrigerator just know that you can freeze yogurt! In fact you have quite a few options!
How To Freeze Yogurt - Option 1
Since yogurt is not a solid, the freezing process can change the texture of the yogurt. But that doesn't mean it's bad! As a fun, cold treat turn that yogurt into Popsicles! You can put the entire container in the freezer and after it starts to freeze, add a Popsicle stick.
If you have a Popsicle mold you can use that!
If your kids like the yogurt in the tubes you can freeze it directly in there! For some reason the texture is not affected when you freeze it in the tubes! They can either eat it frozen or you can put it in their lunchbox and by the time lunch time arrives it will be thawed out and still cold ready for lunch!
How To Freeze Yogurt - Option 2
Another option for freezing yogurt is to make yogurt bites. Since you are making the yogurt in small quantities the freezing process doesn't change the texture as much (other than actually turning it into a solid!) Simply pour the yogurt into a piping bag (or just a plastic bag and cut a VERY small whole in the corner) and make small dots of yogurt on a piece of parchment paper. The dots will expand when they freeze. Put in the freezer. When they are frozen move to a larger bag for storage. Yogurt bites are a great snack to pull out of the freezer!
How to Freeze Yogurt - Option 3
If you like smoothies (and who doesn't?) make your own smoothie packs! Simply spoon yogurt into an ice cube tray. You can even add fruit to the yogurt if you would like! Freeze yogurt in the ice cube tray and once frozen, pop them out and store in a freezer bag or air tight container in the freezer!
You can also make up freezer smoothie packs by freezing the yogurt cubes and packing them with fruit, spinach, frozen fruit juice, etc. Then when you want a smoothie your pack is all ready to go!
How to Freeze Yogurt - Option 4
Yogurt is great for using in baking - especially Greek yogurt! You can freeze directly in the container (just remember yogurt expands when frozen!) To use, thaw in the refrigerator and stir well. The taste of your baked goods will taste the same as if your yogurt was never frozen!
So there you are! Can you freeze yogurt? Absolutely!
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