Easy Blueberry Yogurt

Why we love this homemade blueberry yogurt recipe?

• super easy to make blueberry greek yogurt
• can use fresh or frozen blueberries
• no artificial ingredients, preservatives or added sugar
• great baby yogurt recipe for baby 6 month old
• great for baby-led weaning, as a baby snack or toddler snack
• can be made from plain yogurt, greek yogurt, goat yogurt or vegan alternatives

If you like this recipe you will like our homemade vanilla yogurt, mango yogurt or banana yogurt , healthy strawberry yogurt recipe.

Ingredients

• Blueberries - one of the healthiest fruits. They are high in antioxidants, so can help fight against diseases and improve the overall health of the body. They are also high in vitamins C and K as well as manganese. They require cooking before mixing them with yogurt in order to soften them and for them to release their sugars. You want to buy ripe sweet blueberries so the blueberry yogurt is nice and naturally sweet. If using frozen blueberries you will most likely need to add a sweetener like honey as frozen blueberries are usually more sour.
• Yogurt - can use plain yogurt, greek yogurt or any other you like.  It is a great calcium and protein source. It is the perfect source of probiotic bacteria which not only help keep the gut healthy but can also boost the immune system. 

How to make blueberry yogurt at home? Step by step

1. Place the blueberries in a saucepan and cover them with water. Heat over medium low heat for about 10 minutes until the blueberries are soft and mushy. If you are using frozen blueberries rinse them first to get any frost off and then it may take a few minutes longer
2. Add them to the yogurt and mix (add sweetener at this point also if you are using it) .

Tip: If using frozen blueberries you may want to add a teaspoon of honey, date or agave syrup to sweeten the yogurt as frozen blueberries are usually more sour.

Storage

• in fridge in airtight container up to 3 days
• in freezer in airtight container up to 3 months
• thaw in fridge overnight and mix through before serving

Variations and substitutions

• yogurt - you can make this from plain yogurt, plain greek yogurt, goats yogurt or vegan yogurt (such as coconut or almond). You can use low fat yogurt but if giving to babies and children use full fat yogurt.
• sweetener for adults - use a liquid sweetener such as agave syrup, maple syrup or date syrup because it mixes better with yogurt than sugar would. You can also use honey but never give honey to children under 1 years old.
• add spices - cinnamon and nutmeg would taste nice. You can also add some vanilla extract.
• make a berry yogurt - mix with strawberry yogurt to make a mixed berry yogurt

How to use?

• with homemade granola
• make popsicles by freezing it in silicone molds (or you can make these Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles that don't require cooking the blueberries)
• make yogurt bark
• smoothies
• use in overnight oats