Rainbow Frozen Yoghurt Bark

Sweet treat or snack · Makes about 12 pieces · 10 minutes, plus 3 hours freezing

This is one of my favourite things to make with little ones.

It's a treat. It's colourful. It's cold (hello, UAE weather!). And your child does the decorating, so it's an art project too.

No food is "good" or "bad" in our house. A treat can sit happily alongside a meal or a snack. This one just happens to be full of yoghurt and fruit.

You Will Need

• 400 g thick plain yoghurt (Greek-style works best)
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, almond butter or tahini (optional)
• 1 to 2 soft dates, mashed to a paste with a splash of warm water (optional)
• 150 g mixed berries: blueberries, raspberries, chopped strawberries
• A few kiwi or mango pieces for colour
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips or grated dark chocolate, for older children (optional)

Let's Make It

1. Line a baking tray (about 20 x 30 cm) with baking paper.
2. Stir the date paste into the yoghurt, if using, and spread it out on the tray about 1 cm thick.
3. Drop little blobs of nut butter or tahini over the top and swirl with a skewer to make a marble pattern.
4. Now the fun part. Scatter the fruit (and chocolate, if using) all over.
5. Freeze for at least 3 hours, until firm.
6. Snap or cut into pieces and serve straight from the freezer.

Keep it: in a sealed box in the freezer for up to 1 month. It melts fast, so serve on a plate.

Little Hands Can Help 🙌

• Spread the yoghurt with the back of a big spoon.
• Do the marble swirl with a chopstick.
• Decorate! A rainbow, a face, a "pattern". Name the colours as they go.
• Break the bark into pieces once it's frozen. Very satisfying!

Safety Note for Under-3s ⚠️

• Cut blueberries in half or squash them, and chop all fruit small. Never use whole nuts.
• Frozen pieces can be hard. For under-2s, let a piece soften for a few minutes, or cut it into thin strips.
• Skip the chocolate chips for under-3s. For under-1s, leave out the dates as well and let the fruit do the sweetening.
• Nut butters and tahini are common allergens. Only use them once your child has had them safely, and spread them thinly.

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💛 I'd love to see your little artist's bark! Tag me on Instagram @principal_lisa.

If treats and sweets have become a big tug of war in your house, book a Free Discovery Call and let's talk it through together: https://www.thepottyqueen.me/free-call

With love, Principal Lisa x