Cherry Bomb Yogurt Pops
Makes (homes):
8 pops
Makes (centers):
16 pops
Ingredients (homes):
- 20 ounces (weight) sweet cherries, frozen (about 2 1/4 cups thawed)
- 16 ounces (weight) vanilla yogurt (must have 12 grams or less total sugar in 6 ounces yogurt)
Ingredients (centers):
- 40 ounces (weight) sweet cherries, frozen (about 4 1/3 cups thawed)
- 32 ounces (weight) vanilla yogurt (must have 12 grams or less total sugar in 6 ounces yogurt)
Directions:
- Puree cherries and yogurt in a blender or food processor.
- Divide into popsicle molds (or 6 oz. cups + popsicle sticks).
- Freeze.
- Tip: Serve with additional fruit for a full serving.
Serve:
1 pop = 1/2 oz. eq. meat alternate (1/4 cup yogurt) + 1/4 cup fruit at snack.
Ages 1-5: Serve 1 pop + 1/4 cup additional fruit to meet serving sizes at snack.
Ages 6+: Serve 2 pops + 1/4 cup additional fruit to meet serving sizes at snack.
Meal:
Snack
CACFP Credit:
Fruits
Meat & Meat Alternate
Record on your menu as:
Yogurt (Meat and Meat Alternate Food List # 106)
Cherries (Fruit Food List # 10)
Source:
From DCR Calendar, June 2026; From: Adrienne, DCR Dietitian