Yoghurt is a staple in most Aussie households, and for good reason. It’s rich in calcium, packed with probiotics for gut health, and usually a big hit with toddlers. But if plain yoghurt isn’t cutting it, or your little one is starting to turn their nose up at it, a few tweaks can work wonders.

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, kids aged 1 to 3 years need about 700mg of calcium each day to support growing bones and teeth. Just 100g of plain yoghurt can deliver roughly 150–200mg, which is a solid step towards hitting that goal, especially if your toddler isn't smashing through cheese or milk.

Below are five easy, delicious yoghurt recipes perfect for toddlers—even the picky ones.

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If you’re trying to boost your toddler’s nutrition without the mealtime drama, yoghurt can be a great starting point. Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids by Dr Nick Fuller, Australia’s leading childhood obesity expert, offers realistic tips to help you build a more balanced diet for your child, one meal at a time. It’s not just about healthy eating; it’s about giving your toddler the nutrients they need for energy, focus, and steady growth.

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5 Toddler-Friendly Yoghurt Recipes

Yoghurt is already a toddler staple in lots of Aussie households, but it doesn’t have to stay plain and predictable. With just a few extra ingredients and almost no effort, you can turn everyday yoghurt into fun, tasty creations your little one will actually look forward to.

Mango Frozen Yoghurt

Treat your toddler (and yourself) to this frozen yoghurt dessert as a summer alternative to ice cream. It only takes two minutes to prepare, and you can pop it in the freezer ahead of time for an easy, no-fuss snack when the weather heats up.

Type: Vegetarian, Gluten Free

Serves 2

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 small mangoes, frozen (alternatively use store-bought frozen mango chunks)
• ½ cup Greek yoghurt

Recipe

1. Add frozen mango and yoghurt to a blender and blend for approximately 1 minute until ingredients are combined into a smooth soft serve consistency.
2. Pour frozen yoghurt out of the blender and serve!

Berry Frozen Yoghurt Shards

A fun and healthy yoghurt-based snack that’s perfect for toddlers and ideal for keeping everyone cool during summer. 

Type: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Snacks

Serves 2-4

Prep Time: 2 minutes (plus 2-3 hours freezing time)

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yoghurt
• ½ cup mixed frozen berries

Recipe

1. Line a flat baking tray with baking paper.
2. Spoon the yoghurt onto the tray and spread around to make a rough rectangular shape. Don’t spread the yoghurt all the way to the edges and this will spread it too thinly.
3. Sprinkle the berries over the yoghurt. Place into the freezer and allow to freeze for at least 2-3 hours or overnight. Cut into rough shards and store in the freezer until ready to eat.  

Apple Streusel

Warm apples and a crumbly streusel topping make this a tasty toddler-friendly treat—great as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast with a big dollop of yoghurt. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days and can be served cold or gently reheated. Skip the yoghurt for a dairy- and lactose-free option.

Type: Vegetarian, Contains Nuts

Serves 3-4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes 

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray, for greasing
• 3 pink lady apples, chopped into small pieces
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons almond butter 
• Greek yoghurt, to serve (optional)

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Spray a small loaf tin with olive oil spray and set aside. 
2. In a mixing bowl combine the chopped apple, lemon zest and juice, and half of the cinnamon. Stir to combine. 
3. Transfer the apple mixture into the loaf tin. Spread the apples to cover the entire bottom of the tin. 
4. Add the rolled oats, honey, almond butter and the remaining half teaspoon of cinnamon into the mixing bowl. 
5. Stir well to combine. If your honey and/or almond butter are not liquid enough to stir easily, heat them gently in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time until runny. 
6. Sprinkle the oat streusel mixture over the top of the apples in the loaf tin. Place the loaf tin into the oven and bake for 25 minutes until golden. 
7. Divide the apple streusel into serving bowls, and top with a dollop of yoghurt. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Berry Frozen Yoghurt Drops

A delicious, toddler-friendly yoghurt snack you can prep in advance and keep in the freezer for warm days. Perfect for little ones when the weather heats up. We’ve used berries, but feel free to swap in any seasonal fruit your toddler loves.

Type: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly, Baby Friendly, Snacks

Makes approx. 30 

Prep Time: 5 minutes (+ 2 hours freezing time)

Cooking Time: 0 minutes 

Ingredients

• ½ cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries – frozen also works, just allow to defrost slightly)
• 1 cup Greek yoghurt

Recipe

1. Prepare 2 flat baking trays by lining with baking paper. 
2. Add the berries and the yoghurt to a small blender. Blend well until smooth.
3. Use a teaspoon to dollop spoonful’s of the yoghurt mixture onto the baking trays. Continue until all the yoghurt mixture has been used. 
4. Carefully transfer the trays into your freezer, ensuring that they are sitting flat and level. 
5. Allow to freeze for at least a couple of hours. Once frozen, remove the yoghurt drops from the trays and place into a container, then return to the freezer. 
6. Serve the yoghurt drops frozen and enjoy!

Grilled Summer Fruit

This toddler-friendly recipe is perfect for using up extra summer fruit, especially stone fruit that’s a bit soft or bruised. The grilled fruit pairs beautifully with yoghurt and makes a tasty topping for overnight oats or porridge. It’s a simple way to add variety to your little one’s breakfast or snack time.

Type: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Snacks, Breakfast

Serves 2

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 large figs, halved
• 1 large nectarine, halved and seed removed
• 2 plums, halved and seed removed
• ½ teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt

Recipe

1. Preheat the grill on the top of your oven to high and line a baking tray with baking paper. 
2. Arrange fruit on the tray with the cut side facing up. Use a pastry brush to dip into the honey and thinly spread over the cut side of the fruit.
3. Place the tray into the oven under the grill. The fruit will take approximately 5-10 minutes to caramelise but keep an eye on it as it can burn quickly if left in too long.
4. Serve fruit warm with Greek yoghurt and enjoy!

Looking to expand your toddler's breakfast options with yoghurt-based meals they'll love? Discover a variety of fussy-eater-approved recipes in this helpful guide. 

Wrapping Up

Adding yoghurt to your toddler’s meals doesn’t have to be tricky. With a bit of creativity, this simple ingredient can turn into fun, healthy snacks and meals your little one will actually want to eat. Whether it’s a cool smoothie, a yummy dip, or a frozen treat, these yoghurt ideas are a great way to keep your toddler full and energised. So go on. Have a little fun in the kitchen and see how easy healthy eating can be!

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Meet Dr Nick Fuller

My Story

As a father, I know first-hand that raising healthy and happy children is tricky. Children are fussy, particularly at the end of the day when they are shattered. We also live in a society where companies seek to profit from what we feed our kids; incorrect and damaging advice is pushed on us and marketed towards our children, and we have no time.

But with these recipes and resources, you and your children can enjoy simple and well-founded food and lifestyle choices for lifelong health.