Here’s a detailed version of your homemade YoCrunch snack recipe, perfect for meal prepping and packing lunches for a larger family.
Homemade YoCrunch Snack Cups
Makes: 20 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tubs of vanilla yogurt (32 oz each) – $3.68
- 1 pack of M&M minis (shareable size) – $2.98
- 1 pack of Oreo cookies – $3.18
- 20 small plastic cups with lids (3-5 oz size)
- Small ziplock bags or plastic containers for storing the extras
Total Cost: $9.84
(Compare to buying 20 YoCrunch cups at Walmart for $14, saving around $4)
Instructions:
- Set Up Your Workspace:
- Gather your ingredients and plastic cups with lids. Line up the cups for easy filling.
- Have the M&M minis and Oreos nearby for easy assembly.
- Prepare the Yogurt:
- Open the tubs of vanilla yogurt and stir them well to ensure a smooth consistency.
- Using a spoon or a small ladle, evenly distribute the yogurt into the 20 plastic cups. Aim for about ¾ full per cup (around 3-4 oz of yogurt per cup). This will allow enough space for the toppings.
- Crush the Oreos:
- Take about 8 Oreos (you won’t need the entire pack). Place them in a ziplock bag and gently crush them using a rolling pin or the bottom of a cup. Crush until you have small, chunky pieces—not a fine powder.
- Add the Toppings:
- Sprinkle a small spoonful of M&M minis on top of the yogurt in 10 of the cups.
- For the remaining 10 cups, sprinkle a small spoonful of crushed Oreos on top of the yogurt.
- If your kids enjoy both toppings, you can even do half M&Ms and half Oreos in each cup.
- Seal and Store:
- Place the lids on the cups securely.
- Store the yogurt cups in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
- Any leftover M&Ms and crushed Oreos can be stored in sealed ziplock bags or airtight containers for use next time.
- Serve or Pack for Lunch:
- These yogurt cups make a perfect snack for after school or can be easily added to lunchboxes.
- Feel free to get creative and add other toppings like granola, chopped fruit, or sprinkles.
Leftover Toppings:
You’ll have plenty of M&Ms and Oreos leftover to make another batch next week, helping further stretch your ingredients.