Strained Greek Yogurt with Cooked Blueberry Coulis (Antioxidants and calcium)
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Cool Greek yogurt with a warm, cooked blueberry coulis and a sprinkle of milled flaxseed — antioxidants and calcium in a soft spoonful.
Some desserts need no more than this: cool, thick Greek yogurt holding all the calcium your bones appreciate, topped with warm blueberries cooked gently into a glossy sauce. Gentle cooking softens the berries and releases their antioxidants, no icy crunch, no effort to eat, just a soft, sweet, spoonable finish in under ten minutes.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1 cup (240g) plain non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt
- 🫗 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 🫗 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 🫗 1/2 tablespoon milled flaxseed (or ground chia)
- 🫗 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 🫗 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Put the blueberries, 2 tablespoons of water, and the lemon juice in a small pan.
Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, crushing lightly with a fork, until the berries soften and release a glossy, thick syrup. Cool slightly.
Spoon the Greek yogurt into two small bowls.
Swirl the warm blueberry coulis over the yogurt, and scatter the lemon zest over the top.
Sprinkle on the milled flaxseed and finish with a little honey to taste.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Boiling the berries into a jam — a few minutes is plenty.
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Pouring scalding coulis onto yogurt, which thins it and dulls the flavor.
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Adding sugar before tasting; ripe blueberries rarely need any at all.
🔄 Variations
Use raspberries or chopped strawberries instead of blueberries.
Stir a little cinnamon or vanilla into the coulis at the end.
Top with a few soft oats if chewing isn't a concern.
🧊 Storage
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Best assembled just before eating, so the yogurt stays thick.
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The coulis keeps 4 days in the fridge; spoon it over fresh yogurt later.
💡 Chef Tips
Tip 1: Crush a few berries as they cook — the coulis thickens on its own in minutes.
Tip 2: Cool the coulis just enough that it's warm, not scalding, before swirling.
Tip 3: Milled flaxseed adds gentle omega-3s and fiber with not a hint of crunch.
Tip 4: Both non-fat and low-fat yogurt work here; low-fat is just slightly richer.
❓ FAQ
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Why cook the blueberry sauce? Gentle cooking softens the berries and releases their antioxidants — easier to eat and no icy crunch.
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Is Greek yogurt good for bone health? Yes, it's an excellent calcium source, and this portion is easy to finish.
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Can I use frozen blueberries? Perfectly — they cook even faster and turn just as glossy.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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