This post is sponsored by My Lil Pouch. There are also affiliate links in this post which means if you purchase something, I receive a small commission. A while ago, had I been asked about yoghurt pouches I wouldn't have been able to answer you properly. But now I can safely say, that yes, reusable yoghurt pouches are awesome! I'd been reluctant to use them, fearful of lunchbox explosions and mess but then I was sent some My Lil Pouch yoghurt pouches to try. And I've become a bit yoghurt pouch obesessed. It's so easy to make the kids a healthy snack in the yoghurt pouches, whether you buy your yoghurt or you make your own, it's really simple!
We've only ever had on lunchbox explosion and unbelievably, that was this morning. You see... Miss 4 sat on her lunch bag (very heavily) and the pressure of her bum on the yoghurt pouch with her yumbox underneath not only crushed the pear she was taking, but also exploded her yoghurt pouch. It was a quick clean up and a lesson learned. So unless your child is being silly, there is no reason why using yoghurt pouches shouldn't be an awesome snack addition to the lunch box.
If you're still on the fence, let me give you some convincing with this guide to yoghurt pouches 101.
Filling
- Never fill past the line. Most especially if they are being frozen. The line is so that you don't overfill and have an explosion or just a big leak when sealing that means there will be yoghurt everywhere.
- Get a mini funnel. It makes it so easy that I can almost fill them one handed.
- Make sure you open the bottom of the pouch up so it is standing nicely before you start filling it.
- Remember to blitz! If you don't, chunks will get caught in the spout and the yoghurt won't come out.
- Don't forget to pack an icepack, or make sure it gets stored in the fridge, after all, yoghurt is a dairy product!
- I fill a maximum of two days worth of yoghurt pouches at a time as I use fresh ingredients as flavouring and the fresh fruit can accelerate the ageing processes of the yoghurt.
Cleaning
- Wash out the pouches as soon as they get home from school. If you're planning on dishwashing them, fill them with water if they won't be washed immediately.
- Pop the lids in a cup with a squirt of dishwashing liquid and some warm water. Then all that is needed is a quick scrub, rinse and they can be left to airdry.
- Dishwasher? The open them out, remove the cover and make sure they are spread across some prongs in the top of the dishwasher that will keep them open.
- For drying, I open mine as best as I can on my drying rack (boon grass) so as to make sure nothing nasty grows in them!
- Didn't get them perfectly clean? Well, put the cap on, add a squirt of dishwashing liquid and attack with a foam ended bottle brush. give the pouch a good shake to ensure all the yoghurt is out!
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caroline says
Kids love anything strawberry 🙂
Vicky Cataldo says
Hi ,
My lil missy loves her yoghurt . We go through at least 2 daily . She loooooves her strawberry yoghurt so these pouches would come in very handy ?
Nicole Scott says
My daughter is nuts for strawberry yoghurt, or "moghurt" as she calls it!
Sophie Clayton says
Just bought a bunch of strawberries so I'd use them with some honey from our friends bees x
Amanda says
My 4 kids are all Vanilla fans, so that would definitely be our first one to try!
Kara N says
Plain Greek Yoghurt mixed with Banana, Pear, Chia and Cinnamon. Yummo!!
Karen Edwards says
Oh yum. I'm yet to make my own yoghurt I'd try strawberry first
Sarah Fleming says
I would love to try these, we spend an absolute fortune on yogurts. Pouches for some, containers for others. And all only like vanilla, so to just be able to buy the biggest tub and distribute it out in these awesome tubes would be a huge money saver!
PETA says
My boy luvs strawberry and custard
Erin says
I would put plain natural Greek yogurt. My daughter LOVES it and I haven't found it as a yogurt pouch available to buy.
rissa says
Greek with apple and cinnamon puree for the kids, and vanilla greek with Bailey's chocolate sauce for grown ups- you're never too old for a squeezy yoghurt!
Caroline Raj says
These look fabulous! Just what we need so yoghurt doesn't go everywhere in my bag! WE still to vanilla or greek flavours generally but perhaps I need to get inventive with swirls of honey of strawberry juice to jazz them up....hmmmm it all depends on time doesn't it?
elena says
My girls love all sort of berries... will do a berry yogurt for them.
Stacey Shailer says
Why have I never seen these before? They would be perfect for my little man at preschool! I'd use fresh banana, mango and passionfruit juice, or a little maple syrup to flavour our favourite thick, creamy Greek yoghurt.
Lameze Hendricks says
mmm I would do not only youghurt in the pouches but also fruit/veg puree yumm!! I've never tried the reusable pouches - fingers crossed!!
Sheree says
Hmm depends what fruit we have in season.... Maybe strawberries (when the kids pick them)
Alison King says
I must admit, I bought a whole bunch of these pouches over 2 years ago. From bub's purees to yogurt, to custard, to milkshakes, to a quick, painless breakfast of warm milk and weetbix, they have been a huge hit. Sadly after so much love and use, occasionally I will come accross a pouch with a perished seal......so would love to win some new ones for my 6 month old to carry on the tradition of pouching in our little family. I really recommend these pouches to anyone and everyone. Not just limited to kids too.....the larger sizes are good for shakes, the small ones are great for portioning stock and freezing it, they are also great for travel and camping, use them to store, coffee, sugar, milk etc! sorry for the long post, I just love these pouches!
sharra says
Our favorite is blueberry yoghurt yummy
Deb says
My son would love these filled with homemade coconut yogurt or on warmer days a slushy of frozen pureed watermelon and mint. Mmm yum
Sharni says
I'd put mango and peach flavour in them because it's a family gave!
Pauline says
My little girl is only just getting into yoghurt. Strawberry (made with fresh strawberries) is the favourite so far.
Jackie Wenke says
For me? Tim Tam Cheesecake! (I've never tried it as a yoghurt but I'm sure I could make it work) For the girls (and me if the Tim Tams don't make it into the mix) mango with passionfruit and banana. . .mmmm . . pass-mang-ana <3
sapna says
My son love fruits especially mangoes and strawberries so i would love to pack mango flavoured yogurt & strawberry flavoured yogurt in My Lil Pouches.
Jessica says
I will blitz fresh strawberries and vanilla bean paste with Greek yoghurt for my boy, his favourite yoghurt flavour.
Elaine says
We use greek yogurt with organic blueberries, kids love it, take it to preschool every day!
Rhonda Smith says
My daughter loves plain old vanilla ?
Kate says
I'd be putting in Greek yoghurt with whatever smooshed up fruit we had in the house- raspberries, pear or a little bit of prune (tastes sort of caramelly!) are favourites.
Jessica Murphy says
My daughter LOVEs her yogurt & these would make her very happy!!! We use natural Greek yogurt, and sometimes mix some berries through! ?
Chenoa says
I would fill the pouches with natural yoghurt mixed with puréed berries and chia seeds for extra goodness.
Urvi says
I would love to fill it with my son's favorite homemade plain youghurt...
Rachel Lee says
I will be putting vanilla yoghurt and strawberry yoghurt in my lil pouches.
Annie says
I'd love to win this pouches pack - i'd put plain greek yogurt with vanilla & honey mixed in or blueberry
Amber says
I would love to fill these with my daughter's favourite homemade berry yoghurt!
Krista Savkovs says
Apple and Cinnamon flavoured greek yogurt! Puree Apple (Chunky) mix with Cinnamon, sometimes a dash of Vanilla essence, mix into greek yogurt and enjoy. A ultimate fav of my 14 month old.
Rell Hackett says
I would put vanilla yoghurt......or as my daughter says "manilla yoghurt"
Chloe Tippett says
My boys LOVE Greek yogurt with cinnamon
Denise says
Blueberry and coconut, yum ?
Rebecca says
How can I choose only one flavour! I would use a plain Greek/Vanilla yoghurt and blitz different fruits into it for variety.
Hayley says
Mango anything! Would love to make my own though!
Jade says
Vanilla flavour Greek yoghurt - my kids favourite.
Samantha Stain says
I have 2 primary school kids, one preschool and one at home. This would be very handy to have at home. My kiddies all love wild berries flavours, so would probably try that first.
Cassy Browne says
Would absolutely love to try these with my fussy kids!
Although I don't know if they'd go for anything other than vanilla yogurt or banana custard to start with, haha
Jo Smith says
I have high school aged kids and would love these to put in the lunchboxes esp frozen in summer.