Guest Post By Carly Fowler:

If your little one is always asking for a snack and you’re looking for healthier, homemade options—these three yoghurt alternative recipes are perfect! Designed for reusable pouches, they’re not only better for the environment but also for your wallet and your child’s nutrition. From high-protein custard to a hidden-veggie thickshake, these are a hit with even the fussiest eaters.

1. High Protein Custard

Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yields: About 2.5 cups

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups thickened (heavy) cream

• ½ cup milk

• 3 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar

• Pinch of salt

• 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt (optional but great for extra protein)

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, whisk cream, milk, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sweetener until pale and creamy. Slowly add the warm cream mixture, whisking constantly.

3. Return to the saucepan and heat on low-medium, whisking until thickened (5–10 minutes).

4. Once it coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat. Let cool, then stir in the Greek yoghurt until smooth.

5. Pour into reusable pouches or a 1 litre Sinchies pouch. Store in the fridge for 3–5 days.

2. Berries & Cream Chia Pudding

Cook Time: 10 minutes prep + 3 hours chilling
Yields: 4–6 pouches

Ingredients:

Base:

• 2 cups milk of choice

• 5 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 2 tsp honey

Topping:

• ¼ cup jam (your favourite or chia jam)

Instructions:

1. Stir all base ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

2. Once set, spoon the pudding halfway into your reusable pouches.

3. Add a layer of jam, then top with the rest of the chia pudding.

4. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in Sinchies reusable pouches or a 1 litre Sinchies pouch.

3. Chocolate Veggie Thickshake

Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yields: About 3 cups

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup cocoa or cacao powder

• Handful frozen cauliflower

• Handful frozen zucchini

• 1 large frozen banana

• ¼ cup yoghurt of choice

• 1 tbsp hemp seeds

• 2 tbsp nut butter (or omit for nut-free)

• 1 cup milk of choice

• 4 medjool dates, pitted

• 1 tbsp collagen or protein powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add everything into a high-powered blender. Blitz until smooth.

2. If your blender struggles, pause and stir occasionally to help everything combine.

3. Pour into reusable pouches or a 1 litre Sinchies pouch. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Pro Tip:
Batch prep and fill your Sinchies reusable pouches in advance for quick, nutritious grab-and-go snacks. These recipes are great for toddlers—but don’t be surprised if the grown-ups sneak a few too!