- Use a very thick strained yogurt; loose yogurt will not produce the same pull.
- The viral texture is for fun, not evidence that the snack has special health powers.
Texture adventureSnack · Modern
Mango Stretchy Yogurt Cups
Creamy mango yogurt thickened into a pullable, stretchy spoonful with chia and toasted coconut crunch.
Trend signalStretchy yogurt textureWhy it is trending · Food & Wine ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
10 minutesEasy difficulty19g protein
Why it fits
Bright fruit and an unusual pullable texture make a familiar snack feel delightfully new.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 2 cups thick Greek yogurt
- 1 ripe mango
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1½ tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp toasted coconut
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Purée half the mango, whisk it with tapioca starch in a small saucepan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy and translucent; cool completely.
- 02
Blend the cooked mango gel with yogurt, honey, and chia, then chill for at least 2 hours so the mixture becomes thick and pullable.
- 03
Spoon into cups and top with remaining mango and coconut.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use peaches or berries instead of mango.
- Skip tapioca for a standard creamy yogurt cup.
Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days; stir gently before serving.
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Per serving, approximately
270 calories19g protein5g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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