It’s really amazing how good homemade frozen yogurt can be—and all you have to do is dice up some berries and stir them together with a few other ingredients you might already have on hand! It’s creamy, flavorful, and fresh. This Strawberry Frozen Yogurt is one of those kid-friendly recipes that I’ve been making for years, both for myself, and for my kids. I couldn’t get enough when I was needing refreshing and healthy pregnancy snacks in the summer, and we often share it with friends during backyard dinners in the warmer months. I love making this dessert for kids when I have strawberries with really great flavor since that ensures the final result will be most delicious. Though it’s possible to adjust the flavor and sweetness with the rest of the ingredients if your strawberries aren’t bursting with flavor, so no worries! (You may also like Healthy Strawberry Muffins, Strawberry Yogurt, Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake, and Strawberry Frozen Yogurt.)
Ingredients You Need
To make this easy frozen yogurt recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Whole-milk plain Greek yogurt: This style of yogurt helps the final result be very creamy. If you only have regular yogurt, see the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for details on how to make it work! Fresh strawberries: You can also use frozen strawberries if needed, though thaw them first if you do. Lemon: This helps brighten the flavor, so I prefer to use fresh lemon juice here. Honey or maple syrup: You can add this to taste after you blend the mixture since the sweetness in the berries varies. Vanilla extract: A little vanilla helps round out the flavor of the strawberry frozen yogurt nicely.
TIP: You can also try my plain Greek Frozen Yogurt, too.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the basic process for making Strawberry Frozen Yogurt so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the bottom of the recipe for the full info, including the amounts and the timing. TIP: This freezes hard, so you need to let it sit out a bit before you’ll be able to serve it. Mash it up a bit to break up any ice crystals—it should quickly become super creamy once you do that.
How to Store
Store Strawberry Frozen Yogurt in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks in the freezer. Let sit at room temperature for a bit to soften before serving. You can also store in smaller individual serving-size containers and you can freeze the mixture into popsicle molds to make Strawberry Popsicles, too.
Best Tips for Success
Freeze in individual portions if desired. They will soften faster at room temperature. Try with other fresh berries like raspberries. Freeze the mixture into popsicle molds if desired. You could churn this in an ice cream maker and serve immediately for a soft frozen texture. To make this with regular-style yogurt for babies, simply place a little more than the recipe calls for into a paper towel-lined fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl. Let it drain for at least an hour to let out some of the liquid and thicken the yogurt. You can also do this with Greek yogurt for an extra creamy texture. It’s possible that this will work just as well with Greek style nondairy yogurt. Please comment below if you try that out!
I love hearing how your kids like my recipes, so please comment below to share their feedback. I so appreciate each and every comment!
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This post was first published June 2020.
