Whenever the weather is warm (and the entirety of my pregnancies), I love making frozen yogurt. It’s so much easier than you might think! All you need for this recipe is frozen fruit and yogurt. That’s it! To me, this is the perfect dessert or afternoon snack because the fruit flavor is balanced with some protein, so it’s both a nice source of nutrients and super yummy. And…you can eat it instantly. No waiting for it to set in the freezer required. You can do this recipe with any type of frozen berries, mango, banana, or pineapple, depending on what you think you and your family will like. And while I used vanilla yogurt here, you can also opt for plain and sweeten it with a little honey and a touch of vanilla if you prefer. Greek yogurt makes it super thick and creamy, whether you use dairy or nondairy. (You may also like my Greek Frozen Yogurt, Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, fruit Ice Pops recipe, Watermelon Sorbet, Yogurt Bars, and my Strawberry Popsicles.)
Ingredients You Need
To make this frozen yogurt recipe you’ll need to have the following ingredients on hand and ready to go. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.
Frozen fruit: You can pretty much use whatever options you have or prefer, including berries, mango, banana, cherries, or pineapple). Mango, banana, and cherries make this the creamiest, but all work well enough to be super delicious. Greek yogurt: Thick Greek-style yogurt is the key ingredient to this frozen yogurt, as it blends with the fruit to make a creamy texture. Honey or maple syrup: If you use plain yogurt, you may want to sweeten the mixture a little according to how sweet your fruit is. Lemon: If you use strawberry, a tiny bit of lemon and vanilla is extra delicious.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This method for making frozen yogurt is so easy. Here’s a look at the basics so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full details including the amounts and the timing.
How to Store
To store leftover frozen yogurt, place into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to a month. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften before serving, as it freezes firmly. You can also freeze into popsicle molds.
Best Tips for Success
If your blender doesn’t have a stick to help move ingredients and the mixture is getting stuck, you can add a tablespoon or two of milk or orange juice to help things move. I like whole-milk yogurt here since it makes for the creamiest result in homemade frozen yogurt. Try frozen berries, mango, banana, cherries, or pineapple. Use vanilla yogurt or plain. If using plain, sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey as needed. (It will depend on which fruit you use and how sweet it is.) If you have more yogurt to use, try my Yogurt Muffins and Lemon Yogurt Muffins.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it—I always love hearing what the kids think! Please comment below to share.
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This post was first published July 2018.
