This healthy frozen yogurt is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to cool down on a hot summer day. Best of all you only need 4 ingredients to make it and no ice cream machine required!
Why I love making this healthy frozen yogurt:
I’m constantly looking for tasty and refreshing chilled treats that are also healthy and beneficial for my body. This healthy frozen yogurt ticks all the right boxes for me. It’s easy, quick and calls for only a few ingredients (4 to be precise, 3 if we’re discounting salt!)
Yogurt is a great ingredient to incorporate into a snack. It’s a source of probiotics/live cultures, which are beneficial bacteria that can help with digestion and support a healthy gut. If you choose a fat-free variety, yogurt is also a great low calorie option if you’re watching your weight. It’s a a good source of calcium and protein, important nutrients for bone health and muscle maintenance. That’s why I had to make a frozen yogurt recipe this summer as a healthier alternative to ice cream for those of you looking for a lighter treat.
Fruit is also a great snack, despite the fact that recently it’s been getting some bad press and people online demonising it due to its sugar content. Yes, fruit is high in natural sugars and carbohydrates, but that does not automatically make it a bad food to consume.
Berries are particularly good for you – they contain less sugar, but also in general are packed with so many more antioxidants. Cherries specifically are a great source of anthocyanins and quercetin, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in the body. Cherries, like many fruit, are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, fibre, and vitamin A.
Why you need to try this healthy frozen yogurt:
Easy to make – you don’t need an ice cream maker, only a blender or food processor. You can also try using a hand held blender, but it may take longer to reach a smooth consistency.
Requires few ingredients – I only used 4 basic ingredients to make it – Greek yogurt, frozen cherries, maple syrup and a pinch of salt. You can use any frozen berries like blueberries, strawberries or raspberries. Other frozen fruit will also work like nectarines or peaches.
Instant frozen yogurt – you can serve your healthy frozen yogurt immediately for a soft serve option. Although I prefer freezing mine again and scooping it out for a firmer texture/more of a bite.
Healthy – The main two ingredients I’m using are fat-free Greek yogurt and cherries. Fat-free Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and is low in saturated fats, making it a great alternative to ice cream. Cherries are packed with antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and protect against cell damage. They’re also a natural source of sweetener, meaning you don’t have to add much extra sweetener to make your healthy frozen yogurt taste good!
High in protein – Using Greek yogurt means this healthy frozen yogurt is packed with 9g protein per serving. Not bad for a tasty dessert. The protein content will help keep your blood sugar levels stabilised and keep you satisfied for longer.
How to make this healthy frozen yogurt:
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Add all the ingredients to a food processor/blender and blend until smooth.
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You can serve it straight away as a soft serve frozen yogurt.
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Alternatively, transfer the mixture into a cake tin/large container and freeze for around 2 hours.
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Scoop out into serving glasses and enjoy!
How to store your healthy frozen yogurt:
This healthy frozen yogurt is best served immediately. If you have any leftovers, store in an air-tight container in the freezer and take out 10 minutes before serving. It’ll keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.
This healthy frozen yogurt is:
- Easy to make
- Made without an ice cream maker
- Made with only 4 ingredients
- Made with better for you ingredients like yogurt and cherries
- A good source of protein
- Lower in added sugar compared to other frozen treats
- Packed with probiotics
- So tasty and refreshing!
Healthy Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 240g fat-free Greek yoghurt
- 250g frozen cherries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor/blender and blend until smooth.
- You can serve it straight away as a soft serve frozen yogurt.
- Alternatively, transfer the mixture into a cake tin/large container and freeze for around 2 hours.
- Scoop out into serving glasses and enjoy!
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