Whip up this homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt recipe in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients and without an ice cream maker! It’s cool, creamy and healthier than store-bought froyo. This protein-packed treat can be made with any type of yogurt, so head to your fridge and use whatever you’ve got!
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Four ingredients and five minutes. Add a homemade waffle cone to the equation and you should go ahead and alert your local ice cream shop that there’s a new dairy queen in town. She’s lean, she’s mean and she doesn’t require an ice cream machine. Behold, 5-Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt.
Let’s face it. It’s about to be bathing suit season. And with bathing suit season comes an entire Internet’s worth of lightened up this and 100-calorie that.
While your stash of healthy salad recipes may be booming, chances are it’s slim pickins’ in the healthy desserts department.
Now you can skip the ice cream maker, skip the added sugar and spend five minutes food processing your way to the easiest, creamiest homemade strawberry frozen yogurt to ever cross your lips.
- Frozen strawberries: Using frozen fruit helps to create a creamy, ice cream-like texture without the need for an ice cream maker.
- Honey, agave nectar or maple syrup: Depending on how sweet you like your frozen yogurt, you can add as much or as little sweetener as you like.
- Plain yogurt: Greek or regular.
- Fresh lemon juice: This adds a touch of tang and acidity. It’s purely just for taste so feel free to omit it if you don’t have any lemons on hand.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Frozen Yogurt without an Ice Cream Maker
Making homemade strawberry frozen yogurt is incredibly easy, but having the right equipment makes a difference. For the creamiest results, I recommend using a food processor or a high-powered blender like a Vitamix or Ninja.
Add 4 cups of frozen strawberries, along with the yogurt, lemon juice and honey to your food processor. Blend on high for a full 5 minutes. If you’re using a blender you may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times to ensure everything is well incorporated.
For soft-serve consistency, serve the froyo immediately. If you prefer a firmer texture, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze for about 2-3 hours.
Let’s Chat Yogurt for Your Homemade Froyo
For the creamiest and richest results, I recommend using full-fat yogurt. However, any variety can be used, from regular to Greek, and in any flavor you prefer. You can even use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan-friendly version.
Greek yogurt will give you a thicker texture, while regular yogurt results in a lighter, thinner consistency. Feel free to experiment with flavored yogurts to add an extra dimension of taste to your healthy frozen treat.
Got leftovers? You can store your frozen fruit yogurt in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
It will freeze solid but don’t worry, just leave it out on your counter for a few minutes to soften up before scooping.
Whether you’re scooping it straight from the blender for that creamy soft-serve feel or popping it in the freezer for a firmer chill, this healthy homemade strawberry frozen yogurt is a real treat. Feeling fancy? Toss in some chocolate chips.
Grab your favorite frozen berries and yogurt, then share your delicious creations with me in the comments below!
And if you’re looking for even more frozen desserts that are cool, creamy and totally refreshing, don’t miss these recipes:
- Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Pops
- Healthy Fruit Shaved Ice
- Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
- Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Pie
- Frozen Lemonade Pie
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 3 Tablespoons agave nectar or honey
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (non-fat or full fat)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the frozen strawberries, agave nectar (or honey), yogurt and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Process until creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the frozen yogurt immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Kelly’s Notes
- I prefer a more tart frozen yogurt, but you can add additional agave nectar or honey if you want a sweeter-tasting dessert.
- Regular or Greek yogurt of any flavor can be used in this recipe.
- Fresh strawberries can be used in place of frozen, however the fresh strawberries must be frozen solid.
- Freezing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. It will freeze solid but don’t worry, just leave it out on your counter for a few minutes to soften up before scooping.
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I don’t have a food processor. Can this be made in a blender or ice cream maker ?
If so what are the steps?
Absolutely, Alex! You just might need to scrape down the sides more frequently.