Chocolate and Banana Frozen Yogurt (No Machine)
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4.3
Chocolate and Banana Frozen Yogurt (No Machine)
Description
The Chocolate and Banana Frozen Yogurt (No Machine) uses frozen ripe bananas as the base, combined with plain yogurt and sweetened with honey or agave nectar. Cocoa powder incorporates a deep chocolate note, and vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor. Blending these ingredients yields a smooth and creamy mixture that freezes to a pleasant consistency without crystallizing because of the natural sugars and dairy proteins.
Enjoy this frozen yogurt as a dairy-based dessert alternative that offers both fruity and chocolate flavors. It works well on its own or as a topping for baked goods. The ingredients allow some flexibility, and it can be adjusted to dietary preferences by choosing different yogurts or sweeteners.
The recipe notes recommend using speckled but not overly ripe bananas for the best flavor and suggest Greek yogurt for higher protein content though other plain yogurts are suitable. The freezing time may increase if fresh bananas are used instead of frozen ones. For a dairy-free version, non-dairy yogurt can substitute the regular yogurt.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) banana about 2-3 bananas, frozen
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) PLAIN yogurt Greek, non-fat or full fat
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder 1 ⅓ oz/37 g
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Notes
- Use well-speckled bananas that are not overly brown for best flavor if using fresh bananas.
- Greek yogurt provides higher protein, but other plain yogurts can be used.
- Honey or agave nectar not only sweeten but help keep the frozen yogurt creamy and less icy.
- Freezing time may need to be extended when starting with fresh bananas rather than frozen.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute non-dairy yogurt.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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