Homemade Frozen Yogurt
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Homemade Frozen Yogurt
Description
Homemade Frozen Yogurt uses plain full-fat Greek yogurt, honey for sweetness, and pure vanilla extract for flavor. The ingredients are blended until light and fluffy, then frozen in stages with periodic stirring to prevent ice crystallization and ensure creamy consistency. The end product can be served as a softer soft-serve or firmed up further in the freezer depending on preference. Honey adds natural sweetness, while vanilla complements the tangy yogurt base. This method creates a rich but refreshing dessert.
The texture is smooth and airy because of the repeated folding during freezing, which helps to break up ice crystals. The honey and vanilla make the frozen yogurt pleasantly sweet without overpowering the natural yogurt flavor. Serving suggestions include using chilled bowls to maintain its soft-serve quality immediately after freezing.
For storage, keep the frozen yogurt in a sealed container in the freezer for up to a month, though the texture may become icier over time. Removing the yogurt about 30 minutes before serving helps soften it. Using a sugar-free sweetener can make a lower-carb version. Using pure vanilla extract and Greek yogurt improves the final flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt plain, full fat
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- Place the yogurt, honey, and vanilla in your food processor’s bowl or in a medium mixing bowl.
- Process the ingredients to incorporate, stopping once to scrape the sides of the bowl, then process for 1 more minute until light and fluffy. If mixing by hand, mix for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Using a spatula, transfer the mixture to a square 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Cover with cling wrap and freeze for 45 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the freezer. Use a rubber spatula to stir the already-frozen edges into the still-soft center, then spread evenly again.
- Cover again, and place in the freezer for 2 more hours, repeating the process of stirring the yogurt every 30 minutes.
- When the entire mixture is frozen, serve immediately as a soft-serve yogurt (use chilled bowls), or freeze it for 1-2 more hours for a firmer consistency that you can scoop out with an ice cream scoop.
Notes
- Use plain full-fat Greek yogurt to achieve the best creamy texture and tangy flavor.
- Freeze the mixture in intervals, stirring every 30 minutes, to maintain smoothness and prevent ice crystals.
- Store frozen yogurt in an airtight container for up to a month, but consume within a day for optimal creaminess.
- Allow frozen yogurt to soften at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving if stored longer than one day in the freezer.
- Substitute honey with sugar-free sweeteners for a low-carb version without altering the freezing process.
- Use high-quality pure vanilla extract to enhance flavor without overpowering the yogurt's natural taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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