Instant Strawberry Frozen Yogurt with Chocolate Shell
You'll want to start the festivities off by making the frozen yogurt, so it has a bit of time to sit in the freezer while you make and eat dinner. Since it's made in a food processor you may want to whip it up just before the kids go to bed, if you're afraid it'll disturb their sleep. This is not a make ahead frozen yogurt though, if it sits for too long (a couple of hours) in the freezer it'll become too hard to eat. This dessert takes no effort and is much healthier then the ones you'll get from the store. All you do is whiz it up, scoop it into serving bowls and place it in the freezer. When it's time to serve, melt the chocolate shell and pour it over the frozen yogurt - dessert is served. Instant Strawberry Frozen Yogurt This can also be made in a blender but you will need to put the yogurt in the bottom first and you'll have to stop the blender occasionally to dislodge any pieces of fruit that get caught up in the blades. The recipe for Chocolate shell was adapted from the New York Times
Ingredients
Frozen Yogurt
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- sugar or honey to taste
Chocolate Shell
- 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Frozen Yogurt
- Place two small bowls in the freezer.
- Process strawberries and yogurt in food processor until fully blended.
- Add sugar or honey to taste, if desired.
- Spoon mixture into frozen bowls and place in the freezer while you prepare the rest of the meal.
Chocolate Shell
- Melt together chocolate and oil over a double boiler.
- Drizzle on ice cream while warm.
Notes
- You will have leftover chocolate shell. It can be stored in the fridge and reheated before use.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2desserts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 845
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 845kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1051mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 85.6mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 294mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6.9mg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.