It has been so, so hot here this last week. The heat has had us spending lots of time at the beach, in the water, and enjoying frozen treats to cool off whenever we can. As I’ve mentioned many times we have a lot of food sensitivities and allergies so when we want a treat of any kind it’s almost always homemade. That way we know what is in it and that it’s safe for all of us. This Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe is easy to make and delicious! It is an adorable treat served in cups made from fresh lemons and it makes the perfect summer dessert. Don’t worry; this 5 minute healthy strawberry frozen yogurt does not require an ice cream maker machine.
5 Minute Strawberry Frozen Yogurt- Healthy And Delicious
This strawberry frozen yogurt recipe is actually a very healthy dessert or snack choice because it is mostly pureed frozen healthy strawberries. It also has a bit of yogurt for creaminess and a bit of honey for sweetness. The fresh lemon juice goes great with strawberries and the lemon cups are just plain fun!
The strawberry frozen yogurt is ready in just about 5 minutes. However, if you prefer a harder scoop style instead of the soft serve consistency, you can pop it in the freezer for a few hours to get hard scoops.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup low fat Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 tbsp raw honey (I used a heaping tablespoon)
- 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- fresh lemons for cups
Frozen strawberries are better than fresh strawberries for this recipe that way you can just blend and serve the soft frozen yogurt instead of waiting for the strawberry yogurt to freeze into hard pops. Using frozen berries allow you to get that smooth soft serve consistency without an ice cream machine.
Plain greek yogurt would work but then you would probably want to add more honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup to this easy recipe for a sweeter result. Greek-style yogurt is better than plain yogurt because it is thicker.
How To Make Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt:
Combine all frozen yogurt ingredients in the pitcher of your blender or food processor.
Blend on high until smooth. Evenly pour the mixture into a bowl and place in freezer. You can leave it there while you prepare your lemon cups to serve the soft serve style frozen yogurt in or you can leave it there for 2-3 hours until it is solid enough to scoop, as you prefer.
While the yogurt is in the freezer cut several lemons in half. Use a knife and spoon to remove the fruit from the peel, keeping the peel intact. Trim a small amount of the peel off of the bottom of each “bowl” to create a flat spot that will allow the cup to sit level.
When the frozen yogurt has become firm use an ice cream scoop to fill each lemon cup. Return to freezer until ready to serve the rest. You could garnish with a bit of curled lemon peel or zest. They make such a pretty frozen dessert this way.
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe [In Lemon Cups]
Notes
Amount of lemon juice used can be customized to how much you like sour with your sweet. Add to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup low fat Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- fresh lemons for cups
Instructions
- Combine all frozen yogurt ingredients in the pitcher of your blender or food processor.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Evenly pour the mixture into a bowl and place in freezer.
- If you want to have soft serve style frozen yogurt, go ahead and prepare your lemon cups. If not, wait 2-3 hours or until frozen yogurt is solid for scooping and then prepare lemon cups.
- While the yogurt is in the freezer cut several lemons in half.
- Use a knife and spoon to remove the fruit from the peel, keeping the peel intact.
- Trim a small amount of the peel off of the bottom of each “bowl” to create a flat spot that will allow the cup to sit level.
- Fill each lemon cup with prepared strawberry frozen yogurt.
- Garnish with a bit of curled lemon peel or zest and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe [In Lemon Cups]
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 1/2 cup
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| Calories | 71.68 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.45 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.15 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol 0.77 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 12.92 mg | 0.5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.58 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.08 g | 12% | |
| Sugars 11.29 g | ||
| Protein 1.69 g | ||
| Vitamin A 0.43 % | Vitamin C 67.94 % | |
| Calcium 5.25 % | Iron 5.08 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Enjoy this easy dessert recipe and store any extras in a freezer-safe container to enjoy on hot summer days.
Conclusion
Making homemade strawberry yogurt offers several benefits compared to store-bought options:
- Healthier Ingredients: You control the ingredients, so you can avoid added sugars, artificial flavors, and preservatives commonly found in commercial yogurt. You can also use organic strawberries and natural sweeteners like honey or agave.
- Customization: You can adjust the sweetness, consistency, and flavor intensity to your taste. Plus, you can experiment with different add-ins like chia seeds, granola, or nuts.
- Probiotics: By using live cultures, homemade yogurt can be a rich source of probiotics, promoting gut health. Freshly made yogurt retains more beneficial bacteria than some processed varieties.
- Cost-effective: Making yogurt at home can save money over time, especially if you consume it regularly.
- Freshness: Homemade yogurt is made with fresh ingredients and has no long shelf-life additives, giving it a fresher, more natural taste.
I hope you enjoy this easy strawberry frozen yogurt recipe. Do you think you will serve it as the 5 minute strawberry frozen yogurt or do you prefer yours hard enough to scoop? Have you tried making homemade frozen yogurt before?
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Donna Hup says
I love the simple ingredients in this frozen treat. The real strawberries are so delicious blended with the thick greek yogurt and perfect for summer. It is a pretty healthy way to satisfy my sweet tooth. I will be making it again!