20 Healthy Frozen Yogurt Recipes to Make Your Summer Oh So Sweet

Vanilla Bean Greek Frozen Yogurt

Who says vanilla has to taste plain and unremarkable? When you use real vanilla beans, or even a high-quality vanilla extract, you’ll notice the difference.

This vanilla frozen yogurt will require an ice cream maker, but the good news is it’ll do all the work for you. All you’re left to worry about is getting the quality of ingredients that’ll make this low-carb frozen yogurt taste as good as ice cream.

Although vanillin (aka imitation vanilla) is hard to tell apart from the real deal in most baked goods, this is one time you won’t want to skimp. The vanilla paste can be purchased or made by grinding the whole bean and then straining it. Or, you can skip that altogether and another teaspoon of vanilla extract.

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Chocolate Frozen Yogurt

You can use any kind of cocoa powder to make chocolate frozen yogurt. Yet with Nesquik, you’ll get the benefit of extra nutrients.

Chocolate already has essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron, but not enough to meet daily requirements unless you wolf down multiple bars of dark chocolate.

Replace regular cocoa powder for your chocolate frozen yogurt with Nesquik, fortified with even more minerals plus vitamins C and B3, for a truly guilt-free snack.

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Frozen Bananas Dipped in Cinnamon Greek Yogurt

Not all frozen yogurt has to be spoonable. This version is like a popsicle only lazier because you won’t even need special molds.

Since frozen bananas already have a soft, creamy texture like ice cream, they can be turned into a real whole-fruit popsicle by putting a wooden stick or skewer through the middle.

Roll in yogurt, sprinkle on toppings like chopped nuts and toasted coconut, and freeze for about an hour.

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Fresh Mint Chip Frozen Yogurt

Most mint chocolate dessert recipes rely on peppermint extract for all of the flavor. But if you have fresh leaves on hand – or maybe even your own herb garden – then this is a great way to showcase mint.

The peppermint oil can be infused into heavy cream by simply simmering them together for about a half hour. Don’t skimp with low-fat dairy because then you’ll get subpar mint flavor.

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Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

This is a no-holds-barred frozen yogurt recipe to celebrate the best fruits of the summer season.

Blueberries are fantastic when they’re locally grown – wild berries, if you can snag some, taste best – but this recipe is a great way to highlight the flavors of any fruit.

You’ll get the best of both ice cream and frozen yogurt with a touch of heavy cream and thick, full-fat Greek yogurt.

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Cake Batter Frozen Yogurt

It’s hard to walk past a pastry shop without going home with something. Keep this frozen yogurt in your freezer, and it’ll be easier to pass up a sugary bakery display.

It combines yogurt with cream cheese and honey to hit all the right notes. And there are only three steps to make it – combine everything in a food processor, stir in sprinkles, and freeze. After that it’ll keep for up to a month.

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High-Protein Fruit Frozen Yogurt

Turn the best all-natural dessert into a protein-rich treat with this easy recipe. And the best part is there’s no added sugar because raspberries and mangoes – or whatever fruit you’re in the mood for – will provide the natural sweetness needed to balance out the tangy Greek yogurt.

Adding a scoop of protein powder will boost the macros, and it also thickens it up for a rich, creamy texture.

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Lemon Meringue Frozen Yogurt

This frozen yogurt is light and refreshing, perfect for fending off hot summer weather. But it’s also rich and creamy like ice cream because the recipe includes not just Greek yogurt but eggs, which is the extra ingredient that gives frozen custard a thick, velvety texture.

Gelatin and arrowroot powder are added to make it as perfectly smooth as any lemon frozen yogurt you’d order in a gourmet ice cream shop.

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4-Ingredient Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

If you have a food processor and frozen fruit, you can have a satisfying dessert ready in minutes. And it’s every bit as refreshing as ice cream, especially if you use whatever fruit is in season.

Try strawberries at the end of spring, peaches in the summer, apples and pumpkin in autumn, and spiced oranges in the winter.

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Dairy-Free Raspberry & Coconut Frozen Yogurt

Making a dairy-free frozen yogurt is about as mystifying as making vegan ice cream. But just because it requires some rethinking doesn’t make it impossible.

When coconut milk is cultured, it can take on a consistency like thick, creamy yogurt. And luckily you can get it in most grocery stores to make the perfect base for lactose-free frozen yogurt.

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Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt

When you’re looking for a low-fat dessert to satisfy early pumpkin cravings as the dog days of summer slowly fade into fall, this frozen yogurt is perfect.

And if you’re craving a pumpkin spice latte, the recipe doesn’t need much more to send it over the top. Add a splash of espresso, or use ground chocolate-covered coffee beans for a flavorful crunch.

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Peach Frozen Yogurt

Churning ice cream at home can be a fairly involved process, but luckily you can make a protein-packed frozen dessert with a handful of ingredients.

This frozen yogurt recipe requires some patience, but what you won’t need is a fancy ice cream maker. Just a food processor or high-powered blender will do.

First the yogurt and protein powder are thoroughly mixed and frozen for a couple hours. Next, the frozen peaches get blended in. The final result is a fruity frozen yogurt with chunks of peaches in every bite.

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Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Drops

Not only are these little snacks easy to make, but each bite is refreshing to pop into your mouth. Then, let the peanut butter yogurt melt on your tongue, and repeat.

The impressive-looking star shape will require a special pastry tip, like what’s used for piping icing on cakes. But if you don’t mind making basic discs, all you have to do is put the mixture in a plastic sandwich bag and cut off a small triangle from one corner.

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Orange Chili Ricotta Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt can come in just as many flavors as artisanal ice cream, especially when you make it at home.

A basic orange frozen yogurt becomes an intriguing dessert with a pinch of dried red chili flakes. The creamy Greek yogurt and ricotta will help tame the spice level, and the fresh cheese adds extra richness to make this like a frozen cheesecake. Garnish with more salt and orange zest, if desired.

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Banana Cream Pie Frozen Yogurt

Banana cream pie is already an awesome dessert – and one that can be prepared with nutritious ingredients. Turn it into frozen yogurt, and it’s next-level deliciousness.

This recipe captures banana cream pie flavors with a vanilla pudding and yogurt base, plus crumbled graham crackers to add the element of pie crust.

If you prefer a banana pudding-style frozen yogurt, simply swap out the graham cracker crumbs for vanilla wafers.

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Chocolate Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

When you’re trying to steer clear of chocolate, cake, or cookies in the house, it helps to have a quick plan for assembling a sweet low-calorie alternative.

This frozen yogurt can be ready in five minutes when you just toss all the ingredients into a food processor. And you don’t need to transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker.

The frozen dessert can be enjoyed immediately, or stashed in the freezer for later.

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Mississippi Mud Chocolate Frozen Yogurt

Looking for lactose-free frozen yogurt? Use a vegan option like coconut yogurt. Coconut is especially amazing because it’s high in fat, which means a creamier texture and fuller flavor.

This coconut frozen yogurt is unbelievably rich not just because of the tropical fruit but dark cocoa powder, maple syrup, and raw pecans.

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Earl Grey Frozen Yogurt

Get rich, gourmet flavor without having to balance out fancy ingredients by using a robust tea.

Early grey isn’t a type of tea leaf, but a black tea infused with bergamot oil. Bergamot is a distinctive type of citrus, but while the zest is delicious, the fruit itself isn’t tasty to eat.

For more citrus, serve this Earl Grey dessert with fresh clementine or tangerine segments.

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PB&J Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark

Not all frozen yogurt has to be eaten in a bowl. Instead of soft serve, this recipe makes it in bark form, so it’s like that yogurt coating you love on pretzels or raisins.

This recipe riffs off of classic PB&J with strawberries and peanut butter, but you could include anything you’d want to cover with creamy yogurt.

Once prepared in the pan and fully frozen, the bark can be broken into pieces and kept in the freezer for a month.

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Mocha Frozen Yogurt Pops

Don’t have the cash – or kitchen storage space – to put toward an ice cream maker?

Popsicle molds are the next best thing. And there are endless flavor combinations to come up with. If you want to make frozen yogurt on a stick, blend together fresh fruit and yogurt with your sweetener of choice.

For extra nutrition and to thicken them up, this recipe includes a combo of ground oats and chia seeds. The frozen yogurt popsicle base from The Yummy Life can be adapted in a wide variety of ways, including cherry, peanut butter, or mocha.

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