Healthy Frozen Yogurt Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you just freeze yogurt to make frozen yogurt? ›

Press a piece of parchment against the top of the yogurt to prevent ice crystals from forming. Freeze until hard, at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve the frozen yogurt: When ready to serve, let the frozen yogurt sit on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes, until just soft enough to scoop.

Healthy Choice

Greek yogurt in a single-serving option is always a terrific idea. While lower in calcium than other brands, the plus-side features low sugar (11 grams), and low saturated fat (1 gram). Healthy Choice brand is typically easy to find in stores—another benefit for this healthier frozen yogurt.

One serving of froyo has less than one-fifth as many calories as the same amount of ice cream, making it a good choice if you are trying to lose or maintain weight. Of the three desserts, frozen yogurt also has the lowest total amount of fat, while gelato has almost three times as much fat.

Since ice cream and frozen yogurt contain protein and calcium, they may be a healthier treat choice than candy, chips, or other empty-calorie foods. However, both frozen treats also deliver added sugars and calories. Therefore, if you eat them, be sure to indulge only once in a while.

Fresh yoghurt freezes remarkably well for up to two months. Upon thawing, the texture may change slightly and appear to be more liquid or grainy than it originally was. A simple fix is to stir vigorously for 30 seconds before using to even out the texture.

However, a common problem many encounter when home-making froyo is the icy, chunky consistency — a result of its low-fat but high-moisture nature. To combat this, simply use rich, high-fat cream products as a base or add it to your base.

Most frozen yogurt, just like the regular stuff, contains live probiotic cultures. These are good bacteria that can help build a healthy gut, lower blood pressure, and improve your immune system -- your body's defense against germs.

Our taste test revealed that beneficial probiotic bacteria are present in frozen yogurt (a bonus for your digestive system). Nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and protein can also be found.

Here are our top picks for sensible, yet tasty treats. Choose protein-packed Greek Honey Vanilla or 90-calorie Classic Tart topped with bananas, cherries or chocolate sprinkles. Fun and lower calorie options include Green Tea, Coconut or Watermelon.

Other sweets and dessert options

Share on Pinterest Frozen yogurt is a good alternative to ice cream. Diabetes-friendly desserts are available in most stores and are as easy to prepare at home as any other sweet treat.

Why is frozen yogurt so expensive? ›

Real frozen yogurt is expensive to make. It requires full fat milk, yogurt culture, and real fruit to prepare, as well as natural thickeners depending on the freezing point for what has been added. For example, chocolate frozen yogurt is much harder to freeze than other flavors.

The health-boosting live and active bacteria found in yogurt survive freezing. The most discernible change is its texture, which is grainier or thinner after freezing.

Consuming frozen yoghurt can cause a hyperglycemic effect due to its high sugar content, leading to a spike in blood glucose levels. This can impact glucose metabolism by increasing insulin secretion and potentially causing insulin resistance.

Yes, you can freeze yogurt to eat like ice cream. Note that the texture may be firmer compared to store-bought frozen yogurt or ice cream, but it still makes a refreshing and healthy snack. How long does yogurt last if I freeze it? Yogurt lasts for one to two months in the freezer.

In comparison to some dairy products that grainy after freezing (like sour cream or cottage cheese), Greek yogurt freezes beautifully. While it may appear to separate after thawing, simply stir it and it returns to its original texture. It works to eat fresh, or to use in cooked or baked recipes.

SHORT BREAKS, UP TO 4 WEEKS - FREEZE THE CULTURE!

Put fresh, active yogurt in clean freezer-safe containers. We find ice cube trays to be quite convenient. Fill each cube with the amount of yogurt that it will take to culture 1 cup of milk.