Break out the ice cream maker that’s been hiding in the back of the pantry and make this homemade frozen Greek yogurt. I’ve been making frozen yogurt using this method since 2010, and I’m still delighted with the results every single time. Sweet, creamy, and tangy, this is the answer when you want something sweet but still healthy. Made with one ingredient (Greek yogurt), it’s ready in about 10 minutes.

Warm weather means it’s time for all the cool treats! I’ve been making frozen yogurt for years and serve it as a healthy dessert, a delicious after-school snack, or even as a fun breakfast for the kids. In the middle of summer, there is no breakfast better than Greek yogurt that has been chilled in the ice cream maker until it’s smooth and creamy. Bonus that it’s easy to customize with different flavors and mix-ins, and is a great way to sneak in probiotics and protein.

All you need to do is add Greek yogurt to an ice cream machine and let it do its thing. I think it’s delicious on its own for a vanilla treat, but you can never go wrong with some crunchy cereal, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles on the top. Serve it on its own or get a little creative for a sweet treat that just happens to be good for you.

Looking for more frozen treats? Try my No-Churn Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream, Brownie Ice Cream Cake, and Chocolate Speculoos and Ice Cream Cake.  

Ingredients

• Greek Yogurt  – Use any kind of Greek yogurt. Full-fat varieties will provide the richest flavor and creamiest consistency, but seriously, any brand, percentage, or flavor will work! 
• Toppings – Serve your fro-yo with toppings like caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped nuts, candy pieces, or (my favorite) sweet cereal. I buy Captain Crunch cereal solely for this purpose, because it’s how I ordered my Pinkberry frozen yogurt back in the early 2000s. Anyone remember Pinkberry?

Frozen Yogurt Toppings

If you’ve ever been to one of those frozen yogurt spots, you know the drill, but here are a few of my favorite fro-yo toppings (the sky is the limit):

• granola (you might remember my favorite)
• honey
• mini chocolate or yogurt chips
• Rice Krispies cereal
• Captain Crunch cereal (Frank’s favorite topping)
• fresh fruit (mango, strawberries, blueberries, banana)
• fruit snacks (or the more sugary, gummy bears)
• fruit preserves

How to Make Frozen Greek Yogurt

1. Prep. Prepare or freeze an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 
2. Spin. Pour the yogurt into the machine, and spin until it’s creamy and cold but not yet solid. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. 
3. Serve. Scoop the yogurt and enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings!  

Tips and Tricks from Jess

1. Every ice cream maker and freezer are different. So, just know that you may need to adjust the spin time a bit to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. 
2. The temperature of the ice cream maker base makes a difference. If you keep your base in the deep freezer, it will be much colder than a standard freezer and will chill your yogurt faster.
3. Make sure that your ice cream maker is running before you add the Greek yogurt to the machine. You don’t want to let the yogurt sit in the machine because it will start freezing to the sides of the ice cream maker base.

Using Plain Greek Yogurt? 

If using plain (unsweetened) Greek yogurt, sweeten it before spinning to create a dessert-like taste and prevent your frozen Greek yogurt from tasting too sour. To do so:

1. Combine ½ cup of half-and-half and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. 
2. Allow the sugar to dissolve, stirring frequently. 
3. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes. 
4. Whisk the half-and-half mixture into a container of Greek yogurt. 
5. Pour the yogurt into the ice cream maker, and proceed with the recipe as usual.

Frequently Asked Questions

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