Enjoy a refreshing and healthy treat with this easy-to-make frozen fruit yoghurt. With just four ingredients and a food processor, you can whip up a delightful dessert or snack that’s perfect for hot weather.

Made with plain Greek yoghurt (or a non-dairy alternative like coconut yoghurt) and fresh frozen fruit, a few scoops is light, nutritious, and can even be enjoyed for breakfast. You don’t need an ice cream maker, making it a convenient and quick option for a cool, satisfying treat.

Frozen fruit yoghurt can be made with all kinds of frozen berries, such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and frozen stone fruit, such as pitted cherries, peaches and mangoes. You can also use a mix of fruit.

Featured is a frozen fruit yoghurt made with Greek yoghurt and frozen pitted cherries.

Frozen Fruit Yoghurt

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS

• 200-250 gr (3/4 to 1 cup) full fat plain Greek yoghurt (or non-dairy, like coconut yoghurt)
• 4 full cups (500 grams or more to make 4 cups) frozen fruit, berries or a mix (I used pitted cherries) 
• 2 tablespoons (tbsp) liquid honey or maple syrup 
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) vanilla paste or extract
• Option: ¹/₄ tsp guar gum powder

* See notes below.

PROCEDURE

1. Combine ingredients: Place all ingredients into a food processor bowl.

2. Process: Blend until smooth, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Process for about 3 minutes, ensuring not to over-process.

3. Freeze: Immediately transfer the mixture into a freezable container with a lid. Freeze for a few hours until set, stirring 2 or 3 times while it freezes.

4. Serve: If the mixture becomes too hard after longer freezing times, let the container sit on the countertop for 10-15 minutes before scooping.

*Notes

1. Fruit: Using frozen fruit is best for quicker freezing and optimal texture. Pre-frozen supermarket fruit or fresh, ripe fruit frozen at home both work well.
2. Yoghurt: Full-fat yoghurt provides a creamier texture. Greek yoghurt offers more protein and fewer sugars and carbs. Coconut yoghurt is a great non-dairy alternative. Add more or less yoghurt to taste.
3. Flavour and Texture: Vanilla and honey or maple syrup add sweetness and help minimize ice crystal formation.
4. Guar Gum: This optional thickening agent can further reduce ice crystals for a smoother texture.

Enjoy this simple, delicious, and nutritious treat any time of day!