Summertime temps mean that frozen custard and ice cream are the name of the game. So we're officially declaring it the season of the scoop. But don't just dive spoon-first into that bowl of homemade ice cream; make room for another one of our favorite frozen treats: frozen yogurt.
Hear us out. Yes, your local soft-serve fro-yo joint has probably been around for a while, and you've come to really like adding all those toppings. But guys, we're talking about homemade frozen yogurt, which is an entirely different sort of concoction altogether. You’ll be absolutely blown away by how easy it is to make your own creamy creations. In fact, most recipes only call for about three or four ingredients: fruit, some sort of sweetener (raw honey, maple syrup, etc.), and regular or Greek yogurt for the base. And while it can help to have an ice cream maker, it's not, strictly speaking, necessary to bring these ideas to life. For many homemade fro-yo flavors, you can get by with a food processor or blender.
So, with this new homemade frozen yogurt insight, get to work whipping up your very own batches of the light treat for the whole family. Start with our uber-creamy vanilla-frozen-yogurt base recipe, below. After that, check out some upgrades, including blueberry basil, mango lassi, and green tea honey. After that, check out some of our favorite recipes from around the web—or just go to town adding your own mix-ins. Strawberry peanut-butter? Why not? The best part of making your own flavor is you get to decide!
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1
Creamy Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Lighter than traditional ice cream, but still just as creamy and luscious, this frozen yogurt is the perfect guilt-free summer treat.
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2
Blueberry Basil Frozen Yogurt
The farm-stand blueberries add color and flavor, but it's the genius addition of fresh basil that provides this sweet treat with a surprising depth of flavor.
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3
Mango Lassi Swirl Frozen Yogurt
If you've ever had a mango lassi yogurt drink on a hot day, you know just how refreshingly cool they are. But take those flavors and put them in a frozen yogurt, and they're positively reinvigorating.
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4
Strawberry Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt
There's possibly no flavor combination that says summer more than strawberry and rhubarb. While the classic pies and galettes are pretty unbeatable, there's a soft-serve place in our hearts for this delicious fro-yo take.
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5
Green Tea Honey Frozen Yogurt
Green tea ice cream, that staple of Japanese restaurants everywhere, is practically worth the trip out all by itself. Now you can have this lighter version at home whenever you want.
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6
Raspberry Linzer Cookie Frozen Yogurt
Raspberry Linzer cookies are, arguably, the best Christmas cookie there is. But that doesn't mean you have to wait until it's cold to enjoy the flavor. This sweet treat will have you feeling like it's Christmas in July.
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7
Peach Frozen Yogurt
Celebrate summer with one of its greatest seasonal offerings: fresh peaches. Or, make seconds of this easy four-ingredient recipe and and substitute any fruit of your choice.
Get the recipe at Tastes Better from Scratch.
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8
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Frozen Yogurt
Two desserts—cake and frozen yogurt—meld into one gloriously delicious treat, infused with pineapples, maraschino cherries, and vanilla wafers.
Get the recipe at My Sequined Life.
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9
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
Prepare for sweet tooth sensory overload once you take a bite out of this dreamy homemade frozen yogurt.
Get the recipe at Just So Tasty.
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10
Skinny Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Yogurt
It may look just like cookie dough, but this frozen yogurt blend actually packs a healthy punch thanks to its sugar-free ingredients. We'll have three scoops, please.
Get the recipe at Mostly Homemade Mom.
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11
Orange Creamsicle Frozen Yogurt
Little ones will get a kick out of eating from a peeled-out orange skin, and you can easily get behind the filling Greek yogurt base.
Get the recipe at My Fussy Eater.
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12
Brownie Chunk Frozen Yogurt
All fro-yo fans know that each flavor is only as good as its mix-ins. Top off this chocolaty variation with brownie pieces and say hello to your new favorite dessert.
Get the recipe at Kleinworth and Co.
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13
Double Chocolate Protein Frozen Yogurt
Packed with protein, minimal sugar, and lots of chocolaty goodness—this frozen yogurt is pretty much perfect.
Get the recipe at Desserts With Benefits.
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14
Cake Batter Frozen Yogurt
In just five minutes, you can whip up this sweet and simple frozen yogurt, which can be made dairy-free or vegan by swapping honey for agave and using a dairy-free yogurt.
Get the recipe at Bigger Bolder Baking.
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15
Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt
With real strawberries, a bit of cream cheese, and graham cracker crumbs, this fruity frozen yogurt is practically addictive.
Get the recipe at Spiced.
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16
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Frozen Yogurt
With only four ingredients, this chocolaty-peanut butter snack tastes indulgent but is much healthier than the Reese's ice cream version!
Get the recipe at Not Enough Cinnamon.
