What tools do I need?

A sheet tray, parchment paper, and a food processor or blender are helpful for this recipe.

What is frozen yogurt?

Frozen yogurt, also known as fro yo, is a frozen dessert made with a yogurt base.

What is the difference between frozen yogurt and ice cream?

While frozen yogurt is made primarily with yogurt (hence the name!), ice cream is made with milk and cream.

Why is frozen yogurt healthy?

Homemade frozen yogurt contains all of the benefits of yogurt, including probiotics for gut health as well as protein.

What are the ingredients in frozen watermelon yogurt?

This healthy frozen dessert is made with watermelon, yogurt, heavy cream, lemon juice, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract.

Can creamy frozen yogurt be made without sugar and dairy?

Absolutely! I use coconut sugar instead of granulated white sugar. Coconut milk and dairy-free yogurt can be substituted for the heavy cream and whole milk yogurt to make this fro yo dairy-free.

How long can frozen yogurt be stored in the freezer?

This yogurt dessert can be frozen in a sealed container for one month.

Creamy Watermelon Homemade Frozen Yogurt

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Creamy Watermelon Homemade Frozen Yogurt – Made with sweet, juicy watermelon and creamy vanilla yogurt, this Watermelon Homemade Frozen Yogurt is the perfect healthy(ish!) dessert.

Adapted from NYT Cooking Watermelon Sorbet

Author: Sharila
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours (freezing)
Total Time: 7 hours and 5 minutes
Yield: 5 cups 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Freezer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 1/2 cups watermelon, cubed
2 cups vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Place the cubed watermelon on a parchment paper lined sheet tray. Leave spaces between the cubes so that they are easy to remove later.
Place the tray in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
Once the watermelon is frozen solid, remove the tray from the freezer.
Place half of the watermelon cubes in the food processor. Blend for ten seconds.
Add the remaining watermelon cubes to the food processor. Blend for ten seconds.
Add the yogurt, heavy cream, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla.
Blend the mixture for one minute, or until it is a smooth consistency.
Place the mixture into a freezer-safe bowl.
Freeze for one hour, or until the frozen yogurt is indeed frozen.

Notes

Freeze the fruit on a parchment paper lined sheet tray – This will ensure that the fruit does not stick together in a huge block, which makes it easier to blend.
Chill the container before adding the fruit yogurt mixture – This will help keep the mixture cold from the beginning and it will freeze faster.
Allow the fro yo to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping – This will make the frozen yogurt easier to scoop.

Keywords: Fruit recipes, Dessert recipes

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