Description
A quick and refreshing cherry frozen yogurt recipe made with Greek yogurt and fresh cherries. Simple, healthy, and full of natural sweetness—perfect for summer treats.
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
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1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
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2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Optional: 1/4 tsp almond extract
Instructions
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Place pitted cherries, yogurt, sweetener, lemon juice, and almond extract into a blender.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions.
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If you don’t have an ice cream maker, transfer the mixture to a shallow container and freeze.
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Stir every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours until desired consistency is reached.
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Scoop and serve immediately or store in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Notes
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Use black cherries for a deeper, richer flavor.
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Add chocolate chips or crushed nuts for texture.
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Substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version.
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Thaw slightly before scooping if fully frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blended & Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 CUP
- Calories: 110G
- Sugar: 12G
- Sodium: 25G
- Fat: 2G
- Saturated Fat: 1G
- Unsaturated Fat: 1G
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2G
- Protein: 6G
- Cholesterol: 5MG