Banana frozen yogurt is about to be your new go-to for a tasty summertime snack. When the weather gets warm, sometimes you need a cool treat. Make it a healthier option with this Banana Frozen Yogurt recipe that you can make at home. It’s easy to make, gives you all the great taste and texture of frozen yogurt, and it’s so much healthier for you. You can’t beat that!
I love ice cream. I love it a lot. I love it far more than I should. It’s delicious, creamy, and it really hits the spot on a summer day. The thing is, it also really hits the spot when it comes to cholesterol and tons of sugar. It may taste good, but it is so bad for you! That’s why I’m such a fan of this banana frozen yogurt.
It’s healthier than ice cream, and since you’re making it at home, you know exactly what’s going into the recipe. Plus, there are only 5 ingredients! And there’s zero chance that your banana frozen yogurt has been tampered with at the store.
Bananas are the star of the show with this yogurt, but their supporting cast – the yogurt and cream cheese – are what give this yogurt its creamy texture to go along with its rich banana flavor. It’s a creamy dessert that’s rich in flavor and texture but not in calories, and it’s a great way to get in some extra protein while you’re satisfying your sweet tooth with this refreshing cold treat.
This recipe sounds a little weird, I’ll grant you that. But the combination creates a wonderfully rich and creamy frozen treat that is sure to satisfy all of those cravings that you have. Much like the Salted Caramel Pecan Ice Cream, this recipe requires no special machinery or skills. Even better, there’s no refined sugar in this recipe. That’s right. All of the sweetness comes from honey and the bananas.
One of the biggest tips is to find the perfect balance between the cream cheese and the Greek yogurt. The cream cheese adds richness and helps temper the tanginess of the Greek yogurt. I find this recipe creates the best richness to flavor ratio. But, of course, you can experiment to find the combination that you like the best.
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There are a few things that you’ll need. Firstly, you need a really powerful blender. A Vitamix blender will do the job really well, as will a powerful Ninja blender. You’ll also need a good quality vanilla extract. While you can buy one, you can also make your own vanilla extract. Start a batch so you have it next time you’re making treats. Now that I’ve talked it up, it’s time for you to make this tasty dessert and see for yourself just how amazing it really is.
Easy, Creamy, No-Churn Banana Frozen Yogurt
Yield: 4
Creamy Banana Frozen Yogurt Recipe
A delicious no churn frozen yogurt recipe that has no added sugar.
1.Peel and cut bananas into thin slices. Place banana slices in a zip top freezer-safe bag and place in the freezer until frozen.
2.Add yogurt, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and frozen banana slices to powerful blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth. If the mixture is too stiff, add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the blender to loosen it up.
3.While blending, drizzle in honey until thoroughly combined with other ingredients. Once blended, taste mixture and add more honey, if desired.
4.Transfer contents of blender to a freezer safe dish and cover tightly. Place in freezer for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
5.To serve your banana frozen yogurt, remove from freezer and let sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes to soften. Scoop into individual chilled serving dishes and garnish with slices of fresh banana or your other favorite toppings.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy, and may not be accurate.
See how easy this banana frozen yogurt recipe is? It’s really so simple that you’ll never buy ice cream again. 5 simple and easy ingredients are all there are. Plus, the fact that there’s no added or refined sugar makes this healthy banana frozen yogurt even better. With such a rich, banana-filled flavor, no refined sugar, and that extra kick of protein from the yogurt, you’ll be able to have your cake, er, ice cream, and eat it, too.
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Although frozen yogurt does contain sugar, the best part about the treat is that it is full of healthy benefits. Protein, calcium, potassium and numerous vitamins fill the cup. These elements are so good for you that they can boost your immune system, lower your cholesterol, and help your digestive system.
Average all brand of a cup of frozen yogurt contains 10% fat, 37.3 g of sugar, and 221 calories whereas average all brand of a cup of vanilla ice-cream contains 22% fat, 28 g of sugar, and 273 calories. Toppings or the type of ice cream or frozen yogurt may actually determine the healthier choice. Be cautious though!
If you have diabetes or insulin resistance, you'll probably want a lower sugar option. In that case, it might make more sense to choose ice cream as an occasional treat. Look for reduced sugar or no-sugar-added varieties. If you're limiting your fat intake, frozen yogurt will be a better choice for you.
Bottom Line: Frozen yogurt may contain beneficial probiotics, lower levels of lactose, nutrients for good bone health and fewer calories than ice cream.
“People don't realize that it often has more sugar than ice cream,” says Dana Kofsky, a California-based nutritionist. Per each half-cup serving, frozen yogurt contains roughly 17 grams of sugar. Meanwhile, ice cream only has about 14 grams of the sweet stuff for the same serving size.
Real ice cream is mostly healthy as it is made of real milk and contains real nutrients. It is a complete food in itself. On the other hand, frozen desserts contain palm oil or hydrogenated fats as the main ingredient,” he added.
In this comparison, frozen yogurt ranks as the overall healthiest dessert. One serving of froyo has less than one-fifth as many calories as the same amount of ice cream, making it a good choice if you are trying to lose or maintain weight.
Depending on the brand, frozen yogurt often has fewer calories than most ice cream brands. Many recognize frozen yogurt has less fat than regular ice cream and may choose “froyo” instead. As for protein and carbohydrates, the icy duo has similar amounts.
One of the froyo benefits of eating regular yogurt is the wonderful probiotics that can help with keeping your stomach balanced and weight consistent. Frozen yogurt can offer these same benefits.
Real frozen yogurt is expensive to make. It requires full fat milk, yogurt culture, and real fruit to prepare, as well as natural thickeners depending on the freezing point for what has been added. For example, chocolate frozen yogurt is much harder to freeze than other flavors.
Share on Pinterest Frozen yogurt is a good alternative to ice cream. Diabetes-friendly desserts are available in most stores and are as easy to prepare at home as any other sweet treat.
Frozen custard uses a minimum of 1.4 percent of egg yolk solids in addition to the 10 percent milk fat of a traditional ice cream. While this is responsible for custard's creamy, thick texture, it does equate to higher calories than a frozen yogurt.
The United States Food and Drug Administration inspects other foods. Yogurt can be stored in the refrigerator (40 ºF) one to two weeks or frozen (0 ºF) for one to two months.
Although most frozen yogurt contain live probiotic cultures, the extreme temperatures may impact the survival of probiotics. How well probiotics work in any product can be impacted by food components, process-related factors, and microbiological factors.
Yes, you can freeze yogurt to eat like ice cream. Note that the texture may be firmer compared to store-bought frozen yogurt or ice cream, but it still makes a refreshing and healthy snack. How long does yogurt last if I freeze it? Yogurt lasts for one to two months in the freezer.
While this is responsible for custard's creamy, thick texture, it does equate to higher calories than a frozen yogurt. On the flipside, it also has 1 to 2 more grams of protein, and you'll get an added dose of biotin because this frozen treat keeps the yolk in the mix.
Don't expect to find all the nutrients in frozen yogurt, either. Some brands contain as little as 4 grams of protein per cup compared to 12 grams of protein in a serving of regular yogurt. And the calcium content in many frozen yogurts doesn't measure up to the real thing.
Introduction: My name is Gregorio Kreiger, I am a tender, brainy, enthusiastic, combative, agreeable, gentle, gentle person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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