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Ninja Creami Strawberry Frozen Yogurt in creami pint container on cream plate with ice cream scoop beside it.
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt (Ninja Creami)

This Strawberry Frozen Yogurt is made with just four simple ingredients and is the perfect healthy, high protein, sweet treat. Plus, it's a breeze to make thanks to the Ninja Creami. Just blend, freeze, then let the Ninja Creami work its magic.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword ninja creami, strawberry frozen yogurt
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings 1 pint
Calories 287kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fresh strawberries washed and cut into small chunks
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar or your favorite sweetener alternative like monk fruit
  • Pinch of salt
  • lemon zest from ½ small lemon
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt I use Fage
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prep the strawberries: Add the small diced strawberries and sugar to an empty CREAMi™ pint container. Mash the strawberries a bit using a fork, and allow them to sit for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (This is macerating the strawberries; it helps to tenderize them and intensify their flavor.)
    8 oz. fresh strawberries, 2 tbsp granulated sugar
    Side-by-side image of mashing strawberries with sugar.
  • Add salt and zest: Once the strawberries are somewhat jammy and no large chunks left behind, add in the salt and lemon zest. Stir.
    Pinch of salt, lemon zest
    Side-by-side of adding lemon zest to the strawberries and sugar and mixing until combined.
  • Add yogurt: Mix in the Greek yogurt, stirring well until combined.
    1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
    Side-by-side image of mixing greek yogurt into mashed strawberries, sugar and lemon zest.
  • Freeze: Freeze the pint on a level surface in the freezer, with the lid off, for 24 hours. (Freezing with the lid on creates a hump at the top of the ice cream, which can damage the blade, so be sure to leave it off).
    Side-by-side image of mixing all the ingredients together for frozen yogurt then freezing after 24 hours.
  • Slightly defrost: I know, you’re ready for your frozen yogurt by now. But once you remove the pint from the freezer, allow it to sit on the counter for ~15-20 minutes. This will create a smoother frozen yogurt and be easier for the blades to process.
  • Assemble: Finally, place it in the outer bowl, and lock the lid on top. Place the bowl assembly on the motor base, twist the handle right to raise the platform, and lock it in place.
  • Spin it! Select Lite Ice Cream cycle. If it's still icy or some is stuck to the sides, scrape down the sides and run the Respin cycle 1x.
    Side-by-side image of spinning strawberry frozen yogurt in ninja creami then finished pint after re-spin.
  • Hardest step…enjoy!
    Finished strawberry frozen yogurt after running through ninja creami and scooped on top.

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Notes

  • Frozen strawberries may be used but they will need to be thawed so you can mash them down. The Creami blade is not designed to process uneven chunks or pieces of frozen fruit.
  • ½ Greek yogurt, ½ milk: I’ve also made this recipe with ½ cup Greek yogurt and ½ cup whole milk and it turns out great.
  • Mix-ins: If you want, you can add chocolate chips or graham crackers and press the Mix-in cycle or just sprinkle them on top! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pint | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 133mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 1mg