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    Home » Desserts » Frozen Desserts

    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt Recipe {Low Sugar}

    Published: Jun 3, 2013 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 56 Comments

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    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt is a healthy summertime frozen treat.
    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt Recipe {Low Sugar} | cookincanuck.com

    Healthy eating or no healthy eating, summer just isn't complete without multiple doses of frozen desserts. Pick your poison - sorbet, ice cream or frozen yogurt. Of course, if you choose something that is low fat and low sugar, then you can eat more. That's the way it works, right? This frozen yogurt has a light taste of coconut and a blast of cherries and honey without masking the tang of the Greek yogurt.

    This dessert recipe rounds out the summer barbecue meal that I paired up with OXO Good Grips to bring you over the past couple of weeks. It kicked off with a Fresh Strawberry & Lime Tom Collins Cocktail, then happily tripped over to the grill with a Mixed Grill with Sausages, Mini Peppers & Zucchini.

    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt Recipe {Low Sugar} | cookincanuck.com

    If you cook or bake with cherries at all, you're well-versed with the necessity of a good cherry pitter. Sure, you could use the "shove the chopstick through the cherry until the pit pops out" trick. But really, why not spend a few bucks and buy a cherry pitter? The OXO Good Grips Cherry and Olive Pitter is, not surprisingly, brilliantly designed. In the space where the pit is released from the cherry, OXO included a mini splash guard (see the photo below). If you've ever pitted cherries while wearing your favorite white shirt (ahem), you just let out an exclamation of "How brilliant", didn't you?

    When I mentioned "low fat" earlier, I really meant it. A half-cup of this frozen yogurt contains just 2.9 grams of fat and 136 calories. Even if you doubled the serving size, the numbers still add up to a healthy dessert option. My husband and I really like the slightly tart flavor. However, if you prefer a little more sweetness, drizzle some honey over top.

    The recipe:

    In a large bowl or measuring pitcher (for easy pouring), whisk together the coconut milk, Greek yogurt and honey. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt Recipe {Low Sugar} | cookincanuck.com

    Place ¾ of the pitted cherries in the blender and blend until almost smooth. Stir the pureed mixture into the yogurt mixture.

    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt Recipe {Low Sugar} | cookincanuck.com

    Pour the yogurt mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt Recipe {Low Sugar} | cookincanuck.com

    Chop the remaining cherries. When the frozen yogurt is almost finished processing, add the chopped cherries to the mixture and finish processing.

    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt Recipe {Low Sugar} | cookincanuck.com

    Serve immediately or place in the freezer in an airtight container. If you freeze the mixture, warm it at room temperature for about 1 hour before serving.

    Other frozen treats:

    Homemade Ice Pops (Fresh Fruit)
    Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream Pie with Hazelnut Crust
    Easy Strawberry Sorbet

    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt Recipe {Low Sugar}

    Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt is a healthy summertime frozen treat.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Frozen Desserts
    Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 Cups (Approximately)
    Calories: 136.4kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 14 ounce can light coconut milk
    • 1 ½ cups non-fat plain Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons honey
    • ¾ pound fresh cherries pitted
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl or measuring pitcher (for easy pouring), whisk together the coconut milk, Greek yogurt and honey. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • Place ¾ of the pitted cherries in the blender and blend until almost smooth. Stir the pureed mixture into the yogurt mixture.
    • Pour the yogurt mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    • Chop the remaining cherries. When the frozen yogurt is almost finished processing, add the chopped cherries to the mixture and finish processing.
    • Serve immediately or place in the freezer in an airtight container. If you freeze the mixture, warm it at room temperature for about 1 hour before serving.

    Notes

    WW (Old Points) 3 / WW (Points+) 4

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 136.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.5g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 2.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 1.9mg | Sodium: 21.7mg | Potassium: 90.7mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 21.1g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: The OXO tools shown in this post were provided to me by OXO. In addition, I am being compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Dina

        June 13, 2013 at 3:52 pm

        sounds delish!

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      2. Nutmeg Nanny

        June 08, 2013 at 9:14 pm

        Oh yum! I have to try this 🙂

        Reply
      3. MyKitchenStove

        June 08, 2013 at 6:02 pm

        Perfect treat for summer. This looks incredible!!

        Reply
      4. addie | culicurious

        June 04, 2013 at 6:41 pm

        Looks delicious! 🙂 i love making my own fro yo!

        Reply
      5. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.

        June 03, 2013 at 9:46 pm

        This looks so good and I love that gorgeous color!

        Reply
      6. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles

        June 03, 2013 at 8:19 pm

        "How brilliant", indeed!! OXO is so smart to add that splash guard. This yogurt looks awesome, Dara. We just bought our first cherries of the season this week, can't wait to try them in this beautiful yogurt!

        Reply
      7. nessa

        June 03, 2013 at 3:28 pm

        I love frozen yogurt, and this looks incredible!

        Reply
      8. Paula - bell'alimento

        June 03, 2013 at 2:38 pm

        This I could use right about NOW ...

        Reply
      9. Vicki @ WITK

        June 03, 2013 at 2:06 pm

        This flavor combo sounds amazing! I just bought some cherries and have been thinking they would be great in ice cream. Frozen yogurt is even better!

        Reply
      10. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

        June 03, 2013 at 1:40 pm

        I love the OXO pitter! And this froyo looks amazing!!

        Reply
      11. Donna

        June 03, 2013 at 1:34 pm

        LOve the cherry/coconut flavor combo - thanks for posting this.

        Reply
      12. Cookie and Kate

        June 03, 2013 at 1:02 pm

        I love my Oxo cherry pitter! This frozen yogurt sounds phenomenal—sweet, tangy, fruity, perfect.

        Reply
      13. Carla @ Carlas Confections

        June 03, 2013 at 12:26 pm

        This ice cream is gorgeous and who doesnt love a healthier version?!

        Reply
      14. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

        June 03, 2013 at 12:11 pm

        Yes please, I'd happily eat this all summer long!

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          June 03, 2013 at 12:19 pm

          I hear you! We just might do that. 🙂

          Reply
      15. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet

        June 03, 2013 at 10:31 am

        I seriously need to invest in a cherry pitter so I can make this immediately!!

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          June 03, 2013 at 12:17 pm

          Yes, just do it! You'll be very thankful you have one amidst your kitchen tools.

          Reply
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