Cherry, Coconut & Honey Frozen Yogurt is a healthy summertime frozen treat.
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.
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.
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.
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}
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
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
Nutrition
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Dina
sounds delish!
Nutmeg Nanny
Oh yum! I have to try this 🙂
MyKitchenStove
Perfect treat for summer. This looks incredible!!
addie | culicurious
Looks delicious! 🙂 i love making my own fro yo!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
This looks so good and I love that gorgeous color!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
"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!
nessa
I love frozen yogurt, and this looks incredible!
Paula - bell'alimento
This I could use right about NOW ...
Vicki @ WITK
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!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
I love the OXO pitter! And this froyo looks amazing!!
Donna
LOve the cherry/coconut flavor combo - thanks for posting this.
Cookie and Kate
I love my Oxo cherry pitter! This frozen yogurt sounds phenomenal—sweet, tangy, fruity, perfect.
Carla @ Carlas Confections
This ice cream is gorgeous and who doesnt love a healthier version?!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Yes please, I'd happily eat this all summer long!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
I hear you! We just might do that. 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
I seriously need to invest in a cherry pitter so I can make this immediately!!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Yes, just do it! You'll be very thankful you have one amidst your kitchen tools.