Berry Frozen Yogurt

Photo by: aToy

I don’t know what to call it. A cross between frozen yogurt and a granita so Yoganita sounds better than Granogert right? Whatever I call it, it’s good, healthy and easy to make.

I have a little ice cream maker that holds a quart or less. The bowl of the thing stays in the freezer with a liquid trapped in the walls so it requires no ice or salt. It is electric and it cost around $25 a few years ago.

This recipe doesn’t need an ice cream machine, it is freezeable in a shallow  container or ice-cube trays or whatever you find in the kitchen that is a shape you like.

It serves at least three people and as usual, I am generous with portions. I really hate finding that  nutrition information is for a two bite serving. This makes about 3 cups. One cup is a big serving for a dessert.

Berry Yoganita

2 cup Yogurt, Plain, Low Fat
1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
1/2 cup berries of your choice, mashed or blended
2 Tbsp stevia or substitute equivalent to 1 cup of sugar

Mix all ingredients and place in an ice cream maker. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, blend well. Follow the instructions for the ice cream maker or pour the mixture in the shallow container(s) of your choice and place in the freezer.

An ice cream maker will make a soft serve dessert and placing in the freezer will make something more like a creamy Popsicle.

In the freezer, you can use foil cupcake wrappers and fill 1/2 to 1 inches in depth. Small waxed paper cups will work, as will a shallow square or oblong pan. If your container is a pan, turn out the frozen dessert to a cutting board covered with foil and use a large kitchen knife to cut into squares. Use your imagination when looking at different shaped containers.

Nutrition information:

Calories 141 Calories from Fat 19
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.1 g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%
Cholesterol 10 mg 3%
Sodium 115 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 17.9 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.0 g 4%
Sugars 16.8 g
Protein 9.5 g