Right now my weather app says it is 96 degrees outside but feels like 106.
My first question is, how can they measure how hot it “feels?”
Seriously. How?
I guess I don’t have a second question. The point is…it’s hot.
Which is why this cold, fresh, healthy frozen yogurt is so perfect right now!
This recipe today was originally supposed to be chocolate cashew butter.
Why did I not post said chocolate cashew butter?
Because it was prooooobably one of the worst things I have ever made.
Like…a major fail recipe.
Even Seth, who usually pretends to like my fail recipes and eats them anyway said it wasn’t good.
But hey! It’s okay. That has happened to me many times before. Trial and error, people! Trial. And. Error.
Besides…it’s a good thing that it didn’t work out, because it led me to this delicious and healthy treat!
You know that phase on pinterest kiiind of recently when everyone was making “Ice Cream” using only frozen bananas? Whoops…I totes jumped on that bandwagon.
Well this is similar to that, but instead of tasting like ice cream, it tastes just like homemade frozen yogurt! Bright, tangy, creamy. Who knew you could take frozen chunks of fruit and blend them into a creamy consistency. Thank you food processors!
So here’s the deal with this frozen “yogurt:”
Throw some strawberries into a food processor.
Blend for several minutes until the strawberry dust starts to melt a little and becomes creamy strawberry frozen yogurt.
Add in honey.
Blend for longer.
Eat.
Eat more.
Just go ahead and finish the whole thing off.
Now I will tell you this – for a little while there it’s going to look a tad bit hopeless and you will wonder if your strawberry dust will ever actually turn into this creamy consistency.
But it will! It takes a little longer to happen then the frozen banana ice cream.
Depending on how sweet your frozen strawberries are, you will need more or less honey. Mine were TAN-GYYY so I used a pretty decent amount. But sometimes you can get some really, really deliciously sweet strawberries and you will need less honey.
Pop these two ingredients into a food processor and say hello to your beautiful summer snack/dessert/breakfast/lunch/brunch/midnight snack/….any other meal of the day
Happy Tuesday, everyone!
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- ½ - 1 tablespoon honey + more to taste
- Add the strawberries to your food processor
- Blend until the strawberries have become strawberry "dust"
- Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the food processor and continue to blend
- Scrape down the sides about every 30 seconds and continue to blend until the strawberries have come together in a creamy consistency
- Add the honey and blend for another 30 seconds or until the honey is incorporated
- Taste and add more honey if needed
- You can serve right away for a soft serve consistency, or you can let harden in the freezer for a while
*This recipe is gluten free*
If you make this or any other recipe, be sure to Instagram it and hashtag #thegarlicdiaries!
Want more dessert recipes? Check these out:
Healthy Chocolate Pudding with Almond Graham Cracker Crumb
Almond Butter “Reese’s Cups” with Sea Salt
Rachna@rachnas-kitchen.com says
June 29, 2015 at 8:06 pmWow love the fact that with only two ingredients such a creamy and gorgeous looking yogurt can be made. Thumbs up Annie !!
Annie Chesson says
June 30, 2015 at 12:12 pmThanks, Rachna :).
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
June 24, 2015 at 10:59 amOk I never understand that either– if it “feels like” 106 well then isn’t it just 106!? Makes no sense to me…
But this froyo is perfect for that hot weather, I love it and love how easy it is! Love that beautiful pink color, too! :)
Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 2:57 pmYeah exactly…silly weather people! Thanks, Sam!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
June 24, 2015 at 10:44 amI can’t get enough of frozen treats right now! Love how quick this frozen yogurt is to make! And only 2 ingredients too? Sign me up!
Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 2:57 pmI can’t either, Kelly! Because it is sooo hot outside. Thanks!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
June 24, 2015 at 9:43 amOh this looks perfect, Annie! It’s very hot and humid by me, so this is the perfect treat to cool off with. Love that it’s just two ingredients, too!
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Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 2:58 pmThis would be perfect for you! Thanks, Gayle :).
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
June 24, 2015 at 6:54 amAbsolutely loving this 5 minutes strawberry frozen yogurt, Annie! Loved the fact that you used only two ingredients! :)
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Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 2:59 pmThanks, Anu!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
June 24, 2015 at 6:15 amhahah, I have often wodnering how they can measure how hot it feels too. it must be some kind of witch craft,
We make frozen dessert like this too, although we add some frozen banana in as well.
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Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 3:00 pmSeriously! So weird. Frozen banana would be a delicious addition!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
June 23, 2015 at 11:09 pmAt 96 degrees I’m a miserable blob. I would need lots of this frozen yogurt to cool me down. I love that is so healthy…and only 2 ingredients!
Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 3:00 pmHahaha that cracked me up. I am the same way. I feel like all my energy is leached out of me right when I step outside! Thanks, Thao!
Sues says
June 23, 2015 at 10:43 pmHaha I always wonder why “it feels like…” isn’t just the temperature. You know?! In any event, this frozen yogurt looks like the perfect way to cool off a bit!
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Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 3:01 pmExactly…it should just be the temperature! Thanks, Sue!
Kathy@ Olives & Garlic says
June 23, 2015 at 9:54 pmThis might be the speediest recipe I’ve ever seen. It’s a great thing, especially to feed the kiddies in the hot days of summer.
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Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 3:01 pmSo speedy, Kathy! It would be perfect for any hot summer day :).
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
June 23, 2015 at 5:03 pmSo easy and healthy! Love it!
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Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 3:02 pmThanks, Dani!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
June 23, 2015 at 4:43 pmI LOVE how simple this recipe is! I’m working on a similar version but with peaches! They are a really great guilt free dessert!
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Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 3:02 pmOhhh peaches…that sounds amazing. Yay for blended frozen fruit :)!
Ali says
June 23, 2015 at 4:42 pmI actually just lol’ed when you said “How can they measure how hot it “feels?”! I always wonder that too! haha I love this quick sorbet! I often go strawberry picking in June when the strawberries are in full swing and freeze some of them. This is the perfect recipe for them on a hot day :)
Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 3:03 pmHaha it’s so bizarre! Thanks, Ali! Oh man, this would be amazing with those fresh picked frozen strawberries. Yum :).
annie@ciaochowbambina says
June 23, 2015 at 3:55 pmI CAN-NOT wait to try this!!!! Yes, I’m being quite loud!! My puppy just came running in….hahahah! Love it, Annie!
Annie Chesson says
June 24, 2015 at 3:04 pmHaha! It won’t disappoint you, Annie :)! (It’s fun that we have the same name)
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
June 23, 2015 at 12:51 pmWow! 2 ingredients and just 5 minutes, who would not try this recipe, Annie! Plus, gorgeous creamy looking yogurt! Pass me a big bowl :)
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Annie Chesson says
June 23, 2015 at 2:02 pmExactly, Savita! SO easy!!
Cathy says
June 23, 2015 at 12:25 pmI love making my sorbets with honey also! It makes it all fruit and honey, which equal being healthy and guilt free ;)
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Annie Chesson says
June 23, 2015 at 2:02 pmMe too, Cathy!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
June 23, 2015 at 12:22 pmThat is WAY too hot! A cold treat is definitely in order. I love that this is just 2 ingredients! Healthy too.
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Annie Chesson says
June 23, 2015 at 2:02 pmWayyy too hot. Thanks, Natalie!