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Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with an Ice Cream Maker

Nesting Lane
Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with an Ice Cream Maker is a creamy homemade frozen dessert made with yogurt, vanilla, and an ice cream machine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Whisk
Large Bowl
Ice Cream Machine
Airtight Container
Measuring Cup

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise in half, scrape all tiny seeds into yogurt mixture.
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, place the yogurt, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds, and salt.
  • Using a wire whisk, mix until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the yogurt mixture into an ice cream maker.
  • Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer the frozen yogurt to an air-tight container.
  • Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
  • Serve the frozen yogurt within 1 day for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

9 WW Smart Points
Per Serving: ½ Cup

Tips and Tricks

Chill the mixture first - If you have time, chill the yogurt mixture before adding it to the ice cream maker. A colder mixture can churn better.
Use fresh yogurt - Yogurt with a fresh date gives the frozen yogurt a cleaner taste.
Check your ice cream maker bowl - If your machine uses a freezer bowl, make sure it is frozen solid before starting.
Serve the same day - Homemade frozen yogurt can become firm in the freezer. The texture is best within 1 day.
Let it sit before scooping - If the frozen yogurt is too firm, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5CupCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 267mgSugar: 32gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 0.1mg
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