Satisfy your sweet tooth with this luscious and creamy Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt. It's so easy to make- all you need is 4 ingredients and 5 minutes! No ice cream maker required. It's a healthy peach dessert that the whole family will love!
There's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer's day than a frozen cold treat. Some of our family favorites are my 4-Ingredient Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles, Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles, and One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream.
I'm always on a quest for more quick and healthy dessert recipes. Let's face it, it's hard to find easy, guilt-free desserts that also taste great.
Enter this delicious healthy homemade peach frozen yogurt. All you need to make it is 4 ingredients and 5 minutes!
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Homemade Peach Frozen Yogurt
I'm really excited about this Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt because not only is it delicious and easy to make, it's healthy too!
Fresh peaches are a summer treat. However, this recipe uses frozen peaches, so you can enjoy this healthy peach dessert all year round.
To make this cool, refreshing peach frozen yogurt, you simply blend frozen peaches, Greek yogurt, honey and lemon juice in a food processor. In a few minutes, you'll have a creamy, healthy frozen peach yogurt that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
This recipe is so easy and no ice cream maker is required! Your kids will also love this frozen peach dessert. It's the perfect healthy snack for kids. They'll love eating it and you'll feel good knowing that you're giving them a wholesome and nutritious treat.
Why You'll Love This Dish
- Super fast- ready in 5 minutes!
- Easy- only 4 ingredients!
- No ice cream maker needed
- A healthy dessert or snack
- Kids will love it too
- Endlessly customizable
What's the Difference Between Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt?
Both ice cream and frozen yogurt are creamy frozen desserts that are made with dairy and sugar. However, the type of dairy base is where the difference lies.
Ice cream is made with cream while frozen yogurt is made with yogurt, which is cultured milk. Some ice creams can also have egg yolks incorporated into the recipe.
Ounce for ounce, frozen yogurt typically has less calories and saturated fat than ice cream. In addition, frozen yogurt has the benefit of containing gut-friendly probiotics.
However, some store brands of frozen yogurt can have a lot of sugar- sometimes even more than ice cream. This extra sugar is to compensate for the tangy flavor of the yogurt.
Doctor's Tips
Forget buying flavored froyo from the store- this homemade peach frozen Greek yogurt is a lot healthier! It's made with just a few simple ingredients- peaches, Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice.
Some store bought brands of frozen yogurt can have a lot of sugar. But with this homemade peach frozen yogurt, you can control the amount of sugar.
Peaches are packed with nutrients. They're a very good source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. They also provide several other nutrients like fiber, vitamin A, potassium, and niacin.
I blend frozen peaches with Greek yogurt to make this tasty dessert. Greek yogurt is a superfood and is so versatile. It adds a creamy texture and rich flavor to many dishes. It also adds a boost of protein, calcium and probiotics, which are beneficial for your digestive health.
I use Greek yogurt in so many recipes from popsicles to banana bread to sauces. To learn more, read my blog post about the health benefits of Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- Peaches- you'll need frozen peaches for this recipe
- Greek yogurt- you can use plain or flavored yogurt; you'll have to adjust the sweetness if using plain
- Honey or other sweetener like agave or maple syrup- the liquid sweetener is not just for sweetness, it also helps prevent ice crystals from forming and keeps the frozen yogurt soft
- Lemon juice- for brightness
Equipment
You'll need a food processor to make this peach frozen yogurt. I use this Cuisinart 11-cup food processor. If you're making a smaller batch of frozen yogurt, you can use a mini food processor.
My mini food processor is one of my most used kitchen items! I use it for everything from chopping vegetables to making sauces to making frozen desserts like this.
How To Make Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt
- Step 1- Put frozen peaches in the bowl of a food processor.
- Step 2- Add the yogurt and honey (or other sweetener).
- Step 3- Blend until smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides.
- Step 4- Serve immediately or freeze for a couple of hours for a firmer texture. Then, scoop and enjoy!
Chef's Tips
I like my frozen yogurt on the tart side so I just use a little honey. Adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste. If you use plain yogurt rather than flavored, you'll probably need to add a little more sweetener.
If you like soft serve, eat the frozen yogurt right away. If you prefer a firmer texture, freeze it for a couple of hours first.
This recipe is endlessly customizable! Try it with other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, mango, or pineapple. You can also stir in other ingredients like nuts, coconut, peanut butter or chocolate chips.
Recipe FAQs
You can freeze yogurt however it will just freeze in a solid block. To get the creamy texture of frozen yogurt, you need to purée it in a food processor like in this recipe.
You can use many different types of fruit to make frozen yogurt so have fun experimenting! Some examples are strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mango, and pineapple.
No, you don't need an ice cream maker to make this peach frozen yogurt.
Ounce for ounce, frozen yogurt typically has fewer calories and saturated fat than ice cream. In addition, frozen yogurt has the benefit of probiotics. However, some store brands of frozen can have a lot of sugar- sometimes even more than ice cream. That's why homemade frozen yogurt recipes like this one are great- you can control the amount of sugar.
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Recipe
Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt (5 Minute Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen peaches (do not defrost)
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons honey, agave or sweetener of your choice (adjust amount to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor.
- Blend, scraping down the sides occasionally, until it forms a creamy, smooth mixture. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
- At this point you can serve the frozen yogurt and it will have the texture of soft serve. For a firmer texture, transfer the mixture to a freezer container and freeze for a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
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About the author
Dr. Sonali Ruder
Meet Dr. Sonali Ruder aka The Foodie Physician- ER doctor, chef, culinary creator & mom.
Katy says
Excellent recipe! A delicious swap is using Rainier cherries instead of peaches. The cherries are very sweet, so you only need one tablespoon of honey.
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
That sounds absolutely delicious — what a great idea! I love the swap with Rainier cherries, and that's great that you could cut back on the honey. Thanks so much for sharing your variation! 🍒💛
Mary-Ann says
My kids made this and loved it! So easy and delicious. Will definitely make again.
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
Yay! I’m so happy to hear they loved it!!! My kids love it too. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review 🙂
Tommy says
So many great ideas! Thanks!
Anonymous says
How many cups is 16oz of peaches? Excited to make this recipe! Thank you for sharing. Love following you on Instagram.
Caitlin 🙂
sonaliruder says
Hi Caitlin, I'm sorry I don't know how many cups it is- I used a 16 ounce bag. Thanks so much for the kind words 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Sonali, you are amazing for posting this recipe- Being in the peak of Summer here, there's only so many slow cooker recipes I can handle.
sonaliruder says
Haha, thanks Arman! Lucky for you, commentluv keeps linking to this post for some reason. It's actually from this past summer 😉
Farrah says
Love this recipe! I definitely need to try this out. I love peaches and I prefer my froyo to me more on the tart side too! 😀
sonaliruder says
Thanks Farrah! I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try!
ur says
I happened to have some ripe peaches and I tried your recipe.
It was so simple to make and we too liked the slight tartness. I will try it with fresh mangoes.
Thank you for t he ideas,
sonaliruder says
So glad you liked it! Using mangos sounds great!
Min says
I just love how simple this is to make! I actually have all the ingredients on hand!! Can't wait to try ;).
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Min! I hope you like it!
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says
What an awesomely easy recipe ... and it looks super creamy good! Love it, Sonali. 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks for stopping by, Ann!
Doreen Simpson says
Love this Sonali...fab recipe ♥
sonaliruder says
Thanks, Doreen!
Denise says
I'm Your newest follower 🙂 So glad I found your blog.I've lost a lot of weight (Over 100lbs) through Bariatric surg.2 years ago-struggling to maintain. Denise of Coffeeberry Cottage
sonaliruder says
Thanks for your comment, Denise! I hope you enjoy my recipes!