Technically, there was no cooking involved for my low fat strawberry yogurt recipe so let’s say it’ll be a foodiebook, LOL. Even though it still does not feel like spring here (let alone summer) I put my Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Maker into the freezer days ago because for once I had some room (totally got to do groceries soon…I can hardly wait for payday).
I am one of those people who just does not enjoy eating out of cardboard. Getting a frozen treat from the store, it’s like I can taste the waxy container and there always seems to be a hint of freezer burn. No thanks! I will go without and save all the calories and fat.
Speaking of which, I am working really hard at discovering and creating better-for-you desserts. This is not easy! I love fruit salad probably more than anyone but I need more than that, thank you. Frozen desserts are, in particular, filled with saturated fats from either the custard base made with yolks or the whipping cream. Sadly, this still had a lot of sugar in it so this recipe is for the cholesterol-busting foodies.
I got together five recipes, fatty and non-fatty, studied how they were put together and then came up with my own process on the fly, taking notes the entire time for once. I ended up with the best strawberry frozen yogurt I have ever had. It was a bit of work and yes, it would be cheaper and easier to go pick up a carton of empty calories, but I prefer the fresh off-the-vine strawberry essence I get from making it myself. There is no comparison between what I created and what I pick up at the grocery store.
My first official recipe for my cookbook is complete! Well, I still have to type it up and everything but the basic fundamentals are laid out AND have been taste tested. I can tell you my husband who has been dessert-deprived lately because I have been too busy to bake melted with the yogurt as we watched silly TV together last night after giant bowls of spaghetti. Two thumbs up so far!
aliceinparis says
Wow, you’ve got my mouth watering:) Sounds delicious!!! Are you going to try it with other fruit? Mangoes,blueberries etc….drooling:)
Genie Sea says
I really need to stop reading your blog first thing in the morning. Now I want fresh strawberry frozen yogurt and I just woke up. LOL!
Jamie Ridler says
Fantastic! I can tell by the picture that I totally want to try that, Suzie!
First you inspired me to want a breadmaker. And now an ice cream maker, too!
Bohemian Single Mom says
Oh wow, there’s nothing better than fresh homemade ice-cream. I’ve had it a couple times and will never go back to store-bought.
Congrats on the book coming along…Super!
Tammy says
So Suzie – I have a question for you! Do you suppose there is a way to make this without sugar? (Other than that in the fruit, of course!) I have eliminated all “obvious” sugar – meaning sweets, desserts, etc. – from my diet to combat type II diabetes. I’ve never made any desserts that were sugar free (yet). Do you have any experience with that? 🙂
I’m so excited for you as you go about making recipes for your cookbook! Awesome!!
Tori says
I’ve never made nor eaten homemade frozen yogurt. It looks so good!
Suzie the Foodie says
Aliceinparis, this is my first frozen yogurt but I will definitely try it with other fruit when they are in season.
GenieSea, sorry about the temptations in the a.m.!
Jamie, ice makers go on sale early in the summer all the time and aren’t super expensive, I got mine for $25. They’re awesome! My favourite is making coffee sorbet, soooooo good!
Boho Mom, it’s true, homemade ice cream is the best. When I had it the first time the lightbulb about people loving ice cream came on for me. Thanks for the support on the cookbook! 🙂
Tori, it takes a little patience to strain all those seeds and make the base but it’s so worth it. You’d probably love it.
Suzie the Foodie says
Tammy, this is an amazing question and I will look more into it. I fear that making low-sugar desserts will be very challenging, especially if you want to avoid using sweeteners like Splenda. I sense high-protein desserts like cheese cake may be in order! I will look into it, great question!
Oh and I can’t imagine not using sugar in frozen desserts, they are extra high in sugar than other desserts. Hmmm…!!!
Dia says
Oh, YUMM!! This looks so good – & I just picked up some frozen blueberries on sale 🙂
I just started bying local raw milk & their homemade yogurt – so very, very good! I made my own butter/coconut oil mix in my food processor the other day (skimming a couple of Tbsp cream from the milk) – delish!
I’m loving Coconut Oil – it has ‘good for us’ fatty acids, similar to mamams milk in fighting bad buggies (anti-fungal, bacterial & viral) & coconut ice cream is ‘making waves’ out here in Oregon!!
I buy OG coconut oil, flour, flakes, & tinned milk. (Dr Fife sug. diluting the milk by adding 1/2 can filtered water, w a bit of agave nectar & tsp vanilla if you want to drink it straight)
Coconut is good for cholesterol levels as well (lowers the bad) & balances the thyroid, so can help weight loss. . . . great for skin ‘stuff,’
Tammy – For sweetening – agave nectar tastes sweeter, so you need less, & it’s a ‘low glycemic index’ sweetner, so is more slowly absorbed! I use a wee pinch of stevia (natural herb leaf!) & maybe 1/2 the agave nectar of ‘recommended’ amt of sugar . . .
Tammy says
Dia – thanks for the info about agave nectar. I have heard of it, but haven’t tried it out yet. This journey is new for me! I’ve eliminated “obvious” sugar completely in the last six weeks, and now I’m wanting to get creative with ways to add some “sweet” back into my diet! I’m going to have to do some research and reading now and see what I can learn! (A place to start is a great thing!) 🙂
Suzie the Foodie says
Hi Dia! So wonderful to see you here. You are so dedicated to healthy food, it boggles my mind. I have been hearing more and more good things about coconut too, I’m glad that it is no longer considered bad fat.
I have never baked with Stevia, I may have to try that and look into agave nectar.
Tammy, you are amazing! Eliminating the obvious sugars is such a fantastic first step.
Kenora says
Suzie, let me know if you want to try stevia and/or agave nectar – I can get both here easily and would be happy to send you some if you can’t get it locally. 🙂 I’ve never used either, but would be interested in the results.
I use only organic raw sugar lately, for when I do use it; white sugar doesn’t taste like anything to me anymore.