If you love dessert but don’t love the sugar and calories that often comes with it, we’ve got the perfect healthy frozen dessert to satisfy all your taste and health needs. Enter: homemade frozen yogurt bars. Made with simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, coconut cream, and fresh fruit, these creamy popsicles are perfect for hot summer days, evening treats, or whenever you’re craving something sweet.
The best part? These homemade frozen yogurt bars offer a guilt-free alternative to traditional ice cream. By using yogurt (or other nutritious alternatives like coconut cream and banana) as the base, you get to enjoy a creamy texture and tangy flavor, while avoiding the excessive sugar content found in most store-bought options. Plus, they’re incredibly simple to prepare, making them an ideal choice when it comes to convenience, creativity, and overall health!
Easily made dairy-free, paleo-friendly, or protein-packed, you’ll never want to settle for store-bought again! Read on to learn how to make this customizable frozen treat — in five minutes or less! Plus, flavor variations that will be loved by all.
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Healthy Homemade Frozen Yogurt Popsicles: Base Recipes
Greek Yogurt Base
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, unsweetened
- ¼ cup raw honey or maple syrup
- ½ tbsp vanilla extract
Banana Base
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe spotty bananas, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
- ½ tbsp vanilla extract
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Coconut Cream Base
Ingredients:
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2-4 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
- ½ tbsp vanilla extract
Step-By-Step Base Recipe Directions
Step #1: In a blender or food processor, combine the base ingredients until smooth and creamy. Choose one of the flavor variations below, and blend again until well combined.
Step #2: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds or an ice cube tray, leaving a little space at the top. If using popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks. Option to add any additional toppings before freezing, such as chopped nuts, granola, or fresh fruit.
Step #3: Place the molds or ice cube tray in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely solid.
Step #4: Once frozen, remove the molds from the freezer. Thaw for 2-3 minutes, then gently remove the bars from the molds or ice cube tray.
Step #5: Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to enjoy!
12 Frozen Yogurt Bar Flavor Variations
Start with any base recipe above. Then, choose your favorite flavor variation below to add in!
Pina Colada
Base recipe of choice +
- ½ – 1 cup of diced pineapple, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
Note: if using banana or Greek yogurt base, add ¼ cup coconut cream or coconut milk.
Mixed Berry
Base recipe of choice +
- 2 cups of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Optional toppings: Crushed granola
Strawberry Cheesecake
Greek yogurt base recipe +
- 2 cups strawberries
- ¼ cup healthy graham crackers (such as Simple Mills)
Double Chocolate
Base recipe of choice +
- 1-2 tbsp unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp chocolate chips or cacao nibs, to stir in once mixture is blended
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Base recipe of choice +
- 1-2 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
- 1-2 tbsp unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp chocolate chips or cacao nibs, to stir in once mixture is blended (optional)
Optional toppings: Crushed peanuts, chocolate drizzle
Sweet Matcha
Base recipe of choice +
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
Banana Cinnamon
Banana base recipe +
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Creamy Peach & Ginger
Base recipe of choice +
- 1-2 cups ripe peaches, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ – 1 tsp powdered ginger)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Raspberry Lemon
Base recipe of choice +
- 1-2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tbsp lemon zest (optional)
Cookies & Cream
Base recipe of choice +
- ¾ cup healthy cookies of choice, crushed (such as Simple Mills Sandwich cookies)
Mango Lime
Base recipe of choice +
- 1-2 cups ripe mangos, fresh or frozen
- 1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tsp lime zest (optional)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes, optional
Cherry Almond
Base recipe of choice +
- 1-2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds, stirred in once blended (optional)
- ¼ tsp almond extract (optional)
Bonus: How to Make a Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Yogurt Bar
If you’re a chocolate lover, here’s how to make a chocolate-dipped healthy frozen yogurt bar for any flavor of choice!
Magic Chocolate Shell Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips of choice
- ½ tbsp coconut oil
Directions:
Step #1: Make your frozen yogurt bars as instructed above, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Once frozen, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring mixture each time to prevent the mixture from burning.
Step #2: Once the chocolate mixture is melted, remove the ice cream bars from the freezer. Thaw for 1-2 minutes (until just soft enough to remove from molds). Dip each bar into the chocolate mixture (option to fully or partially coat in chocolate).
Step #3: Place each chocolate-dipped bar on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet and return to the freezer. Freeze until the chocolate coating is hard and solidified. Enjoy!
Frozen Desserts Made Sweet, Simple, & Delicious
Creating your own healthy frozen yogurt bars is an easy way to enjoy a sweet treat without sacrificing your health and fitness goals. By using healthy bases such as Greek yogurt, coconut cream, and banana, you can enjoy your favorite frozen dessert without all the added sugar and inflammatory additives. Plus, they’re simple to make and easy to customize! Experiment with different flavor variations and toppings to meet your taste preferences and dietary needs, modifying as desired. Share the frozen love, and enjoy!
