Instant Homemade Frozen Yogurt (Just 2 Simple Ingredients!)

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It’s so easy to combine yogurt and frozen fruit into a ridiculously delicious homemade frozen yogurt to have for snack or dessert. It’s thick, creamy, and hits the spot on warm days—or days when you want an easy treat to share! And the best part? It’s ready instantly!

Homemade Frozen Yogurt

All you need for this recipe is frozen fruit and yogurt. That’s it! To me, this is the perfect dessert or afternoon snack because the fruit is balanced with some protein, so it’s both a nice source of nutrients and super yummy.

And…you can eat it instantly! No waiting for it to set in the freezer required.

You can do this recipe with any type of frozen berries, mango, banana, or pineapple, depending on what you think you and your family will like. And while I used vanilla yogurt here, you can also opt for plain and sweeten it with a little honey and a touch of vanilla if you prefer.

Greek yogurt makes it super thick and creamy, whether you use dairy or nondairy.

Ingredients You Need

To make this recipe you’ll need:

Frozen fruit (berries, mango, banana, cherries, or pineapple)
Yogurt (regular or Greek, plain or vanilla)

TIP: The fruit adds the cold, ice cream-like texture and the yogurt lends the creaminess. I like whole milk yogurt here since it makes for the creamiest end result.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This method for making frozen yogurt is so easy. Here’s a look at the basics. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full details.

Add frozen fruit and yogurt to the blender.
Blend, starting slowly, and then gradually increasing. (I have a Vitamix blender) and use the stick that came with it to help things keep moving since the mixture is thick.)
Keep blending until smooth and uniform in texture.
Eat!

TIP: If your blender doesn’t have a stick to help move ingredients and the mixture is getting stuck, you can add a tablespoon or two of milk or orange juice to help things move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this with nondairy yogurt?

Sure! Use any sort of yogurt that you prefer, though the thicker the better so look for a Greek style yogurt, like the plant-based option from Siggis.

How do you make homemade frozen yogurt?

You simply need to blend yogurt and frozen fruit to make this instant fro yo. It’s fast and so delicious.

Which fruit works best?

We like this best with frozen bananas, mango, cherries, blueberries, or pineapple…or a mix of any of those with frozen bananas.

Can I store this for later?

Sure, you can serve it right away with the texture of soft-serve or you can store it in a freezer-safe container for later. If you freeze it, let it sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes to allow it to soften up a bit as it will freeze pretty solid.

Best Tips for Success

If your blender doesn’t have a stick to help move ingredients and the mixture is getting stuck, you can add a tablespoon or two of milk or orange juice to help things move.
I like whole milk yogurt here since it makes for the creamiest end result.
Try frozen berries, mango, banana, cherries, or pineapple.
Use vanilla yogurt or plain. If using plain, sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey as needed. (It will depend on which fruit you use and how sweet it is.)
To store leftovers, place into a freezer safe container and freeze for up to a month. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften before serving. You can also freeze into popsicle molds.
You may also like Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, Strawberry Popsicles, Mango Popsicles, Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas, and Creamsicles.

I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it—I always love hearing what the kids think! Please comment below to share.

This post was first published July 2018.