All you need are 3 ingredients to make creamy, delicious, and healthy frozen greek yogurt at home! This vanilla Greek frozen yogurt is a healthy alternative to ice cream – it’s delicious on its own or topped with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. This recipe requires NO ice cream maker or food processor and minimal prep time.

glass ice cream bowl with two scoops of frozen vanilla greek yogurt on a colorful tea towel

There’s nothing more refreshing than a frozen treat in the summertime! One of my favorites? Frozen yogurt!

Skip the frozen yogurt shop and opt for this healthy homemade frozen yogurt instead next time the craving hits.

You need just 3 ingredients and NO ice cream maker to make this vanilla Greek frozen yogurt recipe. Just mix the ingredients together, put it into a loaf pan, and freeze.

This recipe requires just 5 minutes of prep time.

You will need to stir the frozen Greek yogurt a few times over a couple of hours, but it’s basically a hands-off recipe. It’s vegetarian, gluten free, nut free, and soy free.

As a Registered Dietitian, I love that this healthier dessert recipe features nutritious and protein-packed Greek yogurt.

Read all about the nutrition benefits of Greek yogurt, here.

If you love this recipe, try out my strawberry Greek yogurt popsicles next!

Is frozen yogurt healthy?

Frozen yogurt is made with milk instead of cream, so it’s lower in calories than ice cream. Some frozen yogurts also contain probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health and digestion.

However, store bought frozen yogurt is usually high in added sugars, preservatives, and additives for flavor, color, and texture.

Make this easy 3 ingredient homemade frozen yogurt next time you have a craving!

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Ingredients in frozen Greek yogurt

You need just 3 ingredients to make Greek frozen yogurt at home:

  • Plain Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates than regular yogurt. It has a thick, creamy texture that is perfect for frozen yogurt. I recommend using full fat, whole milk Greek yogurt for frozen yogurt with a rich mouthfeel.
  • Honey: Honey and Greek yogurt taste amazing together. It sweetens the Greek yogurt in this recipe just enough that it’s not cloyingly sweet.
  • Vanilla extract: Opt for pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.

Kitchen tools needed

You do NOT need an ice cream OR a food processor to make this recipe.

You’ll just need a mixing bowl, a mixing spoon, measuring utensils, and a loaf pan (or similar sized container) to make this frozen yogurt.

Find dozens more healthy recipes with Greek yogurt on my blog!

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How to make frozen Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a metal mixing bowl
1. Combine Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
Greek yogurt in a metal mixing bowl with a mixing spoon
2. Thoroughly mix everything together to combine.
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3. Pour the yogurt mixture into a loaf pan and smooth it down.
Frozen Greek yogurt in a loaf pan covered with plastic wrap
4. Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and put it in the freezer.
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5. Stir the yogurt every 30 minutes for two hours. It will start to thicken up gradually.
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6. After two hours, the yogurt will be frozen to a soft serve consistency.

Enjoy the frozen Greek yogurt after two hours for a soft serve consistency. Or, put it back in the freezer for 30-45 minutes to harden it up a little more.

loaf pan with Greek frozen yogurt being scooped out with an ice cream scoop

Can I make frozen Greek yogurt in advance?

Yes! You can make this frozen yogurt a day or two in advance.

However, it will become VERY hard and a little icy if you don’t enjoy it shortly after preparing it.

You’ll need to let it soften up at room temperature for 20-30 minutes if you do prepare it in advance.

Serving suggestions

Frozen Greek yogurt is delicious all by itself. You can also experiment with different toppings. Here are some healthy frozen yogurt topping ideas:

three ice cream bowls with scoops of vanilla greek yogurt topped with chopped strawberries, with small spoons

Greek yogurt nutrition benefits

Greek yogurt is a nutrition powerhouse!

Greek yogurt has more protein and less carbohydrates compared to regular yogurt.

One cup of full-fat Greek yogurt provides:

  • 22 grams of protein
  • 9.8 grams of carbohydrates
  • 245 mg calcium

Since Greek yogurt is a fermented food, it also contains probiotics.

Probiotics are healthy bacteria that live in our digestive tract and enhance gut health, immunity, and may reduce the risk of some diseases.

Head over to this post to read more about the nutrition & health benefits of Greek yogurt.

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three ice cream bowls with scoops of vanilla greek yogurt topped with chopped strawberries, with small spoons

3-Ingredient Homemade Frozen Greek Yogurt

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  • Author: Alex Aldeborgh, RD
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Freeze Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: Freezer
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

All you need are 3 ingredients to make creamy, delicious, and healthy frozen greek yogurt at home! This vanilla Greek frozen yogurt is a healthy alternative to ice cream – it’s delicious on its own or topped with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. This recipe requires NO ice cream maker or food processor and minimal prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz plain, full fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a medium-large mixing bowl. Mix together until thoroughly combined with no streaks of honey.
    Greek yogurt in a metal mixing bowl with a mixing spoon
  2. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or similar sized pan. Spread the yogurt into a smooth layer.
    frozen greek yogurt in a metal loaf pan
  3. Cover the pan with plastic wrap. Put it in the freezer.
    Frozen Greek yogurt in a loaf pan covered with plastic wrap
  4. Stir the yogurt every 30 minutes for half an hour, for 2 hours.  You’ll notice it gets thicker every time.
    Hand stirring frozen Greek yogurt in a loaf pan on a light grey backdrop
  5. After 2 hours, you can enjoy the frozen Greek yogurt for a soft serve consistency. Or, put it back in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to let it harden up a little more.
    vanilla frozen Greek yogurt in a metal loaf pan on a light grey backdrop

Notes

Frozen Greek yogurt is best enjoyed right after it’s finished being made. It will become VERY hard and a little icy if you don’t enjoy it shortly after preparing it. However, if you do prepare it in advance, let it soften up at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before you dig in.

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