Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt

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It's simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt—you might even want to get the kids in on the fun.

Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt

Average Rating: 3.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min.+ chilling Process: 15 min.+ freezing
YIELD: 2-1/2 cups.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

Instructions

  • 1. Line a strainer or colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with sides of cheesecloth. Refrigerate 2-4 hours.
  • 2. Remove yogurt from cheesecloth to a bowl; discard strained liquid. Add sugar and vanilla to yogurt, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • 3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine cold water and lemon juice; sprinkle with gelatin and let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and let mixture stand 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool slightly. Stir gelatin mixture into yogurt. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 40 minutes.
  • 4. Pour yogurt mixture into cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.
  • 5. Transfer frozen yogurt to a freezer container. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 225 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein.

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