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Skinny Dipping

Here are five refreshing frozen yogurts that are full of flavor, not fat. They’re easy to make, too. Unlike homemade ice cream, which requires a custard that must be chilled, frozen yogurts are a cinch to make. Simply whisk the yogurt, sugar and fruit together, and freeze. All you need is an ice cream maker. (We like the electric models that come with canisters to keep in the freezer.) Pour the yogurt mixture in, and the machine does the work. We first combined the sugar and  fruit and let the mixture stand for about 30 minutes, then mixed in the yogurt, but that’s not absolutely necessary.

These frozen yogurts are best eaten just out of the ice cream freezer when they’re soft and creamy.


1. MIX all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. FREEZE in an ice cream freezer following manufacturer’s instructions.
3. SERVE immediately or transfer to a freezer container and freeze.

Note: For the Cherry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt, be sure the cream cheese is very soft, then whisk it together with the yogurt and lemon juice.


Summer Berry Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients
3 cups fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries blackberries), mashed
1 cup granulated sugar
4 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt

Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Cover and chill until very cold.
3. Freeze in an ice cream freezer following manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Serve immediately or transfer to a freezer container and freeze. Makes about 6 cups. Serves 8.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 200 calories, 1.5g fat, 10mg chol., 5g prot., 47g carbs., 1g fiber, 70mg sodium.

Cherry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
2 cups coarsely chopped, pitted fresh cherries or pitted frozen cherries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


Instructions
1. Combine cream cheese and yogurt in a bowl. Whisk to blend well. Add remaining ingredients.
2. Cover and chill until very cold.
3. Freeze in an ice cream freezer following manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Serve immediately or transfer to a freezer container and freeze. Makes about 6 cups. Serves 8. Makes about 6 cups. Serves 8.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 280 calories, 11g fat, 35mg chol., 9g prot., 36g carbs., 0g fiber, 120mg sodium.

Melon Maple Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients
2 cups diced very ripe cantaloupe
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup turbinado or granulated sugar
3 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Cover and chill until very cold.
3. Freeze in an ice cream freezer following manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Serve immediately or transfer to a freezer container and freeze. Makes about 6 cups. Serves 8.
Nutritional Information
170 calories, 1g fat, 5mg chol., 4g prot., 38g carbs., 1g fiber, 60mg sodium.

Limey Plum Mango Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients
2 cups chopped, pitted plums
1 cup chopped, peeled mango
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind
Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Cover and chill until very cold.
3. Freeze in an ice cream freezer following manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Serve immediately or transfer to a freezer container and freeze. Makes about 6 cups. Serves 8.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 150 calories, 1.5g fat, 5mg chol., 4g prot., 32g carbs., 1g fiber, 60mg sodium.

Mocha Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients
1 pint chocolate milk
2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or
instant coffee
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Cover and chill until very cold.
3. Freeze in an ice cream freezer following manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Serve immediately or transfer to a freezer container and freeze. Makes about 6 cups. Serves 8.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 120 calories, 2g fat, 10mg chol., 4g prot., 24g carbs., 1g fiber, 75mg sodium.

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