Blackberry frozen yogurt with blueberries makes for the best summer treat! Can be made vegan with coconut yogurt.
When I planned out our 2 year traveling route I wanted to make sure we followed the warm weather for as long as possible. Sure, a snowy white Christmas is romantic and picturesque but let’s face it usually it’s just cold, rainy and windy instead. And as much as I always want to fantasize and imagine myself sitting on a windowsill watching the snowflakes float on by this never really happens – and I’ve never had a solid window to enjoy a winter wonderland from.
So why not head south during the cold winter months? Perfect idea if you ask me. I properly celebrated the winter holidays last year by having my Christmas tree up from Nov to March and having paper snowflakes on the wall all year round.
I’m ready for New Years on the beach this year!
We started our trip in Japan in mid September, which was actually surprisingly hotter than expected. From there we headed to South Korea and are currently in China – continuing to head south through South East Asia over the next couple of months.
The best thing about this plan, other than the warmth, is that it’s always ice cream season. What better way to treat yourself after an active day of sightseeing or hiking than a cool and refreshing fruity (or chocolatety – if that’s your thing) ice cream? And now that I’m out walking 6-8 hours every day I don’t even feel a bit guilty about the added calories.
Back in DC, I used to make my own ice cream and fro-yo and that was always more delicious than the store bought version, but for now, I’ll take what I can get with the street stands – no blackberry frozen yogurt in sight here!
For all you ice cream lovers back at home with your ice cream makers, I highly urge you to try this. This blackberry frozen yogurt is fruity, refreshing and less fatty than your standard store bought ice cream.
Let me know what you think of this blackberry frozen yogurt in the comments below!
Are you an ice cream or fro yo lover?
Also if you’re looking for a vegan alternative, use coconut yogurt instead of regular!
A home made fruity frozen yogurt with blackberries and blueberries. Delicious and healthier than store bought ice cream. Blackberry frozen yogurt for the win!
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Add berries, lemon zest, and sugar to a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat 10-15 minutes. Refrigerate mixture for 1 hour.
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Add lemon juice to the mix and whisk. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.
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Churn in ice cream maker for 30 minutes.
hcg pellets says
Hi , very nice recipe I always loved this kind of meal and this recipe is amazing i must tell to my wife to prepare this for some meal. thanks again.
Vicky says
Hope you enjoy the fro-yo if your wife ends up making it!
Kari@Loaves and Dishes says
The color of this froyo is so vibrant, how pretty!
Vicky says
Thanks!
Nancy says
Healthy food. My family will love this!
Michael E says
I never comment on recipes. In fact, this is the first time I ever have. I just tried this recipe with some homegrown blueberries and blackberries. I wanted to make a big batch of it so I increased everything by a factor of 6. This recipe was hands down the best thing that has ever come out of my ice cream maker. It is so creamy and the lemon and vanilla combine with the berries that I forgot I was eating frozen yogurt. Simply excellent.
Vicky says
So happy to hear you enjoyed my recipe : )