The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of the Cherry Marketing Institute.
Ultra thick and creamy tart cherry frozen yogurt loaded with dark chocolate and white chocolate chips. So decadent, you’d never guess the base is FAT FREE!
After an incredible summer in Portland, I’m back in Phoenix. Back to real work, and back to 100++ degrees. And again I’m wondering…WHY DON’T I LIVE IN PORTLAND? Well, a fantastic husband, my puppies and an entire life time of family and friends make the heat livable I suppose.
Totally unreasonable amounts of frozen yogurt don’t hurt either. 😉 You may have noticed that before I left I was on a bit of an ice cream kick. I finally figured out my ice cream maker, and I just couldn’t stop. The real deal, full fat ice cream is just so hard to recreate that I was a little nervous to go back to homemade fro-yo. I mean, I am a HUGE fan of soft serve, and I will eat it any time, any day, but it is just so hard to make something at home that doesn’t turn into an icy mess.
The good news? This is by far the BEST frozen yogurt I have ever made! The base is so rich and creamy, and packed with tart cherry flavor. You may remember a little bit about the benefits of tart cherries from this Tart Cherry Lime Elixir. They are said to reduce soreness and oxidative stress, and aid in recovery. Also, they are delicious. I’ve been drinking tart cherry juice plain for the 7 Day Cherry Juice Challenge, and it is the perfect amount of sweet and tart.
This challenge is great leading up to a big race or event, and it’s incredibly easy to incorporate! If you love the taste of tart cherry juice, just drink 8 ounces a day, or you can use 2 tablespoons of the concentrate as a shot–college flash backs anyone? Except I like the idea of actually feeling better the next day instead of worse (the woes of getting older)–or diluted in another beverage.
Okay, back to the fro-yo. We all know that cherries pair magically with chocolate. White chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate syrup, you name it. I went for a combination of white and dark chocolate to create more flavors, but you are free to use whatever you’d like. Or, if you’d like to keep this 100% fat free, feel free to skip the chocolate all together, and it will still be delicious!
Ultra thick and creamy tart cherry frozen yogurt loaded with dark chocolate and white chocolate chips. So decadent, you'd never guess the base is FAT FREE!
Ingredients
- 2 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3-1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon tart cherry juice concentrate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon bourbon or vodka, optional
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, tart cherry juice concentrate and vanilla extract until combined and sugar is fully dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Freeze according to ice cream maker instructions. Add bourbon or vodka in the last 2-3 minutes of freezing. This is optional, but recommended—it keeps the frozen yogurt from freezing hard and icy. Fold in chocolate chips. Frozen yogurt is best served immediately, but can also be stored in a freezer safe container, just allow 10-15 minutes thawing time before scooping.
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So, I’m not a fan of cherry juice on its own, but I would definitely try cherry-infused fro-yo!!
TriGirl recently posted…Have You Ever Been Stuck in the Training Trough?
I think you might still like it! I don’t usually choose cherry flavored things, but I ended up loving it and eating half the batch at once. Whoops…
wow this looks and sounds amazing!!! drool!!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…Be Unique! | #ZeviaStyle
As usual – YUM!!!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted…Training Update: Baystate Marathon
Looks really delish! We made froyo last night too! BTW, lived in tempe as a kid . . . remember my mom picking me up early from an outdoor summer camp – – I asked why and she said “got a call to come get you because it’s 126 degrees!” I was actually bummed. Only 104 yesterday in Austin . . 🙂
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Oh but 104 in Austin is WORSE! That humidity!
Gah! That looks so delicious! I’m giving myself another couple weeks of indulging my sugar cravings and then I’m getting some self-control back. 🙂
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted…Reset your metabolism – 21 day Reset Challenge
Gah! This looks amazing Ari!!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted…PR = Personal Record
this froyo looks delicious! craving a scoop right now.
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I love cherry juice, and this dessert sounds amazing!
Christine at Cook the Story recently posted…Chicken Tortilla Soup in 15 Minutes
I LOVE froyo! This sounds amazing especially since I’ve been loving cherries while they are in season!
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So delectable! That seems to be amazing.
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This sounds so awesome! I’ve actually been drinking tart cherry juice concentrate to help with running recovery, so I have some in the house–what are the odds? 🙂 I’ve been on an ice cream kick too, but I definitely need to get some frozen yogurt action in my life.
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com recently posted…Pistachio Pie with Lemon Whipped Cream
I love cherries and cherry juice, so I definitely would like this! Yummy! And I don’t know if all of that would make that kind of heat bearable for me 😉
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I love Greek yogurt and this is a great way to dress it up and make it into a healthy comfort food! Would love to try this recipe!
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