This strawberry frozen yogurt comes out ridiculously creamy with that bright, fresh berry flavor in every bite. The full-fat Greek yogurt brings a high protein punch while keeping it light and extra refreshing, so you walk away feeling satisfied instead of sluggish. Perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up on a hot day, a post-workout reward, or a healthy sweet treat to serve up when you’ve got company.
I’ve made this strawberry frozen yogurt so many times I could do it half-asleep (and honestly, sometimes I basically do!). It’s high protein from the full-fat Greek yogurt, naturally lower in fat than traditional ice cream, and uses simple ingredients like fresh strawberries and honey instead of a ton of added sugar. Throw it together in five minutes, freeze it, and you’ve got a better-for-you sweet treat ready for whenever you need it. It’s real food that leaves me feeling good every single time.
❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- High Protein: Full-fat Greek yogurt packs a solid protein punch for staying power.
- Bright Flavor: Ripe strawberries deliver fresh berry taste in every bite.
- Crazy Creamy: The Ninja Creami creates the smoothest texture from simple ingredients.
- Super Quick: Just five minutes to blend before the freezer takes over.
- Guilt-Free Treat: Lower fat than ice cream but still satisfies every sweet craving.
- Easy Portions: Three perfect pints ready whenever you want a refreshing sweet treat.
🗝️ Key ingredients & substitutions
- Full-Fat Greek Yogurt: This is the base that gives your strawberry frozen yogurt its rich, creamy texture and serious high protein content. Plain Greek yogurt works great here too if you want a milder tang.
- Ripe Strawberries: They deliver that bright, fresh berry flavor and natural sweetness in every bite. Frozen strawberries can step in when fresh ones are out of season.
- Honey: Balances the tartness with smooth sweetness. Maple syrup makes a solid swap if you need a vegan option.
- Salt: Just a pinch sharpens all the flavors and keeps things from tasting flat.
- Liquid Stevia: This optional sweetener lets you fine-tune the taste without extra sugar, especially with under-ripe strawberries. You can skip it entirely or use more honey instead.
🥣 How to make Ninja Creami strawberry frozen yogurt
- Blend the Base: Add the full-fat Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries, honey, and pinch of salt to your Ninja Creami pint container and blend everything smooth with an immersion blender.
- Taste and Adjust: Give the mixture a quick taste and stir in more honey or a few drops of liquid stevia if your strawberries need extra sweetness.
- Prep for Freezing: Place the lid securely on the pint and freeze it for a full 24 hours until solid.
- Check the Level Surface: Once frozen, open the lid and make sure the top is completely flat. Smooth it out with a spoon if needed for even spinning.
- First Spin: Pop the pint into the Ninja Creami machine and run it on the lite ice cream setting.
- Scrape and Respin: Scrape down the sides, then respin if you want it even creamier. A tablespoon of milk can help during the re-spin for extra smoothness.
- Serve It Up: Scoop straight from the container and enjoy your strawberry frozen yogurt right away with your favorite toppings.
🪄 Recipe notes & tips
- Pint Size: This recipe was made with the regular Ninja Creami pint container, not the deluxe.
- Level Surface: Always check and flatten the top after freezing so your spins come out even and creamy.
- Flavor: Use the ripest strawberries you can find because they make all the difference for nailing that rich berry taste.
- Respins Work Magic: Don’t be afraid to scrape the sides and run a respin for that extra smooth texture.
- Mix-Ins Later: Keep chocolate chips or extra sliced strawberries as mix-ins instead of adding them before freezing so they stay perfect.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture before freezing since strawberry ripeness varies a lot from batch to batch. You want it to taste a little too sweet before freezing, as it will taste less sweet once frozen.
- Make Ahead: You can hold off spinning until you’re ready to serve. Just blend the mixture, adjust sweetness, lid on, and freeze the pints so that they’re ready when you need them.
🫙 Storage instructions
- Freezer: Press the remaining ice cream down in the in the Ninja Creami container so that its flat, and store them in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- Respin: Leftovers will need to be spun again on the lite ice cream mode. You may not need a 2nd spin this time.
- Leftovers Hack: Press the lid back on any uneaten portion right away so it stays creamy and doesn’t pick up freezer flavors. Here are some more ways to freeze leftover ninja creami ice cream.
- Best Enjoyed Fresh: For the smoothest texture, dig into your high protein strawberry frozen yogurt within the first week after the initial freeze.
✨ Variations
- Berry Blast: Use a mix of raspberries and strawberries for a bolder, tangier flavor that really pops.
- Chocolate Chip: Mix-in mini chocolate chips for sweet pockets of crunch in every bite.
- Extra Creamy: Add a splash of whole milk during the re-spin to loosen up the mixture for an even smoother texture.
- Tropical: Replace half the strawberries with frozen mango or pineapple for a brighter, vacation-style sweet treat.
- PB & J Style: Add a swirl of natural peanut butter after spinning, plus a handful of peanut butter chips, for that classic peanut butter and strawberry combo.
- Lower Sugar: Cut the honey and rely more on ripe strawberries plus liquid stevia to keep it naturally sweet.
- Protein Boost: Mix in a scoop of vanilla protein powder with the rest of the ingredients before blending for extra staying power.
🍽️ What to serve with Ninja Creami strawberry frozen yogurt
- Toppings Bar: Mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, extra sliced strawberries, fresh raspberries, Dairy-Free Whipped Cream.
- Breakfast: Whole30 Pumpkin Pancakes, Keto French Toast Casserole, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of honey.
- Snacks: A handful of Air Fryer Roasted Almonds, Air Fryer Roasted Peanuts, Air Fryer Hazelnuts, Keto Coconut Clusters, or a few graham crackers on the side.
- Desserts: Warm brownies, Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Keto Peanut Butter Fudge.
- Beverages: Greek Frappé Iced Coffee, Iced Strawberry Latte, sparkling water with lemon, or iced matcha.
❓ Frequently asked questions
It usually just needs a re-spin with a splash of milk if it looks powdery after the first spin.
Yes, but thaw them slightly and drain any excess juice first so the mixture does not get too watery. Fresh ripe strawberries still give the brightest flavor, but frozen works in a pinch.
For the best creamy texture, yes. Cutting the freeze time short often leads to an icy or uneven result because the base does not freeze solid all the way through.
You can swap the honey for more liquid stevia.
It can, but check the added sugars and ingredients. Plain gives you full control over sweetness and keeps the strawberry flavor clean. Flavored versions often throw off the balance.
Always blend the mixture completely smooth before freezing and maintain a flat level surface after the freeze. Chunks of fruit or uneven tops are the quickest way to stress the machine.
Extra cold freezers can make the pint freeze harder than usual. Let it sit out 5 minutes before the first spin and be ready for an extra re-spin with a splash of milk.
It does, thanks to the fresh strawberries. If it looks a bit pale, next time add a few extra ripe berries during blending for that pretty pink hue.
😋 More frozen treats you will love
- Keto Pumpkin Ice Cream
- Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream
- Keto Strawberry Ice Cream
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Cottage Cheese Bark
- Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
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📖 Recipe
Ninja Creami Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Greek yogurt full fat
- 1 cup strawberries
- ¼ cup honey more to taste
- pinch salt
- liquid stevia optional
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a ninja creami pint (I use regular size, not deluxe) and blend with an immersion blender.1½ cups Greek yogurt, 1 cup strawberries, ¼ cup honey, pinch salt
- Taste and add more honey or a few drops of liquid stevia if needed, especially if your strawberries are under-ripened.liquid stevia
- Place the lid on and freeze for 24 hours.
- When ready, open the lid and check that the surface is flat. If it's not, flatten it smooth with a spoon.
- Spin the pint on the lite ice cream setting. Scrape down the sides and respin if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pint Size: This recipe was made with the regular Ninja Creami pint container, not the deluxe.
- Level Surface: Always check and flatten the top after freezing so your spins come out even and creamy.
- Flavor: Use the ripest strawberries you can find because they make all the difference for nailing that rich berry taste.
- Respins Work Magic: Don’t be afraid to scrape the sides and run a respin for that extra smooth texture.
- Mix-Ins Later: Keep chocolate chips or extra sliced strawberries as mix-ins instead of adding them before freezing so they stay perfect.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture before freezing since strawberry ripeness varies a lot from batch to batch. You want it to taste a little too sweet before freezing, as it will taste less sweet once frozen.
- Make Ahead: You can hold off spinning until you’re ready to serve. Just blend the mixture, adjust sweetness, lid on, and freeze the pints so that they’re ready when you need them.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
- Freezer: Press the remaining ice cream down in the in the Ninja Creami container so that its flat, and store them in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- Respin: Leftovers will need to be spun again on the lite ice cream mode. You may not need a 2nd spin this time.
- Leftovers Hack: Press the lid back on any uneaten portion right away so it stays creamy and doesn’t pick up freezer flavors. Here are some more ways to freeze leftover ninja creami ice cream.
- Best Enjoyed Fresh: For the smoothest texture, dig into your high protein strawberry frozen yogurt within the first week after the initial freeze.