Frozen tropical fruit yogurt

Method 1

Ingredients

480g frozen tropical fruit

mix

170g Greek yogurt

2 tbsp maple syrup

or honey

200g diced tropical fruit

and passion fruit seeds, to serve

step 1

Put everything except the fresh fruit in a food processor and blend. Scoop straight into bowls, or tip into a container and freeze if you want to serve it later. Serve with the fresh tropical fruit and spoon over the passion fruit seeds.

Method 2

🍍 Frozen Tropical Fruit Yogurt

🔸 Servings: 2–4

🔸 Prep Time: 5–10 minutes

🔸 Freeze Time (optional): Eat immediately as soft serve or freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer texture

🔸 Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Can be made vegan

🧂 Ingredients

2 cups frozen tropical fruit mix

(e.g. mango, pineapple, banana, papaya – store-bought or homemade)

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

(or coconut yogurt for a dairy-free/vegan version)

1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional – adjust to taste)

1 tsp lime juice (optional, for extra zing)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Blend it all:

Add the frozen fruit, yogurt, sweetener, lime juice, and vanilla (if using) to a food processor or high-speed blender.

Process until smooth:

Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides if needed. It should have a soft-serve texture.

Taste and adjust:

Taste and add more sweetener or lime juice if desired.

Serve immediately for soft-serve-style yogurt,

or freeze for 1–2 hours in a container for a firmer scoopable consistency.

🍓 Optional Toppings

Toasted coconut flakes

Fresh tropical fruit (e.g. kiwi, passion fruit)

Chia seeds or granola

Mint leaves

A drizzle of honey

🔄 Tips & Variations

Make it vegan: Use plant-based yogurt (coconut, almond, or soy) and maple syrup or agave.

No frozen fruit? Use fresh fruit and add ice cubes — though texture won’t be as creamy.

Add protein: Mix in a scoop of protein powder or nut butter.

Batch it: Freeze in popsicle molds for a fun treat!

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