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Vegan Frozen Yogurt (Without Bananas)

Published: May 24, 2023 · Updated: Sep 18, 2024 by Carissa Erzen · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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This delicious berry vegan frozen yogurt is made with just 5 simple ingredients! Plus you can make it without an ice cream machine. Enjoy this cool, refreshing sweet treat any time, since you can store it in the freezer for up to a month.

three scoops of pink vegan ice cream topped with berries

I absolutely love a sweet, cold treat on a hot summer day. Chocolate ice cream, a banana chocolate smoothie bowl, or this vegan frozen yogurt are some of my favorites for a refreshing snack to satisfy my insatiable sweet tooth.

In this vegan frozen yogurt recipe, frozen berries add a wonderful fruity flavor, balanced by the tangy lemon juice and dairy free Greek yogurt.

And for more sweet, chilled desserts, try my No Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pie, green Avocado Smoothie Bowl, Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Pie, or Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

Now listen, I've tested this recipe both with and without an ice cream machine. And after spending the past four years in my kitchen developing foolproof recipes for beginner home cooks, the last thing I want to create is something that requires a fancy gadget or appliance. So all you need for this recipe is a blender and a freezer!

three cones of Vegan Frozen Yogurt Recipe standing up in glass jars

Why You'll Love this Recipe

  • While you can make this vegan frozen yogurt in an ice cream maker, it's not required. Everything comes together in a blender or food processor.
  • It's suuuper creamy!
  • You can enjoy this frozen dessert year round, but it's especially refreshing on hot summer days.
  • It's versatile, so you can switch out the flavors to your heart's content.

Ingredients

  • Full-fat coconut milk - Don't use light or low-fat coconut milk, since it won't result in the same thick and creamy texture.
  • Frozen berries - I like using a blend of frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. But you can use any frozen fruit of your choice.
  • Granulated sugar - You can substitute coconut sugar or maple syrup.
  • Lemon - Adds a bright and zingy citrus flavor to balance the sweet berries and tangy Greek yogurt.
  • Dairy-free plain Greek yogurt - You can use other types of vegan yogurt, but I find Greek yogurt freezes best due to its slightly higher fat content. And since it's thicker, it creates more creamy texture.
a vegan ice cream sundae topped with an upside down ice cream cone

How to Make Vegan Frozen Yogurt

  1. Refrigerate the coconut milk: Put the full-fat coconut milk in the fridge to chill and solidify overnight.
  2. Combine the ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the solid part of the chilled coconut milk (not any remaining liquid in the can), frozen berries, sugar, lemon juice, and dairy free yogurt.
  3. Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed, scraping down the sides with a spoon or silicon spatula frequently, until everything is well-blended and creamy, after about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Chill: Scrape everything into a freezer safe container, cover with a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper, and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Topping Ideas

  • Drizzle of peanut butter or homemade chocolate almond butter
  • Chocolate chips
  • Fresh or frozen berries
  • Homemade caramel sauce
  • Shredded coconut
  • Chopped nuts like peanuts or walnuts
  • Almond cashew chocolate granola
  • Sprinkles
a glass filled with three scoops of homemade frozen yogurt topped with berries

Recipe Tips

  • Blending: Scrape down the sides of your blender or food processor several times to ensure everything is evenly blended.
  • Fresh Berries: If you only have fresh berries, wash and dry your fruit, then lay it out in a single layer on a baking sheet or large plate. Freeze for at least 8 hours. For more tips, read my full post on how to freeze berries.
  • Scooping: Place your ice cream scoop in warm water for a few seconds to make scooping out ice cream much easier.

Recipe Variations

  • Tropical Fruit: You can change up the frozen fruit. Make a tropical flavored frozen yogurt with frozen mango and lime juice.
  • Extra Creamy: Blend in frozen sliced bananas for extra creaminess.
  • Sweetened: If you use sweetened yogurt instead of plain yogurt, you can leave out the sugar since it should be sweet enough.
a hand using a spoon to take a bite out of a dish of vegan free frozen yogurt

Storing

This berry vegan frozen yogurt is best stored in the freezer, for up to one month.

Place some plastic wrap or parchment paper snugly on top of your vegan frozen yogurt to prevent ice crystal formation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What texture is vegan frozen yogurt?

I find that vegan frozen yogurt is often a hit or miss on texture. Sometimes it's too icy and hard. But this vegan frozen yogurt recipe is made from non dairy Greek yogurt and full fat coconut milk, so it's super creamy and velvety.

Why is my frozen yogurt icy?

If you just freeze berries without enough fat mixed in, the water will crystalize causing your dessert to be hard and icy. To replace the fat from heavy cream and eggs in standard ice cream recipes, I recommend using full-fat, non-dairy alternatives. The fat in Greek yogurt and coconut milk helps prevent the formation of ice in this recipe.

Can you just freeze yogurt to make frozen yogurt?

Yes! Yogurt freezes well and keeps its creamy texture when frozen. You can freeze yogurt on a baking sheet to make frozen Greek yogurt bark.

a melting cone of non dairy ice cream

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Vegan Frozen Yogurt with Berries

Carissa Erzen
Cool off with this creamy, velvety vegan frozen yogurt recipe! Berries add a beautiful magenta color and to this healthy summer dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Chill Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 89 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk, chilled in the fridge overnight (not light or low-fat coconut milk)
  • 2 cups frozen berries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
  • 1½ cups dairy-free plain Greek yogurt (you can use any type of yogurt you prefer)

Instructions
 

  • Put the full-fat coconut milk in the fridge to chill overnight and solidify.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the solid part of the chilled coconut milk (not any remaining liquid in the can), frozen berries, sugar, lemon juice, and yogurt.
  • Blend on high speed, scraping down the sides with a spoon or silicon spatula frequently, until everything is well-blended and creamy, after about 3 to 5 minutes.
    At this point, it will be a thick smoothie texture.
  • Use a silicon spatula to scrape everything into a freezer safe container, cover with a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper, and freeze for at least 4 hour, until it's a firm and scoopable consistency.
    After 2 to 3 hours, it'll be soft serve consistency. And after 4 hours, it'll be more solid, like the texture of ice cream.
  • Pull your vegan frozen yogurt out of the freezer and set it on the counter for about 15 minutes before serving to soften so it's easier to scoop.
    Enjoy!!

Notes

  • Scrape down the sides of your blender or food processor with a spoon or rubber spatula several times to ensure everything is evenly blended.
  • Place your ice cream scoop in warm water for a few seconds to make scooping out ice cream much easier.
  • Place some plastic wrap or parchment paper snugly on top of your vegan frozen yogurt in the freezer to prevent ice crystal formation.
  • Store in the freezer for up to one month. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword berry ice cream, Greek yogurt ice cream, homemade frozen yogurt, vegan ice cream recipe
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About Carissa Erzen

Growing up in Germany, I fell head-over-heels in love with ALL the German baked goods, from Lebkuchen to pretzels. Now I'm the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind Humbly Homemade, where I test and share German sweets lovingly created from scratch. So pull up a chair, and stay a while!

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Comments

  1. Azilde Elizabeth

    July 18, 2022 at 12:35 am

    🤤 this looks amazing! I love your pictures! They are magazine worthy 🤩

    Reply
    • Humbly Homemade

      August 03, 2022 at 9:49 pm

      Aww you're too kind! 💗💓 Thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Jessica

    July 16, 2022 at 6:20 am

    The pictures are gorgeous! That color!! I'd love to try this.

    Reply
    • Humbly Homemade

      August 03, 2022 at 9:49 pm

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
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