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Scoop It or Drink It — Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt

November 3, 2014 by Janice

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This is Janice, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom, with a frozen yogurt recipe and a smoothie recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth, while fueling your body with vitamins, protein, and healthy fats. Thanks to Kenwoood for sponsoring this post.

Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt and Smoothie

I have been eating homemade frozen yogurt since the 1970’s.

My mom didn’t need the frozen yogurt explosion of the 1990’s to realize that a great alternative to ice cream is simply to freeze yogurt.

And my clever mom didn’t feed us sugar-packed flavoured yogurt either. She added a touch of her homemade strawberry jam to plain yogurt for our very own stirred yogurt.

My mom’s recipe was very simple — she just poured the yogurt into popsicle molds and popped them in the freezer. Our response was always the same, we readily devoured the “ice cream” treats, although I think I would have loved my versions here a lot more.

Ice cream happens to be my ultimate food weakness. I adore it with such passion that I am not safe left alone with a tub. Most often, I will eat so much, I hate myself when I finally stop.

So, making healthier alternatives is critical for me. (But don’t get me wrong, I still indulge in ice cream every now and then.)

I actually have an ice cream maker. But I only used it once about six years ago because I misplaced the pieces — and I don’t have the patience when the craving hits to wait for hours for my ice cream to freeze.

So, I was eager to try out some “No Machine” ice cream and frozen yogurt recipes when I got the Kenwood Blend-X Pro Blender to test out. And I am hooked!

Blueberry + Avocados + Bananas

I have a freezer full of organic frozen blueberries, I freeze a hundred pounds every summer, and so I decided to create a recipe based on blueberries.

I also wanted to add in some extra nutrition and we always have avocados on hand in our house. And finally, I added in some bananas I had frozen a few months ago, and began building my recipe…

But, after I popped my frozen yogurt into the freezer, I simply couldn’t wait for it to freeze. I needed satisfaction now. (Remember the “no patience” thing?)

Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt

SO, I made a “Smoothie” version to drink while I waited. Totally reasonable, right?

Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt Smoothie

And just in case you share my impatience, I am including BOTH recipes for you. Yes, you get to have your HEALTHY, delicious treat, AND eat it too! Aren’t I just so darn kind? So here it goes…

First, let’s get started on your frozen yogurt and then I will tell you how I made a couple quick adjustments and made a smoothie so delicious I had to make a second batch immediately, because my kids couldn’t get enough of it either.

Yes, the pickiest eater in the world, the child who works day and night to keep no healthy foods from willingly entering her body, my daughter Olivia, actually loved this smoothie.

For the frozen yogurt, I used Greek yogurt and while I usually only buy plain yogurt, I had just run out. So I borrowed some Activia Lime Greek Yogurt that my twin sister is addicted to and had well stocked in her fridge. This was a huge treat for me as I rarely eat flavoured yogurt in my quest to radically reduce sugar in my diet. (For full ingredient lists and directions, see recipes cards at the bottom of this post.)

For future batches, I will return to the plain Greek yogurt, and add a dash of lime juice for the extra flavour. When you make your frozen yogurt, feel free to choose either plain Greek yogurt or flavoured. And I highly recommend Activia’s lime version. Oh my.

I also happened to have an unopened carton of whipping cream in my fridge that was leftover from Thanksgiving and needed using. To cut down on fat, you may want to choose a 2% milk or another milk replacement in your recipe.

The fantastic part about smoothies – and even ice cream and frozen yogurt making – is that it is really fast and easy. (And super yummy of course.)

I simply added my ingredients to my blender, the Kenwood Blend-X Pro Blender, and in seconds, I was done.

Here are a Few Tips and Tricks for Fabulous Blending…

Boost it up

Smoothies and frozen yogurts are the perfect opportunity to up the healthiness of your recipe. Because of the cool temperatures and the strong flavours of the fruits, veggies can go completely undetected. You can throw in spinach, kale, etc., and you and your kids won’t mind.

Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt Smoothie

One ingredient that is absolutely perfect for smoothies and frozen yogurt is avocado. Avocado is creamy and packed with nutrients, bringing only good to your creation.

How to Peel a Frozen Banana

When freezing bananas, a good idea is to peel and cut the banana in chunks before you freeze it.

But, if you are like me and have ever been in a hurry cleaning your kitchen and have thrown whole bananas in the freezer, you will realize that peeling it can be a bit tricky if it is frozen.

No worries. Just pop the frozen banana in the microwave for about 20 seconds and then “peel” with a sharp knife. Works like a charm.

Crush Ice First

If you are adding ice cubes to your recipe, in addition to your frozen fruit and vegetables, grind your ice first and then add in the rest of the ingredients. The ice take a bit longer to crush and if you don’t pre-grind you may have a few small ice chunks left in your mixture.

Kenwood blender

I LOVE how fast and perfectly the Kenwood Blender crushes ice — and that it has its own ice crushing preset. One button and wham, totally crushed.

Stop and Stir

When you are making your frozen yogurt, you don’t want to add too much liquid and so you may need to stop and stir the mixture partway through your blending.

Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt

It was super helpful when I was making my frozen yogurt to have the stir stick to quickly give a stir without making a mess or even taking off the lid. One stir was all I needed.

Blend Again

After you have blended your frozen yogurt base, pour into a loaf pan or Tupperware and freeze for 2-3 hours, or until firm. This is when you may need to make yourself the smoothie version while you wait.

After your yogurt mixture has frozen, scoop it out and return it to the blender for a second blend to increase its creamy texture and add fluffiness. If, however, you simply must eat your frozen yogurt right away, grab a spoon and go to town. It will still be delicious without this extra step.

Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt

Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt

After you have finished the second blend, return the mixture to the freezer and wait for a few more hours.

Now, when you take it out of the freezer, you will be astounded at how creamy and scrumptious your healthy frozen treat is.

Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt and Smoothie Recipes

Clean Fast

I always rinse out my blenders by giving them a quick spin with some warm water and a drop of dish soap.

On the Blend-X Pro Blender, Kenwood has made cleaning one step easier by including a Rinse preset button. Forget letting your drinks and food dry up in your blender and make a huge cleaning mess for yourself. A quick rinse is all it takes to remove the mess. Then you can take apart your blender for a more thorough washing when you have time.

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Enjoy!

Okay, get ready. Time to reward yourself…

Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt

Enjoy your Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt and then get started on your next batch, because the kids are going to want some too…

The Recipes

Blueberry and Avocado No Machine Frozen Yogurt

Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt No Machine

Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt

This delicious NO Machine Frozen Yogurt recipe only uses a blender to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth, while fueling your body with vitamins, protein, and healthy fats.
4.85 from 26 votes
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Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 2 -3
Author: Janice Croze

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt - plain or lime flavoured
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream - or milk substitute of choice
  • 1 medium frozen banana
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in blender
  • Blend until smooth, stopping to stir mixture as needed
  • Pour yogurt mixture into loaf pan or tupperware
  • Freeze for 2-3 hours or until firm
  • Scoop out frozen yogurt mixture and return to blender
  • Blend until creamy and smooth
  • Pour back into loaf pan or Tupperware
  • Return to freezer for at least two more hours

 

 

 

Blueberry and Avocado Yogurt Smoothies

Delicious and Healthy Blueberry and Avocado Frozen Yogurt
 

Blueberry and Avocado Yogurt Smoothie

For a quick, healthy and delicious smoothie, frozen blueberries and bananas along with ripe avocado are a perfect combination.
4.85 from 26 votes
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Course: Drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Janice Croze

Ingredients

  • 4-6 ice cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt - plain or lime flavoured
  • 1 cup milk- or milk substitute of choice
  • 1 medium frozen banana
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 ripe avocado

Instructions

  • Crush ice cubes in blender
  • Add remaining ingredients
  • Blend until smooth, stopping to stir if necessary

 

Written and photographed by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom.

Please Note: I received product from Kenwood to review and test out in my kitchen, along with compensation for my time to create and publish these original recipes. All opinions are entirely my own. This post is in compliance with the FTC and its regulations.

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53 Comments

  1. Sarah L says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:34 am

    5 stars
    I like the tip about peeling frozen bananas (I tend to just throw them in the freezer whole). Good flavors in this smoothie.

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  2. Thomas Murphy says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:28 am

    That looks so good!

    Reply
  3. Melissa Sly says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    This sounds awesome. had to pin it 🙂 I Just got a new magic bullet for my bday and this would christen it nicely!

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  4. Tammy S says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing! I love that you can throw veggies into the mix and the kids don’t know. I am going to try these recipes and see how well they go over. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Mary Dailey says

    December 4, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    To tell you the truth, I would have never thought of this combination, but I would be willing to try it. Also, freezing it is a great idea!

    Reply
  6. Betty says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    What a brilliant idea – kudos to your mother. We have yogurt in the house all the time and I’ve never thought to freeze any.

    Reply
  7. Benita says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:54 am

    This looks delicious, and thanks for the recipe.

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  8. Amanda Sakovitz says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:01 am

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
  9. Kelly H says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:52 am

    These sounds super yummy, hoping to get a better blender/mixer for the holiday so I can start making some of the recipes I have collected.

    Reply
  10. Denise says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    I think I am falling in love

    Reply
  11. icefairy says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:41 am

    Thanks for the recipe for an easy and healthy drink.

    Reply
  12. Angela Asbell says

    December 3, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Hmmm, IDK

    Reply
  13. Maria Iemma says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    I have to take your word for it being delicious. I have never liked avocados and cannot imagine it in a smoothie.

    Reply
  14. Sindy Murray says

    November 30, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    5 stars
    My kids love smoothies and I do too! I like to put chia seeds and some flax seeds! I love the blender.

    Reply
  15. Melissa P. says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Love it! I still have fresh picked blueberries in my freezer. Perfect treat for me.

    Reply
  16. erin m says

    November 28, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    what a great way to sneak in extra protein

    Reply
  17. Marysue says

    November 26, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Love smoothies! Going to try yours

    Reply
  18. Kim says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I love smoothies, but I have never tried avocado in one before. Thank you for sharing, I will have to try it out!

    Reply
  19. Liz says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Nothing beats Greek yogurt, frozen or otherwise, with fruit.

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  20. Leela says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    I love avocados.

    Reply
  21. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    November 23, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds like a very delicious smoothie I’ve never tried avocado in a smoothie before.

    Reply
  22. Claudia M says

    November 22, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    it looks very Delicious and i never tried avocado in mine … worth a try thou . thank you

    Reply
  23. EVANGELINE HULL says

    November 22, 2014 at 12:39 am

    LOVE IT

    Reply
  24. @n210ss says

    November 21, 2014 at 4:33 am

    This looks delicious and healthy!

    Reply
  25. DEBIJOT says

    November 20, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    This looks wonderfully delicious ad easy to make.

    Reply
  26. Kayla says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    This looks delicious! Great photos

    Reply
  27. June S. says

    November 18, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    4 stars
    Well this sure looks easy enough to make here at home, I really like the blueberry flavored one too-

    Reply
  28. Antonia Nelson says

    November 18, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    Looks interesting.

    Reply
  29. Elaine Buonsante says

    November 17, 2014 at 12:13 am

    Sounds very delicious and rich, great presentation.

    Reply
  30. Kathy Stevenson says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    That sounds delicious!

    Reply
  31. Patricia says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    This frozen yogurt sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  32. Janet W. says

    November 15, 2014 at 5:37 am

    Yum! I love the fresh ingredients you used. Looks delicious!

    Reply
  33. Karen Propes says

    November 15, 2014 at 4:52 am

    4 stars
    Love these smoothies, can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  34. Cheryl Lund says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:09 am

    Yum, this looks so delicious I would like to try the recipe.

    Reply
  35. Cheryl says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Blueberry and Avocado is not a combination I’ve ever considered, but it looks good.

    Reply
  36. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Thank you for posting on Motivation Monday!

    Reply
  37. Jo-Anne Pfoh says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    5 stars
    not sure if i would try it as i am a huge chicken for new stuff looks pretty though lo

    Reply
  38. Meagan bs says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:16 am

    yum, i love frozen yogurt!

    Reply
  39. Crystal Rose says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:01 am

    I’ve never had avocado in a smoothie before.

    Reply
  40. Debbie Welchert says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipes they sound and look really yummy. I can’t wait to try them out.

    Reply
  41. [email protected] says

    November 10, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    I would have to pass since I don’t like yogurt and can’t even do smoothies because I can still taste it.

    Reply
  42. heather says

    November 9, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds amazing and I would love to try this one thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  43. Crystal Rose says

    November 8, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I still have yet to try avocado in something sweet.

    Reply
  44. Dixie says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:23 am

    It healthy and tasty

    Reply
  45. Barbara Platt says

    November 6, 2014 at 10:36 am

    looks so yummy

    Reply
  46. vickie couturier says

    November 5, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    that looks so good

    Reply
  47. Meagan bs says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:44 am

    i didn’t realize making this would be so easy, i’ve always wanted to try to make “ice cream” for my daughter!

    Reply
  48. Shannon says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Not sure about the Avocado

    Reply
  49. anne says

    November 4, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    So appealing, tasty and delectable.

    Reply
  50. Dorinne says

    November 4, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    This looks amazing! I’m going to try these (as smoothies and as a frozen treat) with my kids 🙂

    Reply

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