Frozen Yogurts

CHOCOLATE FROZEN YOGURT

A lower fat treat with rich, satisfying chocolate flavor.

Preparation: about 5 – 10 minutes; 20 – 25 minutes chilling time. Optional 2 hours to “ripen” in freezer.

Makes eight servings.

1 cup whole milk

6ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

1/4 cup sugar

2cups lowfat vanilla yogurt

Combine the milk and chocolate in a saucepan and place over low heat; stir until the chocolate is completely melted and sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cool. Add the yogurt, stir until smooth. Pour into the freezer bowl, turn the machine ON and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes. If desired, transfer the frozen yogurt to an airtight container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours to “ripen”.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 194 (43% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 10g sat. fat 6g • chol. 7mg • sod. 53mg • calc. 146mg • fiber 1g

VERY BERRY FROZEN YOGURT

Use fresh berries in season, but frozen berries make this a year ‘round treat.

Preparation: about 15 – 20 minutes; 20 – 25 minutes chilling time. Optional 2 hours to “ripen” in freezer.

Makes about eight servings.

2cups lowfat vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup whole milk

1/4 cup sugar

112-ounce bag frozen mixed berries, puréed and strained to remove seeds

Combine the yogurt, milk, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl; using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix until sugar is dissolved, about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the berry purée and mix until combined, about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn the machine ON. Pour the

mixture into the freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 25 to 30 minutes. If desired, transfer the frozen yogurt to an airtight container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours to “ripen”.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 102 (11% from fat) • carb. 20g • pro. 3g • fat 1g sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod. 45mg • calc. 124mg • fiber 1g

PEACH FROZEN YOGURT

The creamy consistency of our peach frozen yogurt makes it hard to believe that it is so low in fat.

Preparation: 5 – 10 minutes; 20 – 25 minutes chilling time. Optional 2 hours to “ripen” in freezer.

Makes eight servings.

1can (15 ounces) peaches packed in juice

2cups lowfat vanilla yogurt

1/3 cup sugar

Drain peaches, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. In a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse to chop the peaches. Add the vanilla yogurt, sugar, and reserved peach juice. Process until smooth and the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour the peach/yogurt mixture into the freezer bowl, turn the machine ON, and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes. If desired, transfer the frozen yogurt to an airtight container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours to “ripen”.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 101 (7% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 3g • fat 1g sat. fat 0g • chol. 3mg • sod. 39mg • calc. 100mg • fiber 0g

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VANILLA BEAN

Rich and creamy, vanilla bean ice cream is a traditional French custard style ice cream.

Preparation: about 40 - 45 minutes active time (must allow time to cool completely); 20 – 25 minutes chilling time. Optional 2 hours to “ripen” in freezer.

Makes eight servings.

ICE-40 specifications

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