This lighter Weight Watchers-style Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream is creamy, fruity, and lower in calories than traditional ice cream. Made with Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries, it’s a refreshing dessert that can fit into many healthy eating plans.
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
❄️ Freeze Time: 4–6 hours
🍽️ Servings: 6
🛒 Ingredients
🍓 Ice Cream Base
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or your preferred zero-calorie sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
- Pinch of salt
✨ Optional Add-Ins
- Extra diced strawberries 🍓
- Lemon zest 🍋
- Fresh mint 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Strawberries
🍓 Place the strawberries in a blender or food processor.
Add:
- Lemon juice
- Sweetener
Blend until smooth.
For a chunkier texture, reserve ½ cup diced strawberries.
2️⃣ Make the Ice Cream Mixture
🥣 In a large bowl, combine:
- Strawberry puree
- Greek yogurt
- Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
3️⃣ Chill
❄️ Refrigerate the mixture for 30–60 minutes.
This helps create a smoother texture when frozen.
4️⃣ Freeze
🍦 Ice Cream Maker Method
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker.
Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
Fold in reserved strawberry pieces during the final few minutes.
Transfer to a freezer-safe container.
Freeze for 2–3 hours until scoopable.
❄️ No-Churn Method
- Pour mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for 1 hour.
- Stir vigorously with a fork or whisk.
- Repeat every 30–45 minutes for 3–4 hours.
This helps prevent large ice crystals from forming.
5️⃣ Serve
🍨 Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
Top with:
🍓 Fresh strawberries
🌿 Mint leaves
🍋 A little lemon zest
🌟 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~90–120
- Protein: ~8–10g
- Fat: ~0–1g
- Carbohydrates: ~15–18g
Values vary depending on the sweetener used.
💡 Weight Watchers-Friendly Tips
✅ Use nonfat Greek yogurt for maximum protein and fewer calories.
✅ Choose a zero-calorie sweetener to reduce points further.
✅ Add extra strawberries for natural sweetness and volume.
✅ Portion into individual containers for easy serving control.
🍓🍦 Easy 3-Ingredient Version
For an ultra-simple option:
- 3 cups frozen strawberries 🍓
- 2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt 🥛
- Sweetener to taste ✨
Blend until smooth and creamy, then freeze for 1–2 hours before serving.
