Mint Chocolate Frozen Yogurt
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about this recipe is how incredibly quick it comes together. No cooking required means you can have a delicious frozen treat ready in just twenty minutes. I love using Greek yogurt as the base because it's packed with protein and probiotics that are so good for your digestion. The combination of fresh mint and dark chocolate is simply irresistible, and honestly, the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. It's the perfect dessert when you want something homemade but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 mlgreek yogurt(plain, unflavored)
- 1 mlpeppermint extract(use high-quality extract for best flavor)
- 200 gdark chocolate chips(at least 70% cocoa solids for best flavor)
- 100 ggranulated sugar(adjust to taste)
- 50 gunsalted butter(melted for best results)
- 1 gsalt(use flaky sea salt for best flavor)
- 20 gfresh mint leaves(chopped for best results)
- 1 mlvanilla extract(optional, but adds depth of flavor)
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Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the yogurt, peppermint extract, sugar, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or whisk for best results.
- 2
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the mixture to set.
- 3
Just before churning the mixture, stir in the chopped fresh mint leaves and vanilla extract (if using).
Tip: Be gentle to avoid bruising the leaves.
- 4
Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Tip: If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can also place the mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish and freeze for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
- 5
Once the mixture is almost fully churned, add the dark chocolate chips and continue to churn until they are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: This will give the frozen yogurt a beautiful, marbled effect.
- 6
Transfer the frozen yogurt to an airtight container and cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Tip: This will help to prevent freezer burn and keep the frozen yogurt fresh.
- 7
Freeze the frozen yogurt for at least 2 hours, or until firm and scoopable.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to set and the texture to firm up.
- 8
Scoop and serve immediately.
Tip: You can also garnish with additional fresh mint leaves, if desired.
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