🍓 Recipe Description
This isn’t your traditional churned ice cream; it’s a “nice cream” hybrid. It’s vibrant, naturally sweet, and incredibly fast to make. It’s designed for those following Weight Watchers (WW) or anyone looking for a high-protein, low-calorie dessert that doesn’t taste like “diet food.”
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Prep time: 5 minutes
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Servings: 2
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Calories: ~95 per serving
🛒 Ingredients
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2 cups Frozen Strawberries (unsweetened)
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1/2 cup Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt
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1 tsp Vanilla Extract
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1–2 tbsp Granulated Monk Fruit or Stevia (optional, to taste)
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1 tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (only if needed for blending)
🥣 Instructions
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Prep the Fruit: If your strawberries are rock-hard, let them sit on the counter for about 3–5 minutes. This helps the blender blades catch them without needing too much liquid.
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Combine: Place the frozen strawberries, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and sweetener into a high-powered blender or food processor.
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Pulse and Blend: Start by pulsing to break up the large berries. Then, blend on high.
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Adjust Consistency: If the mixture is “bridging” (spinning without hitting the fruit), add 1 tablespoon of almond milk and use a tamper to push the fruit down.
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Serve: Once smooth and creamy, scoop immediately for a soft-serve texture, or freeze in a shallow container for 30 minutes for a firmer scoop.
💡 Pro-Tips for Success
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Don’t Over-Liquid: The secret to “Zero Points” and a thick texture is using as little liquid as possible. Let the moisture from the yogurt do the work.
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The Yogurt Choice: Use a thick brand like Fage or Chobani. Thinner yogurts will make the ice cream “soupy.”
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Sweetness Levels: Frozen fruit loses some of its perceived sweetness. Taste a tiny bit after blending and add extra sweetener if your berries were tart.
📊 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
Values are estimates based on standard ingredients.
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 7g |
| Total Fat | 0.5g |
| Carbs | 16g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 9g (Natural) |
✨ Benefits
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High Protein: Thanks to the Greek yogurt, this helps keep you full longer than standard sorbet.
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Antioxidant Rich: Strawberries are packed with Vitamin C and manganese.
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Zero Added Sugar: Since we use natural sweeteners and fruit, there’s no blood sugar spike typical of processed desserts.
❓ Common Q&A
Q: Can I use fresh strawberries?
A: Not for this specific texture. Fresh berries will result in a smoothie. For ice cream, the fruit must be frozen to act as the “ice” component.
Q: Why is my ice cream grainy?
A: This usually happens if the berries have freezer burn or if the blender isn’t powerful enough. Try letting the berries thaw for 5 minutes before blending.
Q: Can I store this in the freezer long-term?
A: Since it lacks fat and stabilizers, it will freeze quite hard. If you store it overnight, let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes before trying to scoop it.
Q: Is it really zero points?
A: On most current plans, non-fat yogurt and unsweetened fruit are 0 points. However, some plans count blended fruit as points—check your specific app settings to be 100% sure!