Quick Description
This 4-Ingredients Ice Cream is a fast, creamy, guilt-free dessert made with Greek yogurt, frozen fruit, and sugar-free sweetener. It blends into a thick, silky, soft-serve texture in under a minute and can be frozen for scoopable ice cream. With endless flavor options and just a handful of ingredients, this recipe makes the perfect WW-friendly, high-protein treat for any time of day
Servings & Timing
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freeze Time (optional): 1–2 hours
Total Time: 5–10 minutes
Ingredients List
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup frozen fruit of choice (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, banana)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup or sugar-free honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Add to Blender
- Add Greek yogurt, frozen fruit, sugar-free syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- The frozen fruit creates a thick, ice-cream-like consistency.
2. Blend Until Creamy
- Blend for 30–60 seconds or until smooth and silky.
- If too thick, add 1–2 tbsp cold water or milk to help the blades move.
3. Adjust Sweetness
- Taste and add more sugar-free syrup ½ teaspoon at a time until your desired sweetness is reached.
Freeze for Scoopable Texture (Optional)
- For soft-serve: serve immediately.
- For scoopable ice cream:
- Transfer to a shallow container.
- Freeze for 1–2 hours.
- Let thaw 5 minutes before scooping.
5. Serve
- Scoop into bowls or cones, or layer with fresh fruit for a healthy sundae.
Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 60–90
- Protein: 6–10g
- Carbs: 6–12g
- Fat: 0–1g
- Fiber: depends on fruit (1–3g typical)
- WW Points: 0–2 SmartPoints
Benefits
- High-Protein: Nonfat Greek yogurt gives a creamy base with added protein.
- Low-Point WW Dessert: Most fruits are 0-point and sugar-free syrups keep it light.
- Fast & Easy: Ready in minutes with no specialized equipment.
- Customizable: Swap fruits, add flavors, or turn it into chocolate or protein ice cream.
- Kid-Approved: Sweet, creamy, and nutritious.
Additional Notes
- Use frozen fruit only — fresh fruit won’t thicken enough.
- For extra creaminess, add 1 tbsp sugar-free pudding mix (still low-point).
- For thicker ice cream, reduce added liquid and avoid over-blending.
- For a fluffier texture, pulse instead of blending continuously.
