Homemade Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream (No-Churn & Kid-Friendly)
This Homemade Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream is a light, creamy, and refreshing frozen dessert made with real strawberries and yogurt. Naturally sweet and easy to prepare, this strawberry yogurt ice cream requires no ice cream machine and is perfect for summer days, kids, and toddlers with simple ingredient swaps.
Ingredients
Strawberry Puree
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 2–3 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, enhances flavor)
Yogurt Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended for creaminess)
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional, but improves texture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toddler-Friendly Ingredient Swaps
- Use unsweetened yogurt
- Sweeten with mashed banana or applesauce
- Skip honey for children under 1 year
- Use very ripe strawberries for natural sweetness
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Puree
- Add strawberries, sweetener, and lemon juice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Prepare the Yogurt Base
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cream (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
Combine
- Gently fold the strawberry puree into the yogurt mixture until fully combined.
- For a swirl effect, mix lightly.
Freeze
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Smooth the top and cover tightly.
- Freeze for 4–6 hours, stirring once after 1–2 hours to reduce ice crystals.
Serve
- Let the homemade strawberry yogurt ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
- Serve plain or topped with fresh strawberries.
Notes
Please note: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.