Craving ice cream? Try this protein-rich dupe to satisfy your sweet tooth without all the sugar.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yields 2 ½ cups

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tb. cold water
  • 1 Tb. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin

Directions:

  • 1

    Line a strainer or colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth. Place over a bowl.

  • 2

    Place yogurt in the prepared strainer and cover yogurt with sides of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

  • 3

    Remove yogurt from the cheesecloth and transfer to another bowl, discarding the strained liquid.

  • 4

    Add sugar and vanilla to the yogurt, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

  • 5

    In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine cold water, lemon juice and gelatin. Let stand for 1 minute.

  • 6

    Microwave the gelatin mixture on high for 30 seconds. Stir and let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved.

  • 7

    Stir the gelatin mixture into the yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for 40 minutes or until cold.

  • 8

    Pour yogurt mixture into the cylinder of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.

  • 9

    Transfer frozen yogurt to a freezer container. Freeze for 2 to 4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.

Not a member?
Join for FREE!

Enjoy encouraging, motivating, uplifting content created just for women like you, all from the health care name you trust: Franciscan Health.

SIGN UP TODAY