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If you love frozen yogurt, but want something easy to make at home, this Ninja Creami frozen yogurt is such a good one to keep in your freezer. It’s creamy, tangy, sweet, high in protein, and easy to customize with whatever toppings or mix-ins you’re craving.
One of my favorite things about the Ninja Creami machine is that it doesn’t take much to make something delicious. This recipe proves you can make a creamy frozen yogurt with just a few ingredients.
How to Make Ninja Creami Frozen Yogurt That’s Actually Creamy
What to Expect: This Ninja Creami frozen yogurt has the tangy flavor you expect from frozen yogurt with a smooth, creamy texture after spinning. It’s lighter and more refreshing than traditional ice cream, but still feels like a real frozen dessert. If it looks crumbly after the first spin, that’s completely normal. Re-spin once or twice and it will become much creamier.
One of the things I love most about this recipe is that the yogurt does most of the work. The flavor depends largely on the yogurt you start with, so choose one you already enjoy eating. It’s one of the easiest Ninja Creami recipes to customize!
Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Simple ingredients. Just Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and a little honey or maple syrup.
- High in protein. Greek yogurt adds a satisfying protein boost while creating a creamy texture.
- Easy to customize. Change the sweetness level, use different yogurt flavors, or add your favorite mix-ins and toppings.
- Perfect for frozen yogurt lovers. It has that classic tangy frozen yogurt flavor that’s hard to find in many homemade ice cream recipes.
- A great everyday treat. Easy enough to keep on repeat whenever a frozen yogurt craving hits.
Ingredient Notes
For full recipe instructions and complete list of ingredients, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Greek yogurt: The yogurt is really the star of this recipe, so choose one you already enjoy eating. I like using vanilla fat-free Chobani Greek yogurt because it’s one of my favorite tasting yogurts and an easy way to make it one ingredient. It’s a great vanilla frozen yogurt base for any mix-ins you want to add.
- Vanilla extract: A little vanilla helps enhance the flavor.
- Honey or maple syrup: Even when using vanilla yogurt, I like adding a small amount of honey or maple syrup. It helps balance the tanginess of the yogurt and contributes to a smoother, creamier texture after spinning. Start with 1 tablespoon and add more if you prefer it sweeter.
Mix-in Ideas & Variations
- Fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries or blueberries!
- Chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
- Cookie pieces like chocolate chip cookies or Oreos
- Chopped nuts
- Nut butter like almond butter or peanut butter
- M&Ms or peanut butter cups
- Granola
- Lemon juice and lemon zest for a citrus fruit flavor!
- Experiment with different flavors of yogurt
How to Make Frozen Yogurt in the Ninja Creami
- Add yogurt, vanilla, and honey to the Ninja Creami pint container. mix until fully combined.
- Cover and freeze on a level surface for 24 hours.
- Place the pint container in the Ninja Creami machine and spin on lite ice cream x1.
- Re-spin 1-2x until frozen yogurt is smooth and creamy. If adding any mix-ins, create a hole in the center, add your mix-ins and then run the mix-in function x1.
Jamie’s Tips
Expert Recipe Tips
- Freeze the pint on a level surface for 24 hours. This helps the Ninja Creami process the frozen yogurt more evenly and creates a smoother final texture.
- Taste before freezing. The sweetness level won’t change much after spinning, so if you’d like a sweeter frozen yogurt, add a little extra honey or maple syrup before freezing.
- Add mix-ins after spinning. Fresh fruit, chocolate chips, crushed cookies, granola, and nuts are best added after the frozen yogurt is creamy. Use the Mix-in function or stir them in by hand.
- Enjoy right after spinning. Frozen yogurt has the best texture immediately after processing. If you refreeze leftovers, plan to re-spin before serving again.
FAQ
Can I make this sugar-free?
Definitely! If you’re watching your sugar intake you can make this recipe sugar-free by either choosing a sugar-free yogurt or making with plain Greek yogurt and then adding your own sweetener. If you choose plain yogurt, add a sugar-free sweetener like stevia, monk fruit sweetener or whatever you prefer.
Is frozen yogurt a healthier alternative to ice cream?
It really depends! There are actually lots of frozen yogurts that you’ll find in store that have the same amount of added sugar as traditional ice cream, making them pretty equal to ice cream.
In this case, you have the advantage of being able to control exactly how much sugar your frozen yogurt has because you’re choosing your own yogurt. So, if you choose a low or no sugar yogurt, it can be a healthier alternative. Plus you still get all of the great benefits of probiotics in this sweet treat.
Is it necessary to re-spin twice?
I’ve found that the lower fat recipes absolutely need two re-spins after the initial spin. You can experiment with adding a bit of liquid after the first spin to help it smooth out more quickly, but I prefer a firmer textured frozen yogurt, so I think running it a third time is no big deal.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover frozen yogurt in the Ninja Creami pint container with the lid secured. It will keep in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Homemade frozen yogurt tends to freeze quite firm after being stored. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, let the pint sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, then process it using the Re-Spin function to restore its creamy texture.
Pro Tip: If you use your Ninja Creami often, keep a few extra pint containers on hand so you can always have a flavor ready to spin.
More Ninja Creami Recipes:
Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream (Two Ingredients!)
Cookies and Cream Ninja Creami Ice Cream (Lower Sugar)
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)
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Ninja Creami Frozen Yogurt
Equipment
- Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt, Use whatever brand/flavor you love! I used fat-free Chobani Vanilla Greek yogurt for this recipe
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, Add if you're using unsweetened yogurt.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add yogurt, vanilla and honey to Ninja Creami pint container. Mix until fully combined.
- Cover and freeze on a level surface for 24 hours.
- Place pint container in the Ninja Creami machine and spin on lite ice cream x1. Re-spin 1-2x until frozen yogurt is smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Use a Greek yogurt you already like. The flavor will come through.
- Freeze the pint for 24 hours. This ensures the best consistency. Make sure to freeze on a level surface.
- Add mix-ins. Using the mix-in function, add any additional mix-ins that you enjoy like chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, cookie pieces, or fruit.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
Hi, the ninja creami says not to use fat free yogurt but you said you did. Have you had any problems?
I’ve used both! Full-fat is creamier but they both work 🙂
What quantity do you use for the deluxe creami? And do you had any liquid prior to mixing on lite ice cream?
Are the deluxe creami containers bigger than a pint? I only add liquid if for some reason it’s still looking crumbly after the final spin!
deluxe holds 24 ounces
Would adding banana or avocado make it creamier ?
I’m sure it would! You could also use a higher percentage fat yogurt to make it creamier 🙂
I make yogurt in the instapot with fair life milk and sweet condense milk. Can this be done in the ninja creamy
Any yogurt should work in the Ninja Creami 🙂
Hi thanks for the recipe.Can I check if the nutritional values are per serv or whole amount made?
Many thanks tastes delish
Per half pint!
Can I use OIKOS high protein yogurt
Definitely!
No logro que se junte sin tener que agregar leche. Queda como polvo y con la leche cambia el sabor. Quiero que quede solo con el sabor del yogurt natural. Me podrías ayudar porfa
Have you tried extra spins? That usually works! Also, every yogurt has a different moisture content so it will depend on which yogurt you choose :). I would maybe try a different kind of yogurt. You could also use a drinkable yogurt or kefir instead of milk to bring it to the correct consistency.
does it really need 24 hours to freeze
I always recommend 24 hours for the best results but I’ve heard of some people freezing for 12-18 hours and having pretty good results too. You may find that the texture is a little bit softer!
Hey,
Since I have the Ninja Creami Deluxe, I was wondering if I should use the frozen yogurt option, or if I should still use the light ice option like you said when mixing.
Hmm I’m actually not sure about that one! Both may work
No worries. I’ll give them both a try.
The yogurt setting works! It was absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend.
I love eating ice cream. But I am diabetic and have to watch my carb and sugar intake. So I have been playing around with recipes trying to find something that I can make when I want a treat and taste good. I tried combining two recipes, yogurt and pudding. I am looking for a sugar free low carb substitute for ice cream. It did not taste very good. It tasted like sour cream and had very little flavor. I have been using splenda. Is there something better that can be used?
Greek yogurt does have a tarter flavor, so I recommend using a sugar-free Greek yogurt that you enjoy!
Very very easy, tasty, satisfying choice, healthy and very versatile recipe. I used agave for sweetener, mixed different things like frozen berries or cocoa pieces……. Topped some servings with honey or maple syrup with banana or pear making a “split” version with a handful of nuts. ❤️
So glad you enjoyed Jean!