Frozen yogurt treats are fun to make and are a healthy, low-sugar fruit snack for any time.  Make them in thematic shapes and use your favorite, seasonal fruits for holiday fun.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about chocolates and candy.  We have a family birthday just a few days before Valentine’s so there is a benefit to keeping things sweet without more added sugar.  What I love most about this recipe is that the idea came to me from a creative gal I coach!  This girl loves making fun foods from scratch.  When she told me about her heart-shaped frozen yogurt treats I was so inspired I ordered my own silicon heart silicone mold ($10.50 on Amazon).

I was so excited when my heart shape mold was delivered today!

Heart-shaped strawberry frozen yogurt treats are super simple to make. 

Tools & Ingredients:

• a silicon mold (easier to pop the frozen treats out of)
• your favorite low-sugar yogurt – plain, non-fat Greek yogurt or vanilla triple zero Oikos yogurt
• a touch of flavoring – I like vanilla extract or rose water
• a spoon or two of honey if you like it sweet
• fresh sliced strawberries, plenty!
• a touch of beet, cranberry, pomegranate, or cherry juice makes for pinker hearts!

Here is a handy video demonstrating how simple it is to make heart-shaped frozen yogurt treats – always helpful to have a visual aide:

It’s easy to switch up this recipe.  As shown in the demo video you can use any type of fruit.  The silicon molds come in a variety of shapes.  I have a star shape version I picked up a few years back from Ikea.  How cute would it be to make these with strawberries and blueberries in the star mold in early July?

Today I used non-fat plain yogurt, vanilla triple-zero Oikos brand yogurt, tons of fresh-cut strawberries, a capful of rose water, and a couple of splashes of cherry juice for pink color.

Quick tips:

• place the silicone mold on a small tray – it is floppy and the yogurt may run otherwise when being transferred to the freezer
• the frozen yogurt will freeze solid after a few hours – allow it to melt a little before eating (5 minutes or so) for the best texture

demonstrating how to place the floppy silicone mold on top of a stiff tray before transferring it to the freezer to avoid spilling

Best when thawed for a fun, creamy treat!

My student Meredith’s original strawberry frozen yogurt treats!

If you love healthy, frozen treats like these, be sure to also check out Persian Nice Cream Bastani made with frozen bananas!

Yield: 8

Frozen Yogurt Treats

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Heart-shaped strawberry frozen yogurt treats are super simple to make needing just a few ingredients. They are a low sugar healthy snack or dessert option.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup Vanilla Oikos Triple Zero yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
• a couple splashes of a red colored fruit juice (beet, cranberry, sour cherry, or pomegranate - I used sour cherry)
• 1/4 teaspoon of rose water or vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 spoons of honey

Instructions

1. Wash, hull, and chop fresh strawberries
2. Stir together all ingredients
3. Gently spoon into silicone molds
4. Freeze for at least 3 hours
5. Pop out of molds
6. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 4g