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Scream For It! Raspberry-Swirl Greek Frozen Yogurt

Lauren Hendrickson — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:17:31 PDT

Greek yogurt is wildly popular, so why not use it for the perfect refreshing Summer treat: Greek frozen yogurt with raspberry swirl. This thick yogurt is easy to employ as an ice cream base - especially since you avoid the temperamental custard process. If you can't find Greek yogurt, you can actually make your own by simply straining regular yogurt.

This tangy and sweet frozen yogurt is a great base for just about any seasonal fruit or berry, so feel free to experiment with other combinations. There are two ways to achieve the perfect swirl; one is to layer the frozen yogurt and fruit puree several times, and when you scoop it out, it will swirl on its own. The second technique is to very gently mix the frozen yogurt and fruit puree in a large bowl, but the key here is to undermix it, to ensure a swirl in the end. Stay cool these last days of Summer with homemade froyo! Read more for the recipe.

Homemade Tart Frozen Yogurt With Raspberries and Dark Chocolate

Anna Monette Roberts — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:47:09 PDT

During Summer months, you might find yourself splurging on $5 froyo almost every day to keep cool. That's an expensive habit, especially when it's so simple and inexpensive to make homemade frozen yogurt. Additionally, you might not be aware of the additives and mysterious ingredients within the store-bought stuff that you are consuming. Instead, dig into our FitSugar original tart frozen yogurt recipe.

4 Healthy Frozen Yogurt Combos to Try This Summer

FitSugar — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 03:48:49 PDT

Back in the good ol' days, friendly frozen yogurt servers would stingily add toppings to your yogurt for you. But now, self-serve frozen yogurt venues have become ever popularized. It's so easy to go overboard with the toppings, especially with the variety of candies and cookies that are accessible. That which once was a 150 calorie snack can easily become a huge indulgence loaded with calories and fat. Good news! Here are a few delectable yet controlled combos under 200 calories that you can try next time you're craving a sweet snack.

Blueberry Crumble (180 calories)

1/2 cup tart nonfat frozen yogurt
1/4 cup blueberries
2 Tbsp. of granola

Blueberries are loaded with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants; and granola contains complex carbs that will make you feel full and satisfied.

For more topping combinations, keep reading

Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives You'll Scream For

Leta Shy — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:21:38 PDT

The unofficial kickoff to Summer is this holiday weekend, and while it may not be sizzling yet, nothing says holiday celebration quite like a healthy barbecue. But if you're in need of a creamy cold treat, you don't have to sabotage all the bikini prep you've been doing. Here are five delicious alternatives to regular old ice cream!

Guess the Calories in These Popular Yogurt Toppings?

Heather Dale — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:06:43 PDT

One of my favorite warm-weather pastimes is visiting my local frozen yogurt shop. Frozen yogurt is such a tasty treat - especially on a hot day - but what I love even more is being able to load up my yogurt with delicious toppings. Sometimes when I'm feeling really adventurous, I steer clear of the traditional fruit toppings and I go for something more exotic - mochi, anyone?! Even though they taste sweet, a lot of the options are not so friendly when it comes to calories. Here's a quiz to see how much you know about the calories in yogurt toppings!

Source: Flickr User Magnus D

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Vegan Avocado Frozen Yogurt

Fit Community — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:00:06 PST

If you love a weekend frozen yogurt treat but are looking for vegan options, this avocado frozen yogurt that reader OneHungryMess posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need.

Check out the full recipe after the break!

Cold Stone Creamery Jumps on the Frozen Yogurt Bandwagon

Susannah Chen — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:19:41 PST

Like cupcakes, the frozen yogurt wave has shown no sign of melting, despite the fact that yogurt bars are jocking one another's ideas left and right, from custom blends to flavors like pumpkin fro-yo.

Nationwide chain Jamba Juice isn't the only company trying to get into the frozen yogurt game. Joining them is Cold Stone Creamery, which is testing out its own version of the self-serve frozen yogurt bar. This isn't the chain's first foray into fro-yo - it jumped on the tart bandwagon back in 2008 - but now the hand-mixed ice cream chain's attempting to monopolize the market with soft-serve versions of its most popular flavors.

The option will be hitting stores on the East Coast, Arizona, and California over the next several weeks. Do you think it'll prove successful, or is Cold Stone a little late to enter the game? I'd love to hear your thoughts below.

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Jamba Juice Tests Out Frozen Yogurt Line

Susannah Chen — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:45:19 PST

Between flatbreads and wraps, hot blended drinks, and oatmeal, what trend hasn't smoothie chain Jamba Juice tried to ride? Frozen yogurt - at least, until now.

Yesterday, it began piloting a new line, Whirl'ns. The fro-yo - which includes eight custom-blendable flavors with various toppings such as fresh fruit - is currently being offered in 22 Northern California stores but may go nationwide if successful.

Could following closely in the footsteps of Yogen Früz, Red Mango, and Pinkberry be the answer for a company that's struggled to branch out beyond smoothies? Your thoughts are welcomed below.

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Calories in Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

FitSugar — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:30:00 PDT

We all know that Ben & Jerry's ice cream is totally rich and decadent, and not exactly the healthiest thing on the planet. But then again, that's why we crave it! Just how bad are these pints of goodness for us? Take a look at the nutritional breakdown below. If the calorie content shocks you, it's good to know that they make healthier alternatives like fro yo and sorbets.

1/2 cup (1/4 of the pint)	Calories	Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Carbs (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)
Americone Dream	270	15	65	30	24	3
Banana Split	250	15	65	27	25	3
Boston Cream Pie	250	13	90	29	26	3
Cake Batter	260	16	65	27	23	4
Cheesecake Brownie	250	14	70	27	24	3
Cherry Garcia	240	13	60	28	23	4
Chocolate	250	14	40	25	21	4
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough	270	14	65	33	25	4
Chocolate Fudge Brownie	260	12	40	34	27	4
Chubby Hubby	340	20	55	33	25	7

If you don't see your favorite flavor, keep reading

Let's Dish: What Toppings Do You Get on Frozen Yogurt?

YumSugar — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:05:28 PDT

Several times a week, BellaSugar and I duck out of the office and across the street to Yoppi, our favorite of the three frozen yogurt spots located within a half-block radius of the Sugar office. Part of Yoppi's appeal is that it's self-serve, and one can choose from an endless array of toppings, from cheesecake bites to carob morsels to Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

"I could never imagine putting that on top of my fro-yo," Bella said once, pointing to a rainbow of jelly beans and gummi bear toppings. I agree; my favorite toppings are less saccharine, like berries and granola. Since we all have differing tastes (apparently someone likes jelly beans with frozen yogurt!), tell me: what are your preferred toppers on frozen yogurt?

Source: Flickr User Mr. T in DC