Love frozen yogurt but want a healthier homemade version? This Ninja CREAMi Plain Tart Frozen Yogurt is creamy, tangy, and so easy to make!
I’ve always loved frozen yogurt but wanted a homemade version. Store-bought options have too much sugar and additives.
After experimenting, I found that Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon create the perfect tart treat.
If you’re a fan of Pinkberry or Yogurtland’s Plain Tart, this is the perfect copycat recipe!
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- Why You'll Love This?
- Frozen Yogurt vs Ice Cream
- 🛒Ingredients You'll Need
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Plain Tart Frozen Yogurt?
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Flavor Variations to Try
- 🍽️What Goes Well With This
- How to Store Leftovers
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips for Success
- FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
- Related Recipes
- Ninja CREAMi Plain Tart Frozen Yogurt Recipe
Why You'll Love This?
- No pudding mix or gums – Just real, simple ingredients.
- High in protein – Thanks to Greek yogurt.
- Perfectly tart and creamy – A refreshing balance.
- Naturally sweetened – No refined sugar.
- Super easy – Only 2 or 3 ingredients and a Ninja CREAMi.
- Customizable – Add flavors or fun mix-ins.
Frozen Yogurt vs Ice Cream
Frozen yogurt is tangier and lower in fat. Ice cream is richer and creamier.
Frozen yogurt uses yogurt cultures instead of heavy cream.
Both are delicious, but Ninja CREAMi frozen yogurt is lighter.
Frozen yogurt feels refreshing, especially with fresh fruit mix-ins!
🛒Ingredients You'll Need
For this recipe, I use:
- Non-Fat Greek Yogurt – The base for a thick, creamy texture.
- Honey – Natural sweetness without refined sugar.
- Lemon (optional) – Adds extra tartness for a zesty kick.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
- Swap Greek yogurt → Use plain yogurt or full-fat yogurt for creaminess.
- Replace honey → Try maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener.
- Extra flavor → Add vanilla extract or peanut butter.
How to Make Plain Tart Frozen Yogurt?
- Blend: Combine Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Freeze: Pour into a Ninja CREAMi pint container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Spin – Place in the Ninja CREAMi machine and select Frozen Yogurt.
- Check texture – If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon milk and re-spin.
- Enjoy! Serve as is or add your favorite mix-ins.
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 🍪 Crushed cookies – for a sweet, crunchy bite.
- 🍫 Chocolate chips – because chocolate makes everything better!
- 🥜 Peanut butter swirl – salty, nutty goodness.
- 🍓 Fresh fruit – strawberries, mangoes, or blueberries.
- 🍯 Honey drizzle – adds extra natural sweetness.
Flavor Variations to Try
- 🍫 Chocolate Lover’s – add cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder.
- 🍌 Banana Cream – blend in a ripe banana before freezing.
- 🍯 Honey Vanilla – use vanilla extract with extra honey.
- 🥭 Tropical Twist – add mango puree for a fruity burst.
- 🍵 Matcha Green Tea – mix in matcha powder for earthy flavors.
- 🍑 Peach Perfection – swirl in peach puree or diced peaches.
- 🥥 Coconut Dream – use coconut yogurt with shredded coconut.
- 🍎 Apple Pie – add cinnamon and apple puree for a cozy treat
🍽️What Goes Well With This
- Fresh fruit – Strawberries, blueberries, or bananas.
- Granola – Adds a nice crunch.
- Dark chocolate shavings – For extra richness.
- Whipped cream – A fun topping.
- Almonds – Adds a nutty balance.
- Coconut flakes – Perfect tropical touch.
- Espresso shot – Make an affogato!
- Chopped nuts – A crunchy, protein-packed addition.
How to Store Leftovers
Flatten leftovers in the Ninja CREAMi pint container before refreezing. This ensures the blade won’t be damaged when you re-spin.
👪Serving Size
This recipe is made for the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe, yielding 4 servings.
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Blender: Makes mixing ingredients effortless.
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The pint container is essential for freezing and churning your ice cream mix.
Tips for Success
- If too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon milk and re-spin.
- Use full-fat yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before spinning for better results.
- Avoid overfilling the container—it needs space to blend.
FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
Yes, it’s lower in fat and calories while still being creamy and delicious. Plus, it contains probiotics that may support gut health.
Add lemon juice or let it ferment longer if making homemade yogurt. Using plain Greek yogurt with live cultures also enhances tartness.
Plain Greek yogurt or full-fat yogurt work best for achieving a creamy texture. Avoid flavored yogurts with added sugars.
Not quite—you need to blend and spin it in the Ninja CREAMi for a smooth, scoopable texture. Otherwise, it will freeze into a solid block.
Yes, it’s made with yogurt, which naturally contains milk. Some recipes also include milk or cream for extra creaminess.
Yes, Greek yogurt contains probiotics that help with digestion. It’s also lower in lactose than regular yogurt, making it easier for some people to tolerate.
Related Recipes
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Ninja CREAMi Plain Tart Frozen Yogurt Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream maker
- 24 ounces Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- 2 cups greek yogurt Non-fat or Full-Fat
- 3-4 tablespoon honey
- squeeze lemon optional
Instructions
- Blend – In a blender, mix Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Freeze – Pour into a Ninja CREAMi pint container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Spin – Place in the Ninja CREAMi machine and select Lite Ice Cream or Yogurt
- Check texture – If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon milk and re-spin.
- Enjoy! Serve as is or add your favorite mix-ins.
Notes
- If too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon milk and re-spin.
- Use full-fat yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before spinning for better results.
- Avoid overfilling the container—it needs space to blend.
Rose says
Simple, tangy, and so refreshing! It’s a great base for adding your favorite toppings or enjoying as-is for a light treat. I hope you all enjoy it just as much. Let me know if you try it!