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    Home » dessert » ice cream » Ice Ice Baby: "Instant" Frozen Yogurt

    Ice Ice Baby: "Instant" Frozen Yogurt

    Feb 27, 2017 · 97 Comments

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    It's development plan season at work, which means that I've spent a good chunk of the past month evaluating my strengths and opportunities, and figuring out what I want to be when I grow up.

    (For those of you who don't work in the corporate world, "opportunity" is just a nicer way of saying "things I'm not very good at".)

    "Instant" Blender Frozen Yogurt

    According to the various tests and assessments I've done, there are several things I'm not very good at. I'm not very organized, I have a short attention span, and I'm a little bit too honest. Go figure.

    On the bright side, I scored high on creativity, analytical thinking, and strategic planning. So there's that.

    That whole planning thing probably explains why I've strategized solutions for my lack of organization and patience. Like this neat trick for making delicious (and healthy!) fruity frozen yogurt with literally no prep time whatsoever using the brand-new Ascent series blender I recently received from the lovely folks at Vitamix.

    "Instant" Blender Frozen Yogurt

    This dessert is perfect for short attention spans - just two ingredients, one push of a button, and in less than 2 minutes you've got yourself a delicious fruity treat.

    It's so easy, you barely need a recipe, but I've given you one anyways. And while I was at it, I decided to film a little video, too.

     

    I am honestly head over heels in love with this new Vitamix of mine. I splurged on an Aspire series blender a few years ago, and have been a total fan-girl ever since, if only because it does such a whiz-bang job on blending whatever I put in it.

    Soups and smoothies come out silky smooth. Emulsified sauces like aioli and hollandaise come together like a breeze. And don't even get me started on how easy it is to make pot de creme.

    While I have no complaints whatsoever with my old blender, the Ascent 2500 is a serious upgrade.

    "Instant" Blender Frozen Yogurt

    It has a sleek base design with electronic display that looks great on my countertop, a selector dial that allows you to choose between 10 speeds and three pre-programmed functions, and a new clear lid design lets you see what's happening inside.

    The basic container in the box is a spacious 64oz, but I'm excited for the additional container sizes coming later this spring - especially the single-serve blending cups that look perfect for making morning smoothies without the hassle of getting the full-sized container dirty.

    My only complaint is that the sound of the motor scares the cat when it kicks into high gear, but then again, she's also scared of vacuum cleaners, garbage bags, and small children... so we'll take it with a grain of salt.

    "Instant" Blender Frozen Yogurt

    And when it comes to this dessert, the Ascent's powerful motor does short work of transforming rock-solid frozen fruit into a silky-smooth puree, and there's even a preset frozen dessert program that does all the work for you. (Because obviously this recipe wasn't easy enough to start with.)

    Patience is overrated. This gorgeous new blender, on the other hand? Definitely not.

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    Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Vitamix. I received a Vitamix Ascent series blender to test out for myself, and another one to give away. All opinions, as always, are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep the Crumb test kitchen running!

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    Blender Frozen Yogurt

    "Instant" Frozen Yogurt


    ★★★★★

    4.9 from 31 reviews

    • Author: Adapted from Vitamix
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Description

    All you need to whip up this easy (and healthy!) fruity dessert is two ingredients, a powerful blender, one push of a button, and less than two minutes. Play around with different fruit combinations - the only limit is your imagination!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
    • 3 cups frozen berry blend
    • 2 tbsp honey (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Place the yogurt and frozen berries in the container of the Vitamix.
    2. Select the frozen dessert program. If necessary, use the tamper to push down the ingredients and break up air pockets. Blend until smooth and well blended.
    3. (If your blender doesn't have a preset program, start the blender on the lowest speed and then slowly increase to the highest speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds, stopping as soon as the mixture is smooth.)

    Notes

    This frozen yogurt is best served right away, straight out of the blender.
    However, if you want to prepare it ahead of time, scoop it out into individual serving dishes and store them in the freezer. When ready to serve, pull the dishes out a couple of minutes in advance to let the frozen yogurt soften up.

    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Category: Dessert

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    Comments

    1. Kim says

      May 31, 2017 at 2:29 am

      So who won?! :-)

      Reply
    2. SN says

      May 30, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      I would like to start eating healthy which means cooking myself and Vitamix will be a great help.

      Reply
    3. Laureen says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      My son is moving into his 1st home and wants a Vitamix so badly.

      Reply
    4. Ethan says

      March 11, 2017 at 8:44 pm

      Mmmm, would love to make the smoothest and creamiest cream of carrot soup ever!

      Reply
    5. Hilary says

      March 11, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      If I won, I would make a bit batch of this amazing frozen yogurt! Probably a cocoa-banana flavour :)

      Reply
    6. Alison says

      March 11, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      Definitely soup! I just got back from Florida and have serious bisque withdrawal

      Reply
    7. Michelle says

      March 11, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      OMG! This would be so useful right now, especially with my new little guy demanding baby food. So yeah, anything we eat will get pureed for the baby haha. I have a 1985 Philips blender honest... can you imagine this upgrade?

      Thanks for the opportunity, Izz.

      Reply
    8. Gavin says

      March 11, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Goofing around with different interpretations of hummus right now. Miso hummus with bacon dust on a garlic crostini. Apple carrot cinnamon soup.

      Reply
    9. Andrea says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:44 am

      Probably soup because it is SO COLD OUT RIGHT NOW.

      Reply
    10. Danielle says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:19 am

      Almost as easy as .14 cent ice cream! ;) ;) Love the vibrant colour! I will definitely be trying this once the weather isn't quite as freezing cold.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Meaghan says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:17 am

      If I win, I'll make margaritas to celebrate!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Karrie says

      March 10, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      a Smoothie!! I love smoothies!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Annie Tran says

      March 10, 2017 at 11:18 am

      Only the Vitamix could handle the decadent, but guilt-free, vegan and gluten-free cashew "bacon" cheese dip that I'm addicted to! Paired with gluten free crackers, of course. Happy Friday!

      Reply
    14. Virginia Hutchinson says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:22 am

      I think this would make creating my homemade ice cream cakes a lot easier, and probably a lot smoother in consistency. I'd make my strawberry shortcake version first (it would be requested anyway!).

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Sarah says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:13 am

      That yogurt looks amazing. Seeing as its almost March Break, I'm thinking the first thing I would make is margaritas. Healthy can come later!

      Reply
    16. Marilyn says

      March 9, 2017 at 1:06 am

      Frozen Strawberry yogurt would be my first try!

      Reply
    17. Mia says

      March 9, 2017 at 12:35 am

      First thing I'd make is healthy fruit smoothie!

      Reply
    18. Christina says

      March 8, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      I'd make almond milk!

      Reply
    19. Janice B says

      March 8, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Definitely the frozen berry yogurt ice dessert!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Justine says

      March 7, 2017 at 11:51 am

      I would make my favorite butternut squash soup!

      Reply
    21. Brenda Penton says

      March 7, 2017 at 9:16 am

      I would make coconut curry butternut squash soup.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. jberry says

      March 7, 2017 at 12:11 am

      Likely a batch of Gazpacho.

      Reply
    23. Crystal Joy says

      March 6, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      The first thing I'd make is a delicious smoothie!!!

      Reply
    24. Tannis W says

      March 6, 2017 at 12:58 am

      I would make a smoothie that was well blended for once!

      Reply
    25. Theresa J says

      March 5, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      I would love to try this frozen yogurt first. It looks delicious

      Reply
    26. Linda says

      March 5, 2017 at 11:34 am

      I would make a chocolate smoothie. I've been thinking about this a lot.

      Reply
    27. Robyn Gleason says

      March 5, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Such a great and simple treat. I love my Vitamix as well and can never say enough good things about it. It truly is remarkable with smoothies - so creamy! I'm no longer picking out seeds and lumps that were in my former cheap blender.
      Thanks for a great recipe, Isabelle. Sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    28. Kelly M. says

      March 4, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      I would make a blended soup!

      Reply
    29. Kim Beaulieu says

      March 4, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      THIS. I would make THIS!

      Great recipe and giveaway. I've always wanted a Vitamix but have never taken the plunge. Everyone raves about them.

      Ellie, our german shepherd/husky dog, who should have made a great guard dog, is afraid of the popcorn maker. She likes the popcorn, but the machine, not so much. She's also afraid of the kleenex box in my bedroom. There was an "incident" one night when she knocked a pillow off the bed and it hit the kleenex box and it fell on the floor. She now stares at it with untrusting eyes. For hours.

      Reply
    30. Estelle says

      March 4, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Homemade larabars . Yum yum. My current machine doesn't have the strength for more than a smoothie :(

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    31. Jessica Mcfarlin says

      March 4, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      I would make a smoothie like the ones from Jamba Juice!

      Reply
    32. Brenda Lacourciere says

      March 3, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      I would make a veggie cream soup.

      Reply
    33. Stacey Roberson says

      March 2, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      I would first make a roasted red pepper hummus. Yum!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    34. Shelley Hickey says

      March 2, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      I would make a nice butternut squash soup, then try your frozen yogurt recipe!

      Reply
    35. Deana says

      March 2, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      I would definitely make Raspberry Frozen Yogurt!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    36. Lisa Rumolo says

      March 2, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      I would definitely try your frozen yogourt recipe

      Reply
    37. Ayngelina Brogan says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      I would definitely make a peach ice cream. I have some frozen peaches in the freezer, the last bit of summer.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    38. Terri Baker says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      I would make sweet potato soup.....so delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    39. Ron Walsh says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      I would make some soups I love soups

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    40. Pat Quillman says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      Smoothies smoothies and more smoothies

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    41. Cody Pfoh says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:12 pm

      Oh the frozen yogurt for sure it looks amazing

      Reply
    42. Jo-Anne Pfoh says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      I would whip up some hummus because buying it is so costly and I am a vegetarian and eat it a lot

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    43. Moe Bwell says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      It's a toss up, one daughter says smoothies, the other says creamy soup, so think it would be doing double duty the first day, thanks.

      Reply
    44. Christine D says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      I would def be making soups and sauces.. my toddler loves his soups and purées and we love our pasta sauces!

      Reply
    45. Elyse says

      March 2, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Just discovered your blog! I would make a cocktail! I am rather partial to gin cocktails and I think blending up some frozen fruit would be perfect for a little twist on a G & T!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    46. Elizabeth Vlug says

      March 2, 2017 at 7:38 am

      The first thing I would make would be a rich and creamy coffee ice cream. I just love this flavour. A scoop of this with espresso poured over it is one of my favourite desserts. Thanks for the review, recipe and of course the giveaway.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    47. Kim says

      March 2, 2017 at 3:25 am

      I would make garlicky basil pesto with extra parmagiano!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    48. Julie says

      March 2, 2017 at 3:03 am

      I will make a smoothie for sure with fruits spinach and kale.

      Reply
    49. Colleen Milne says

      March 2, 2017 at 12:00 am

      I love your frozen yogurt! But I would ditch my magic bullet, in spite of it's faithful morning duty, for this beauty. Then I would make not just my morning smoothie, but I would make soups, aolis, hummus pestos, and so much more. Would love to win this!

      Reply
    50. Rust says

      March 1, 2017 at 10:16 pm

      I would make chocolate ice cream with really good, rich, decadent, chocolate!

      Reply
    51. Nicole Jubleew says

      March 1, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      I would make some yummy breakfast smoothies.

      Reply
    52. Charlotte says

      March 1, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      I love that this doesn't use an ice cream machine! My friends are always asking me for frozen treat ideas that doesn't require tons of appliances they don't have so I'm going to have to share this with everyone!

      Reply
    53. Mary Ellen Smith says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      I would love this for pureeing soups!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    54. Karen Lam says

      March 1, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      I would make green smoothies and frozen yogurt

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    55. Stephanie Mueller says

      March 1, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      I look forward to trying this recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    56. Markus Mueller | Earth, Food, and Fire says

      March 1, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      This looks absolutely awesome! The perfect alternative to store bought ice-cream!

      Reply
    57. AlexisB says

      March 1, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      The first thing I would make in the blender would be a delicious green smoothie! Yum!

      Reply
    58. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:24 am

      I am loving your recipe! I would so try this in the blender :)

      Reply
    59. Jo Vanderwolf says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:04 am

      Definitely smoothies!! My favorite kind of breakfast :)

      ★★★

      Reply
    60. Bridget Oland says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:02 am

      I'd make frozen yogurt too, with all of the local berries I have left in my freezer. (A great change from my regular smoothie.)

      ★★★★

      Reply
    61. Tiffany Mayer says

      March 1, 2017 at 6:53 am

      I'd be game for making this frozen yogurt. I don't have an ice cream maker and it excites me that I can make frozen treats like this without one.

      Reply
    62. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says

      March 1, 2017 at 6:18 am

      I'd definitely try some nut butter. Or some juices with "hard" fruits and veggies!

      Reply
    63. Nadine says

      March 1, 2017 at 12:06 am

      I can't wait to try this ! I would make your frozen yogurt recipe if I win !! Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome Vitamix

      Reply
    64. Laura says

      February 28, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      I think the first thing I would make is this Instant Frozen Yogurt! It looks delicious. The second thing I would make is soup - to compare it to my food processor. Thank you for the chance!

      Reply
    65. Jennifer says

      February 28, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Definitely hummus. All day. Every day :)

      Reply
    66. Lillian T says

      February 28, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      You instant frozen yogurt sounds super delicious already - so I'll probably make that. Oh, and of course caesar salad dressing as I have been really loving that lately too.

      Reply
    67. Teresa says

      February 28, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      The first thing I would make is soup. I lost my blender in a recent division of property, so it's high time to add one back into my kitchen.

      Reply
    68. Lara says

      February 28, 2017 at 9:33 am

      Oooh, I would love new blender! Soups, smoothies, so many possibilities.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    69. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

      February 28, 2017 at 9:21 am

      Loreto said he would make aioli right away, I am thinking more of a soup ;-) . In any case, we'll put it to good use :-) . Your instant frozen yogurt is incredible and I am not known for my patience so it would be perfect for me as well :-) .

      Reply
    70. Valerie says

      February 28, 2017 at 8:38 am

      I would probably make falafel! It's been so long I wanted to try but I do not have a blender!

      Reply
    71. Julia says

      February 28, 2017 at 8:15 am

      I would make a smooth cashew pudding

      Reply
    72. Alexandra | Occasionally Eggs says

      February 28, 2017 at 2:17 am

      A green smoothie! I have a bit of a crap blender and I hate the flecks that always get stuck in my teeth! And creativity is way more important than being too honest in my opinion, hah.

      Reply
    73. Melissa Tinnish says

      February 28, 2017 at 1:11 am

      Fresh berry smoothies would be on the top of the list.

      Reply
    74. Kim Teasdale says

      February 27, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      The first thing I would make in my Vitamix would be a homemade squash and carrot soup!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    75. MaryB says

      February 27, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      Mushroom veloute and hummus would be first on the list for me.

      Reply
    76. john says

      February 27, 2017 at 8:15 pm

      This blender would come in very handy for making creamy soups!

      Reply
    77. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

      February 27, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      I'd probably make a smoothie, so boring but true lol!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

        February 27, 2017 at 8:05 pm

        aaand just realized this is only open to Canadian residents, lol-oh well! :P

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    78. Anne says

      February 27, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      I think it would be amazing to make soup right in the blender. I'd make a batch of cream-of-whatever-veggies-are-in-the-refrigerator soup!

      Reply
    79. Margaret @ Kitchen Frau says

      February 27, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      Mmmm, I've got some frozen mangoes I'd like to try this with. Love how quick it is!

      Reply
    80. Katie C. says

      February 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm

      I'd make a strawberry banana smoothie!

      Reply
    81. Julia Hill says

      February 27, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      I'd probably make potato and leek soup... maybe some smoothies. I'd probably make all of my meals in it tbh

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    82. Bernice Hill says

      February 27, 2017 at 6:50 pm

      Ummmm. Margaritas?

      Reply
    83. Hema says

      February 27, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      There's so many things I'd make: smoothies, kale soup, butter coffee, ice cream..... I have a small personal blender that has served me well for a couple of years but has recently decided that it's rest time.

      Reply
    84. Leslie says

      February 27, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      I'd definitely make smoothies first. Perfect breakfast perfectly blended in a vitamix!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    85. rebecca says

      February 27, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Soup Soup Soup!

      Reply
    86. Holley says

      February 27, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      I would make mayo! Then it would be smoothie town for this girl

      Reply
    87. Denise says

      February 27, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      The first thing I would make would be a banana strawberry smoothie . I have never had a Blender but have seen the vitamix - so powerful!

      Reply
    88. Nazima says

      February 27, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      Morning smoothie then your fab frozen yogurt!

      Reply
    89. Angie says

      February 27, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      I would definitely try your recipe but with peaches, I have so many in the freezer!

      Reply
    90. Marty says

      February 27, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      I'd make gazpacho. By this time of winter, my body's just craving vegetables.

      Reply
    91. Terri C says

      February 27, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      I'd make a morning smoothie, then yogurt, yum!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Terri C says

        February 27, 2017 at 3:36 pm

        Never mind, just saw its for Canada only

        Reply
    92. Dandi D says

      February 27, 2017 at 12:28 pm

      I would probably make a green smoothie, because I make one almost every day.

      Reply
    93. Alicia says

      February 27, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Love this! The first thing I'd make is a green smoothie to share with my little guy, because that's how we start our mornings. My Magic Bullet is on its last life and not handling frozen fruit very well anymore, so I've been thinking about upgrading to something more powerful :)

      Reply
    94. Brenda Haines says

      February 27, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      Maybe a chilled gazpacho soup would be my first recipe in a new blender.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    95. Kelly D says

      February 27, 2017 at 11:15 am

      I would make hummus,

      Reply

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