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Healthy Froyo Cups

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Hey there!

Froyo cups are where it’s at peeps! Yup yup! In my book, they are a highly underrated snack. The truth is they contain three of my favorite things. Not one, not two, THREE people! Let’s break it down…1) healthy and most importantly yummy granola (which I totally wish I had some of my homemade granola for this recipe!) 2) greek coconut yogurt ( I do not know where this flavor has been hiding all of my life because I live off greek yogurt, and for this I used the Chobani brand) and last but not least 3) fresh berries (enough said, they are simply wonderful) 😉

healthy froyo cups

It took a little longer than it should have to fill the cups because I seemed to enjoy this snack so much before it was even complete! Froyo cups…are they a kid snack? Well my kids sure loved them, but I did just as much and this is not a “eh, they aren’t bad” kinda snack. These little babies are so addicting. It is a good thing they don’t pack in the calories! 🙂 83 Calories for one froyo cup!

They are so easy and quick to make and that = GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD!! You deserve a couple of those every now and then!

So quick recap–once you add the tablespoon of granola to the bottom of your muffin liners, plop a tablespoon of coconut (or your personal fav) yogurt on top of the granola. Then for the fresh fruit–I used grapes, strawberries, and raspberries because that is what we had in the fridge. Feel free to add whatever fresh fruit you have in the house. Freeze your froyo cups for 1-3 hours and then dig in.

 

healthy froyo cups

NOTE: I do recommend letting them thaw for 10 minutes before biting into them because I had a MAJOR case of brain freeze. 😮 And I felt the taste of the yogurt was richer after thawing for 5-10 minutes.

Also, as I have continued to eat them over the last several days, I have added more toppings like chocolate chips and crushed pecans. So delicious! They are great in the morning, for an afternoon snack, or for a quick dessert! Love these froyo cups!!

healthy froyo cups

Healthy Froyo Cups

Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4- 5 oz cartons coconut yogurt
  • 1 cup granola- I used Bare Naked Triple Berry Granola
  • fresh berries

Instructions
 

  • Fill muffin tin with paper liners. Add 1 tablespoon granola to bottom of liners making sure bottom of muffin liner is completely covered. Cover granola with about 1 tablespoon of yogurt. I used Chobani coconut and mixed berry yogurt. Top with 2-3 pieces of small berries or sliced fresh fruit.
  • Freeze for 1-3 hours.
  • Notes: To store, place froyo cups in an airtight container and freeze.
  • Author: 3 Scoops of Sugar

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3 Scoops of Sugar

Pina Colada Ice Cream

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Hello sweetness!! And you too! The lucky one here at 3SS that is taking a brief look at my post and quickly scrolling down to analyze the amazing ingredients of this fantabulous piña colada ice cream so that you can try it too! I love piña coladas, but I wanted to make a treat that the kids can enjoy too so here it is…piña colada ice cream! And it is sooooooo good! So easy to make too! And that is always a game changer in my book.

pina colada ice cream

I did fail to get the memo that the temperature here was going to sky rocket from the 70s to nearly 90 as evidenced by the melting ice cream. Either way, when I said “Go” my husband ate that cone in 5 seconds flat!

Just to set the record straight, yes I am a dietitian and yes I believe in eating right to live a healthful and happy life. And part of eating right and adopting a healthful lifestyle is enjoying sweet treats like this one…in moderation of course! If you can make healthful choices 80% of the time, you have the other 20% to divulge in some treats! Because why bother with all of the countless hours running, doing yoga, those planks you have a love/hate relationship with, and the health conscious eating if you aren’t able to occasionally enjoy some treats like this one!!

 

pina colada ice cream

This is a flavor everyone should try at least once! Once you do, you will say toodle loo to the ‘ol vanilla. This recipe is so simple and I used two of my favorite kitchen appliances for it. My KitchenAid Mixer with the ice cream bowl attachment and my immersion blender. They make my time in the kitchen so much easier and I do just love watching the ice cream swirl around in that bowl. It is amazing there is still ice cream left after the 20 minutes of mixing! Oh so yummy!

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?! If you make any of your favorite ice cream recipes, tag me @3scoopssugar on instagram because I would love to see!!

Hope you have a great day!!

Pina Colada Ice Cream

Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 3.4 oz box Jello brand coconut cream instant pudding mix
  • 1 6 oz container coconut yogurt
  • 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • 1. If using KitchenAid Ice Cream Bowl attachment, place bowl in freezer at least 15 hours prior to use. Otherwise prepare ice cream maker according to manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine whipping cream, milk, pudding mix, yogurt, crushed pineapple, and rum and vanilla extracts.
  • 3. Using immersion blender, mix well just until ingredients are incorporated. Pour into KitchenAid Ice Cream Bowl (on Speed 1) and mix for 15-20 minutes. Freeze for 2-4 hours or until ice cream has set. May use other ice cream maker and freeze according to directions of manufacturer.
  • Enjoy!
  • Recipe adapted from Love Bakes Good Cakes

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Love,

3 Scoops of Sugar 🙂

pina colada ice cream