Strawberry Lavender & Honey Frozen Yogurt + Chobani Giveaway
A lighter but creamy strawberry frozen yogurt infused with the delicate flavors of lavender and sweetened with a touch of honey.
You guys ever since I went strawberry picking two weekends ago, I’ve been swimming in strawberry desserts. It’s been a very berrylicious couple of weeks. I’ve made a classic strawberry pie, a strawberry basil sparkler, this frozen yogurt, a strawberry rhubarb pie and a simple strawberry souffle. While I may not get to share all of this deliciousness with you because I think you will hate strawberries by the end of it (unless I am wrong, let me know!!!), I will share my favorites starting with this strawberry lavender & honey frozen yogurt!
I knew I wanted to explore the strawberry-lavender flavor combination again after my first encounter last year with this strawberry lavender cake I made for my birthday. It was just so delicate and lovely that another take was inevitable. This time I threw honey into the mix, since I only wanted to use natural sweeteners in this healthier fro-yo treat. It worked out perfectly because honey is a great complement of lavender and the frozen yogurt is just the right amount of sweet.
It is so light, creamy and ridiculously delicious that it was gone in a couple of days. Yes, there is just two of us in the house. It was indulgent and oh so creamy!! Amazing I tell you. Using a rich Greek yogurt, Chobani to be exact, to make the base helped make this possible. And as you may have guessed, I have a great Chobani giveaway for you today!! (More on that later!)
I had a little bit more of the yogurt mixture than my ice cream mixer could handle so I made some frozen yogurt pops!! They were such a good idea because they are a perfect snack in the middle of the day when it’s hot and you need some refreshments. Love them!! As well as the dollar store popsicle molds I was testing out too π
Strawberry Lavender Frozen Yogurt
A lighter but creamy strawberry frozen yogurt infused with the delicate flavors of lavender and sweetened with a touch of honey.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons lavender flowers, crushed or finely ground
- 4 cups Vanilla (or strawberry) Chobani Greek yogurt
- Β½ cup honey
- Strawberry puree (see below)
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Β½ teaspoon lavender flowers
Instructions
- In a small saucepan set over medium low heat, combine the coconut milk with 2 teaspoons lavender flower. Let flowers steep in milk for 20 minutes. Do not simmer or boil milk. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. When cool, pass through a fine sieve to remove flowers.
- In another saucepan, combine the strawberries, lemon juice and lavender flowers with ⅓ cup water. Cook strawberries over medium heat until berries breakdown and thicken. Remove from heat and pass through a fine sieve. Let the strawberry puree cool to room temperature.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the yogurt, milk and honey on medium speed until well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add the berry puree. Mix an additional minute until combined.
- Pour mixture into freezer bowl of your ice cream machine and follow your manufacturer's instructions. Mix until thickened. Mine took 25 minutes.
- Serve soft or transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze for an hour or two.
I teamed up with with some of my blogger friends and Chobani today! We love Greek yogurt so much we are giving away a case of Chobani yogurt cups. We are also sharing summer recipes and ideas of ways to enjoy your favorite yogurts. So check out these healthy delicious treats before you enter to win some yogurt!
Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppyseed Muffins from Jessiker Bakes
Strawberry Pretzel Popsicles from Baking A Moment
Mini Red, White and Blue Cheesecake from bethcakes
Greek Yogurt Stuffed French Toast from Club Narwhal
Red, White, and Blue Smoothies from Chez CateyLou
Patriotic Fruit Tart with Greek Yogurt Pastry Cream from Culinary Couture
Brown Butter Pancakes with Blueberry Compote from URBAN BAKES
Chobani is giving ONE lucky reader a case of assorted Chobani yogurt cups!! Look at the summer flavors in this variety pack? Use the widget below to enter. Good Luck!!
Ooh Zainab, this frozen yogurt looks and sounds positively delicious, just the perfect treat for the hot summer!
Thanks Emily!
This is a really cool combination of flavors! I’m not that familiar cooking with lavender, but this has definitely got me intrigued. Love the pretty colors too π
Thanks Sherri! It is a wonderful flavor and just like rosewater, delicate.
YES–this totally trumps whatever no-churn ice creams I’ve been making because I loooove the lack of cream here. I am so most definitely making this, I have coconut milk sitting in my freezer waiting π
I need to try your no churn recipes!! They are on my list π
This fro-yo looks so pretty and refreshing! All the strawberry treats you made sound amazing – I can never get enough of fresh strawberry treats:) Especially love the lavender and honey in here – pinning! Have a great weekend Z π
Thanks Kelly! I can’t get enough of strawberries indeed. I always get over excited when they are in season. Thanks for pinning. Hope you are having a great weekend π
Zainab–I tried to comment yesterday but it wouldn’t let me–I’m glad it’s working now π This babely ice cream looks like heaven! I love when you include lavender in your desserts and you are totally inspiring me to give it a try π
Amy, I’m so sorry it was not working. Sometimes these interwebs just like messing with people. Lavender is becoming a favorite here…thanks to our initial collaboration π
This frozen yogurt sounds and looks so refreshing! I’ve never tried lavender in anything, but I’ve always been curious as to how it tastes, especially when paired with other flavors. I bet it’s wonderful in this ice cream! Love that you made some pops with it too! π
Beth thanks dear!! Lavender is really amazing and it’s such a wonderful pairing with berries.
Awwh lucky you! Strawberries are long gone here :'( This frozen yogurt looks amazing – such great texture! And I also love that you used honey to keep it healthier! This is such a perfect light summer treat, I love it!
Oh no! Strawberries are my fave. You had so many great recipes with them though so I know you enjoyed them too π
Yummy! Healthy and refreshing! And the color is very cute π
Thanks dear!
This looks amazing! And, as always, your pictures are gorgeous!
Thanks Chloe π
Looks delicious!! We have tons of strawberries right now from our CSA! Hope you will join us at Foodie Fridays again this week…you were one of my features today! π
Thanks Michelle! Linked up already π
I love this frozen yogurt, Zainab! And how cool is it that you have been “swimming” in strawberries! I wish I could have a never ending supply of fresh strawberries on hand. Definitely my favorite fruit, along with pineapple!
Thanks Julie! The strawberries are all gone now π
That looks good and sounds so yummy