College has undoubtedly grown my dependance on frozen yogurt. The perfect balance between cold, sweet, and refreshing, a dose of fro-yo makes any day infinitely better.

But how sad it is when social norms and healthy habits prevent me from eating said fro-yo at any and all meal times?

I feel as though fro-yo is not only a want, but a need. 

After a friend recommended that I explore some healthy fro-yo options, I quickly realized that frozen yogurt does not, in fact, need to be dairy-based. If you have access to a freezer and a blender, your fro-yo life is about to improve significantly.

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Is it possible to make froyo easily yourself and in a healthy way? Yes... yes it is. Indulge your frozen yogurt instincts with this super easy, 2-ingredient treat. It's literally just bananas and whatever toppings you want. 

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Healthy Banana Fro-yo

  • Prep Time:2 hrs
  • Cook Time:5 mins
  • Total Time:2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings:1
  • Easy

    Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 1-3 tablespoons water milk or nut milk
  • 3-6 ice cubes
  • Toppings and mix ins
  • Step 1

    Grab a banana and freeze it. I find it easier to peel and cut the banana before freezing to avoid the laborious task of slicing an unpeeled frozen banana before blending.

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  • Step 2

    Put that frozen banana in your blender.

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  • Step 3

    Add a little water or milk. If you're feeling more of an icy or sorbet-like vibe, go ahead and add a few ice cubes. 

  • Step 4

    Add the ingredients you want blended into the fro-yo.

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  • Step 5

    Blend until creamy and fro-yo-like. Garnish with toppings.

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For different flavor combos, check these out:

Peanut Butter Lover's: bananas, peanut butter, Reese's Pieces, garnish with more Reese's Pieces

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PB&J: bananas, grape jelly, peanut butter, garnish with crushed graham crackers and more peanut butter

Healthy snack: bananas, greek yogurt, garnish with granola and strawberries

S'mores: bananas, chocolate sauce, garnish with graham crackers and marshmallows or whipped cream

Classic Vanilla: bananas, milk, vanilla extract, garnish with sprinkles

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Breakfast: bananas, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, garnish with crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch and whipped cream

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Now for the final step of this newfound fro-yo-making process. Thank yourself for making such a filling, healthy and delicious choice while sacrificing nothing in sweetness and favor.