It’s like summer on an ice cream cone.
I got the idea for brownie fro-yo after making my favorite Brownie Batter Dip.
That’s actually how I come up with many of my recipe ideas: think of a particular flavor, then brainstorm every possible dessert that could work for said flavor. Brownie batter dip, brownie batter frozen yogurt, brownie batter fudge, brownie batter waffles…
In other words: don’t be surprised if you someday see brownie batter cheesecake on my blog!
Brownie Batter Frozen Yogurt
Adapted from: How To Make Frozen Yogurt.
- 3 cups plain or vanilla yogurt, such as Silk nondairy
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp dutch or regular cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- a little over 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 3-4 tbsp unrefined sugar or xylitol, or more to taste depending on the yogurt you use. The frozen result will be less sweet than the batter.
- 1/16 tsp pure stevia, or 2 tbsp additional sugar
- handful chocolate chips, optional
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and stir until completely combined. Transfer to an ice-cream maker (If you don’t have one, see nutrition link below). Important note: Be sure that you like the taste of the particular yogurt you’re using. A few of my friends thought this recipe had a strange taste, but it turns out they just didn’t like the Silk yogurt!
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Gosh that looks good! One question though, I bought a big bag of Stevia in the Raw the other day – is that ‘uncut’, or is there a difference? Or should I just use 2 Tbsp. of that? I thought Stevia was all the same thing but maybe not? Thanks 🙂
I’m not familiar with the brand. But if it has other ingredients (like erithrytol or maltodextrin) besides stevia and the serving size is somewhere around 1 tsp (as opposed to 1/32 tsp), it’s not uncut. If it’s not uncut, use whatever it says to use on the package to translate to 2 tbsp sugar (maybe 1 tsp?).
That looks amazing katie! I’m looking forward to going to the beach too! I’ll be there on July fourth so I’m super excited about seeing fireworks on the ocean. So jealous of NYC, I love it!! Are you going to see any plays while you’re there?
No specific plans yet… but I definitely hope so!
Oooo. I just recently bought the Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Maker attachment (though I don’t have a KA mixer quite yet…long story.) I’m buying a mixer this Friday! 🙂 This may have to be first on my list of things to make!
Mmm this sounds super delicious!
This looks amazing! Question for you – did you use the plain or vanilla yogurt when you made the recipe? I want to do it exactly the way you did and I’m assuming it will taste differently because of the flavor and sugar in the vanilla yogurt.
Thanks!
I used the plain, but just because that’s all they had at the store. I bet it’d be even better with the vanilla!
Looks Delicious!
Looks amazing! And yes,buoy MUST go to Lula’s! I get cake batter every time I go, it is pure heaven.
I kinda wana get an ice cream maker just to make this, it sounds so freaking easy!! <3
It’s definitely worth the investment! Such an easy snack! We are buying my grandma one for her birthday to help her get her yogurt in because she doesn’t like it (crazy I know).
I am looking forwards to the end of my organic chemistry class! Haha. 7 days! I recently bought a personal sized ice cream maker for $20 and absolutely love it. I think I use it almost everyday…yes I’m a little obsessed. But hey if its just yogurt and milk who cares! I’ve created a few of my own ice cream recipes kind of similar to yours although not vegan (http://nutritious-n-delicious.blogspot.com/2012/02/ice-cream-cure-all.html), but I am sure that could be easily changed. 🙂 Thanks again Katie!
this looks delicious! (no surprises there…) any idea how it freezes? i love making my own ice cream, but i’d love to be able to keep extra for the nights i’m feeling lazy 🙂
Honestly, it’s best right out of the ice cream maker. It changes textures once completely frozen… but if you thaw it awhile it should regain a nice (albeit different) texture.
I don’t know for vegan yogurt, but I’ve seen fro-yo recipes that recommended adding a small amount (1 T?) of vodka to help keep it from getting too hard in the freezer. The coconut milk ice cream recipes are definitely better fresh, though.