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Strawberry spoonable swirl

Name: Strawberry spoonable swirl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen sliced strawberries, unsweetened; 1/2 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen; 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons 1% milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

A bright pink blender dessert with a very short guest list.

Inspired by strawberry soft-serve dessert10 min

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THE CRAVING IS REAL

Strawberry soft-serve dessert

Plain yogurt and fruit replace a sweetened soft-serve base, which can reduce added sugars. Fruit and milk sugars remain naturally present.

same craving, a fresh idea

WHAT’S THE TRADEOFF?

A closer look at the craving.

Plain yogurt and fruit replace a sweetened soft-serve base, which can reduce added sugars. Fruit and milk sugars remain naturally present.

WHAT THIS VERSION BRINGS

A little more possibility.

A fruit-forward frozen dessert with a creamy yogurt tang.

LET’S MAKE THE SWAP

Strawberry spoonable swirl

PREP10 minCOOK0 minTOTAL10 minSERVES2

What you’ll need

Ingredients

2 cups frozen sliced strawberries, unsweetened
1/2 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons 1% milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Let’s do this

1
Let the frozen strawberries and banana soften for 3–5 minutes, just until their edges yield slightly.
2
Add yogurt, milk, and vanilla to a food processor, then add the frozen fruit.
3
Pulse, scrape the bowl with the machine switched off, and process until thick and smooth. Avoid adding lots of liquid or it will become a smoothie.
4
Spoon into two chilled bowls and serve immediately for a soft, scoopable texture.

Original recipe idea. Times are estimates; nutrition has not been calculated. Adjust for your dietary needs and allergies.

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A little reading behind the idea

These sources support general nutrition and food-safety principles. This particular recipe has not been nutritionally analyzed or kitchen-tested; comparisons depend on portions, brands, and preparation.