I like to think of myself as a fairly open book.

Those who know me realize I’m blunt (although I prefer to think of it as “straight-forward”), game for most new things (just not chia), always up for a good laugh, and ice cream is its own food group, and as such, should be consumed as often as possible.

Ice cream is one of those things you just can’t live without, well, not in my house anyway.  When Clay is home, he and I end each day with a slight indulgence into a dreamy, creamy spoonful of the frozen cloud.  While we may not agree on flavors, or ice cream vs. frozen yogurt, we do agree all life should be this good.

I’m not terribly picky anymore whether it’s pure, traditional ice cream, frozen yogurt or coconut ice cream… As long as it’s creamy, I’m good.? I’ve actually managed to convert the guys to frozen yogurt rather than ice cream to help eliminate some of the excess (and bad for you) fat.

The biggest problem with frozen yogurt is actually finding one at the store that isn’t vanilla or chocolate.   How boring and uninspiring can one be with the flavors?

So, it’s not a huge surprise that I’ve been madly working in the kitchen to create some frozen treats of my own.  Most of my recipes have been with Greek yogurt, but a few have been made with varying types of coconut milk.

When Deb and Jen were here, I naturally wheeled out my new coconut lime yogurt to try with them.  I know Jen is watching her dairy intake, so I only made frozen yogurt one day.

To get into the spirit of things, I’ve donned my “I get cranky without my Blue Bell” apron. While I refuse to acknowledge the possible accuracy of such a statement, I will admit that I’m always happier when ice cream’s involved.? After all, who wouldn’t be in a better mood with something so wonderful?

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Start with 4 cups of Greek yogurt; I chose Chobani.  Always pick a good quality yogurt, such as Chobani or Fage, for best results.

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Add the zest of one lime (regular or Key lime is fine)…. The zest looks great against the stark white yogurt and adds flavor to the recipe.

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Go ahead and add the juice of the lime to really give the yogurt that lime flavor.

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Now, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of coconut flavoring, 1/2 cup of coconut (shredded or flaked), a pinch of salt, and the equivalent of 1 cup of sugar (I used a combination of Stevia and Agave).

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Pour the mixture into your ice cream freezer and wait about 20 minutes.

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I cannot even describe how luscious this combination of flavors is when it hits your mouth!

Deb mentioned that she didn’t think Jen liked yogurt because of the yogurt taste, but she loved this coconut lime combination.  I can honestly say you will not know you are eating Greek yogurt because the coconut and lime are all you notice.

For those who are like me and too ADHD to scroll through the pictures for a recipe:

Coconut Lime Frozen Yogurt

  • 4 C  Greek yogurt
  • Zest of one lime
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 C Sugar (or equivalent)
  • 1/4 tsp coconut extract
  • 1/2 C coconut (shreds or flakes)
  • Pinch of salt

Give this recipe a try, you won’t be sorry.

And, you won’t be cranky either.

Eat well, live large and enjoy the roller coaster ride of life!

Love,

Shari