Easy tasty blueberry froyo packed with fruit and protein is so easy to make in the Ninja Creami, just 4 everyday ingredients and no processed ingredients!
Ninja Creami Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
We have had froyo for breakfast almost every single day since we bought the Ninja Creami! This is easily enough to make the machine worth every penny.
The Creami is especially good for making fruit packed sorbets, ice creams and froyo; all with natural “clean” ingredients and no ultra processed add-ins!
Out latest froyo flavour has been blueberry – delicious, easy to make and the most amazing colour! The recipe is super easy to adapt: make it sweeter, or sugar free, or use a higher protein or lower fat yoghurt to suit your dietary requirements.
More Ninja Creami Recipes
- Raspberry froyo – bursting with fruit!
- Classic tropical mango froyo!
Blueberries are often called a “superfood” as they are packed with antioxidants and phytochemicals. That fabulous colour comes from anthocyanin which has many potential health benefits [Mayo Clinic Health System] while yoghurt provides protein, calcium, and probiotics that support gut health [WebMD], making it a great breakfast choice. I usually enjoy it topped with seeds and nuts for extra protein.
Why make this recipe
- It uses simple everyday ingredients
- It’s easy to make: freeze, and process just before eating – no blender needed!
- Delicious – soft, rich, vibrant colour and bursting with blueberry flavour
- Far cheaper than premium store bought frozen yoghurt – and no nasties – this is UPF free – unlike other recipes that use store bought flavoured yoghurt etc as a base.
- Adaptable – once you have learnt this basic recipe, you can make any flavour of fruit froyo.
Ninja Creami Blueberry Froyo Ingredients
- Blueberries – I nearly always by frozen as they are usually frozen within a few hours of being picked, so are fresher, usually better quality, and cheaper than fresh from the store.
- Yoghurt – For the best results use a thick creamy Greek style natural yoghurt. I prefer full fat. Supermarket brands vary wildly so shop around and find one that you like.
- Honey – Adds a little sweetness, flavour and improves the texture of the final froyo.
- Lime zest & juice – Pairs so well with the blueberry, adding some acidy, and also acts as a flavour enhancer.
How to make Ninja Creami blueberry frozen yoghurt– step by step
Follow my step by step instructions, with hints and tips for how to make this blueberry froyo perfectly every time.
Scroll down for the recipe card with quantities and more tips at the bottom of the page.
Step One – If using frozen blueberries allow them to defrost a little in the Creami pot.
Use a fine grater or Microplane to zest the lime, then cut in in half and add the juice from one of the halves. Add the honey.
Helen’s Pro Tip
To extract the most juice from a lime, give it a good roll around on the work surface with a medium pressure from the heel of your hand, before you zest and cut it.
Give it all a mash with a fork to partially break up the blueberries.
Step Two – Add the yoghurt up to the max fill line. Use a spatula to mix the blueberry mixture and yoghurt well.
You do not need to blend as the yoghurt is thick enough to stop the blueberries sinking to the bottom.
Freeze until solid; this can take overnight or up to 24 hours depending on your freezer.
Step Three – If the mixture has developed a hump or bump in the middle scrape with a spoon so it is flat.
Freezing with the lid off can also help to stop these humps forming. Different recipes and freezers will cause different sized humps to form. If your mixture always forms a large hump give it a stir after an hour or so in the freezer.
Do not spin a mixture that has a large hump, without flattening it first. You may damage your machine.
Step Four – Put the container in the machine and spin – with the regular Creami (the NC300 which makes pint pots) the light ice cream cycle gets the best results.
You may see what looks like blueberry chunks in the frozen yoghurt, but don’t worry, these are just ultra thin pieces around the edge of the pot that haven’t been pulverised by the blades.
If you want to scrape the sides down and select the respin cycle to process these.
Respin as needed to get a creamy texture. I find froyo usually needs one respin for the perfect texture.
What do I do if my froyo is grainy / sandy?
If your froyo looks sandy or grainy (like this mango flavour) after processing put it back in the machine and run the respin cycle, repeat as needed.
You can also add a splash of milk or a little more yoghurt for extra creaminess.
Serving suggestion
Enjoy straight away as is, or top with some nuts or seeds, more blueberries, or a sprinkle of granola for some crunch.
Storage
Your frozen yoghurt will for a couple of weeks in the freezer in an airtight container. Before returning a half eaten pot to the freezer smooth out the top of the blueberry froyo so it is flat.
Process the froyo again on the light ice cream cycle, respinning as needed to get the best texture. I find on the third refreeze then respin cycle you need to add a little more yogurt for texture.
Alternatively you can mix some vegetable food-grade glycerine to soften the mix and keep it scoopable from the freezer. The perfect amount will vary with recipe, but start with 2 teaspoons.
Hints and Tips
- The recipe is for the regular “original” Ninja Creami (NC300). If you have the deluxe model multiply the recipe by 1.5x to fill the tub.
- Make sure the mixture is completely frozen before processing. You might have to turn up your freezer in hotter weather. On my basic freezer, turning the dial up to a higher number makes the freezer work more, giving a colder temperature. If you freezer is more sophisticated then you might have direct control of temperature.
- If you add some blueberries as additions using the mix-in function, then any re-spinning of the froyo will blend them completely. If you don’t want to do this, simply allow the mixture to defrost a little before enjoying. Or, you can add about 2 teaspoons vegetable, food grade, glycerine into the mixture so your froyo is scoopable from the freezer. Experiment to perfect quantities.
- Wash the lid and blade as soon as the machine has finished.
FAQs
Either just let it thaw slightly, or process again with the light ice cream function. You can’t use the re-spin function on a solid mixture. You can also add glycerine, as detailed above.
Well, it is admittedly an expensive device. But I am now a convert, and through the summer with have had a frozen treat on an almost daily basis. I love the simplicity of the process – mix up the pot and freeze. Processing takes only a few minutes.
The containers, lids, and paddle are top-rack dishwasher safe. Ensure the paddle, tub, outer bowl, and lids are all separated before placing them in the dishwasher. Sometimes water can get trapped in the lid – make sure the lid is positioned with the sliding knob facing down so that water can drain out.
The advantage of the Deluxe NC501 model is that it has more cycles and you can process only half a tub at a time. We have the NC300 model which is perfect for a two person household with a smaller freezer.
The other advantage of the deluxe machine is the larger pots, which might help you if you have many people clamouring for ice cream.
Ninja Creami Blueberry Froyo
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 g blueberries (1)
- ½ lime – juice & zest
- 1 tbsp honey (2)
- 280 g Greek style natural yoghurt (3)
Optional
- ¼ cup milk kefir (4)
Instructions
- Prep the fruit – If using frozen blueberries allow to partially defrost in the Ninja Creami tub.Add the honey, lime zest and juiceGive it all a mash with a fork to burst the blueberries.200 g blueberries, ½ lime – juice & zest, 1 tbsp honey
- Add the yoghurt up to the max fill line. Use a spatula to mix the blueberry mixture and yoghurt together so all the fruit are completely surrounded by the yoghurt. You do not need to blend as the yoghurt is thick enough to stop the blueberries sinking to the bottom.Freeze until solid; this can take overnight or up to 24 hours depending on your freezer.280 g Greek style natural yoghurt
- Check for humps – If the mixture has developed a hump or bump in the middle scrape with a spoon so it is flat.* Freezing with the lid off can help to stop humps forming. Different recipes and freezers can different sized humps to form. If your mixture always forms a large hump as it freezes give it a stir after the first hour in the freezer. Do not spin a mixture that has a large hump, without flattening it first. You may damage your machine.
- Process – Put the container in the machine and spin – with the regular Creami (the NC300) I have found that the light ice cream cycle gives the best results. Respin if needed.
Notes
- Blueberries – I usually buy bags of frozen blueberries as they are generally better quality and cheaper than fresh.
- Honey – optional but adds some sweetness, flavour and improves the texture of the final froyo. You could also use maple syrup or golden syrup.
- Yoghurt – For the best results use a thick creamy Greek style natural yoghurt. I prefer full fat.
- Optional – substitute up to 1/4 of a cup of the yoghurt with milk kefir.
- This recipe is for the regular NC300 Ninja Creami, with (American) pint pots. For the Deluxe model use 1.5X the ingredients.
- Make sure the mixture is completely frozen before processing.
- If you add some blueberries as additions using the mix-in function, then any re-spinning of the froyo will blend them completely.
- Smooth the surface of any leftover froyo before returning to the freezer.
- To enjoy a half empty pot: either just let it thaw slightly or process again with the light ice cream function. You must not the re-spin function on a solid mixture. Or, you can add about 2 teaspoons vegetable, food grade glycerine into the mixture so it is scoopable from the freezer. Experiment to perfect quantities.
manus ai api
This recipe is incredibly easy and delicious! The step-by-step instructions are helpful, and the tips for preventing humps and achieving the perfect texture are really useful. I love how fresh and creamy the yogurt-based frozen yogurt turns out. Definitely trying this again!