Coconut Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt Recipes

COCONUT VANILLA BEAN FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Strain yogurt through a cheesecloth into a bowl in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight. Discard liquid.
• Strain coconut milk through a cheesecloth into a bowl in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight. Discard liquid.
• Combine strained yogurt, strained coconut milk, and whole milk together in a bowl. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into yogurt mixture. Stir sugar, shredded coconut, and coconut extract into yogurt mixture; transfer to an ice cream maker and follow manufacturers' instructions for making frozen yogurt.

VANILLA BEAN COCONUT YOGURT SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Combine the water, honey and vanilla bean pod in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the vanilla to infuse into the honey. Remove the vanilla pod and allow the mixture to cool completely, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a blender, combine some of the vanilla honey with the yogurt, mint and 1/2 tray of frozen coconut water cubes, or more for desired consistency. Puree until smooth, then pour into glasses and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

VANILLA BEAN COCONUT YOGURT SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the water, honey and vanilla bean pod in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the vanilla to infuse into the honey. Remove the vanilla pod and allow the mixture to cool completely, about 10 to 15 minutes. In a blender, combine some of the vanilla honey with the yogurt, mint and 1/2 tray of frozen coconut water cubes, or more for desired consistency. Puree until smooth, then pour into glasses and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

PINA COLADA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Pour crushed pineapple into a food processor; puree until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Mix vanilla yogurt, half-and-half, cream of coconut, coconut vanilla Greek yogurt, heavy cream, sugar, and rum extract into the pureed pineapple. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 30 to 60 minutes.
• Freeze mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

COCONUT FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Strain the yogurt: If you are using regular yogurt, you'll need to strain the water out. If you are using Greek style yogurt, skip this step. Line your mesh strainer with a double-layer of cheesecloth. Spoon the yogurt in and let it sit propped over a bowl in the refrigerator for 6 hours until all water has drained out.
• Mix and rest: Mix the strained yogurt with the sugar and coconut extract. Let it chill out in the refrigerator for 1 hour to let the sugar dissolve nicely.
• Churn, baby, churn: Following instructions (if you can find them) that came with your ice cream maker, churn until it becomes the consistency that you like. My ice cream maker takes 25 minutes.
• Toast coconut: While the fro-yo is churning, toast coconut. Take a dry medium skillet. Set on medium-high heat and add the coconut flakes. Stir constantly and in a couple of minutes, you'll have beautifully toasted coconut flakes. Remove from heat immediately and set aside. To serve, sprinkle the toasted coconut on top of your frozen concoction.