🍒🍦 Weight Watchers-Friendly Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream 🍦🍒

This Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream is a lightened-up version of the classic treat! It’s smooth, creamy, and has the perfect balance of sweet cherry and vanilla flavors. It’s made without heavy cream or a traditional ice cream maker, making it a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying within your Weight Watchers points.

Ingredients (Makes about 4 servings):

  • 2 cups non-fat Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
  • 1/4 cup honey or your preferred sweetener (like stevia, monk fruit, or Splenda, to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cherries, chopped (or cherry pie filling with no added sugar, drained)
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Ice Cream Base

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the non-fat Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey (or sweetener of choice), vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
  2. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed.

Step 2: Add Cherries

  1. Gently fold the chopped cherries into the yogurt mixture. Make sure the cherries are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 3: Freeze the Mixture

  1. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or a freezer-safe container. Spread it out evenly.
  2. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for 3-4 hours, or until the mixture is solid and scoopable.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

  1. Once frozen, scoop the cherry vanilla ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy immediately!
  2. If the ice cream becomes too hard to scoop after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.

Tips:

  • Cherry Substitutes: You can substitute the fresh or frozen cherries with other fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for a different flavor.
  • Add Texture: If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the cherries into the yogurt mixture instead of chopping them.
  • Ice Cream Maker Option: If you have an ice cream maker, you can use it to churn the mixture instead of freezing it in a dish.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 120
  • Protein: 10g
  • Carbs: 20g
  • Fat: 1g
  • WW SmartPoints: 3 (per serving)

This Weight Watchers-Friendly Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream is a guilt-free, creamy, and refreshing treat that you can enjoy without worrying about straying from your goals. It’s a great dessert to cool off with on a warm day or to satisfy your cravings anytime! 🍒🍦

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