Frozen Vanilla-Bean Yogurt

Ingredients:

• 1/2 vanilla bean
• 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
• pinch salt

Makes 8 Servings (1/2 cup per serving)

1. With a small sharp knife, split the vanilla bean lengthwise in half and scrape out the seeds. Combine the vanilla- bean seeds and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, whisking until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour the yogurt mixture into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the yogurt to a freezer container and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours. This frozen yogurt is best served the day it's made.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Best-Ever Desserts Cookbook. This is what frozen yogurt should taste like: cold, creamy and flavorful. The vanilla really adds a flavorful punch to the yogurt. The lemon zest and juice add a nice kick of zest to the yogurt. This frozen yogurt tastes better than what you would get at the yogurt shop. You can even add your own toppings like fresh berries, nuts or dark chocolate chips for that authentic yogurt shop taste.