can you use frozen yogurt or ice cream with the fruit when processing? grandkids may not like all fruit at first
850064
Yes you can. I just spoon the yogurt into an ice cube tray, freeze it, pop out the cubes of yogurt then into the machine. Works great.
850065
I haven't tried that, but my key ingredient is overripe frozen bananas. They make everything much sweeter.
850066
Yes, you can. The recipe book suggests freezing regular yogurt and using it in the machine.
850067
I don't think you could put it in the machine, however you could mix it in after. I gave it my kids in banana and strawberry and they loved it right off!
763869
I've always found fruit ice creams freeze better when the fruit is cooked. I use peach preserves when making peach ice cream, strawberry preserves for strawberry ice cream, etc. Give it a try, I am sure it will make a difference.
1322951
I have used vanilla yogurt. I have also used flavored greek yogurts but did not mix in the fruit.
443806
you can use fruit that has been frozen I would thaw and allow to warm up though,I did not like cooker and sent back
371995
I use mine almost exclusively to make low-fat frozen yogurt. It works very well. The key is to make sure all your ingredients are cold before you put them in the machine (including ingredients, like fruit, that you add near the end). The yogurt is pretty solid after about 30 minutes. I've been very pleased with this machine.
360781
I use fresh or frozen berries and/or a banana. I also use vanilla almond milk sometimes. It comes in sweetened or unsweetened.
1632343
You can use anything you want to freeze, half and half is too rich, coconut milk is very creamy - more than haggan-das, fruit, sugar as needed, water, yogurt and fruit or flavorings, this is an amazing little ice cream maker. I often use baking cocoa, dry coffee and coconut milk with a small amount of sugar for a great half cup of coffee/mocha type ice cream. It comes with two freezing bowls so you can make enough for company or just you. My only complaint is that it makes too little at a time, but that does keep me down to a proper serving! I love fruit with added water and sugar. As much as you can imagine. This is one thing I wouldn't give up! If only it was bigger so that I could over-indulge but then I would!
209001
No problem with a frozen banana,frozen strawberries, frozen mango, and frozen blueberries with kale and spinach all together. Blends smoothly (no pun).
759497
Absolutely you can. And like Calvin said, the less ice cream you make the faster it freezes. I have had mine for over a year now and it continues to work flawlessly. Excellent product.
2080459
In order to answer this question, I tried it with frozen strawberries, & milk. It was thick and creamy, but really needed sweetener(I used stevia) It was OK but would not be my first choice with fruit. I normally add it to soups, warm or cold vegetable smoothies, or tomato juice. In my opinion, it works best for the savory rather than the sweet.
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To get the average bowl of frozen fruit (I liken it to a bowl of ice cream) I usually use the equivalent of two frozen bananas, plus half a cup of berries. The bananas work well and masquerade for the mouth feel of ice cream. I've used any number of banana combinations with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and melon. The best thing is to freeze a whole bunch of fruit on a cookie sheet so they stay separate and then bag them up and keep them frozen for when you need them. The directions state to bring the frozen fruit out for 10 minutes before processing and that works well. We are very happy with the machine and have 'guilt free' desserts all summer. Hope that helps.
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To get the average bowl of frozen fruit (I liken it to a bowl of ice cream) I usually use the equivalent of two frozen bananas, plus half a cup of berries. The bananas work well and masquerade for the mouth feel of ice cream. I've used any number of banana combinations with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and melon. The best thing is to freeze a whole bunch of fruit on a cookie sheet so they stay separate and then bag them up and keep them frozen for when you need them. The directions state to bring the frozen fruit out for 10 minutes before processing and that works well. We are very happy with the machine and have 'guilt free' desserts all summer. Hope that helps. To get the average bowl of frozen fruit (I liken it to a bowl of ice cream) I usually use the equivalent of two frozen bananas, plus half a cup of berries. The bananas work well and masquerade for the mouth feel of ice cream. I've used any number of banana combinations with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and melon. The best thing is to freeze a whole bunch of fruit on a cookie sheet so they stay separate and then bag them up and keep them frozen for when you need them. The directions state to bring the frozen fruit out for 10 minutes before processing and that works well. We are... » Read More To get the average bowl of frozen fruit (I liken it to a bowl of ice cream) I usually use the equivalent of two frozen bananas, plus half a cup of berries. The bananas work well and masquerade for the mouth feel of ice cream. I've used any number of banana combinations with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and melon. The best thing is to freeze a whole bunch of fruit on a cookie sheet so they stay separate and then bag them up and keep them frozen for when you need them. The directions state to bring the frozen fruit out for 10 minutes before processing and that works well. We are very happy with the machine and have 'guilt free' desserts all summer. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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We haven't tried it on large frozen fruit (strawberries, etc.) -- it's still winter, so we're not doing fruit smoothies yet-- but it's done fairly well with ice and smaller frozen fruits.
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~good question & good idea. i love making homemade yogurt too, but i use raw organic milk. i don't know the answer, but i suggest that you contact the distributor (address is on the can) and ask them. i'll do the same :) i do make the best homemade ice cream with fresh strawberries & the organic coconut milk.gigi
1772217
I didn't realize you're not supposed to add fruits to it. I've only used it with frozen fruits - it tastes fine mixed with the fruit. I use almond milk as the liquid.
2047017
I haven't tried that yet. But I have a Yonanas Recipe book that has 120 recipes -- includes frozen berries. The pictures look like it worked with a few chunks in it. The recipes also call for frozen chocolate chips, etc. It might come out perfectly smooth, but if you're ok with some chunks, go for it.
735498
I think it will be fine. I mixed mine with some strawberries and yogurt and a little water and it was good. You might have to play with the proportions a bit to get the taste and consistency right. Hope it's good!