Frozen Yogurt Recipes for Ninja Creami

Creamy frozen yogurt recipes made with your Ninja Creami. Greek yogurt bases, fresh fruit mix-ins, and lighter alternatives to traditional ice cream — all with step-by-step instructions.

10 recipes

Homemade frozen yogurt used to mean dragging out a countertop machine, churning for 25 minutes, and ending up with something icy that melted in ten. The Ninja Creami changes the math entirely — you can make a better-than-the-mall frozen yogurt in your freezer overnight, spin it in 90 seconds, and top it with anything you want. Every recipe on this page has been tested with a real Creami, with exact freeze times and the program settings that work.

Frozen yogurt in a Creami works because the machine handles dense, tangy bases beautifully. We use plain full-fat Greek yogurt as the foundation (the fat content keeps things creamy — avoid 0% for better texture), add a touch of sweetener, and let fresh fruit, honey, or mix-ins do the flavor work. The result is dense, scoopable, and lands around 12–20g of protein per pint depending on the yogurt brand.

The three froyo styles on this site

Classic Greek froyo

Plain Greek yogurt + honey + vanilla + fruit. The simplest possible base, and the one to start with if you're new to the Creami. Spins smooth in one pass and pairs with any fruit you have.

High-protein froyo

Skyr, Icelandic-style yogurt, or 5% Greek yogurt paired with a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Push the protein per pint above 25g without losing the creamy texture. Use the Lite Ice Cream program, not the Frozen Yogurt program, for these — the slightly more aggressive blade action handles higher-protein bases better.

Fruit-forward froyo

Heavier on the fruit (berry puree, mango, passion fruit) with yogurt as the carrier. These are closer to frozen-yogurt-meets-sorbet and are our most popular summer recipes.

How to use these recipes: every recipe page shows the full ingredient list scaled for your Creami pint size, the exact program (usually "Frozen Yogurt" or "Lite Ice Cream"), freeze time (24 hours is standard), and step-by-step directions. If your first pint is icy, add a tablespoon of milk on top and Re-Spin — the extra liquid fixes 90% of texture issues.

Choosing yogurt: the brand matters. Chobani, Fage 5%, and Siggi's all work well. Avoid fat-free Greek yogurt — it produces icy, grainy pints. If you're shopping for a thicker base, Icelandic-style skyr gives the densest frozen yogurt texture we've tested.

Frequently Asked Questions

What setting do I use for frozen yogurt in the Ninja Creami?
Use the "Frozen Yogurt" program for traditional Greek-yogurt-based recipes. For high-protein yogurt bases (with added protein powder), use "Lite Ice Cream" — its blade action handles higher-protein mixtures without making them icy.
What yogurt is best for Ninja Creami frozen yogurt?
Full-fat (5%) plain Greek yogurt gives the creamiest results — we recommend Fage 5%, Chobani whole milk, or Icelandic-style skyr (Siggi's). Avoid 0% Greek yogurt — the lack of fat makes pints icy and grainy. If you want lower calories, 2% Greek yogurt is a fair middle ground.
How long do I freeze frozen yogurt in the Creami?
Freeze your filled pint for 24 hours at 0°F (-18°C). Less than 24 hours means the block isn't fully solid and the blade will shave unevenly. You can safely freeze longer (up to a week) — if it's been frozen more than 5 days, let the pint sit at room temp for 5 minutes before spinning.
Why is my Ninja Creami frozen yogurt icy?
Usually one of three things: (1) you used fat-free or 0% yogurt — switch to 2% or full-fat, (2) your sweetener isn't dissolving — use honey or maple syrup instead of granulated sugar and whisk thoroughly before freezing, (3) the pint needs to Re-Spin with 1 tablespoon of milk added on top.
Can I use regular (not Greek) yogurt in the Ninja Creami?
Yes, but the texture will be softer and closer to soft-serve than scoopable frozen yogurt. For a firmer pint, strain regular yogurt through cheesecloth for 2 hours before using (DIY Greek yogurt), or add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese to thicken.
How much protein is in Ninja Creami frozen yogurt?
A plain full-fat Greek yogurt base delivers roughly 18–24g protein per pint. Icelandic-style skyr pushes that to 24–28g. Adding a scoop of protein powder to either takes you into the 30–40g per pint range — see our high-protein frozen yogurt recipes for tested ratios.