Whip up this creamy Chocolate Frozen Yogurt from scratch any night of the week. Prep the base in minutes, freeze it overnight in the provided pint, then process in the Ninja CREAMi for a smooth, scoopable treat. This recipe is simple, adaptable, and lower in richness than traditional ice cream because it uses whole milk yogurt instead of heavy cream.

Chocolate Frozen Yogurt

I created this chocolate froyo recipe using Stonyfield whole milk plain yogurt and the Ninja CREAMi. It delivered a smooth, chocolatey frozen yogurt that my family loved. The base is straightforward and easy to tweak — try swapping sweeteners, adding mix-ins like chocolate chips, or experimenting with fruit swirls for variety.

About the Ninja CREAMi

The Ninja CREAMi transforms a frozen, solid pint into ice cream, sorbet, gelato, milkshake, or frozen yogurt with a single program selection. Its one-touch cycles combine speed, pressure, and time to shave and churn frozen bases into a creamy texture in minutes. The process is simple: prepare the liquid base, freeze it flat in the pint for 24 hours, then process in the machine. If the mix looks crumbly after the first spin, use the re-spin function to smooth it out.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Plain whole milk yogurt (Stonyfield or similar)
3 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener with erythritol (or sugar/sweetener of choice)
2 1/2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
1 tablespoon raw agave (or honey/maple syrup to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk of choice (I used 2%)
Pinch of salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the plain whole milk yogurt, monk fruit sweetener (or your preferred sweetener), dark cocoa powder, raw agave, and vanilla extract until the cocoa and sweetener are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Whisk in the milk and add a small pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Pour the combined mixture into an empty Ninja CREAMi pint container. Place the storage lid on the pint and freeze it flat for 24 hours (ensure the pint sits level in the freezer).
After freezing, remove the lid and assemble the pint into the Ninja CREAMi according to the machine’s instructions. Select the ICE CREAM program to process.
If the frozen yogurt looks crumbly or powdery after the initial spin, return the pint to the machine and use the re-spin or additional processing until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
Scoop the frozen yogurt from the pint and serve immediately.
Optional: top with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or a handful of chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.

Tips & Variations

Sweetener options: Use cane sugar, honey, agave, or sugar alternatives. Adjust quantity to taste — sweeter when warm, slightly less sweet when frozen.
For richer texture: Substitute up to half the milk with half-and-half or add a tablespoon of cream, but note the recipe was designed without heavy cream for a lighter profile.
Mix-ins: After the first process, use the CREAMi Mix-in setting to fold in mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, cookie pieces, or swirls of melted chocolate.
Fruit versions: Replace the cocoa powder with puréed berries and reduce sweetener to create fruit sorbets or fruity frozen yogurts.
Storage: Freeze leftover froyo in the pint with a parchment or plastic wrap directly on the surface to reduce ice crystals. Let sit 5 minutes at room temperature before scooping for easier serving.

Nutritional Information (per 1/2 cup)

Calories: 88 kcal · Carbohydrates: 20.5 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 3.5 g · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 8.5 g · Sodium: 54 mg · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Cholesterol: 11 mg

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Chocolate Frozen Yogurt on its own for a lighter dessert, or dress it up with classic toppings like chocolate syrup, crushed cookies, fresh berries, toasted nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream. It also makes a delightful base for frozen yogurt parfaits layered with granola and fruit.

Final Note

If you try this recipe, consider leaving feedback on your experience and any tweaks you made. It helps improve recipes and gives ideas to others trying the Ninja CREAMi or homemade frozen yogurt for the first time.

Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Stonyfield and Ninja Kitchen. Thank you for supporting the brands that make these recipes possible. All thoughts are my own.