Pumpkin Praline Frozen Yogurt is a perfect sweet treat to enjoy this Fall season! Real pumpkin mixed with protein-rich yogurt makes for a healthier frozen treat.
What screams Fall more than pumpkin and pecans? These two flavors are my favorite Fall combo. Last Fall I shared my pumpkin pecan muffins. When I heard about the Siggi's yogurt recipe contest through the Recipe Redux I knew I had to make something with the combo and frozen yogurt is what came to mind.
I love ice cream and frozen yogurt. The thickness of Siggi's yogurt makes it a perfect yogurt to freeze. Some yogurts are just too thin and are hard to get the right consistency. Siggi's is also lower in sugar and higher in protein than other yogurts.
I know what you're thinking. I am using low sugar yogurt, but adding sugar coated pecans! Candied pecans give such a great contrast of flavors to this yogurt. This recipe is a perfect marriage of sweet and savory.
I broke out my ice cream maker that I have not used in at least 6 years. It's been six years since we moved and the last time I used the ice cream maker we were in our old house. So, it could have been certainly longer than 6 years! Of course, directions were nowhere to be found and I couldn't remember how to operate it. Thank goodness for Google.
Tips to make pumpkin praline frozen yogurt:
- The yogurt ingredients were chilled already, so freezing was pretty quick in the ice cream maker.
- I expected the frozen yogurt to take about thirty minutes to get to the right consistency, but it took about less than half that time.
- I found it easier to add the pecans once I transferred the yogurt to its final destination rather than adding them into the ice cream machine, but you can certainly add the pecan when the yogurt is churning.
The yogurt fits nicely into a loaf pan. Simply cover the yogurt with plastic wrap if your container does not have a lid like mine. I press the plastic wrap directly on top of the yogurt to decrease ice crystal formation.
Sigg's Pumpkin & Spice yogurt is a savory yogurt, which is a nice change to traditionally sweet yogurts. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to make this frozen yogurt a sweet treat.
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By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Siggi's yogurt and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. I received coupons for free yogurt in order to test my recipes.
Recipe
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Pumpkin Praline Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 ½ tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- 3 5.3 ounce containers Pumpkin Spice Siggi's Yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- In small bowl combine brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt.
- Place pecan pieces into a saute pan and toast on medium high heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove pecans from heat and add butter, and sugar mixture.
- Coat pecan well.
- Pour pecans out onto parchment and let cool.
- Combine yogurt, pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Place yogurt mixture into an ice cream maker.
- Add in whipping cream and maple syrup.
- Churn for about 10-15 minutes or until an ice cream consistency is achieved.
- Place frozen yogurt into a freezer safe container.
- Stir in pecans.
- Cover container and place yogurt in freezer for about 3 hours.
Nutrition
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rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
this has to be my favorite use of siggi's in a recipe yet! this is so heavenly and creamy! amazing recipe 🙂
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Thanks!
Christina @ Christina's Cucina says
OMG, I haven't seen the other recipes, but I vote for you to win! I'm almost tasting this deliciousness by just looking at it! I love Siggi's yogurt anyway, but turning into this dessert is heavenly (and healthy)! Good luck to you!!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Thanks!
Emily @SinfulNutrition says
This looks incredible Jen! Might try it with coconut milk instead of cream, but definitely making this to have in my fridge for the rest of the season 🙂
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I think the coconut milk would definitely work.
Marisa | Marisa Moore Nutrition says
Wow! Great color. This looks delicious! Worthy of pulling out the ice cream maker even in this cooler weather.
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I am inspired to use my ice cream maker more despite having fought with it for this recipe.
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
WOAH BABY! So many things- did you change your blog design? these photos look great! can I come over to eat some of this? Love, love, love. Pinning this!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Still using the same design (Foodie Pro) but trying some different things out.
Maris (In Good Taste) says
I love pumpkin spice! I'm currently a brand ambassador for noosa yoghurt and I love their pumpkin flavor, I'm sure this is delicious, too!