Honey, Yoghurt & Toasted Almond Ice Cream – A Naturally Sweet Scoop!

A naturally sweet and creamy yoghurt-based ice cream made with honey and toasted almonds. A lighter, wholesome scoop – perfect for spring and post-Easter treats.

A Gentle Treat for Spring

After all the rich chocolate eggs, crème-filled everything and gooey Easter desserts, your tastebuds might be ready for something a little… calmer. But still delicious, of course.

Honey is a universally loved ingredient — sweet but not cloying, rich yet light — and it brings a natural elegance to desserts that few other sweeteners can match. From a drizzle over yoghurt to a swirl through ice cream, it adds depth, character, and just the right amount of indulgence.

Lately, I’ve even had friends swearing by local honey for easing their hayfever, which sparked a little inspiration… why not turn this golden nectar into a frozen dessert that’s both indulgent and kind?

Our Honey, Yoghurt, and Almond ice cream does just that — and adds a little crunch and tang for contrast. Creamy yoghurt, toasted almonds, and a swirl of honey… It’s as elegant as it is effortless.

In This Article, We’ll Share:

• Why honey makes such a brilliant natural sweetener for ice cream
• The difference between frozen yoghurt and yoghurt-based ice cream (and why we’re loving this hybrid!)
• A simple, scoopable recipe for our Honey, Yoghurt & Toasted Almond Ice Cream
• A quick spotlight on the health benefits of using yoghurt in your frozen desserts
• Easy ways to adapt this recipe for dairy-free or low-sugar diets
• Topping ideas to take your bowl to the next level
• Plus, links to other naturally sweet, wholesome frozen treats to try next!

Why We Love Honey (and Why Your Ice Cream Will Too)

Honey is more than just sweet. It’s full of natural goodness.

Here are just a few of its attributes:

✅ Naturally antibacterial and antioxidant-rich
✅ A prebiotic food – supporting gut health
✅ Less processed than refined sugars
✅ Full of character – floral, herbal, citrusy, depending on the flowers it came from
✅ Said to help reduce seasonal allergies when sourced locally (thanks to trace pollen content)

When you use honey in ice cream, it also adds a luscious, silky quality that sugar can’t quite match — and it works especially well with yoghurt or cream-based recipes.

Using Natural Sweeteners in Ice Cream

Want to keep your scoops light and nourishing? Try swapping refined sugar for:

✨ Honey – warm, rich, and deeply flavoured
✨ Maple syrup – great with spices and nuts
✨ Agave – a mild option for delicate flavours
✨ Ripe banana or dates – naturally creamy and sweet
✨ Coconut sugar – deep caramel flavour, great with coffee or chocolate ice creams

Just remember: different sweeteners freeze differently. Honey, for example, can make ice cream softer and more scoopable (win!). But it also affects taste and texture, so always adjust your recipe with that in mind.

👉🏽 For more information on the use of natural sweeteners, head over to our article – Balancing Flavour and Health – Natural Sweeteners and Homemade Ice Cream

Is This a Frozen Yoghurt… or an Ice Cream?

Let’s clear this up, because it’s kind of both!

While this dessert includes Greek yoghurt, it also calls for double cream, which gives it a richer, silkier texture than your typical tart frozen yoghurt (or froyo).

Most frozen yoghurts skip the cream entirely, aiming for a lighter, sharper finish.

This recipe? It strikes a delicious balance — tangy from the yoghurt, creamy from the dairy — making it technically a yoghurt-based ice cream.

So while it shares characteristics with both ice cream and frozen yoghurt, we’re calling it a yoghurt-based ice cream to reflect that blend of indulgence and lightness.

Why Yoghurt Makes This Ice Cream Extra Special

Greek yoghurt isn’t just there for the flavour — it brings some serious goodness to the bowl too. Here’s why we love using it:

✅ Naturally creamy without needing loads of fat
✅ High in protein – helps keep you feeling fuller
✅ Contains probiotics – supporting gut health
✅ Lower in lactose – often gentler on digestion
✅ Adds a subtle tang – perfect with honey and nuts

When paired with natural sweeteners like honey, yoghurt gives this dessert a lighter, more nourishing twist. It’s perfect for those easing out of sugar-loaded Easter treats or looking for a more balanced scoop that still feels like a treat.

Ready to give it a go?

Honey, Yoghurt & Toasted Almond Ice Cream Recipe

(Prep Time: 15 mins (plus chilling) | Churn Time: 25 mins | Freeze Time: 4–6 hrs)

Our Honey, Yoghurt & Toasted Almonds ice cream is a beautifully light and creamy ice cream that’s naturally sweetened, delicately tangy, and finished with toasted almond crunch.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the base:

• 400ml full-fat Greek yoghurt
• 200ml double cream
• 100ml runny honey (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of ½ an unwaxed lemon (optional, for brightness)
• Pinch of fine sea salt

For the mix-ins:

• 60g flaked almonds, lightly toasted
• Optional: ½ tsp rosewater or orange blossom water

Method

1. Toast your almonds: Preheat your oven to 170°C fan. Spread flaked almonds on a tray and toast for 5–7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

2. Make the base: In a bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, cream, honey, vanilla, salt, and optional zest or floral water until smooth.

3. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours (or overnight if you can).

4. Churn: Pour into your ice cream maker and churn for around 25 minutes, until softly set.

5. Add your mix-ins: Fold in most of the toasted almonds, reserving a few for topping.

6. Freeze: Transfer to a lidded container and freeze for 4–6 hours or until scoopable.

7. Serve: Drizzle with extra honey, sprinkle with almonds, and enjoy every creamy, nutty, floral bite.

Nutritional Info (Approx. Per 100g Serving)

• Calories: ~210 kcal | Fat: 14g | Carbs: 15g | Sugar: ~12g | Protein: 4g | Salt: 0.1g
  (Values will vary based on yoghurt type and quantity of honey)

👉🏽 Note: If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can still make this recipe;

Simply pour your ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture vigorously with a fork to break up ice crystals, repeating this process for about 3-4 hours or until the ice cream is firm. Please also check out our post – How to Make Homemade Ice Cream: Without an Ice Cream Maker – to learn more.

Topping Ideas for a Final Flourish

As always, with Homemade Ice Cream, you get to choose what goes into it. Sometimes the simplest toppings are the most beautiful:

✨ A drizzle of extra honey
✨ Crushed or toasted almonds
✨ Edible dried rose petals
✨ A sprinkle of bee pollen (if you’re feeling fancy)
✨ A few fresh berries or a warm berry compote
✨ Granola clusters for a breakfast-y twist

Dairy-Free & Vegan Adaptation

You can absolutely make this plant-based with a few swaps:

✅ Use coconut yoghurt (or soy/oat-based)
✅ Swap cream for a thick coconut cream or cashew cream
✅ Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey
✅ Use toasted seeds instead of almonds if nut-free

Note: Vegan-friendly honey alternatives include maple, agave, or date syrup — all work beautifully here.

Other Naturally Sweet Frozen Treats

If you loved this recipe, you might also enjoy:

👉🏽 Homemade Mango Chilli Sorbet – Naturally Vegan & Dairy-Free
👉🏽 Sweet Potato & Coconut Ice Cream – A Zero Waste Earth Day Treat
👉🏽 Frozen Yoghurt Lollies – Light, Fruity & Customisable

The Final Scoop – Sweet, Simple, and Scoop-Worthy

Whether you’re easing off the Easter sugar rush or just looking for a dessert that feels indulgent and nourishing, our honey, yoghurt & toasted almond ice cream hits the spot.

It’s creamy without being heavy, sweet without refined sugar, and carries a wholesome Mediterranean feel that makes each bite feel just a little bit sunny. A little bit ice cream, a little bit froyo — and a whole lot of yum.

👉🏽 Will you be giving this yoghurt-based ice cream a go? Or do you have a favourite natural sweetener you’d love us to feature in a future recipe? Let us know in the comments, or tag us on socials with your sweet creations — we absolutely love seeing what you’re scooping!

We hope that you have enjoyed our article – Honey, Yoghurt & Toasted Almond Ice Cream – A Naturally Sweet Scoop! – and that we have inspired you to give this lighter, delicious recipe a go. If you have any questions, please drop us a comment below, and we will be happy to get back to you.

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