Instructions for Using a Frozen Yogurt Maker

Frozen yogurt is a healthy alternative to ice cream.

By using a frozen yogurt machine you can create many delicious and low fat frozen treats, of all different flavors and consistencies. The biggest benefit of creating your own frozen yogurt is being able to moderate what goes into it; most store packaged frozen yogurts have many preservatives and additives. There are many types of frozen yogurt machines in the market. The following steps pertain to modles that have the following parts: ingredient spout, easy-lock lid, mixing arm, freezer bowl, base, on/off switch or dial, and rubber feet.

Things You'll Need

• Frozen yogurt mix

Instructions

1. Place the freezer bowl into your freezer until fully frozen, which can take anywhere from 6 to 22 hours. You can determine if the bowl is frozen by shaking it. If liquid moving isn't heard, then it's frozen.

2. Place the freezer bowl onto the base's center, once you have determined the freezer bowl is completely frozen. Place the mixing arm into the center of the freezer bowl; it will fit loosely. Make sure the mixing arm's circle side is facing up.

3. Put the lid on top of the base and make sure it clicks into place. Turn on the "On/Off" switch or dial, and begin pouring in your frozen yogurt mix through the ingredient spout. When pouring, leave a 1/2-inch space from the top of the freezer bowl.

4. Allow the maker to churn your frozen yogurt for 25 to 35, depending on how thick you want the frozen yogurt to be. The longer you churn, the thicker the batch will be.

5. Turn off the maker when the frozen yogurt is done to your staisfaction and scoop out your frozen treat.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to add ingredients to your mix such as chocolate chips or nuts, add them through the ingredient spout 5 minutes before the mix is ready. The ingredients should not be larger than the size of a chocolate chip.

• Leave the freezer bowl in your freezer when you're not using it so that it is ready to use at any time you decide to make frozen yogurt.

References

• Cuisinart ICE30 manual
• Cuisinart ICE20 manual