Greek yogurt is regular yogurt that is strained to remove the whey from it. It is an authentic Greek food that is becoming increasing popular with the Western world. Because it is thick and creamy, it is a popular choice for freezing and using to make tasty treats. It is creamy and thick, which makes it ideal for using with a machine.

You can use a regular ice cream maker or a frozen yogurt machine to make this delicious dessert. Freeze the container portion of the maker in the freezer until it is completely frozen. It normally takes about 4-6 hours to freeze enough to be able to be used. If you have a large family you're trying to feed, it's a good idea to keep two of them in the freezer. I actually keep mine frozen so they're ready when I am. When I decide I want frozen Greek yogurt, I don't want to wait 6 hours. I'm also a little spontaneous and not real good at planning ahead. If I keep a couple of them in the freezer, I can make dessert whenever I want to.

I like to add a little bit of lemon juice to give it a tart taste along with enough sugar to make it sweet. Every once in a while I'll throw different types of fruit into the mix too. Fruits I've tried that were good were smashed up ripe bananas, raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. I've also substituted honey for sugar from time to time. There are a ton of variation you can use, and you are only limited by your imagination. Worst case scenario, you let the kids eat it and don't make it again.

I like to use Greek yogurt because I know it's full of probiotic bacterium, which are a healthy form of bacteria that are good for your body. They help with a number of different things in the body, the most important of which is digestion. They help break down food and lactose in your stomach, and can help solve stomach issues for those who have difficulty with digestion.

In addition to helping with digestion, Greek yogurt is full of the good stuff your body needs and low in the stuff it doesn't. It is low in carbs, which makes it a good choice for diabetics. Those with diabetes may want to skip adding sugar and lots of fruit to it if they decide to freeze it. It's also lower in sodium than regular yogurt, making it an even healthier choice. To further add to the health benefits, it's high in protein too, with one cup giving you your entire daily dose of protein. The only thing it doesn't beat the regular stuff in is calcium, so chalk one up for the regular stuff.

The firm consistency is another reason it's a good choice for using to make fro-yo. Since it's already thick and creamy, when frozen it has a texture almost exactly like regular homemade ice cream. Buy some and try it out today. You might just be surprised as to how much better it is.