National Frozen Yogurt Day

National Frozen Yogurt Day is an American holiday dedicated to this delicious dairy dessert. Celebrated annually on February 6th, frozen yogurt is a great fermented milk alternative to classic ice cream. It is a healthier dessert with a wide palette of flavors.

History

It is known that the first prototypes of yogurt were made in ancient Babylon and India. This dessert is more than 4 thousand years old! Today, yogurt plays a significant role for people supporting the idea of a healthy diet. It is an excellent alternative to other desserts. The natural sweetness achieved through berry and fruit fillings, along with its many beneficial properties, makes this fermented milk product unusually popular worldwide.

Yogurt has been gaining popularity in the USA since the beginning of the 20th century. In the 70s, ice cream was in great demand in the country. Some enterprising person decided to freeze the yogurt, resulting in a very tasty and, most importantly, healthy dessert that many people prefer over regular ice cream.

Interesting facts

• Frozen yogurt is often referred to by the fun abbreviation “Fro-Yo.”
• Approximately a cup of frozen yogurt (about 180 g of pure product) contains about 210 kcal.
• Frozen yogurt retains all the beneficial properties of the regular version of the dish. It is an excellent source of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins C and D.

How to celebrate

On National Frozen Yogurt Day, take your friends or family to a cafe or restaurant to enjoy this dessert. You can also make it yourself. The recipe for any yogurt can be found online, and all you have to do is freeze it.

Share about the holiday on social networks. Ask other users what impression this dessert has left on them.

When is National Frozen Yogurt Day in 2025?

National Frozen Yogurt Day is observed on February 6 each year.

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