Shaved Frozen Sumo Oranges with Dairy Free Yogurt

I am a well known proponent of sweet treat o’clock, an indulgence to cap off dinner, and basically any form of dessert at any time of day. What can I say, nothing beats the satisfaction of something sweet after a meal. When it comes to January, my philosophy remains basically the same, though after weeks of holiday cookies and treats, I like to lean my sweet treats on the lighter side while still maintaining the joy and satisfaction of dessert. Enter: this shaved sumo orange dessert.

Sumo season is a well celebrated holiday in my house, and I’m always looking for ways to eat as many of them as I can this time of year. This version might just be my favorite yet. Sure this might be a no-recipe recipe, but it really lends itself to any customizations you might like to try with what you have on hand. All you really need to do is put your fruit in the freezer and the rest is history.

Ingredients for this Shaved Sumo Orange and Yogurt

Sumo oranges. Peel the oranges and store them in an airtight container in the freezer overnight. You can also use navel oranges or clementines if you like!

Dairy free yogurt. When pairing with citrus, you want to use dairy free yogurt.

Nuts of choice. I like pistachios, almonds, and hazelnuts for this dessert, but use what you’ve got!

Dark chocolate. No dessert is really complete for me without chocolate, but consider it optional here. Just a drizzle on top for that satisfying chocolate bite.

Tips for Making this Dessert

While this dessert is incredibly simple, there are a few things that make it even better and easier to pull together.

• Peel your oranges. Ya, I have tried just tossing the whole orange in the freezer, it defeats the purpose and you end up with very cold fingers. Peel your oranges and place in an airtight container or wrap in freezer wrap for frozen oranges or whatever fruit you like, ready at a moments notice.
• Add vanilla to your yogurt. Yes you can buy vanilla yogurt, but most dairy free yogurt options I’ve tried tend to taste a bit artificial with the vanilla. Adding a splash of vanilla or sprinkle of powdered vanilla really adds some depth and warmth to this recipe that makes it feel more indulgent.
• Go crazy with the toppings. Chopped roasted nuts, granola, fresh fruit, you can really use anything you like here. I like ingredients that add a bit of crunch for more texture, but use what you have on hand!

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