Greek Yoghurt

LKArgh

Greek yoghurt tastes more sour the closer it is is to expiration date (which does not mean it is getting bad, just the taste changes). The closer you buy to production date, the less sour it is. If it is really fresh, like if you buy it from a producer a few days after it was made, it is not sour at all.

skyblue99

I'm not a big fan of Greek yogurt but I'm starting to like it more. I usually eat the plain yogurt and drizzle honey on top. I also use it to replace sour cream in foods such as potatoes.

gainer39911

ruggedshutter wrote: »

I'm not sure where you're located so I'm not sure how much this will help but I hated plain Greek Yogurt. My wife asked me to try the ones with fruit in the bottom. Chobani has several flavors that I like (strawberry, blueberry and black cherry). I add some granola in with it and it gives it a nice crunch to add to it as well.

If you are trying to maximize protein intake, plain non-fat greek yogurt is better than the "fruit on the bottom" types, which have sugar in them and less protein. I add stevia to non-fat yogurt and mix in some raspberries or blueberries. That has the additional benefit of providing a couple grams of fiber.

trina1049

0% Fage with unsweetened cocoa, stevia, then fresh berries on top. You can also add Vanilla or other flavors. I never eat yogurt with fruit already in it because it's too much sugar for me. The cocoa makes it soft-serve chocolate ice-creamish.

SnuggleSmacks

I keep frozen berries in my freezer - blueberries, raspberreis, blackberries, etc. - Just toss a handful of those in with my yogurt and blend. Or protein powder works.

JPW1990

Unsweetened cocoa, stevia (or just do sweetened cocoa if you don't mind it), a few tablespoons of brewed coffee, and Torani syrup. Mocha yogurt.

And now I really want some because I haven't had it in ages...

ibamosaserreinas

I really like to put protein powder into the chobani 100s or the yoplait 100s. They all have between 10-13 grams of protein on their own. The protein powder I mix in has 27 in a whole scoop but I only use a 1/2 scoop. (I use cytosport 100% whey vanilla.) One little cup of yogurt has about 26 grams of protein for about 170 calories.

johnmisty1

I love Fage 0% plain Greek yogurt mixed with 2 packets of stevia and 1 tbsp peanut butter!

DeserveVictory

I love Liberte 2% coconut. It has actual coconut in it and its like eating a dessert.

I'm curious, why are you using plain yogurt? There are so many available: full fat, partial fat, fat free, sweetened with sugar, no sugar, gelatin, no gelatin, flavorings, fruit, etc.

callsitlikeiseeit

if you dont like it, dont eat it.

i dont like it and i dont eat it. LOLOLOL

arditarose

cityruss wrote: »

I use MyProtein Flavdrops to flavor greek yogurt.

I've just finished today off with Liberte greek yogurt, chia seeds and toffee flavdrops.

You got me intrigued by these Flavdrops. Good?

SyzygyX

I prefer Fage to Chobani, so if you haven't tried that brand, maybe check it out. Mostly I either mix mine into smoothies, or just use it as a sour cream substitute in literally anything that requires sour cream. Also lots and lots of raita for Indian food. I love Greek yogurt. I wasn't keen on the plain taste a while back, but it's grown on me...as bacterial substances do.

FoxyLifter

Ricotta cheese!

Same amount of protein (or really close to it) without the tangy taste that I can't seem to fully mask.

1 cup of ricotta + instant coffee powder = deliciousness!!

neurex

I like the taste of plain greek yogurt after mixing a banana with it, although I also like the taste of it plain.

MrCoolGrim

I like Banana flavored Greek yogurt. I usually mix 30 grams oats and fibre 1 with a few ounces of Greek yogurt for breakfast.

shcraddock

Agree, try different brands - and try different fat contents (I absolutely cannot do Chobani, or any non 0% fat brand, except Tillamook). Also, there are a good amount of ways to use Greek yogurt in savory cooking, especially as a substitute. One of my favorite recipes is a curry chicken salad made with plain greek yogurt. Maybe you're just not a fan of the sweet applications, but savory might work well for you.

AmberLeannnn

I love to make chicken or egg salad with it. Use it in place of mayo or sour cream in any recipe. Yum!

judiness101

Unlike most of you I use very fatty greek yogourt (10% fat). I put half a cup of frozen straberries, about 4 table spoon of yogourt, one table spoon of honey and one table spoon of raw cocoa nibs.

FitPhillygirl

I eat Dannon's Light & Fit Greek Yogurt twice a day with Flax and Chia seeds mixed in. Their new salted caramel is my favorite flavor.

dopeysmelly

I LOVE Greek yogurt. Fage is definitely the best, but Siggi's is pretty good. Like someone else mentioned, using plain unsweetened yogurt will help you increase protein intake without increasing sugars (too much). Add fruit to adjust the taste in a way you can control, or just add it to other food

I add it to soup, dips, etc. It adds protein but also a lovely creamy texture.

Having said all that, you'll find yourself getting used to the taste anyway.