Greek yogurt

MandaJean83

My fave is chobani plain, with 1 tbsp nutella and 1 tbsp chocolate chips mixed in. It comes to about 270 calories and it tastes AMAZING!

sweetpea03b

Wow. I didn't realize how lazy/boring my yogurt eating habits were until reading this thread LOL I usually cut up berries with my greek yogurt and top with organic granola. I will definately have to try some of these ideas sometime!

Joehenny

Nonfat greek yogurt is like protein powder. 22grams for like 100-120 cals, awesome food. I mix in granola bars and candy.

NeverTooLateJudy

I've just recently discovered Light and Fit Greek Blends. 90 calories and 12 grams protein. My favorite flavors are Orange Cream, and Toasted Coconut. I add frozen blueberries and stir it up. It thickens enough to remind me of ice cream.

figomezzo

I put in either fruit like blackberries or strawberries or just some honey.

tedrickp

5.) Mixed with feta, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice as a dip/sandwich spread

Awesome idea - I have mixed feta and greek yogurt for the topping for some ground chicken "souvlaki" burgers I made and it was great. Parsley and Lemon would have been perfect to add!

I love plain greek yogurt but I never use it for sweet things. I use it purely for savory dishes, pretty similar to how I would use sour cream in fact.

Other good savory uses for greek yogurt:

1. Mix it with hot sauce - great dip for anything.

2. Marinade for chicken.

3. Drain it for a couple hours through cheese cloth (yes imo this is a must for this) and then mix with some grated cucumber (squeeze out extra moisture), olive oil, garlic and salt a pepper - makes a great tzatziki sauce!

Fat_Bottomed_Girl

bump-these all sound so yummy!

tschaff04

My fave is chobani plain, with 1 tbsp nutella and 1 tbsp chocolate chips mixed in. It comes to about 270 calories and it tastes AMAZING!

Omg, going to have to try the nutella!!! I only eat the Fage 2% plain, but I think adding some nutella is a fantastic idea.

judychicken

Bump

trud72

if it is too sour for you then add a little honey in,or less cals is just the fruit with fruit jucie(natural fruit juice) and away you go! :bigsmile:

mrsriisky

Love blending it with a variety of different seasonal fruits for a delicious smoothie! Depending on which fruits I toss in, a sprinkle of cinnamon goes in, or some lemon juice- I love experimenting with flavors! I may be the odd ball on this thread, but I tend to not really like the texture if I eat it straight- sort of hits me like a brick wall. But I love it in smoothies!

Also, I'm Polish, so a lot of my favorite recipes have a sour cream based sauce- I use Greek yogurt instead, these days. It does not make a difference in flavor, but takes my dill/mushroom cream sauce pork from calorie and fat laden to pretty fitness friendly by cutting the calories and fat, but adding some valuable protein!

gracetillman

What great ideas!!

I have been buying the Chobani flavored Greek Yogurt because it is so tasty. I bought some plain greek yogurt to try and mix with fruit and such.

banana_milk

I use it in place of sour cream and make low-cal fajitas!
Low carb/high fiber tortillas, chicken/beef fajita strips, tons of veggies, fat-free shredded cheese, and plain Greek yogurt.

ChristineS_51

I love Greek yoghurt, use it for sweet things and savoury. Use it in place of sour cream, also use it in cooking for muffins etc.

Current favourite snack/dessert: 188 cals
Syrups - Maple, 12g = 31 cals; Chobani Greek Yoghurt - Plain Low Fat 2% 150g = 103 cals; Fresh Frozen Raspberries, 100g = 54 calories

Must try it with cocoa powder!

lizardcave

I like Trader Joe's honey Greek yogurt... or Chobani, but I add pineapple and Bear Naked granola.

cherrygoo

Greek yogurt plain, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, Eden Foods nuts and fruit mix

cherrygoo

Greek yogurt plain, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, Eden Foods nuts and fruit mix

MrsGriffin67

I mix Dannon Light & Fit Greek (80 cal) with 1 C almond milk (30 cal), MLO Protein Powder (110 cal), packet of Stevia and 2 Tbsp of Flaxseed meal (60 cal)...throw some frozen blueberries in there and you have a killer protein shake that has about 300 cal 8g fat 5g fiber and a whopping 40g protein...absolutely delish!

NoeHead

I use greek yogurt on a ton of things. one of my snacks is a cup of chobani plain nonfat greek yogurt with some coconut milk, blackberries and blueberries and 2 packets of truvia(or honey of i can afford it calorie wise) and it is yummy. the coconut milk makes it light and fluffy~!

NoeHead

My fave is chobani plain, with 1 tbsp nutella and 1 tbsp chocolate chips mixed in. It comes to about 270 calories and it tastes AMAZING!

Omg, going to have to try the nutella!!! I only eat the Fage 2% plain, but I think adding some nutella is a fantastic idea.

this sounds like heaven!!

I wish we can save threads, i love the ideas from everyone!

lina1131

Fage 2% is by far the best greek yogurt you can get IMO. I eat mine with some granola and honey. I use it as a base for sauces (add salsa and put on tacos). I use it to make bread. It is the best!

Gearjammer71

I usually eat the Fage Total 2% as well. I add a little splenda and a couple tablespoons of walnuts. I've been eating Chobani this week though, but the 20g of sugars burns up my entire daily budget in one shot.

jmom376

I love all of these ideas. Thank you for sharing.

2vayla

I usually eat the Fage 0%, but add pineapple, sugar free caramel and sometimes packet of stevia!! Pretty darn yummy...

happy_hillery

Fage 2% is my favorite. I'll put almonds in it or eat it with carrots or even protein bars.. I also use it in salad dressings (just flavor) or as sour cream.