Ate Greek yogurt for the first time...

cpage86

O.M.G.

Longest 10 minutes of my life.

Wife said "that smells great" i says "that's what it's supposed to smell like?"

Anyways, it's the small victories that lead to results. I got through it, and I'll have another go tomorrow, and the next day, actually the next 8 days since I bought a box. Figure if it is an acquired taste hopefully I'll have it acquired by then.

Was Chobani 0% blueberry fruit in the bottom type.

Carry on.

pinuplove

Give it to your wife? I find Chobani too tart (even the flavored stuff) but I like other brands of Greek yogurts.

malibu927

When Chobani first came out I didn't like it. I have since found out that I enjoy Dannon and Fage Greek yogurts.

cmriverside

Fage for the win. 2% or the "Total" whole fat one. I can't stomach the nonfat ones.

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socioseguro

@cpage86. Try another brand.
I do check the table of contents for added sugar.
My personal preference is for whole fat greek yogurt like @cmriverside . Not all greek yogurts taste the same. I prefer the Plain one and I add fresh fruit of the season or some mixed nuts.

ktekc

i second the dannon. . i use their greek vanilla to make my own fruit and yogurt parfaits with protein granola. . and occasionaly a little PB2 mixed in. . mmm pb&j.

JPotamus

I never liked regular yogurt, but I am able to tolerate Greek yogurt because I prefer the texture. Regular yogurt activated my gag reflex, for whatever reason. Greek is a 'cleaner' sort of mouthfeel for me.

Anyway, if you can eat it, it's a great source of protein. And the flavored Chobani are good.

Liberte is really good, too.

GottaBurnEmAll

I agree with the advice to try different brands. I don't care much for Chiobani, but I think that Fage is very, very good. I can eat the plain straight by itself and don't find it to be overly bitter at all.

PKM0515

I like the Chobani peach and apricot the best. The plain is delicious with a few frozen cherries mixed in or fresh berries.

Also, as the person above me mentioned, Liberte is delicious. Better than Chobani, I think. Unfortunately, it's hard for me to find these days, but I used to love the blackberry.

lynn_glenmont

I like yogurt, especially greek yogurt, and mostly buy the plain kind. If I want to have it sweet, I add fruit, maybe honey, powdered sugar, or splenda. (Mostly I eat it in savory dishes, or in smoothies or mixed with oats or oatmeal.)

But even though I like yogurt, I'm not sure I see the point to forcing yourself to eat something you don't like. Is there some nutritional benefit you think you'll get from yogurt that isn't available from some other food you like better (like milk or cottage cheese or possibly many other things, I just mention those because they're essentially the same food as yogurt, just processed in different ways -- well, except for the probiotics. How do you feel about kimchee?)

Edited to fix typo.

Cocoa1020

chobani is a little tart. I like Fage but i never tried their no fat one, either total or 2%. keeps me full longer.

lemurcat12

Noel_57 wrote: »

Other than it's not as runny as other yogurts, I see no difference in the greek type.

Me either.

I like Fage for greek yogurt, or siggi (which maybe is something else similar). But also like regular yogurt a lot. I like both plain with fruit I add, although this PB2 idea is intriguing. I'd thought about adding almond butter, but I didn't think it would mix well.

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Theo166

I suggest not getting the 0% next time, get regular. Fat is good for you and when you compare calories the 0% isn't really helping.

AnvilHead

Taste is subjective. I go through anywhere from 1-4 containers of Oikos Triple Zero greek yogurt per day, love the stuff. Tastes good, reasonably satiating and a good protein source.

GottaBurnEmAll

AnvilHead wrote: »

Taste is subjective. I go through anywhere from 1-4 containers of Oikos Triple Zero greek yogurt per day, love the stuff. Tastes good, reasonably satiating and a good protein source.

When I want flavored yogurt, I agree. Oikos is pretty tasty. Some flavors. I didn't care for the peanut butter banana, but I love the mixed berry, the peach, the vanilla, and the banana.

GottaBurnEmAll

lemurcat12 wrote: »

Noel_57 wrote: »

Other than it's not as runny as other yogurts, I see no difference in the greek type.

Me either.

I like Fage for greek yogurt, or siggi (which maybe is something else similar). But also like regular yogurt a lot. I like both plain with fruit I add, although this PB2 idea is intriguing. I'd thought about adding almond butter, but I didn't think it would mix well.

From what I understand, there's some reaction that takes place when you mix nut butter with yogurt and some sort of fluffiness ensues. I've never done it, so can't speak from experience.

I've done the PB2 before with a bit of sweetener. It's very good. I've also mixed that with cottage cheese. Also delicious.

Machka9

I'm not fond of Greek Yogurt ... and it's too high in calories for me. I go with the no fat, no sugar yogurt. It has a much nicer texture and flavour.

amusedmonkey

Have you ever tried it savory? The tartness lends itself better to savory flavors. Try the plain kind using it as a spread on bread like you would cream cheese. It also works nicely if you add garlic powder, paprika...etc to it and use it as a veggie dip. I have grown up eating it and I still can't do the sweetened kind, except when I make a plain greek yogurt and grapes sandwich.

mjbnj0001

Absolutely try various brands to find what you like, the yogurt reflects the milk used.

I'm partial to all the Stoneyfield variants (regular and Greek, with a pleasant organic milk source) and Cabot (available from my usual grocery stores); I usually avoid Chobani. My alternates are Fage and store brands when I can't get my preferred. I'm in the USA Middle Atlantic area.

I admit I actually don't EAT yogurt that much, although I go thru 1-2 qts/wk for family cooking purposes. I use plain, full-fat yogurts in daily smoothies and as marinade and dip/salad dressing bases (sometimes low-fat but never no-fat for these purposes). I sometimes just eat the bottom 1/2 cup or so of a tub by itself or with fresh fruit if I want to empty the tub and have a "treat" at the same time.

VlpW

Fage whole milk or 2% reigns supreme. It's fluffier with an almost cheese-like effect. I love to plop some sugar free jam in the middle of a bowl of it and dip Wheat Thins in it! I also love to mix sugar free instant pudding mix into Greek yogurt. It magically makes this cheesecake texture that is wonderful, especially with graham cracker crumbs. I use the less expensive fat free Kroger brand for that. These indulge my obvious sweet tooth, lol.

amusedmonkey

amusedmonkey wrote: »

Have you ever tried it savory? The tartness lends itself better to savory flavors. Try the plain kind using it as a spread on bread like you would cream cheese. It also works nicely if you add garlic powder, paprika...etc to it and use it as a veggie dip. I have grown up eating it and I still can't do the sweetened kind, except when I make a plain greek yogurt and grapes sandwich.

I forgot to mention that most varieties here come already lightly salted, so you may want to add a bit of salt.

Deipneus

cpage86 wrote: »

Figure if it is an acquired taste hopefully I'll have it acquired by then.
Was Chobani 0% blueberry fruit in the bottom type.
Carry on.

It was an acquired taste for me and I make my own and eat it straight with no sweetener or fruit. I love it now. I didn't like beer at first either.

French_Peasant

amusedmonkey wrote: »

Have you ever tried it savory? The tartness lends itself better to savory flavors. Try the plain kind using it as a spread on bread like you would cream cheese. It also works nicely if you add garlic powder, paprika...etc to it and use it as a veggie dip. I have grown up eating it and I still can't do the sweetened kind, except when I make a plain greek yogurt and grapes sandwich.

Although I love Greek yogurt drizzled with honey, I have also been using it extensively on baked potatoes and mixed into tomato or squash soup. Awesome in so many different ways, and helps me nail my protein macro.

MsHarryWinston

I tried it for the first time this week too. I'm LOVING the Oikos brand. I grabbed the 100g/100 calorie 4-packs. Strawberry, blueberry, black cherry, and raspberry-pomegranate. There was a 4/$8 sale so I got four different flavors to see what I would like, they're all delicious. What I do is mix a serving of Harvest Crunch cereal into it. Makes for a nice light balanced meal.

ElvenToad

VlpW wrote: »

Fage whole milk or 2% reigns supreme. It's fluffier with an almost cheese-like effect. I love to plop some sugar free jam in the middle of a bowl of it and dip Wheat Thins in it! I also love to mix sugar free instant pudding mix into Greek yogurt. It magically makes this cheesecake texture that is wonderful, especially with graham cracker crumbs. I use the less expensive fat free Kroger brand for that. These indulge my obvious sweet tooth, lol.

I tried this, it did not mix well and made my yogurt really gross which was upsetting because I loved the idea

lemurcat12

French_Peasant wrote: »

amusedmonkey wrote: »

Have you ever tried it savory? The tartness lends itself better to savory flavors. Try the plain kind using it as a spread on bread like you would cream cheese. It also works nicely if you add garlic powder, paprika...etc to it and use it as a veggie dip. I have grown up eating it and I still can't do the sweetened kind, except when I make a plain greek yogurt and grapes sandwich.

Although I love Greek yogurt drizzled with honey, I have also been using it extensively on baked potatoes and mixed into tomato or squash soup. Awesome in so many different ways, and helps me nail my protein macro.

0% Fage really does strike me as a sour cream substitute. I eat it with roasted it baked potatoes sometimes, and the soup idea is good. I also like using it as a dip for apples or raw vegetables.

Going back a bit, I tried the almond butter/yogurt thing today (although I had a less thick yogurt) -- quite tasty, will repeat!

ElvenToad

ktekc wrote: »

i second the dannon. . i use their greek vanilla to make my own fruit and yogurt parfaits with protein granola. . and occasionaly a little PB2 mixed in. . mmm pb&j.

This is what I buy too, the dannon light & fit greek vanilla and add 3g PB2 powder and mix it in... omg it tastes like a nutter butter cookie

yancystreet

Tillamook vanilla.

mjbnj0001

mjbnj0001 wrote: »

Absolutely try various brands to find what you like, the yogurt reflects the milk used.

I'm partial to all the Stoneyfield variants (regular and Greek, with a pleasant organic milk source) and Cabot (available from my usual grocery stores); I usually avoid Chobani. My alternates are Fage and store brands when I can't get my preferred. I'm in the USA Middle Atlantic area.

I admit I actually don't EAT yogurt that much, although I go thru 1-2 qts/wk for family cooking purposes. I use plain, full-fat yogurts in daily smoothies and as marinade and dip/salad dressing bases (sometimes low-fat but never no-fat for these purposes). I sometimes just eat the bottom 1/2 cup or so of a tub by itself or with fresh fruit if I want to empty the tub and have a "treat" at the same time.

I meant also to say, I recently tried Skyr, an Icelandic yogurt. Very good, very thick and creamy, but available only in smaller cups and locally only at Whole Foods. I'd have to make a special trip to get it.