Ways to make Greek yogurt more appetizing?

Ello_Guvna14

Greetings,

A recent session with my nutritionist informed me that I desperately need to be consuming more protein. Thus, Greek yogurt became a recommended daily dietary staple. The only problem? I abhor the taste of yogurt! The tang is just too much...I've been adding berries, chia seeds and vanilla protein powder to make a more palatable concoction, but would like some more suggestions to add variety and keep things interesting. I'm a pescatarian (no land animals; seafood and fish only), if that matters.

Thank you for your suggestions!
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jgnatca

Different brands have different sourness profiles. I suggest you try a high fat high protein yogurt first. You might change your mind. I like Balkan yogurt. I have heard good things about Chobani.

ljmorgi

I like adding some fruit compote, vanilla, or honey to mine. But I love yogurt, so YMMV.

glassyo

My go to is protein powder, pb2, and lots of splenda.

sgt1372

As suggested above, just add fruit and/or honey.

BTW, there is a wide variation in the amount of protein found in yogurt. So, if you want the most be sure to check the nutritional facts on the container 1st.

livingleanlivingclean

Nut butter, passionfruit, vanilla, cacao... Not all together! I usually add a bit of stevia too, and a pinch of salt

malibu927

I eat Fage full fat with granola and cherries. And some Truvia to cut down the tartness.

OHFlamingo

A few drops of vanilla and a packet of Stevia might take some of the bitterness out for you. I like yogurt made in a layered parfait with berries or other fruit, and cereal like Raisin Bran, Mini Wheats, or Kashi's Organic Berry Fruitful. I really don't care for plain yogurt, even though I have been making and eating my homemade yogurt since the 60's. I just always have to add something to it!

kimny72

I know this isn't what you asked for, but find other sources of protein. Life is too short to struggle to eat something you don't like! I get most of my extra protein (since I started to try to eat more) from eggs, lentils, and canned tuna and salmon.

Having said that, different brands taste different. So next time you're at the store, buy a few different single serving ones and try them out. I can't stand plain greek yogurt, but there are a bunch of flavored ones I like.

If you can find (and afford) Fage give it a try. I don't have to add much to Fage plain to make it yummy.

shandy82165

Have you tried cottage cheese? A cup of low fat cottage cheese can add approximately 25g of protein for about 200 calories.

If you're really set on adding yogurt, you might try Skyr, it's slightly less tangy (to me, anyway)

apullum

glassyo wrote: »

My go to is protein powder, pb2, and lots of splenda.

I do this too, plus I add some fiber cereal to mine. Sometimes I have chocolate chips in it. You can also thin out your Greek yogurt concoction with milk if it's too thick once you mix in the powers.

Ultimately, though, there are other ways to get protein. No need to force yourself to eat Greek yogurt if you really don't like it.

ladyhusker39

sassy_allie wrote: »

Greetings,

A recent session with my nutritionist informed me that I desperately need to be consuming more protein. Thus, Greek yogurt became a recommended daily dietary staple. The only problem? I abhor the taste of yogurt! The tang is just too much...I've been adding berries, chia seeds and vanilla protein powder to make a more palatable concoction, but would like some more suggestions to add variety and keep things interesting. I'm a pescatarian (no land animals; seafood and fish only), if that matters.

Thank you for your suggestions!
Also, I'm looking for friends, as my MFP journey has been a solo one so far. Add me

If this is the case, you're going about getting more protein in a way that will not be sustainable. Find a source you like. There are tons.

Ello_Guvna14

My nutritionist encouraged Fage, full fat yogurt for the balance of fat/protein. I love the PB2 idea! I will also look into good granola and cereals to add texture. Thank you all!

nowine4me

I eat Greek yogurt every day and love it. But if I didn’t, I wouldn’t eat it. Protein bars and shakes? Lots of other options.

buffalogal42

I use PB2 powder and a liberal sprinkling of cinnamon and then mush it all together. Tastes great!

Christine_72

I cant eat straight yogurt either, the tartness makes my face pucker!

My adds in include, protein powder, Pb2. But the best bang for your buck are flavdrops from Myprotein, they have dozens of different flavours, and you only need around 10ish drops to flavour a 1kg tub of yogurt.

Lounmoun

You could eat cottage cheese instead. Or any other protein food you actually enjoy.

I like adding things like frozen blueberries to my yogurt, nutmeg, granola, dried cranberries, or prunes to my yogurt.

mistypenningtongoin

Fage with honey and berries.

Evamutt

i love plain non fat greek yogurt. kirkland is my favorite & chobani #2, i love sour cream too tho. if I want "dessert" I add couple Tbl of cool whip & swiss miss lite coco powder or P butter powder

AnvilHead

nowine4me wrote: »

I eat Greek yogurt every day and love it. But if I didn’t, I wouldn’t eat it. Protein bars and shakes? Lots of other options.

I do too, but not the plain/unflavored stuff. To me, that's like eating sour cream. I use plain Greek yogurt as a topping for baked potatoes or a base for a dip. For Greek yogurt I'm eating by itself, I eat the flavored ones - my favorites being Oikos Triple Zero in various fruit flavors.

TheKPipes

Here's another idea - plain greek yogurt is actually a really good substitute for sour cream if it's a dish with plenty of flavor.

Do you like nachos with sour cream/salsa? Try it with greek yogurt. Honestly you can't tell the difference with the amount of flavor going on. I'm to the point I can't make nachos at home if there isn't some greek yogurt to go with it. It's my goto snack - whole wheat nacho chips, a few healthy scoops of spicy salsa, greek yogurt and guac. Sprinkle a little cheese. You've covered so many nutrients with a ridiculous flavor punch

Other goto is perogies, fried with a bit of bacon and a healthy scoop of plain 0% greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

J72FIT

2 tablespoons of chocolate ovaltine and you have chocolate pudding...

H_Ock12

Drop the gross Greek yogurt in the trash and have a protein shake!

maybe1pe

I don't like plain greek yogurt that much but there's tons of flavors that I like.

Alternatively, find other ways to get protein eating things you actually enjoy.

Fitnessgirl0913

If you're open to trying flavored Greek yogurts, light and fit has a great line of dessert ones like chocolate raspberry, tiramisu and key lime pie that are tasty! I believe Chobani has "flip" greek yogurts that are flavored greek yogurt with tasty stuff to mix in. The flips ones are higher in calories though then a cup of just yogurt.

bootyrubsandtacos

I like adding unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, peanut butter and truvia to mine. I usually add some frozen raspberries to top it off. You could add it to a smoothie. You won’t even taste the tartness when it’s mixed in with the fruit.

tcunbeliever

walnuts and honey - so yum

nic_27_grassisgreener

I add a tablespoon of grape jelly. Makes it nice and sweet for only 50 extra calories.

aeloine

I go for flavored Greek Yogurt, usually vanilla. It takes some of the tang away. I mix In chia seeds the night before so they have time to set, then add either musli, bananas, berries, oats, or granola before eating it.

For cottage cheese, I add preserves or jam. Could be good in yogurt too.

rheddmobile

It sounds like everyone on the thread has sweet variations covered. If you're open to savory variations, try tzatziki sauce on sandwiches (lemon, garlic, oregano, plus olive oil if you have the calories for it) or raitha with Indian food (raitha can be made with anything but is often cucumbers). You can also add yogurt to salsas to make a creamy dip.

MelanieCN77

I got strawberry stevia drops from MyProtein and it makes plain yoghurt really fruity.