Greek Yogurt, yay or nay

Onesnap

Is it always so thick? This stuff like like cement!

I actually use the plain Greek yogurt in the place of sour cream in recipes. Comes out great--particularly in Mexican food.

If you don't like it straight up put it in recipes. It comes out great as a substitute every time.

The real kind of Greek yogurt is thick because it is strained yogurt.

silkysly

Yea!
Plain with Splenda & fruit….

beabria

Try a different flavor. I find that strawberry is often quite tart anyway. I started out with the honey and vanilla flavors, which are sweeter. I also like Chobani best, as other posters have said, followed by Oikos. Even if you don't like to eat it by itself, try the plain kind as an additive in food. Lots of people swear it is a good replacement for sour cream. Myself, I stir it into pasta sauce or thick soups/stews where I might otherwise use a strong cheese. In some of these things - like in lentil soup, I actually prefer the yogurt to cheese! Now, I just keep a big thing of plain Chobani in the fridge for cooking and add my own fruit or honey if I want it by itself.

Tree72

Definitely try some different brands. They all have slightly different flavors and textures. They are all much thicker than regular yogurt, but some are less thick than others. You might like the Chobani better. I find it a bit too thin for my tastes and much prefer the Fage.

And if you end up just not liking it plain, it can make a great addition to various recipes as a substitute for sour cream (works great in muffins or pancakes). It's also quite tasty in a fruit smoothie.

SarabellPlus3

I don't like it as yogurt at all, and that's fine. People tout it's greatness, but it's not like you have to eat Greek Yogurt to be healthy, period, at all.

I think it shines as a replacement for sour cream. It tastes like a spoonful of sour cream, which to me is nasty on a spoon, but awesome in, say, enchiladas.

kyylieeeeee

I'm a huge fan of Chobani! The black cherry flavor is my favorite! The plain is also great for smoothies, or sometimes I'll have plain Chobani with a half-scoop of vanilla protein powder mixed in.

Everyone is right though, the fruit-on-the-bottom, while delicious, has a ridiculous amount of sugar in it. I recently discovered Skyr, which is even creamier than Greek yogurt. It has the same amount of protein but only 9g of sugar for the flavored ones. But I don't think you'd like it, OP, because it's SUPER creamy and not very sweet! It's even taking me a while to get used to how un-sweet it is.

If you're really into going for Greek yogurt, shop around. I found a bunch of Chobani Honey today that were on sale for $.50, because they expire in two days-- but I bought four because my family will totally eat them before then!

Another tip: if the texture and un-sweetness of the Greek yogurt is too much of a shock at first, try adding 1/4cup of granola like Ezekiel 4:9. It has carbs but no sugar, and it gives a nice texture to the yogurt.

shawn526

I don't think Yoplait is *actual* Greek yogurt; I think it's "Greek *style*", meaning there's a protein added to get the thicker texture, it's not actually strained to get the proper Greek yogurt texture. I'd stick with Chobani and Fage (my favorites,) and even the Oikos is better than the Yoplait.

czechsmate

I really like the Chobani pomegranate greek yogurt.

Oh ya! That is my favorite too! Love those little jewels..

ColoradoRobin

Love it! Fage is my favorite, and I often use the plain as a substitute for sour cream.

This.

liliannsmama

We love the Liberte greek yogurt.

curvygirl512

...I also use the plain zero fat in place of sour cream.

I do the same.

And I prefer Chobani or Oikos b/c of its higher protein content. It keeps me fuller, longer.

Ebbykins

Liberte and Presidents choice (if in Canada I believe) mmm yay! I go with the ones with the highest protein content per serving/lowest cost I can find.

Kathij50

Ya! I really like it. But I prefer NOT too sweet. I like the chobani pineapple and I add kashi granola sometimes....it's a snack that will stick with me

janf15

I like Greek yoghurt. In fact I had a little just before I logged on. One cup, a spoon of honey, a tsp walnuts, and a little sliced banana. I liked that - and I just made it up.

sashalarue

I love the Fage greek yogurt!!! The texture reminds me of a whipped cream cheese almost, i mix it in with my protein shakes to add a extra kick to it...so it's a YaY from me....oh and btw it's great to rub on your chicken or fish that you throw in the oven...

Ruby11222

Really don't like it unfortunately, the amount of honey I eat with it makes it too unhealthy.

In Australia we have Jalna which is probably just as good anyway, and YUM.

it_be_asin

It's the only yogurt to eat, taste wise and health wise. Can't eat the thickened and sweetened yogurts anymore, they taste so fake.

And yeah, it is a bit acidic. I love it that way. I eat it plain, but no added sugar fruit flavours do it for me also.

it_be_asin

Really don't like it unfortunately, the amount of honey I eat with it makes it too unhealthy.

In Australia we have Jalna which is probably just as good anyway, and YUM.

IMHO Jalna counts as a Greek yogurt.

lisa_styring

I am an an Aussie and I have to say that the Tamar Valley mixed 6 pack no added sugar Greek Style yogurts are the bomb!
Think of creamy low fat greek yogurt topped with real mixed berry, mango , passion fruit, strawberry and raspberry or a citrus cheesecake flavour!....One mini tub (125 G) is on average only 84 calories!!!! They are my go to "sugar craving" treat!! :happy:

Lisa_222

I like both. It's nice to have the variety.

bbandjreed

love the oikos but it has a lot of sugar maybe there is a sugar-free line that I haven't seen

jeffsgal105

Please for the love of God people, do some SEARCHING before posting!

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

i like to get plain greek yogurt and add in about 1 tsp pure maple syrup for about 15ish calories.

Scorpioangel

I think it is definitely more tart but I do eat the Chobani a lot because of the protein content of it. I wish it tasted like the regular yogurts though

MIMITIME

I really like the Greek Yogurt. Choboni is my favorite and my go to food if I am in a hurry or just can't decide what I want to eat.