Greek yogurt concoction that I can actually tolerate
Ok so I never liked Greek yogurt. I always found it too tart. I really wanted to incorporate greek yogurt into my rotation again because of the high protein but couldn't think of a way to make it palatable other than dumping in sugar. Someone suggested mixing it with peanut butter. I thought, why not? I mixed in 1 tablespoon of natural pb into 1/2 cup Chobani plain non-fat yogurt. It was still a little tart so I added a packed of Stevia. The result...I love it! Now I have an easy snack or pre-workout breakfast that has tons of protein!
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Yep, it's rough to be plain. One time I sprinkled a 1/2 packet of Stevia, then some raisins and grape nuts (didn't have any granola handy). that was pretty good, too.
I've been adding a tbsp or so of organic (Costco) strawberry preserves/spread into my plain greek yogurt... yummmmmmy and only adds another 30-40 calories.0 -
I also find it a bit too tart for my tastes. I like mixing in some Honey and Almonds with my plain greek yogurt.
I'll have to try it with Peanut Butter some time.0 -
Adding Trader Joe's Pumpkin butter to it and sprinkling with cinnamon makes a delicious fall treat!0
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You guys are better than me....I eat the greek yogurt that already has fruit in it and save the plain as a sour cream replacement :blushing:0
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I can only tolerate it with honey, some nuts and frozen berries. It's great stuff though! I live in Switzerland now, and I can't find a low-fat variety here.0
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You guys are better than me....I eat the greek yogurt that already has fruit in it and save the plain as a sour cream replacement :blushing:
I don't buy the flavored varieties because of the sugar content. I prefer to flavor it myself. I haven't used the greek yogurt in a savory application yet but I might try that soon, like make a dip or something.0 -
You guys are better than me....I eat the greek yogurt that already has fruit in it and save the plain as a sour cream replacement :blushing:
I don't buy the flavored varieties because of the sugar content. I prefer to flavor it myself. I haven't used the greek yogurt in a savory application yet but I might try that soon, like make a dip or something.
I use the plain on baked potatoes, tacos...and I have made a really good dip with it too, garlic and herbs, The chobani site has a bunch of recipes.0 -
I've never tried it on baked potatoes but that sounds like it could be good. I usually use cottage cheese on my baked potatoes (and maybe a few drops of hot sauce)0
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I've never tried it on baked potatoes but that sounds like it could be good. I usually use cottage cheese on my baked potatoes (and maybe a few drops of hot sauce)
Seriously try it....it really does taste just like sour cream to me, my husband tops them off with bacos...geez he tops everything off with bacos!0 -
I'm lucky - I like natural yogurt and am not fond of the sweetened kinds. My staple breakfaast is fresh fruit and yogurt.0
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I use plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream, I'm actually getting some to make baked potatoes tmw night. As for eating it alone, I don't like it. I would try the flavored kinds, probably better.0
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The fage 2% yogurt is a bit milder and 15 gr of protein..I have that with a handful of fiber one cereal mixed in- perfect snack or even breakfast.0
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Try drizzling the yogurt with a very tad bit of agave syrup. They sell it at costco. and it is easy/quicker to use than honey.
I prefer agave because as you can see below, it is lower on the glycemic index (GI) than other sweeteners:
sugar (95), honey (77), maple syrup (54), agave nectar (26-40)
Agave also has a very neutral flavor, unlike honey and other natural sweeteners0 -
Greek yogurt and Nutella0
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I don't buy the fruit ones because of the sugar, here's what I do to the plain:
add sugar free/ fat free cheesecake flavored pudding powder (I also like white chocolate, butterscotch, and banana cream)
add one packet of sweetener of your choice (splenda, truvia)
Sometimes it needs a little dash of milk to think it out a tiny bit since the pudding powder acts as a thickening agent
I add a few no sugar added frozen mixed berries....and let it sit in the frige for a couple of hours...the berries kind of melt into the cheesecake flavored yogurt and the consistency is kind of cheesecake-y too. Faux berry cheesecake... yum!0 -
I have a very similar trick. Add a teaspoon of cocoa powder and stevia.... It's delish!0
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mix greek yogurt with fresh salsa and a little cumin and you have a great veggie dip or salad dressing......0
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If you aren't overly sensitive to sodium.... You can mix it with hidden valley ranch mix powder to make a veggie dip too!0
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I wish I would have thought of this but I saw a post some time back that said to put sugar free fat free instant pudding into plain greek yogurt so I tried it and it is awesome!! The cheesecake flavor is my favorite and adding 25 calories a serving to greek yogurt, it really is a treat...and a great dessert if you add fruit as well...0
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i have total 0% and its amazing add some honey and apple and you have a delisious snack for little calories.0
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