Discovered Greek Yogurt

gregpack · February 2012

You do have to watch for sugars in the flavored greek yogurt.

I opt for plain, 2%, unflavored cabot brand. I and add sugar free drink mix. Yeah, it's artifically sweetened, but it has an excellent protein to calorie ratio.

dovesgate · February 2012

I've been obsessing over this stuff for a while now; it is my go-to breakfast. I tried making the greek yogurt mini cheesecakes which were a huge hit with my family (and the guys at my husbands' workplace) and tasted the plain then - it was totally delish and would make a great substitute for sour cream.

carrie_eggo · February 2012

Like Elizabeth, I mix a scoop of protein powder in plain Greek yogurt. It's very tasty!

qtiekiki · February 2012

I use it as sub for mayo and sour cream all the time. Otherwise, I just eat he Fage Total 0% with honey. I LOVE the Fresh & Easy honey flavored Greek yogurt, even got DH hooked, but it's not fat-free. So I don't eat it much anymore.

CherylPierce · February 2012

I love to mix 1/2 cup frozen blueberries with 1 cup Fage plain, non-fat yogurt and leave it in the refrigerator overnight. The blueberries melt and create just the right amount of liquid to mix with the yogurt. It's a yummy 170 calorie snack!

I'm intrigued by the idea of mixing it with chocolate protein powder. I'll need to try that soon!

pornstarzombie · February 2012

I use Fage 0% for a lot of things, mostly sour cream and I add it into my protein shake. I will sometimes mix just honey in it, or fruit.

It takes getting used to, but once you're used to it...it's yummy.

ChristineS_51 · February 2012

Great - I was looking at the Greek Yoghurt in the supermarket fridges yesterday but didn't buy any (no room in fridge at home) but I wanted to try it - but if it can be substituted for sour cream, I will be so happy, miss my sour cream :-(

Some great ideas here for using it, thanks, I will check out what the fat level is

lisakyle_11 · February 2012

Fage 2% = heaven to me.

AmyRhubarb · February 2012

I've tired Fage & Chobani, but neither of them were as good to me as Trader Joe's! I know not everyone has access to TJ's, but it's my first choice in Greek yogurt.

I also sub the plain for sour cream - works great for me and for my hubby, who can't eat most dairy stuff, but he can eat yogurt! And my kid doesn't even notice anymore that it's not sour cream on the table when we have tacos! :laugh:

I used to get the honey yogurt for my smoothies, but since using it in cooking and as a sour cream substitute so often, I switched to just buying a bigger tub of plain yogurt. I still use it in smoothies, but the other night needed a healthy dessert-ish snack, so rather than turning to ice cream, I grabbed a small bowl of yogurt, tossed in some fresh blueberries and drizzled it with honey - SO GOOD! Had to go buy more blueberries today so I can do it again!

hhamada · February 2012

I love yogurt but I find that Greek yogurt is expensive. I buy plain, non-fat yogurt and strain it. I add fruits (like blueberries), high fiber cereal, and protein powder.

kathyc609 · February 2012

Chobani pineapple is so good!! It's breakfast every morning!

strawberrie_milk · February 2012

Greek Yogurt is amazing! I get the plain kind and add some Splenda to it. It's awesome in recipes too

Jenny_MSW · February 2012

Fage is definitely the best tasting, but I usually eat Chobani bc they sell the big containers of it and we go through it like crazy since my husband and I and our kids all eat it.

Today for lunch I had Chobani 0% Vanilla with 2 Tbsp Peanut butter and 1tsp honey and dipped apple slices in it. It is like a dessert it is the best!! Wasn't the lowest calorie lunch ever, but it was GOOD. My kids have that as a snack all the time.

littlelily613 · February 2012

Aside from cheese, I don't eat much dairy (I drink soymilk), but I decided if I am still going to eat dairy in cheese for the time being, I may as well try greek yogurt for the protein. I was a bit surprised at the texture when I had my first bite because it was so thick, but I actually really like it now and I have some almost every day. I've only tried Liberte so far: fig and date, and right now have honey. Both flavours are soooo good! Mine has no fat in it or very little, so you can have 3/4 cup for around 140 calories (can't remember off the top of my head), and around 15 grams of protein. I usually only eat half of that serving because it fills me up easily.