Greek Yogurt

JustCallMeJaz

At the suggestion of my friends, I have started eating greek yogurt, instead of the typical Yoplait. But I still dont understand the craze? Is there added health benefits eating greek vs standard? I eat fat free yogurt whether greek or not. and other than a boatload of protein (which I try not to go overboard with due to trying to have a balanced diet) I see no difference. It doesnt cut down in sugar... can someone help me out.

I usually eat Yoplait fat free yogurts, but they have become too sweet for me, and I am trying to cut back on sugar. I have started eating Dannon Oikos fat free greek yogurts. Any suggestions on a great tasting, not too sweet, yogurt?

Smuterella

Fage with a spoonful of honey stirred in, and if I can get them, fresh figs. Yum.

I like honey, sugar is not the enemy.

lporter229

I use Greek Gods plain full-fat yogurt and add my own fruit. I love the Greek style... it lacks the bitter tang that the "normal" yogurt has, so I don't feel like I need to add honey or agave to it at all.

Greek Gods here too. I add honey and walnuts when eating it as a snack, but I use it as a sub for sour cream on tacos, mix it with vinegar for salad dressing and put it on anything else I can think of. I do the full fat version, but usually 1Tbsp. per serving (or 1/4 cup as a snack).

heathersmilez

I love Greek yoghurt. Don't have Chobani here but I have Total (the 0% one) every day. It's AWESOME.

Where is here? If it's Canada, its here now! They were giving away free tubs at the Auto show in February.

I hate the fact that GY is 4x the price of regular and if you buy non-plain the carbs far outweigh any protein benefit and if you buy plain, you'll need to add your own fruit otherwise it's like eating sour cream, eww!

btanton27

i love greek yogurt! i started off using the plain instead of sour cream in recipes and on tacos and now i like it with a drizzle of honey and some fresh berries... mmmm.... think thats breakfast for me!!! :bigsmile:
by the way, chobani pineapple or lemon are the bomb!!!

Devinec67

I agree it is great, I use it in smoothies with fiber powder and fresh fruit.

Mistakenly

I buy the plain fat free Oikos in the big tub, and mix in fresh chopped up strawberries and honey to sweeten it. Now I can't go back to eating the pre-flavored ones! You guys should try it, I feel like it's much better/less processed that way.

bkandisjj29

I love it too! My favorite is the Chobani Strawberry Banana!

jjean905

The other day I found a website.....www.undressedskeleton.com

She actually takes ff Greek yogurt and adds a pack of sugar free jell-o powder to it and then freezes it.

GOTTA try this!!

HealthyWarrior

It's all delicious, but this one in particular:

Apple cinnamon.....omg I haven't found this one yet!!!!! I'm jealous.

blynnblair

It's all delicious, but this one in particular:

My favorite with some walnuts mixed in!

leamj87

I used to eat the chobani little ones with a quarter cup of Kashi Go Lean Crunch religiously but two weeks ago I was like "yeesh it would be so much cheaper to buy the big tub and portion it out!" but they only sell the big tubs in plain! So I bought it figuring I'd give it a shot, and after two weeks I don't have any regrets! I don't think I could eat it without the cereal though--that little touch of sweetness and crunch makes the difference.

prose58

Never heard of Chobani but I love the Liberte Fat Free Greek. Okios only seems to come in Plain and Honey where I am.

I like the Wild Blackberry, Date and Fig, Orange and Mango, or Wild Blueberry by Liberte.

The plain is good too on fresh blackberries. Gotta love those Blackberries.

catio23

Chobani Fat Free Vanilla is my favorite. Mix with some blueberries or strawberries - delish!
I use the plain as a sub for sour cream, or in smoothies if I add some sweetener.

I like the taste of Dannon, but they add too many ingredients to thicken it up (Gelatin) so to me, it's not "true" greek yogurt.

If you shop at Aldi, they often have Fage there, a bit cheaper than other stores.

lisakyle_11

agreed! Fage is also very good.

grassette

Not a fan of the plain Greek Yogurt at all. I recently found Okios & I am in love! Has to have the fruit on the bottom though, or it is like eating sour cream to me.

They should call it Oink-Oinkoss because you are so tempted to be a little pig when it is around! Perfect sour cream substitute too.

verbalriot

After trying Greek yogurt, I could never go back to regular. I love the texture and the protein boost.

I'm in NYC, so I have access to all brands but primarily buy plain Chobani and Fage, low fat or fat free. The flavored ones have too much added sugar for my liking...

I often sub Greek yogurt for mayo when making tuna salad. Works like a charm

Chobani also has great recipe ideas on its website!

cindyj7

Totally agree! I want to marry the Chobani 0% Pomegrante - it actually has whole pomegrante seeds in it!!!

SomeMorr

1/2 C. Chobani 2% plain greek yogurt
3/4 c. frozen pineapple chunks
a few drops of almond or vanilla extract...

BEST SNACK!

thekarens

Greek God's here too, Chobani is too expensive IMO, especially as much as we eat. I mix in 3/4 cups of frozen blueberries and it's a very filling low cal breakfast.

Jimaudit

I can't stand fat free greek yogurt, blech! I buy the full fat kind, and use only a little at a time. An 8oz serving has almost 20g of fat, so I usually only eat an ounce or two at a time. It makes an awesome dip for fruit, or blended in a smoothie I originally started buying it for my super-skinny kids, but one taste and I was in love

You should try adding a Truvia or Stevia packet and some fresh blackberries....amazing and protein packed!

mellabyte

Looooove greek yogurt! Not just for breakfast with fruit and other tasty things, but I love subbing it for sour cream, cream cheese or mayo in recipes. Anything that can use the extra tang and creaminess. Yuuuuuuuum.