Greek Yogurt - Recipes?

hwilliams519

So I finally decided to try Greek yogurt. Didn't like it at all. I've heard you can use it in recipes though, and was wondering if you have a recipe you could recommend. (It's just plain - no flavors.)

kaji13

Did you put anything in it? I don't like plain greek yogurt on it's own, but add 1tbsp of honey and some berries and it's delicious

hauer01

I also add about a tablespoon of hidden valley ranch packet mix and it makes a great low cal veggie dip.

Any recipies that call for sour cream, I use greek yogurt instead. Once it is cooked, I can't tell a difference.

hwilliams519

I also add about a tablespoon of hidden valley ranch packet mix and it makes a great low cal veggie dip.

Any recipies that call for sour cream, I use greek yogurt instead. Once it is cooked, I can't tell a difference.

Great idea about the veggie dip

Jbarbo01

Greek yogurt is really versatile. You can make it like the others said with berries, honey, and some granola mixed in. You can also use it as a substitute for mayonaisse in salmon or tuna salads. I like to use it in curries. Just saute eggplant, tomato, and onion with lots of curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and when it looks almost done add about a half cup of plain greek yogurt and let simmer. Its delicious.

kaybee1966

The first time I tried Greek yogurt I thought it was terrible as well, but it ended up being the brand that I tried that I didn't care for because a friend shared a bite of another brand of Greek yogurt with me and it was amazing (it was the Fage brand, I think). I now regularly eat the Yoplait Greek yogurt and love it. It almost tastes like a scoop of strawberry cheesecake in a cup!

I'm also looking for ways to use Greek yogurt in cooking, so it's a great topic to bring up.

ajcamber

I use the plain greek yogurt as a replacement for sour cream, really good in dips.

tinkermommc

I love it and use it for everything but my family is like you and doesn't like it. What they don't realize is that they eat it in any casserole that calls for sour cream and in smoothies. Just don't tell them

mcknz121

bump:happy:

hwilliams519

The first time I tried Greek yogurt I thought it was terrible as well, but it ended up being the brand that I tried that I didn't care for because a friend shared a bite of another brand of Greek yogurt with me and it was amazing (it was the Fage brand, I think). I now regularly eat the Yoplait Greek yogurt and love it. It almost tastes like a scoop of strawberry cheesecake in a cup!

I'm also looking for ways to use Greek yogurt in cooking, so it's a great topic to bring up.

I'd probably have better luck with the yoplait brand. It's really the only brand of yogurt I like.

hwilliams519

I love it and use it for everything but my family is like you and doesn't like it. What they don't realize is that they eat it in any casserole that calls for sour cream and in smoothies. Just don't tell them

Oh I could def use it for a smoothie. I already have frozen strawberries and juice or milk.

Feed_the_Bears

Put honey it in, maybe some nuts too, put frozen fruit in it and blend it. Use it to replace sour cream in dips. Put it in oatmeal. Put it in a shake with fruit.

But if you don't like it, don't eat it. There are lots of other healthy foods out there .

antypim89

I practically live on this stuff. My taztziki reciepe is legendary, i use it to accompany turkey burgers or just as a dip with salad. Its simply greek yog with grated cucumber so its also a great way to get an extra veggie in there. If you want the reciepe then just send me a message.

Otherwise greek yoghurt also can be used to make low fat carbonara sauce (only if you buy the low fat stuff), in curries as a cooling agent instead of cream, in soups instead of cream........you get the picture.

Am sure you'll soon grow to like it

jeawashko

i use it FOR EVERYTHING. last night i was craving blue cheese dressing. instead of wasting calories and fat, i took plain greek yogurt, threw in some lemon juice, hot sauce, low-fat blue cheese, and voila. made a delicious buffalo blue cheese that i threw on some chicken breast and baked in the oven.

literally the other day i said i can't imagine how i lived without greek yougurt, that is how often i use it. i sub it anywhere i can. be creative! the plain takes on the taste of basically anything you pair it with, you really can't go wrong!

MelHoneyRocks

Ewh plain is horrible. but lucky for you ..this recipe can save you! It is Refrigerated Oatmeal...intriguing isnt it! I improvise with what ever fruit I have, and I never add chia seeds. But see if you like it. It has become a staple in our house for breakfast.
http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2012/03/293/Overnight,+No-Cook+Refrigerator+Oatmeal+--+A+healthy+breakfast+made+in+mason+jars+in+six+different+flavors!

Nikki_42

I hate yogurt. But I've found one way to eat it (so far) that I love and could eat every day.

Tzatziki sauce...

Cucumber - no peel, shred raw, 380 g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp
Chopped Garlic, 4.5 tsp
Iodized Salt, 1.5 tsp (1.5g)
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain, 1 container (4 cup (225g)
Pepper, black, 1 tsp
Feta Cheese Crumbles, 0.5 cup

Shred the cucumber, add salt, let it drain in colander for about 30 to 60 minutes. Strain and literally squeeze with paper towel/cheese cloth towel (trying to get most of the water out of cucumber so sauce doesn't end up watery/runny)

Mix everything else together with cucumbers. Eat with grilled chicken, Naan bread (omg so good) or Pita. Or plain by itself, but better as topper to chix to me.

There are a million recipes online too, some skip the oil calories, add less cheese, etc. but they're all pretty much the same.

valadees

saving this for later..

Nikki_42

i use it FOR EVERYTHING. last night i was craving blue cheese dressing. instead of wasting calories and fat, i took plain greek yogurt, threw in some lemon juice, hot sauce, low-fat blue cheese, and voila. made a delicious buffalo blue cheese that i threw on some chicken breast and baked in the oven.

literally the other day i said i can't imagine how i lived without greek yougurt, that is how often i use it. i sub it anywhere i can. be creative! the plain takes on the taste of basically anything you pair it with, you really can't go wrong!

That is fantastic. So going to try this, loveeeeeeee blue cheese dressing.

eileen673

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ChelseaM18

I put some blueberries in it and stick it in the freezer and I use it for a substitute for ice-cream cravings and it helps. Like I did for most of today for example lol.

Kenzietea2

I would use no sugar added (not sugar free) jelly/jam and throw that in there.

oddree80

Ewh plain is horrible. but lucky for you ..this recipe can save you! It is Refrigerated Oatmeal...intriguing isnt it! I improvise with what ever fruit I have, and I never add chia seeds. But see if you like it. It has become a staple in our house for breakfast.
http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2012/03/293/Overnight,+No-Cook+Refrigerator+Oatmeal+--+A+healthy+breakfast+made+in+mason+jars+in+six+different+flavors!

I have been wanting to try these receipes!! Which one is your favorite?

kitkatkmt

Is that why people say "bump?" so they can save it for later?

If that's the case, then "bump"

DivaMaria225

The first time I tried Greek yogurt I thought it was terrible as well, but it ended up being the brand that I tried that I didn't care for because a friend shared a bite of another brand of Greek yogurt with me and it was amazing (it was the Fage brand, I think). I now regularly eat the Yoplait Greek yogurt and love it. It almost tastes like a scoop of strawberry cheesecake in a cup!

I'm also looking for ways to use Greek yogurt in cooking, so it's a great topic to bring up.

FAGE is the best! Its fromm Greece and I go to Greece every summer and its my fav! The brands we get in North America sucks, but the closest I can get to better tasting is Skotidakis (Canada)
You can make a Tzatziki dip add Grated cucumbers, drain the water from them, add tons of garlic(use a presser) some salt, and voila...yummy and healthy!

bllowry

I replace nearly all the mayo in both egg and chicken salad to cut calories and fat. For 12 eggs use a 6 oz cup of yoghurt, 2 tbsp mayo, 2 tbsp djon mustard and a table spoon each of onion powder, garlic pepper and dry mustard. For chicken salad I leave out the mustard.

nickmast78

Chobani yogurt is sooo good!

mommyred35

I like it by itself but I have made a parfait. Using angel food cake Greek yogurt, bananas and strawberries. Yum

nmjellison

bump : )

MelHoneyRocks

Ewh plain is horrible. but lucky for you ..this recipe can save you! It is Refrigerated Oatmeal...intriguing isnt it! I improvise with what ever fruit I have, and I never add chia seeds. But see if you like it. It has become a staple in our house for breakfast.
http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2012/03/293/Overnight,+No-Cook+Refrigerator+Oatmeal+--+A+healthy+breakfast+made+in+mason+jars+in+six+different+flavors!

I have been wanting to try these receipes!! Which one is your favorite?

I love the strawberry.

warden1962

I posted a great recipe using plain greek yogurt...look up Mock Cheesecakes...yummy dessert at 200 calories.

mom2mozart

Mix it with hot sauce (I like the Tabasco Chipotle) and use as a replacement for mayonnaise on sandwiches,
Mix with mustard and hard boiled eggs for healthy egg salad,
Mix with 1 tablespoon of honey, some cinnamon and a little vanilla for a sweet treat,