Plain Greek yogurt ?

Debbiedebbiey

What to do to make it a sweet dessert?

moosetrap

Add your favorite fruit. Blueberries, strawberries, pineapple, etc.

LeenaRuns

Add a T of PB and a t of honey. Yum!

mlb929

Fresh fruit, low sugar jam, or honey, I actually prefer it plain with nothing but chia seeds and avocado in it.

drusilla126

I add some frozen berries now and that makes it better. The first time I tried to eat it I thought it was the most disgusting thing I had ever put in my mouth lol

nas24

I love it with just berries on it. But i switch it up and put raw local honey on it, granola(yum!) or all 3 together. Its by far one of my fav things

mfp_junkie

I add fruit and if anything, maybe a touch of honey.

AwkwardPumpkin

I like to add a tbsp of vanilla protein powder. Surprisingly yummy

Angie_1MR

add splenda, cinnamon and sliced or slivered blanched almonds

nxd10

Actually, it's so rich, I just like it plain. But you can drizzle it with half a teaspoon of honey and then sprinkle it with almonds or pistachios. Add half a banana or strawberries and you can layer it like a parfait.

For years - way before weight problems - I would put it on ice cream instead of whipped cream. Small amount of ice cream (1/4 cup), Greek yogurt, banana.

Ninatoots

Today I used 1 cup frozen Dole strawberries, one cup plain non fat yogurt, with 1 scoop protein powder in a blender. Sometimes I use blueberries.

SweetxCatastrophe

I puree cantaloupe and swirl it in...soooooo good!

Cocochickdeleted

Love these ideas! I had been buying the pre-fruited Greek yogurt, but want to avoid the sugar, so I bought some plain yogurt and was going to start experimenting. Now I know where to start. :-)

sinclare

I like to add a tbsp of vanilla protein powder. Surprisingly yummy

This!

debbiestine

don't forget the cinnamon with the fruit!

minkakross

I buy the chobani greek yogurt, it has the fruit on the bottom; I don't really see a difference in buying plain and adding my own fruit or flavorings. Plain greek yogurt averages 6-9 g of sugar depending on the brand fruit like blueberries, strawberries and peaches average 7-10g a half cup; flavored greek yogurt averages as low as 11g and most sit around 19 grams though I saw one or two higher in the database. Unless you just plan to wave some fruit near your plain yogurt you aren't really saving on grams of sugar by adding your own fruit but you will spend 5-15 more minutes preparing your food.

jennismagic

I buy the chobani greek yogurt, it has the fruit on the bottom; I don't really see a difference in buying plain and adding my own fruit or flavorings. Plain greek yogurt averages 6-9 g of sugar depending on the brand fruit like blueberries, strawberries and peaches average 7-10g a half cup; flavored greek yogurt averages as low as 11g and most sit around 19 grams though I saw one or two higher in the database. Unless you just plan to wave some fruit near your plain yogurt you aren't really saving on grams of sugar by adding your own fruit but you will spend 5-15 more minutes preparing your food.

One major difference is that Chobani has a ton of sugar in it. I love Chobani fruit-on-the-bottom, too, but I definitely have to watch it if I have a cup.

minkakross

I buy the chobani greek yogurt, it has the fruit on the bottom; I don't really see a difference in buying plain and adding my own fruit or flavorings. Plain greek yogurt averages 6-9 g of sugar depending on the brand fruit like blueberries, strawberries and peaches average 7-10g a half cup; flavored greek yogurt averages as low as 11g and most sit around 19 grams though I saw one or two higher in the database. Unless you just plan to wave some fruit near your plain yogurt you aren't really saving on grams of sugar by adding your own fruit but you will spend 5-15 more minutes preparing your food.

One major difference is that Chobani has a ton of sugar in it. I love Chobani fruit-on-the-bottom, too, but I definitely have to watch it if I have a cup.

19grams, I'm looking at a label right now from my breakfast, assuming I bought a different brand in plain with the lowest sugar it would be 6 grams by the time I add 1/2 cup of strawberries 6 more grams I'm up to 12 GRAMS of sugar 19-12 = 7 not a big difference in my book, and I count sugar/carbs because I'm a diabetic.

saraann4

I just discovered the combination and LOVE it. plain greek yogurt with a tbls of honey and half cup of blueberries. yummy!

taxidermist15

if you add some of that insant pudding stuff, and also a bit of milk, and some blueberries,let it set and it makes an awesome cheesecake!!

Eckspert

Add in peanut butter, honey, and top it off with ground cinnamon.. mix it together.. tastes like a dessert and is very healthy

JustPeachy044

I prefer the plain for a few reasons: I can use it as a substitute for mayo in things like potato salad and dips. I can add whatever fruit I happen to have fresh or frozen on hand. I think that tastes better than the premixed fruit they add in. Most importantly, there is less sugar AND more protein in the plain!

Some great suggestions/ideas I've "bumped" from this thread. Like using honey sometimes (it definitely adds more sugar yes, but if I'm in the mood for dessert, it beats a cookie!)

AmyRhubarb

I eat it with fruit and honey for dessert several times a week. Delicious!

mmarcy7

I buy the chobani greek yogurt, it has the fruit on the bottom; I don't really see a difference in buying plain and adding my own fruit or flavorings. Plain greek yogurt averages 6-9 g of sugar depending on the brand fruit like blueberries, strawberries and peaches average 7-10g a half cup; flavored greek yogurt averages as low as 11g and most sit around 19 grams though I saw one or two higher in the database. Unless you just plan to wave some fruit near your plain yogurt you aren't really saving on grams of sugar by adding your own fruit but you will spend 5-15 more minutes preparing your food.

I agree. I think plain yogurt tastes like *kitten* unless you put a bunch of sweet stuff in it. I love the pineapple chobani, it's 17 g of sugar. I eat it as an occasional dessert.

hesn92

I haven't personally tried it but I want to add a little bit (maybe half a scoop) or my chocolate protein powder to it. That would be yummy. Although, it would be better with the vanilla flavor of yogurt. Plain tastes like butt.

KetoBella

I just wanted to let you know that you can buy the regular yogurt and make it thick like greek yogurt just by straining it. I take a mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or piece of paper towel, pour the regular yogurt in the strainer and put it over the top of a bowl that is deep enough to allow the whey to drain off. You just leave it overnight in the fridge and you will get a very a thick "yocheese" the longer you let it strain. I just save my large plastic tub that it comes in and add it back to the container when it is thickened. You will end up with about half the amount but I find it cheaper to do it myself.

I buy Dannon Plain Fat Free but I am sure other brands work just as well as long as they aren't loaded with thickeners that prevent it it from straining.

As a previous poster said it can also be used as a substitute for sour cream or mayo to lighten recipes in addition to every other way you like greek yogurt. I used it nearly every day some way or another.

wookiemouse

Try a few varieties as well. I couldn't stomach it until I got the Fage 0%, I can eat that stuff plain, I love it.

jennismagic

19grams, I'm looking at a label right now from my breakfast, assuming I bought a different brand in plain with the lowest sugar it would be 6 grams by the time I add 1/2 cup of strawberries 6 more grams I'm up to 12 GRAMS of sugar 19-12 = 7 not a big difference in my book, and I count sugar/carbs because I'm a diabetic.

That's a lot of sugar for one cup of yogurt. Those seven grams make a difference, whether you realize it or not.

Ignotus

Frozen berries! YUM.

dawnmarie57

I buy the Chobani plain ff and also the flavored then mix half a flavored container with equal amont of plain so its not so sweet. I also love the plain with peanut burre and a toch of honey or agave nectar.

hellokehtty

Mix it with splenda, almond milk, sugar free pudding mix (flavor of your choice) and some ice in a blender...yum.

Edit: just a little splenda and a tbsp of the pudding mix - not the whole box