Okay, Greek yogurt lovers - what's the catch?!

gloriapiz55 · November 2012

I don't like Chobani either, Fage 0% is my fave, but I will have to try that Oikos.. sounds yum!

kellystr8 · November 2012

Try adding cinnamon to your plain Greek yogurt, that's what I do.

GuybrushThreepw00d · November 2012

I swear by 100g of 0% plain Greek yoghurt, 20g porridge oats, 1 TSP of reduced sugar jam. Mix it up, leave it overnight and have it for breakfast. 127 calories, loads of protein and keeps you full.

quill16 · November 2012

I buy oikos or chobani, whichever is on sale, but always with fruit. I look at calorie content and some flavors have more than others, I stick to strawberry, blueberry,or pomegranite,not too much for vanila or plain unless I add my own fruit. I eat the greek specifically for the protein content. It is worth the extra moneyin that respect.

TheMOC · November 2012

You may have better luck with the Fage 2%. Its only 40 or 50 more calories, but I think the flavor difference is worth it. It's less sour and has a creamier texture.

Hopelessone · November 2012

Liberte 0% Strawberry is my favorite!

SomeoneSomeplace · November 2012

Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice is really good!

I can't do it plain. Fruit on the bottom is good too. But the Trader Joe's is far superior to other kinds I've tried. Sadly it's a limited time offer.

I feel like not many people will like the taste of plain Greek Yogurt or at the very least will have to slowly work up to it. For me I don't see the point because why not just eat the kinds that have fruit? They taste better and fruit is good for you. And for me I don't worry much about the sugar content which is minimal anyway.

lunglady · November 2012

Fage 2%. The texture is perfect.

likepepsicola · November 2012

You liked the oikos because they added sugar to it! The plain chobani was gross to you because it was plain. It would've been equally as delicious if you added a packet or two of stevia or a tbsp of honey/jam.

BigJayUK · November 2012

I really like Onken strawberry wholegrain biopot yoghurt.

julimonster · November 2012

I like the Chobani pomegranate, and they have a chocolate chunk vanilla version that's pretty tasty. There are so many flavore you really just have to sample them. I agree w/ likepepsicola about the stevia, a couple drops can take that tangy edge off & sweeten it up w/out sugaring YOU up! Best of luck!

Just_do_it_xo · November 2012

Personally I love Fage 0% classic flavor! its my fav fav fav thing. It can be used for cooking and baking, so I have heard. But I agree with most people above me, its a taste u have to acquire if u dnt like it at first. I hated it at first but I started adding granola and berries to it and then it became my life. lol. but try getting a greek yogurt thats plain and just add ur own things to it, trust me u will fall in love!!! Granola + raspberries + blueberries+fage= heaven!!!!! lol

kmuree · November 2012

You liked the oikos because they added sugar to it! The plain chobani was gross to you because it was plain. It would've been equally as delicious if you added a packet or two of stevia or a tbsp of honey/jam.

Actually, I tried stevia in it (as I still have some Chobani left) as well as honey and both equally made me nauseated. I dislike the texture the most.

I definitely think it would be better with fruit, and I'll try that tomorrow.

I have yet to try Fage though! :bigsmile:

Crookey21 · November 2012

thinks ts just cuz they r different maker. Yoplait is my fav, 2nd to Fage. Chobani wasnt so good to me.

lucke2me · November 2012

I think Fage yogurt is by far the best with Oikos 2nd!! I like the fact that Fage can be eaten without the fruit, saving a few calories.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics · November 2012

I tried Dannon's Oikos - Traditional Strawberry this morning and oh my goodness, it was so good I practically licked the inside of the cup.

I've tried Chobani and nearly retched at the awful taste (though admittedly tried it plain and did not add much to it because I could not get past the bitterness). I want to eat Greek yogurt, because I know of the health benefits versus other types of yogurt -

-- but now that I've found one I absolutely love, I feel that there absolutely must be a catch. Is the Dannon Oikos (traditional) worse for you than 0% Fage, or Chobani?

Are the aforementioned brands just something you have to stomach and get used to? :huh:

I could use some serious guidance right now. :laugh:

I feel the same as you-- love the Oikos. I did get a plain one by mistake once and it was pretty bad by itself, so it could just be plain yogurt in general. I'm not sure about the difference between brands but it should be easy enough to compare using the database. I'd look at total calories, protein, and sugar for comparison.

tmauck4472 · November 2012

Love oikos. Honey fage, chobani fruit flavored, and yoplait greek 100 calorie(it has less calories, less carbs and less sugar than any of the others) Yoplait 100 calorie is my new fav.

AmyRhubarb · November 2012

I tried several of the popular brands of Greek yogurt, none of them impressed me. If you have a Trader Joe's in your area, their plain Greek 2% is my absolute favorite - creamy, smooth, delicious. I sub it for sour cream, put it in my oatmeal, and mix it with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey - I love it! And the 2% has 24g of protein per cup (I usually only have 1/2 a cup at a time since I mix things with it).