Greek Yogurt

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  • jazzcat55
    jazzcat55 Posts: 164 Member
    I just made my first batch of Greek yogurt. It turned out amazing! Very thick and creamy. It was a fun process too. I will definitely be doing it again. I think it tastes better than the store-bought kinds I've tried, and it's definitely cheaper! Looking forward to using it on baked potatoes as well as for breakfast or lunch with fruit or a little vanilla added. Yum!
  • petitegreek
    petitegreek Posts: 144 Member
    I LOVE Greek yogurt! My favorite brands are Chobani, Danon Greek, and Yoplait Greek. However, if you are watching calories, do not go for Chobani. It has the highest calories out of all of them (140 calories). I like Danon Greek the best out of all of them because it's the lowest calorie count (80 calories)
  • JenniferNoll
    JenniferNoll Posts: 367 Member
    I just made my first batch of Greek yogurt. It turned out amazing! Very thick and creamy. It was a fun process too. I will definitely be doing it again. I think it tastes better than the store-bought kinds I've tried, and it's definitely cheaper! Looking forward to using it on baked potatoes as well as for breakfast or lunch with fruit or a little vanilla added. Yum!

    It DOES taste better, doesn't it? I like that when I make it, it doesn't have any gelatin or freaky chemicals in it. I can control how much fat it contains, make whatever weird flavors I might like, and make it as thick as I want. It's satisfying to know that I made it, and it's good for me and my family.
  • Yeller_Sensation
    Yeller_Sensation Posts: 373 Member
    I don't understand the new craze with this. Am I the only one that hates Greek yogurt? To me it tastes like fruit flavored sour milk.

    Yuck.

    "New craze?"
  • TurquoiseSky
    TurquoiseSky Posts: 42 Member
    I LOVE Greek yogurt... eat it every day.

    We don't have Fage in Canada, but I keep hearing great things - I'm jealous!

    There is a new product by Yoplait Source. It's 0% Greek Yogurt. Only 50 calories and 8 grams of protein per 100 grams, and it comes in vanilla or strawberry. It's to die for, and for once, available in Canada :)
  • pattycake118
    pattycake118 Posts: 44 Member
    When I was first looking to try it, the ingredient list on most brands troubled me. I found one that had only 2 ingredients - the Kirkland brand (Costco) and I like it. Here's a taste test article (which, unfortunately doesn't list Kirkland).
    http://main.kitchendaily.com/2011/09/09/the-best-plain-greek-yogurt-our-taste-test-results
  • WilliamsPeggy
    WilliamsPeggy Posts: 440 Member
    I love Yoplait Greek 100 Black Cherry
  • Angeloftheshore
    Angeloftheshore Posts: 227 Member
    I agree it does taste sour. I don't eat it by itself, plus it usually contains a lot more calories than a regular yogurt. But I do use it for recipes as a replacement.
  • zillah73
    zillah73 Posts: 505 Member
    I liked the greek but now I'm in love with Siggi's Icelandic Yogurt. I mix the nonfat vanilla with fresh fruit (usually strawberries). Only 100 calories in the yogurt and 14g protein. Nom nom.
  • mona_patty
    mona_patty Posts: 170
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    4 oz chobani plain greek yogurt
    10 almonds
    1/2 tbsp goji berries
    1/2 tbsp coconut flakes
    1/2 tbsp REAL maple syrup
    1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

    Or I had 1/2 cup of mixed berries without the maple syrup... It is delicous!!!! :) I love chobani :) I only buy the plain and add to it....
  • FitSuga
    FitSuga Posts: 259 Member
    I love chobani Greek yogurt. I can't eat "regular" yogurt anymore. I have it as a part of my afternoon snack.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    I get the full fat kind, usually Fage, and I love it, plain, or with nuts and fruit.
  • S_U_M_M_E_R
    S_U_M_M_E_R Posts: 220 Member
    I don't understand the new craze with this. Am I the only one that hates Greek yogurt? To me it tastes like fruit flavored sour milk.

    Yuck.
    Some taste better than others. I tired several and didn't like greek yogurt. I then found one and it tastes just like sour cream to me. Aka as you said, "sour milk". If you eat sour cream, you should instead eat greek yogurt. It has the same amt of sugar as sour cream, but less fat and less calories. Thus it is a healthier alternative. A swap, if you will.
  • imperfect188
    imperfect188 Posts: 25
    I love it. I buy the Oikos brand and it taste great. I use it for everything from tartar sauce to a syrup subsitute to icing on plain cake.

    It's weird because I was never a yogurt eater until I jumped on the bandwagon and tried it.
  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    Some brands I HATE but I love the Greek Gods. I've tried chobani, store brands and fage. So far only one I like is Greek Gods honey flavor. Or I'll get plain and add my own but I don't eat it often being lactose sensitive/intolerant.
  • eileen0515
    eileen0515 Posts: 408 Member
    I enjoy Greek yogurt. Love it's portability.
  • xxtaliaxx
    xxtaliaxx Posts: 123
    Greek yogurt is so freaking nasty!!! I have tried on several different occasions to try and like it but I just can't do it. Disgusting. But then again I'm not really a huge yogurt fan to begin with (unless it's the Trix yogurt thats jam packed with sugar :laugh: )

    BUT I recently discovered a yogurt that I very much like in Whole Foods called Noosa. It's just as good if not better nutrition wise compared to Greek Yogurt (like Chobani). I bought me some today. Strawberry Rhubarb. Mmmmmmmmm
  • Jul685
    Jul685 Posts: 81
    I love greek yogurt! I eat it with my lunch pretty much every day.
  • marilyngrant18
    marilyngrant18 Posts: 59 Member
    I like Chonani's blueberry and pineapple and Dannon Oikos black cherry. I haven't tried any other brands but I enjoy those brand and flavor combinations. Yummy!
  • Jul685
    Jul685 Posts: 81
    I love all 3 of those! I didn't think I would like the pineapple, but it's delish. I've been told the key lime is really good too, but I haven't tried it yet.
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    Just stay away from Oikos and Chobani and all those with fruit on the bottom. Some have 22g of sugar per serving. A Hershey bar has 24g.
  • alisondavidson9
    alisondavidson9 Posts: 6
    I used to hate cottage cheese, but now I have it with Cocoa, sweetener, and frozen cherries for dessert. Sooo yummy!
  • sgrubby
    sgrubby Posts: 103 Member
    I really enjoy Fage fat free plain. I use it instead of sour cream, in tzatziki sauce and in fresh fruit smoothies. I go through about a quart per week.
  • jeanpien
    jeanpien Posts: 6 Member
    Now that looks great.
  • Liliespad
    Liliespad Posts: 3
    Top the greek yogurt with a few sliced almonds and a little drizzle of raw honey... delicious desert and healthy too
  • bunny1006
    bunny1006 Posts: 325 Member
    I LOVE IT! I buy non-fat PLAIN greek yogurt. I eat it at least once a day.

    Ways I eat it:

    Add my own fresh or frozen fruit (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.)
    Use instead of sour cream
    Use it in cooking (holds up to heat well)
    1 tablespoon of peanut butter and 1/2 cup of yogurt plus one pack of splenda or stevia.


    I love it as well, but I never thoought of adding peanut butter (one of my addictions) to it. I'll have to try that!!!! Personally, I favor chobani, fage and liberti brands of greek yogurt.
  • superflydragonfly
    superflydragonfly Posts: 1
    Greek yogurt is just regular yogurt that's strained to make it thicker. I highly recommend making your own yogurt. It's super easy and taste way better than anything you can buy.
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    Honestly, I think it tastes like *kitten* by itself, but I love it mixed in things or used for cooking purposes. Otherwise I stick to the good ole regular stuff. haha
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    I personally don't mind the taste, but for 55 more calories I don't find it satisfies me anymore than the low cal ones.

    I did find a 50 calorie greek yougurt though so I don't mind trying it, but I agree, don't totally get the craze.
  • hulahooper17
    hulahooper17 Posts: 23
    It's definetely an acquired taste, the first few times tasted chalky and gross, but then I started to LOVE it. You do have to be careful with selecting a brand, because they can be loaded with sugar and saturated fat. I looked at the Greek Gods yogurt today, and there was 34 g of sugar and 50% of your saturated fat in one 300 calorie serving! Chobani is my fave, but I usually just get whatever is on sale.

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