Non fat greek yogurt......

chris1529
chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Non fat greek yogurt is my new best friend lol! You can add it in place of sour cream, mayo, and in shakes! I swear it tastes the same as having mayo and sour cream added! I would say I eat about 3/4 to a cup a day. Anyone else love it too? And....... it is healthy to eat everyday, right?!
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  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    I eat 7-14oz a day pretty regularly (one for morning snack and one for afternoon). I use it to sub for sour cream for myself but the rest of my family complains so they still eat the real stuff. Anyway yes it's healthy to eat every day unless you're lactose intolerant or something :)

    edit to add: I prefer Fage Total 2%, instead of fat free; I need the extra few calories to help bump me closer up to my calorie goal most days.
  • rwylie1963
    rwylie1963 Posts: 4 Member
    I have been adding blueberries and stevia to make mine more interesting, but I really need o start using it for other things, as well. Thanks for the reminder.
  • Smittysmama
    Smittysmama Posts: 24
    Add it to spaghetti sauce ( about 1/2 $ 1/2) with some Parmesan cheese....sauté spinach, mushrooms...grill chicken & add some pasta. Incredibly rich & delicious, healthy too.
  • AmyBeth719
    AmyBeth719 Posts: 184 Member
    I use it all the time. I can't have mayo because of a food allergy and it is a great and more healthy substitute.
  • flutter123
    flutter123 Posts: 1
    I use 1/2 Fage Greek and 1/2 Olive Oil Mayo & Yellow Mustard in my egg salad. Whole family likes it that way. A little too tart for them with just the Fage. Try blending off the Greek Yogurt with other things to gently move your family over to all Yogurt.
  • AmyBeth719
    AmyBeth719 Posts: 184 Member
    Add it to spaghetti sauce ( about 1/2 $ 1/2) with some Parmesan cheese....sauté spinach, mushrooms...grill chicken & add some pasta. Incredibly rich & delicious, healthy too.

    This sounds so good!!!
  • salsera_barbie
    salsera_barbie Posts: 270 Member
    Add it to spaghetti sauce ( about 1/2 $ 1/2) with some Parmesan cheese....sauté spinach, mushrooms...grill chicken & add some pasta. Incredibly rich & delicious, healthy too.

    This sounds yummy. I must try it soon.
  • PrettyPearl88
    PrettyPearl88 Posts: 368 Member
    YESSSSS!!! I <3 GREEK YOGURT SO MUCH!!! I seriously cannot even eat regular yogurt anymore lol! I love the thick, creaminess of greek yogurt plus it's so much healthier than those other watered-down yogurts.

    My favorite kind is this:

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    <3<3<3
  • nahiluoh
    nahiluoh Posts: 41 Member
    I prefer the higher-fat version as it tends to have less sugar. But agreed on all other points!

    I've been putting it on my egg and cheese scrambles and topping everything with a bit of hot sauce. Very satisfying for breakfast!
  • salsera_barbie
    salsera_barbie Posts: 270 Member
    We go through it like water. We buy the family sized version at costco. This last time we went we bought 6 because we'll go through in about 2 weeks.

    I use it in my overnight oatmeal, with fruit and honey, smoothies.
  • nlehmann
    nlehmann Posts: 164 Member
    I am hooked as well. At least one full serving, plain non fat variety, with a touch of honey and berries. A little bit of natrual peanut butter as well if I need more calories for the day. I love the low carb high protein mix, I am just sorry it took me so long to try it.
  • jennieodwyer
    jennieodwyer Posts: 1,036 Member
    Add it to spaghetti sauce ( about 1/2 $ 1/2) with some Parmesan cheese....sauté spinach, mushrooms...grill chicken & add some pasta. Incredibly rich & delicious, healthy too.

    Oh I must try!!!!!
  • GurleyGirl524
    GurleyGirl524 Posts: 578 Member
    I love it!!! I use plain non fat greek yogurt in all my recipes that call for mayo!!! Plus it adds additional protein. That stuff is amazing. I also love to to eat the yoplait light and fit no fat strawberry for only 80 calories and 12g of protein!!
  • mrsfoster102613
    mrsfoster102613 Posts: 126 Member
    I love Greek yogurt. I will eat Greek yogurt by itself, with granola, in place of sour cream or mayo (which I don’t like anyway), in soups, sauces etc. I usually only use a few tablespoons at a time, so I buy traditional Greek yogurt. Not too concerned about the fat content because I eat small quantities.
  • brainzap
    brainzap Posts: 145 Member
    I love Fage 0%, I eat it as a snack. I can slowly eat a bowl of yoghurt with powdered peanut butter for 20 minutes, as opposed to wolfing down a Larabar which has more calories and leaves me hungry.
  • LioshaM
    LioshaM Posts: 129 Member
    TOTALLY!!!! It is my favorite... Smoothies, Dressings, Toppings ETC>>>
  • groversa
    groversa Posts: 450 Member
    Chobani all the way :)

    I just tried adding a dry ranch seasoning packet to plain chobani, and it tastes great! A perfect viggie dip :)
  • LioshaM
    LioshaM Posts: 129 Member
    Add it to spaghetti sauce ( about 1/2 $ 1/2) with some Parmesan cheese....sauté spinach, mushrooms...grill chicken & add some pasta. Incredibly rich & delicious, healthy too.

    Oh I must try!!!!!

    ME TOO!!!
  • LioshaM
    LioshaM Posts: 129 Member
    We go through it like water. We buy the family sized version at costco. This last time we went we bought 6 because we'll go through in about 2 weeks.

    I use it in my overnight oatmeal, with fruit and honey, smoothies.

    And I thought it was just me!!!
  • myfitnessval
    myfitnessval Posts: 687 Member
    yup! it actually helped me with my lactose intolerance!! imagine that. lol
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
    I discovered it a couple of months ago and now eat it by the truckload and put it in EVERYTHING from baked goods to savory dishes, dips, sauces, sandwiches etc. etc. It's so expensive though, and I can never find the big containers, so I started making my own...I make about 2L at a time for a fraction of the cost of store-bought - I go through it in less than 2 weeks :love:
  • leap314
    leap314 Posts: 75 Member
    I love vanilla flavored and mix in a tablespoon of peanut butter. Then I let it freeze for about 30 min...Yummy PB ice cream! :)
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,266 Member
    Sounds like an oxymoron. Just kidding, I prefer the full fat versions.
  • Yeller_Sensation
    Yeller_Sensation Posts: 373 Member
    Full-fat Greek yogurt is awesome in curries, too. :flowerforyou:
  • GurleyGirl524
    GurleyGirl524 Posts: 578 Member
    I love vanilla flavored and mix in a tablespoon of peanut butter. Then I let it freeze for about 30 min...Yummy PB ice cream! :)



    I must try this.............SOON!!!
  • cb83580
    cb83580 Posts: 136 Member
    Mix in some taco seasoning and you've got a nice replacement for taco dip :)
  • mari213
    mari213 Posts: 101 Member
    I LOVE it!!! I stir in a little olive oil, lime & basil to make a sauce for my salmon. I also use it instead of mayo when making chicken salad.. I have come across a ton of recipes on here, including Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Mini's (which is amazing)! I feel that the possibilities are endless with Greek Yogurt! :bigsmile:
  • mrs_mab
    mrs_mab Posts: 1,024 Member
    I love the Chiobani non-fat plain. Only 100 calories in 6oz with 18g protien and only 7g carbs/sugar! Just now getting into new recipeis and using it for dips, and stuff! It is expensive though..........would love to know how to make my own......?
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    I eat the Dannon Oikos brand and it has 120 calories, no fat, 9 grams of carbs, and 22 grams of protein in a cup. I don't eat quite a cup a day. I make egg salad sandwiches and instead of the mayo, I mix in the yogurt! It's a great alternative and much healthier!
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    Chobani all the way :)

    I just tried adding a dry ranch seasoning packet to plain chobani, and it tastes great! A perfect viggie dip :)


    I never thought about making a veggie dip with it! Thanks! :)

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