Fat-free Greek Yogurt is an abomination
Carnivor0us
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...with apologies to those who like it...but I just can't stand it, it tastes like chalk. Are there any other brands of full-fat Greek yogurt besides The Greek Gods? I can't seem to find any others.
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LOL! Know what you mean.
But, just like, quinoa, lentils, beans & spinach. It's all in what you eat with the yogurt.
I add a hand full or two of berries and granola to my yogurt.
Also, my experience is that my previous eating habits screwed up my taste buds. I needed the salt/fat/sugar taste in everything.
It took some time but now I enjoy so many more foods and my cravings for the salt/fat/sugar combination has dropped dramatically.0 -
Fage has a full fat option0
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Fage has a full fat option
Really? Where can I find it? The places I've looked have Fage, but it's all 0 or 2% fat or something.0 -
I agree that the plain is awful IMO.
Kinds I like are the cups with Fruit Mixed in.
Chobani is decent, but my favorite in Yoplait 100 strawberry greek yogurt cups.0 -
To be honest you do need to mix it with other things or on it's own it can be pretty nasty. I like to mix mine with muesli or another cereal with oats, nuts, chocolate, etc. in it.
It's also pretty good with a teaspoon of jam (jelly for Americans) or fruit in it. Jam is the best one as it's still less calories than a fruit yoghurt but tastes exactly the same.0 -
LOL! Know what you mean.
But, just like, quinoa, lentils, beans & spinach. It's all in what you eat with the yogurt.
I add a hand full or two of berries and granola to my yogurt.
Also, my experience is that my previous eating habits screwed up my taste buds. I needed the salt/fat/sugar taste in everything.
It took some time but now I enjoy so many more foods and my cravings for the salt/fat/sugar combination has dropped dramatically.
Thanks for replying. I usually eat my yogurt plain, or maybe with the tiniest touch of agave nectar and vanilla extract.
Edit: I forgot, I usually put in a teaspoon of chia seeds for fiber.0 -
Put some stevia in it, along with your favorite extract(s). I use vanilla, almond, and coconut.0
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Dannon makes a full fat Greek yogurt-it's called Oikos and is made with whole milk. I buy it plain and then add honey and sliced banana to it-very filling and it tastes great0
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CHOBANI!! Nuff said.0
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I also put jam/jelly/preserves in my yogurt, as well as sometimes cocoa powder and almonds (Fage plain fat free yogurt with a tbl of jam, a heaped tsp of baking cocoa and a handful of slivered almonds is more like a desert than a snack - I think the full deal - with 8 oz of yogurt was about 350 calories - I use that when I need to 'catch up" my calories at night)0
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CHOBANI!! Nuff said.
Yep that is correct. Okonos (sp) has one I love too. I LOVE LOVE did I say LOVE greek yogurt.0 -
I just finished some fat free chobani lemon flavtored greek yogurt and it was heaven. Almost like lemon cheesecake. It was the best one I've ever had!0
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Put some stevia in it, along with your favorite extract(s). I use vanilla, almond, and coconut.
That's what I do, natural sweetener and vanilla extract. I also use a tablespoon and a half of ground flax seed. For grit, lol. (Fiber)
I was into the fruited yogurts but there is always so much sugar in them that I wanted to find a way around that.0 -
i used to eat it because i didnt know better. then i tried full fat and i was like OMG. in addition to tasting better (i dont have to add anything to it really) it also keeps me felling fuller longer, so those extra 100 calories are worth it in the long run0
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...with apologies to those who like it...but I just can't stand it, it tastes like chalk. Are there any other brands of full-fat Greek yogurt besides The Greek Gods? I can't seem to find any others.
I blend mine with frozen fruit like: banana, strawberry and mango; or blend with 1 cup 2% lactose milk, 1 (170 grams) 0% Fage Greek Yogurt, frozen banana and 2 tabs (32 grams) almond butter.0 -
I add a bit of agave and cinnamon, sort of make me feel like I am being bad and eating a cinnamon roll...0
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I also put jam/jelly/preserves in my yogurt, as well as sometimes cocoa powder and almonds (Fage plain fat free yogurt with a tbl of jam, a heaped tsp of baking cocoa and a handful of slivered almonds is more like a desert than a snack - I think the full deal - with 8 oz of yogurt was about 350 calories - I use that when I need to 'catch up" my calories at night)
oooh, going to try cocoa powder and almonds next time-that sounds really good!0 -
I don't know how they choose which yogurts they carry, but Publix usually has 0%, 2%, and full fat Fage (Though I prefer Chobani, I haven't seen a full fat option. ) Stonyfield Organic has a full fat option as well.
I try to avoid artificial sweetners as much as I can and have taken to eating plain yogurt without sweetners but adding fresh fruit (strawberries, blackberries, or peaches, etc), often with a dash of cardamom or splash of vanilla.
Though I also admit that I've been indulging (a bit too much) lately with Lifeway's Tart Organic Frozen Kefir (which has sugar). Usually just an icy 2 tbs dollop with an equal amount of plain unsweetened yogurt and fresh fruit for a dessert).0 -
Chiobani, Yoplait and Oikos ( I think this brand is made by Dannon) all make pretty good Greek yogurt. I think the Yoplait is the best, because I also have a bit of an issue with the texture of Greek yogurt as well and this one is most similar to a traditional yogurt texture. I do believe they are all fat free or 2% fat though. However now that i have been eating the Yoplait Greek yogurt instead of regular for several months I don't find myself as repulsed by the texture of the other brands anymore and I now buy all different kinds I personally think its kind of an acquired taste for many, so maybe if you "ease" into it with some fruit flavored yogurts from Yoplait or Oikos you'll grow to like it. Just be aware the that fruit flavors, unless made with artificial sweetener (which is another issue in itself) do have a significant amount of sugar in them.
Side note:Greek yogurt is also amazing in smoothies and/or protein shakes (they give it a creamier texture) and I even use the plain stuff in place of mayo or sour cream in dips!0 -
A cup o fat free greek yogurt, strawberries, vanilla protein powder, and a half cup of grape nuts. That's breakfast almost every morning lately. Delicious.0
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Fage has a full fat option
Really? Where can I find it? The places I've looked have Fage, but it's all 0 or 2% fat or something.
Have you tried the 2%? I can't tell a difference between it and the 4%, whereas I can taste a HUGE difference between it and the 0%. Blech.
I am a 2%er all the way.0 -
Fage, Oikos, there are a few brands only in the health-food section that you might like. I add in fruit and stuff, you can add in a bit of honey to help with the flavor!0
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To be honest you do need to mix it with other things or on it's own it can be pretty nasty. I like to mix mine with muesli or another cereal with oats, nuts, chocolate, etc. in it.
It's also pretty good with a teaspoon of jam (jelly for Americans) or fruit in it. Jam is the best one as it's still less calories than a fruit yoghurt but tastes exactly the same.
We have jam in the U.S.
I make my own 1% Greek yogurt and mix it with homemade granola, ground flaxseed, and sometimes a bit of honey. When I want it a little sweeter (and smoother) I'll add some regular vanilla yogurt, like Brown Cow. I just bought some whole vanilla beans to make my own vanilla yogurt. I tried it with extract and found the flavor lacking.0 -
To be honest you do need to mix it with other things or on it's own it can be pretty nasty. I like to mix mine with muesli or another cereal with oats, nuts, chocolate, etc. in it.
It's also pretty good with a teaspoon of jam (jelly for Americans) or fruit in it. Jam is the best one as it's still less calories than a fruit yoghurt but tastes exactly the same.
we have jam in America... #justsayin0 -
Greek yougurt taste and consistency varies WIDELY by brand. I would recommend trying some of the other 2% or low fat kinds before writing them off complately- you may like them better.
I like Chobani for mixing with Jam, and Fage for using like sour cream in soups and tacos.0 -
Try...
Fage
Chobani
Oikos
Yoplait 100
Voskos
Random Store Brands
You can also mix in some protein powder.0 -
I use a little cinnamon and splenda. It's quite yummy!:flowerforyou:0
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My fav is Oikos, but i prefer the Fat Free kind honestly! Brown Cow also makes a 2% variety that is great, but i've only had their blueberry flavor not the plain.0
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I used to eat it every day until I bought a regular one by accident. It is heaven and I can't go back to fat free. I get the Dannon Oikos Traditional greek yogurt. It is delicious.0
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I LIKE it..
Chobani has "flip" tops so it comes with chia seeds, nuts, dark chocolate etc...
Those ones are excellent..
Although they are higher in calories...0
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