Making greek yogurt taste nicer?

IsaackGMOON
IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm going to buy some greek yogurt later, and I remember the last time I tried it by itself, I wasn't very pleased.

Any idea's on how to make it taste nicer? I thought that vanilla extract could be a start.
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  • strawmama
    strawmama Posts: 623 Member
    I buy the plain, full-fat greek yogurt and I usually add a half of a powdered sugar-free drink tube to a 1/2 cup of yogurt. Lots of varieties to choose from, and relatively cheap :)
  • SqueakyBeans88
    SqueakyBeans88 Posts: 17 Member
    I add some dark cocoa powder/chocolate protein powder and sweetener with a drop of vanilla essense. It's lovely like that :-)

    Alternatively maybe a teaspoon of low sugar jam to make your own fruity yogurt

    http://mozzypop.blogspot.co.uk
  • ADMcNaul
    ADMcNaul Posts: 55
    Any time I've had greek yoghurt I've added a little bit of honey.
  • juleszephyr
    juleszephyr Posts: 442 Member
    I buy the 0% Fat varieties and add any or all of the following,

    Honey, Jam, Nutella, Fruit, Nuts, Seeds (sweet varieties)

    Chopped Spring Onions, Cucumber, Mint, Red Onion, Peppers, Pestos etc.

    It makes really good low cal dips with these and condiments like chilli powder, tomato paste etc...
  • RiverMelSong
    RiverMelSong Posts: 456 Member
    I add honey or fresh fuit (apple, satsuma, berries, whatever you like ????)
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I buy 0% or 2% fat greek yogurt and put in half a sliced banana and a tsp of raspberry jam with it before going to the pool. :smile:
  • DvlDwnInGA
    DvlDwnInGA Posts: 368 Member
    Cinnamon, splenda, and blue berries or black berries is usually the way I eat it. Cinnamon and a little splenda also work well by themselves if you don't have any berries to put in.
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Ooh they all sound delicious, thanks for the input guys :drinker:
  • InFitRealm
    InFitRealm Posts: 36 Member
    I add bilberries. Natural sweetener and tastes deliciously.
  • fitness_faeiry
    fitness_faeiry Posts: 354 Member
    I actually like it on its own - its delicious, just takes a while to get used to it.

    But try a little honey or maple syrup with chopped nuts or any fruit. Strawberries and Blueberries are my favourite :)
  • jdscrubs32
    jdscrubs32 Posts: 515 Member
    I'm going to buy some greek yogurt later, and I remember the last time I tried it by itself, I wasn't very pleased.

    Any idea's on how to make it taste nicer? I thought that vanilla extract could be a start.

    I mix 6 ounces of it with protein powder and a teaspoon of water to make a protein pudding. Nice healthy dessert
  • aneary1980
    aneary1980 Posts: 461 Member
    I always buy full fat now I have realised the 0% fat contains lots of sugar but I add raspberries on top and it's yummy.
  • amwood89
    amwood89 Posts: 165 Member
    Honey!!
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    Reeses pieces always make mine taste pretty good. ..
  • fox2star
    fox2star Posts: 57 Member
    I add 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder and chopped walnuts to about 3 oz of the low fat one...yum!
  • maicap22
    maicap22 Posts: 433 Member
    I freeze it and blend it with fruits (mango/banana/etc) -- taste like ice cream to me

    I also cannot stand the taste on its own.
  • EvelineUK
    EvelineUK Posts: 97
    I add juicy fruits to get it a bit thinner. Nectarines are my current favourites, but sliced strawberries, grapes or oranges work too.
  • mlawsonhughes
    mlawsonhughes Posts: 2
    Savoury - add lemon juice, finely chopped cucumber and garlic to make a lovely tzatziki - use as a dressing, or a topping for a cracker or as a dip for veg or pitta

    Sweet - dark cocoa powder with a touch of splenda makes for a nice treat - freeze it if you're craving ice-cream
    If you're in North America, flavoured splenda really makes a difference - vanilla is my fave

    Cheesecake craving? - Mix equal quantities of 0% greek yog and low fat cream cheese, dash of vanilla and some splenda and serve with some fresh fruit - add crumbled digestives if you have the extra calories to spare
  • WhatAnAss
    WhatAnAss Posts: 1,598 Member
    You can also add any kind of sugar free pudding/jello mix. The butterscotch tastes really good lol.
  • krazywild1
    krazywild1 Posts: 1 Member
    Add granola - you can buy in store already put together or make your own based on what you like. It is awesome!!! Sometimes, I skip the yogurt and just eat the granola.
  • TinyBriony91
    TinyBriony91 Posts: 15
    Depends how you feel about 0 calorie artifical sweeteners, but I like to have for breakfast 0% fat greek yoghurt, with a banana sliced up, and some truvia sweetner mixed in
  • Ilgamuth
    Ilgamuth Posts: 17
    It's great that you're giving it a second chance! But if you end up not enjoying it, there is no shame in cutting it out.

    Now I happen to enjoy the taste of plain greek yoghurt, but if I fancy it up I usually go one of two ways. I either add blueberries and pecans to mine, how much depends on the mood I'm in. Or I add about a teaspoon of honey and walnuts.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Try some different varities - they all taste different. Some I don't like, others I do.

    I like to add protein powder or honey, macro-depending.
  • markink81
    markink81 Posts: 73 Member
    I buy Fage Greek 0% and usually put a scoop of whey protein in with a pinch of water to smooth it out to a mouse consistency. Also any kind of fruit that you enjoy cut up into it works well.
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    I've never tried it by adding sweet things - might have to...

    I just always found it reminded me of sour cream so used it in lieu of that.

    Recently I have become semi-obsessed with mixing no fat greek yogurt + salsa + spices/salt. It makes a yummy dip, or a great salad dressing. Especially for taco salad :love:
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Don't buy plain?

    Or buy plain and stir in low sugar homemade preserves?
  • redpandora56
    redpandora56 Posts: 289 Member
    i use it plain instead of sour cream, but for sweet i do berries and a pinch of splenda if i really want it sweet, but normally the berries are enough.
  • ReaganP13
    ReaganP13 Posts: 35 Member
    A tip that I use often (and wish I thought of earlier) is - I use non-fat greek plain yogurt as sour cream - On a baked potato with chives and salt and pepper, or a scoop on top of some homemade chili. ALSO, DIPS! I use Liptons onion soup/dip mix with greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and seriously NO-One (evenly my insanely picky brother) could tell the difference. I also had a dinner party with friends where I made fajitas and topped each with a scoop of plain greek and everyone thought it was sour cream.

    As far as eating it straight up, I like the taste, but I can see how some wouldnt. To make it more sweet/dessert-like I add some berries and kinda half smash the berries up in it along with some honey on top. A bit of nuts or granola add a nice crunch, too.
  • angieroo2
    angieroo2 Posts: 970 Member
    Try a different brand, they don't all taste the same.

    You can add honey, maple syrup, fruit, flavoured... they all make it taste different.
  • ReaganP13
    ReaganP13 Posts: 35 Member
    Wow - I thought my sour cream post was clever, but I guess it took me too long to write it because by the time it got posted you guys beat me to it!

    Great tips about the salsa - yum. Glad to hear other people are doing this too.

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