Greek yogurt help

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  • robertw486
    robertw486 Posts: 2,401 Member
    Sometimes I just mix them. I've found a couple of brands of the vanilla that aren't all that super sweet, but still like it better toned down some. Some of the plain stuff is almost like sour cream.
  • suzan06
    suzan06 Posts: 218 Member
    If you are open to trying other brands, try Siggis. It is low sugar, but not super sour. I love it. It is not cheap :( but our store occasionally has it for 1$ a container.

    When we can't get it for a good price, there is a Chobani variety that is ~100 calories. It has a little sugar and a little .... something else I am blanking on. Probably Stevia. Its not nearly as sweet as their regular yogurt.

    Those are for when we want individual servings for lunches. At home we typically buy the big vat of plain yogurt, and add a blob of jam, maple syrup, or honey.
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    edited October 2015
    I used to add Stevia, but I have gotten acclimated to the taste and rather enjoy it now i like 2percent fage plain. Sometimes I will use it as a dip for apples or banannas.
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    I make refrigerator oatmeal, and use sugar free jam. That is plenty sweet for me.

    http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/224/Raspberry+Vanilla+Refrigerator+Oatmeal
  • blwasson73
    blwasson73 Posts: 92 Member
    I love to add canned pumpkin purée and some cinnamon, plus some raw walnuts or almonds for crunch. Great fall breakfast!
  • advisingwench
    advisingwench Posts: 53 Member
    I use either 2% or full fat Fage and mix in fresh blueberries or strawberry slices, some liquid stevia and a dash of vanilla extract. The 2% is still a little tangy, but with full fat it tastes to me like berries with whipped cream.
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    Add some protein powder
  • CateWright1
    CateWright1 Posts: 10 Member
    What about something that is naturally super sweet, like bananas or mangoes? I also second the person who said unsweetened jam! Trader Joes makes a great four-fruit no sugar added jam that I use even when I am not dieting.
  • chandramiller68
    chandramiller68 Posts: 189 Member
    I put fresh fruit in my yogurt with honey drizzled over it.
  • br3adman
    br3adman Posts: 284 Member
    Start eating plain Greek after the first spoonful your taste buds won't register it being sour. I eat plain all the time you will get use to it
  • jhenan
    jhenan Posts: 433 Member
    I add instant pudding with couple tbsp of milk makes the yogurt taste like chocolate pudding or what ever pudding mix you add
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    I use it as sour cream, but when I buy it from the Greek deli (I hardly eat it otherwise) it tastes so much like cream cheese that I just eat a spoonful when I'm feeling like munching
  • QueenKristine77
    QueenKristine77 Posts: 67 Member
    suzan06 wrote: »
    If you are open to trying other brands, try Siggis. It is low sugar, but not super sour. I love it. It is not cheap :( but our store occasionally has it for 1$ a container.

    When we can't get it for a good price, there is a Chobani variety that is ~100 calories. It has a little sugar and a little .... something else I am blanking on. Probably Stevia. Its not nearly as sweet as their regular yogurt.

    Those are for when we want individual servings for lunches. At home we typically buy the big vat of plain yogurt, and add a blob of jam, maple syrup, or honey.

    +1 on the Siggis! That stuff is AMAZING! I'm actually having the Pumpkin Spice for breakfast today with a bit of organic granola!
  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    I buy Siggis brand and it only has 11 grams of sugars its for sure not very sweet in fact i wish it was sweeter haha
  • rr430rd
    rr430rd Posts: 13 Member
    White balsamic vinegar! I've tried blueberry, lemon and pomegranate. Just add 1-2 tbl and mix in.
  • bover145
    bover145 Posts: 119 Member
    Thanks for all the replies. I have been mixing plain with my fruity yogurt. Thinking about adding some oatmeal as the weather cools.
  • kvansteen
    kvansteen Posts: 82 Member
    I add homemade jam. Not too sweet but better than just plain fruit. Then I add toppings like almonds, chia seeds, and fresh fruit. Sometimes I add a little vanilla or almond extract too.
  • MrsSylvie
    MrsSylvie Posts: 301 Member
    bover145 wrote: »
    Thanks for all the replies. I have been mixing plain with my fruity yogurt. Thinking about adding some oatmeal as the weather cools.

    waiting to try out the greek yogurt oatmeal i made tomorrow! first time making overnight oats so i sure hope it tastes good!
    1/2 cp (114g) greek nonfat plain, 1/4 cp milk, 1/4 cp (40g) steel cut oats, 1tbsp brown sugar (trying it as shared before changing sugar type) and i added 15g of currants to mine to make it yummier.. was told you eat it cold, so it should be good for non cold weather too.

  • FrankieBoom
    FrankieBoom Posts: 9 Member
    bover145 wrote: »
    I have been eating Greek yogurt with fruit in the bottom for breakfast but it is starting to taste too sweet to me. Since I have been on MFP I have really cut back on added sugar. I don't use artificial sweeteners.
    So here is the question. How do you get some sweetness into plain nonfat Greek yogurt? I tried adding fruit that had macerated overnight with a tiny bit of sugar but was still too tangy. More sugar? Honey? Other?

    Add Agave slowly and taste.
  • partyoffive5
    partyoffive5 Posts: 2 Member
    Couple drops of stevia and alitlle, very little vanilla extract
  • partyoffive5
    partyoffive5 Posts: 2 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    bover145 wrote: »
    Where do you find these powders?

    What powders? Peanut butter? Protein? The grocery store and supplement stores.

    Vitacost online sells them
  • pyroman9
    pyroman9 Posts: 1 Member
    I mix fruity yogurt with low fat cottage cheese. Tastes great.
  • Roony02
    Roony02 Posts: 46 Member
    Honey or less sweet fruits like blueberries??
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