Greek Yogurt

charlie716
charlie716 Posts: 2
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
What kind of greek yogurt is good and doesn't have that dry texture to it? I love the Trader Joe's Honey Greek yogurt but it has 29 g of sugar (I believe). I don't know if that is a good sugar count for greek yogurt or not. I would like to try a yogurt that has lower sugar but no addiives. Thanks.

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    i like Fage0 or 2%
  • acciomuscles
    acciomuscles Posts: 164 Member
    29g of sugar?? Yikes!! Plain non-fat Fage has 7g sugar. If you add in sugar-free or low-sugar fruit jelly/preserves and/or fresh fruit it is delicious.
  • AEcklar813
    AEcklar813 Posts: 184 Member
    Not sure how much sugar is in it but the only kind I've tried is Chobani low fat with fruit on the bottom.
  • p0pr0cksnc0ke
    p0pr0cksnc0ke Posts: 1,283 Member
    Aldi's plain greek yogurt... and flavored with some mio.. delicious! And only 90 calories for 6oz.
  • mjgregg12
    mjgregg12 Posts: 36
    Chobani, Yoplait, Brown Cow, they're all good.
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    Fage 0% w/ fresh berries
  • JenOman
    JenOman Posts: 97 Member
    I just tried the Kirkland brand greek yogurt (Costco) It is AWESOME!! I was looking for the Fage 0%, but my Costco just has the Kirkland and it is so much better. It doesn't have as strong of a tang to it and it has a good amount of protein and low sugar. Plus, it is CHEAP!
  • ShannonTodd
    ShannonTodd Posts: 105 Member
    Chobani or Fage Non-Fat. Any flavor.
  • daves160
    daves160 Posts: 600
    Fage, chobani and other high quality Greek yogurts are what you want. Plain yogurt and mix in honey, nuts etc.
    Look at the nutrients(duh) and see how many gram's of protein it has. It should have at least 20 per serving.

    There are so much more good things in the better quality ones that will help your body not only lose weight, be be much healthier.
  • ibbray04
    ibbray04 Posts: 227 Member
    I also buy plain, fat free and add my own items (honey & vanilla, berries, etc)
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    I just tried the Kirkland brand greek yogurt (Costco) It is AWESOME!! I was looking for the Fage 0%, but my Costco just has the Kirkland and it is so much better. It doesn't have as strong of a tang to it and it has a good amount of protein and low sugar. Plus, it is CHEAP!

    I agree..the Costco one is quite good. I do put low sugar preserves in it as well as fresh blueberries and 1/4 cup granola...
  • krystonite
    krystonite Posts: 553 Member
    One of my favorite things to eat is 3oz of Fage 0% fat, mixed with either a can of tuna or chopped up grilled chicken, and cut up a stalk of celery. Sprinkle on some lemon pepper and celery seed... mmm.
  • andyloosbrock
    andyloosbrock Posts: 175 Member
    Is that stuff that Uncle Jesse is hocking in TV any good?
  • rocketpants
    rocketpants Posts: 419 Member
    My favorite is the Kroger brand. It is sweetened with steevia

    Second favorite is chobani
  • cloneme_losehalf
    cloneme_losehalf Posts: 356 Member
    Chobani is my favorite out of the ones I have tried.
  • marzahl68
    marzahl68 Posts: 201
    I like them all! The dryer kind reminds of Quark (Curd cheese, popular back home in Germany). I buy mine plain and flavor with honey, fruit or just leave it plain as it is!
  • scleesh
    scleesh Posts: 91 Member
    Here are the ones that I've tried and the sugars in them:
    Yoplait Strawberry Greek - Sugar - 20
    Yoplait Honey Vanilla Greek - Sugar - 18
    Chobani Blueberry Greek - Sugar - 20
    Dannon - Oikos Fruit on the bottom - Blueberry - sugar -19
    Dannon - Oikos Fruit on the bottom - Vanilla - Sugar -18
    Taste of Inspirations - Vanilla - Sugar - 17

    None of these are great on Sugar.
    The Dannon Oikos is my absolute favorite- I LOVE them. (and I normally hate yogurt - LOL)

    Good Luck!!
  • MamaCat9
    MamaCat9 Posts: 59
    I enjoy Chobani
  • lauehorn
    lauehorn Posts: 183
    What kind of greek yogurt is good and doesn't have that dry texture to it? I love the Trader Joe's Honey Greek yogurt but it has 29 g of sugar (I believe). I don't know if that is a good sugar count for greek yogurt or not. I would like to try a yogurt that has lower sugar but no addiives. Thanks.
    I like Fage 2% with a teaspoon of Agave Nectar, if I need something sweet, or some fresh fruit (whole or pureed).
  • We3Rock
    We3Rock Posts: 15
    I use Fage 0%. My son says there is no flavor. But I am always adding a little honey or fresh fruit so I don't notice the flavor or texture.

    ALSO, I use it instead of sour cream with everything. My kids never knew the difference. :wink:
  • mikeeats
    mikeeats Posts: 23 Member
    Fage non-fat with berries and whatever high fiber cereal you like and top off with chopped almonds or walnuts. Well rounded and will help with digestion after any meal that you might have trouble with.
  • Pageh656
    Pageh656 Posts: 12
    Chobani!!!!
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Are you looking for a texture close to regular yogurt?

    Oikos Organic (Stoneyfield Farms) is almost runny compared to most greek yogurts. This is not the same thing as Dannon Oikos, which is much thicker.
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    I like Athenos Greek if I want the fruit without all the sugar - 9 or 10 grams per serving, depending on which kind you buy (unless you get honey, of course).
  • barbarabo
    barbarabo Posts: 16
    I like the Chobani and the yoplait. The sugar content is better than some. I got an Activia greek yogurt the other day thinking I would be helping my gut too, and it was good, but I should have looked at the sugar content before I ate it. The Chobani depends on which one you get but I think they are all less than 20g. I would like to find one as well that tastes good but has less sugar. Generally, the ones I have tried that are marketed as Low-carb are disgusting.
  • charlie716
    charlie716 Posts: 2
    Thanks for all the information. It looks like I have asome yogurt to try!
  • fivetwo84
    fivetwo84 Posts: 25
    Is that stuff that Uncle Jesse is hocking in TV any good?

    Yes, the Oikos yogurt by Dannon is VERY good; it's even better than Chobani [in my opinion].
  • LisaKyle11
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    Fage 2% hands down.
  • leomentlines
    leomentlines Posts: 440 Member
    Chobani pomegranate is my favorite hands-down, but their 2% pineapple or strawberry banana ones are pretty amazing too :)
  • pandasand
    pandasand Posts: 133 Member
    I love Chobani Fat Free Plain. It's really creamy and delicious.
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