Greek yogurt is an acquired taste

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  • Johnelwood
    Johnelwood Posts: 3 Member
    Voskos is the best, in my opinion. Fruit flavored is easiest to eat. But one cool trick is to use plain greek yogurt in lieu of Sour Cream in mexican dishes or as a base for onion or vegetable dip, etc. I'm not a big sour cream fan anyway but it works for me.
  • FitDC
    FitDC Posts: 63
    Chobani is my favorite. The rich texture makes me feel like I am having a treat!:love:
  • mrsscullion
    mrsscullion Posts: 5 Member
    Greek yogurt by itself is pretty hard to tolerate for me.....It is super great used in cooking though! If you use the greek yogurt with chicken to create a creamy curry it is absoultely delicious and the style gives it a bit more tang. Yum!
  • jfer1977
    jfer1977 Posts: 139
    My favorite is Dannon Oikos Vanilla. I wasn't too big on the fruit ones.
  • PamelaHenD
    PamelaHenD Posts: 42 Member
    I can stand the Greek and I have tried 4 different kinds...
  • oreolover
    oreolover Posts: 29 Member
    I prefer Fage over Chobani (I get the 0%). Then I add fresh/frozen fruit and honey or molasses to taste. My favorite is frozen cherries warmed in the microwave so they have a little bit of juice to stir into the yogurt, yum!
    It does take a little while to get used to the different texture and flavor of Greek yogurt. I had to slowly reduce my honey over time (dont usually use it anymore).
  • Prettylittlelotus
    Prettylittlelotus Posts: 239 Member
    My favorite is Greek Gods Greek yogurt with honey. It's so yummy!
  • ahoag_83
    ahoag_83 Posts: 54 Member
    I have to say I am a big fan of Chobani. I didn't like it at first, but now I will not eat "regular" yogurt. I do have to say I tried "FAGE" greek yogurt one day and think I like it better than Chobani! The fruit and yogurt are separated so you can add as much or as little fruit to your yogurt as you like.
  • Buckeyt
    Buckeyt Posts: 473 Member
    Plain yogurt of any kind is horrible to me. Wouldn't eat it on a dare. I eat Chobani with fruit everyday though. Can't stand the watered down over sweetened regular yogurt anymore.
  • It all tastes good to me, a friend of mine suggested adding a packet of sweetner(splenda, truvia, equal), it makes it taste so much better!!! I will never eat regular yogurt again!!
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    Fage or Chobani. Sometimes I just buy a big container of plain and add honey and fruit.

    I've also tried Liberte and Méditérranée but my grocery store doesn't stock enough of the lower fat/cal ones. They're like 5oz and 230 calories - eep!

    I have texture issues with regular yogurt. It looks like what I think snot would feel like in my mouth. I'm also lactose intolerant, but I can power through Greek yogurt without issue.
  • maryjay51
    maryjay51 Posts: 742
    i get nonfat plain greek yogurt and put a cup of frozen or fresh berries in it.. is it the most delicious thing in the world?? no .its an acquired taste like you stated. all i know is that it fills me and it is extremely healthy for me so thats why i eat it..
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Look for Brown Cow. Very good!


    Not a lover of Greek Yogurt but tried it again the other day (Brown Cow brand) and it was pretty good.
  • kstep88
    kstep88 Posts: 403 Member
    I agree that it is acquired... My fav is still Dannon Oikos. I have some of the Athena (I think) brand in plain. I use it for cooking. I mostly make spinach artichoke dip with it. (wayyyy less calories than any other version) I also make ranch dip from scratch with the plain for big events.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    I like the honey flavors and add honey.
  • jill___
    jill___ Posts: 188 Member
    In my opinion, Chobani is the BEST. I LOVE Chobani -- lemon and mango are my favorite!!! I don't like regular yogurt, it always has a sour after-taste. Greek yogurt is so much better!
  • I must say i'm surprised no one has mentioned the best benifite of Chobani! It contains FIVE active live cultures which are beneficial for your digestive system and has so much more protein for the calories/sugar of a fruited cup verse a "normal" yogurt. I can't stand to eat the sugary thin Yoplait any more, and it used to be my favorite. Keep trying different ones and I'll bet you'll find something you love.
  • Chobani peach and blueberry flavors. Yum!
  • kyrstensmom
    kyrstensmom Posts: 297 Member
    I like Fred Meyer (Kroger) brand flavored greek yogurts...I have also tried Fage (from Costco), but I prefer the Fredy Meyer brand (and its cheaper!)
  • ilbcnuz
    ilbcnuz Posts: 48 Member
    I like the Dannon and I add a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder. It takes away the tanginess Totally yummy!!
  • xtinalovexo
    xtinalovexo Posts: 1,376 Member
    add 2 tsbp to plain yogurt and a bit of splenda, you have fluffy pb goodness!
  • ChrissyLu723
    ChrissyLu723 Posts: 153 Member
    Plain greek yogurt is an AWESOME replacement for sour cream :) I make spinach veggie dip and use the plan greek yogurt, no mayo, no sour cream, still yummo and LESS calories, plus better for ya.
  • courtneyt77
    courtneyt77 Posts: 11 Member
    Fage 0% is a great sour cream substitue on tacos or for making dips. I put it in my preworkout smoothie as well. I also like the Fage with the fruit on the side and Dannon Okios with black cherry is like cheesecake texture and taste. It's indulgent but way better for you! It didn't take long to make the switch!
  • kmard81
    kmard81 Posts: 212 Member
    my husband and I just started eating the chobani on a regular basis and I really like it! I like the texture of the greek yogurt much better.... not a fan of the apple/cinnamon though....

    I'm not a fan of yogurt, but I really don't have trouble eating the chobani with the fruit on the bottom

    ditto about the apple cinnamon! I was excited to come across it, bought 4 and it was very tart...didnt like it. But will still eat the other 3 so I am not wasting them. I agree about the sugar...the chobani has 17-19g so I am thinking of switching to plain and also adding my own fruits.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    So, this is only the 2nd time I've had it. The first time I tried Dannon Oikos with strawberries. Now I'm trying Chobano with black cherries.

    I didn't like the Dannon brand, but Chobano seems to be a bit better. I think it might take me a while to get used to the texture of Greek Yogurt.

    Is there any brands better than Chobano?

    Ditch the Dannon, Yoplait and Chobani.............

    Try some Greek Gods or Fage. Add a bit of honey and some fresh berries and it is better than ice cream.
  • Fage is by far the best and one of the best for you. Mix in splenda and berries and you are set!!
  • Minnie_Moo
    Minnie_Moo Posts: 239 Member
    I :heart: Fage and then my second choice is Chobani.

    I used to buy both of them with fruit in them......but then switched to the 0% no fat plain versions and put my own fruit in them.


    If you want a snack.......I mix 1/2 cup of non-fat (0%) plain greek yogurt with a sprinkle (about 1 tsp or to taste) of sugar free cheesecake jello pudding mix..........It tastes a lot like a real cheesecake and then you can sprinkle your crushed graham cracker in it too :wink:
  • I eat low fat Chobani's Vanilla with Kashi Go lean and frozen blueberries many mornings! Love the creamy texture! I hate regular yogurt!
  • Cindy311
    Cindy311 Posts: 780 Member
    Fage 0% Plain is really good! I like to mix it with a container of Carbmaster (found in Kroger's). Also, you can add in sugar free jello powder. Yum, now I'm hungry!
  • pandasand
    pandasand Posts: 133 Member
    Fat free plain Chobani is my fav...my friends all think I'm weird but I just like it plain without anything on it. Sometimes I put some fresh blueberries on top. I don't like Fage as much and the Dannon kind is horrible imo.
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