Any advice on greek yogurt?

ghottamale
ghottamale Posts: 8
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
I love love love chobani greek yogurt, yes with the fruit at the bottom, at 14-19g of sugar per serving, I cant eat it plain.... its sour. Does anyone have any advice on a low sugar non fat greek yogurt or how I can spruce up a plain greek yogurt to reduce my sugar intake? Thanks!!

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  • LisaR517
    LisaR517 Posts: 80
    Sprinkle in some Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal! Yum!
  • twinmomtwice4
    twinmomtwice4 Posts: 1,069 Member
    I can't eat it plain either! I usually sprinkle a packet of Stevia in the yogurt and then mix in strawberries and blueberries! It definitely tastes better than just plain!
  • IndyInk
    IndyInk Posts: 212
    It's a great substitute for sour cream or mayo in almost anything. :) You don't have to make it sweet.
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
    I usually use it as sour cream, as I love mexican food and eat it a lot.

    But I will also mix fruit with it, and add splenda. :) Great way to get protein.

    Or I use it in my protein shakes :) 1 cup fage 0% plain GY, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 scoop of my protein powder. 2 tablespoons sugar free cheesecake pudding mix, and splenda.
  • bobie1978
    bobie1978 Posts: 204 Member
    It's a great substitute for sour cream or mayo in almost anything. :) You don't have to make it sweet.

    Agreed! I use it to make veggie dip :) I do still eat the ones with the fruit on the bottom :)
  • lesliemaki
    lesliemaki Posts: 1 Member
    I use non-fat greek yogurt lots of different ways. Add it to your fruit smoothies along with a little vanilla soy milk. I also use it on my granola type cereal plus banana & maybe craisins. I try to use granola that has the least amount of sugar. I've also used it in place of sour cream on baked potatos & a dollop of it on chili is really good. Lots of protein & no fat. A really good food!
  • susan1587
    susan1587 Posts: 1
    Mix honey in the yogurt.This gives you both health and satisfies your taste buds.
  • YogiGirlLucy
    YogiGirlLucy Posts: 290
    Plain greek yogurt with TJ's unsweetened coconut milk, fresh berries, a spoon of peanut butter and some protein powder in the blender.

    Otherwise I also usually use it to sub for sour cream, on a baked potato, etc.
  • TheUnwritten
    TheUnwritten Posts: 158 Member
    Things I have used are splenda, cinnamon, peanut butter, protein powers and cut up fruits, apples or strawberries.
  • misssiri
    misssiri Posts: 335 Member
    Apples, honey, vanilla extract, and my new favorite but doesn't help reduce sugar is to mix in hot cocoa mix. It almost has the consistency of nutella.
  • patricknsmith
    patricknsmith Posts: 261 Member
    Oikos caramel is the best greek yogurt I've tried...It is flat out delicious.
  • Talialala
    Talialala Posts: 40 Member
    As a greek, I highly recommed Fage (pronounced FAH, yay)

    lol

    But seriously, with no fat, 120 calories (0%) and a side of strawberries, its DELICIOUS

    I eat two every day.

    So... delicious... creamy... and perfect :)
  • dmest
    dmest Posts: 98 Member
    I use Stevia drops (chocolate or vanilla flavored) or mix it with a tiny bit of Walden Farms Sugar Free chocolate tip. Then I mix it with strawberries or granola.
  • missfayefaye
    missfayefaye Posts: 26
    Sometimes I strain a cup of yogurt in a coffee filter & strainer over night. In the morning, the water content is mostly taken out and the yogurt is almost like a soft cream cheese consistency. It's delicious for crackers or just eating with some fresh fruit.
  • MIMITIME
    MIMITIME Posts: 405 Member
    You can stir in a Tablespoon (maybe 2) of sugar free jello pudding mix to give it a flavor of your choice.
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    I eat it with berries and stevia when I buy it. My problem is that I eat it once or twice and have to throw it away, because I don't eat it every day and it has a short shelf life after it's opened. :(
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    I add fruit (like berries, peaches, plums, mangos, bananas). I mix in some jam. I add sweetener: sugar,honey, agave, and sometimes stevia. I also add vanilla extract.
  • iKristine
    iKristine Posts: 288 Member
    I love love love chobani greek yogurt, yes with the fruit at the bottom, at 14-19g of sugar per serving, I cant eat it plain.... its sour. Does anyone have any advice on a low sugar non fat greek yogurt or how I can spruce up a plain greek yogurt to reduce my sugar intake? Thanks!!

    I use it in shakes. Taste is irrelevant when you blend with fruit. Chobani plain is one the best, if not the best I've found for protein content and ingredients. I eat it daily this way... but no way could I eat it from a bowl.
  • emfilomena
    emfilomena Posts: 120
    I like the suggestions! Never giving up my non-fat blueberry Chobani Greek yogurt though.. : )
  • littlebluej
    littlebluej Posts: 102 Member
    I add splenda and cinnamon normally, or splenda and protein powder for "protein pudding". Both are delicious!
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    Absolutely can't stand it plain, tastes like vomit to me. And I've never bought one with fruit, flavoring or honey because I don't see the point of choosing Greek yogurt for it's health benefits of being low carb, low sugar, and high protein, and then adding carbs and sugar. But I eat a container of it every single day. Here are my favorite ways:
    (note, for all of the below, add one packet of your favorite sweetener)
    Two tablespoons pure pumpkin and half teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
    Two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa (extra tasty with a splash of peppermint extract)
    Splash of vanilla extract
    Splash of maple extract
    Teaspoon of cinnamon
    Two tablespoons of PB2 powdered peanut butter

    If in a pinch, with no other options to mix in, I just do two packets of sweetener and it's good to go.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I add blueberries to natural yoghurt and it's delicous. If you squish them a bit with the back of your spoon then they make the yoghurt look pretty too.

    Aussies - look out for Black Swan low fat natural greek yoghurt - its my find of the week and very yummy!
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