Plain Greek Yogurt?

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  • Altruista75
    Altruista75 Posts: 409 Member
    I usually eat mine with blueberries and cinnamon. I love Greek yogurt - such an easy way to get some serious protein in your diet!
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    I use it as salad dressing! Yum!
  • PALady4JC
    PALady4JC Posts: 99 Member
    I love Chobani Greek yogurt. I usually buy the plain and add fruit, maybe some Splenda, maybe some extract (real ones...vanilla, almond, banana, etc.), light jam, raisins, cinnamon, shredded coconut...endless...
    Some ideas for what to do with Greek yogurt I read recently:
    - Add chopped cucumbers, dill and a pinch of salt for a quick Greek tsatziki.
    - Instead of milk or sweetened yogurts, toss some in your smoothie for a thicker texture.
    - As an alternative to heavy cream when making alfredo sauce for pasta.
    - Mix with chocolate syrup for an easy fruit dip for a party platter.
    - Add a pinch of salt for a rich substitute for sour cream.
    - Stir into pureed vegetable soup to add thickness and protein. (love this one!)
    - Add chopped fruit and sweetener and put in freezer
    - Use instead of mayo in chicken, tuna, and egg salad
    - Frosting for cake; just add vanilla or almond extract and a bit of sweetener (I guess this is for the cake mixes made with soda or pumpkin)
    - Add spices and a bit of milk for a quick, guilt-free creamy salad dressing.
    - As a pre-grill marinade for chicken or lamb: a bit of yogurt, za'atar, lemon zest, pepper flakes and pinch of salt.
    - Add horseradish to make a fish or shrimp dip.
    - Mix with skim milk and use instead of buttermilk for pancakes.
  • PALady4JC
    PALady4JC Posts: 99 Member
    For the person who mentioned Cabot Greek yogurt...I bought it recently because it was on super sale. I got vanilla. At first taste, I thought it was different than any I'd had before, but I decided I really liked it on the second taste. I always add fresh fruit.
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    I stir in a scoop of protein powder, some nuts and chopped fruit for an awesome after-workout snack!! Or I mix it half-and-half with ranch dressing for a yummy veggie dip.
  • AmeChops
    AmeChops Posts: 744 Member
    I actually really love the taste of plain greek yoghurt...although I find the fat free version a bit...erm...tangy(?) so I stick with the full fat one. I usually add some pine kernels, sunflower seeds and dessicated coconut to it...nommy!!
  • shanspants
    shanspants Posts: 1
    A quarter cup of granola is awesome in Greek Yogurt :)
  • jennifer52484
    jennifer52484 Posts: 888 Member
    I add 1/2 scoop of cookies and cream whey protein to the 6 oz container and it is amazing.
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    I put in stevia drops (berry flavored) and any type of berries I ahve. Today its blackberries and raspberries...with 3 tbsp of hemp hearts..so its a total of 34g of protein..YUM
  • RasheedaR
    RasheedaR Posts: 38 Member
    GREAT idea! I will try this!
  • saragato
    saragato Posts: 1,154
    Another person somewhere on here mentioned mixing a bit of Jell-O Sugar Free/Fat Free pudding mix in with it. I haven't tried it yet but I imagine it's a good way to flavor it without major sugar added.
  • jennifer52484
    jennifer52484 Posts: 888 Member
    bump
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    Fresh fruit is always good. I usually have mine with an apple.

    A good alternative to honey is agave nectar.
  • Chunky_As_Charged
    Chunky_As_Charged Posts: 64
    Half packet of whatever flavour Crystal Light you like. I'm a fan of the Crystal Light Pure Mixed Berry
  • Antigone
    Antigone Posts: 70 Member
    My favorite is PB2, a bit of Truvia or agave and some sliced almonds. LOVE IT.
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    I like to mix in some PB2 and sugar free preserves. PBJ in a bowl. :)
  • Spamee
    Spamee Posts: 148 Member
    I keep my Coconut oil in the fridge- so it is Solid.
    I like to 'Shred' some of that into my plain yogurt, along with a little honey
  • willy0524
    willy0524 Posts: 1,897
    Chobani Greek yogurt with some truvia and blackberries, yummmmmmmmm :drinker:
  • allisonmrichard
    allisonmrichard Posts: 64 Member
    My friend just gave me a smoothie recipe the other day with plain Greek yogurt in it and I LOVE it...I use non-fat, plain Oikos. You put one cup of it in the blender with one half-cup skim milk, a sliced banana, two tablespoons of peanut butter (I use Naturally More) and a tablespoon of honey...so good! Almost like a liquified peanut butter and banana sandwich. :)
  • NancyNiles
    NancyNiles Posts: 145 Member
    I use in in place of sour cream, usually. I buy the individual Chiobani 0% yogurts when I want flavor.
  • LittleElephant
    LittleElephant Posts: 106 Member
    A spoon of fruit curd mixed in. Any fruit curd is great but orange curd works best for me.
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    It seems to me that adding honey would only defeat the purpose of buying Greek yogurt since one reason to get it is for the low sugar count....

    Some better ways to use it would be in protein shakes/smoothies. I've also had recipes that used it instead of sour cream.
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    I use mine for smoothies, creamy honey dijon salad dressing, mixed with a couple of tablespoons of salsa on my taco salad, creamy dill/cucumber dip, mixed with chives on a baked potato....the possibilities are endless!
  • GoldspursX3
    GoldspursX3 Posts: 516 Member
    serving of yogurt
    cup of fresh, baby spinach
    cup of strawberries
    banana
    cup of almond milk
    handful of ice

    mix together in a blender and you have an awesome smoothie!
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    Sugar free/fat free jello pudding powder. Cheesecake and banana creme are my favorite!
  • pinkgigi
    pinkgigi Posts: 693 Member
    I put almond butter in mine.

    GG
  • Get_Me_Fit
    Get_Me_Fit Posts: 42 Member
    bump!
  • ablykins
    ablykins Posts: 200 Member
    In order to keep the fat, calories, and sugar as low as possible I add in about 8-10 drops of liquid stevia- I get the SweetLeaf brand. My favorites for plain greek yogurt are English toffee and French vanilla. Sugar free jello pudding mix also works, however, you can send the sodium sky high with that since the sugar free mixes are usually really high in sodium.
  • TotalTiger
    TotalTiger Posts: 74
    Some fresh mint, a bit of garlic and a squeeze of lemon. Then dip veges in it. I always have some in the fridge. Could also add some grated cucumber (I don't eat it)
  • Pandalicious
    Pandalicious Posts: 45
    I add ranch seasoning and dip raw veggies in it. Delicious!

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