Let's talk about...Plain Greek Yogurt!

officiallymrswhite
officiallymrswhite Posts: 423 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What do you create using plain greek yogurt? What do you use for mix-ins?
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  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    first, I start with full fat because it tastes so much better. then I add cocoa powder, unsweetened coconut flakes, raspberries, and raw honey.
  • amykluver
    amykluver Posts: 184 Member
    (I haven't tried it - but have wanted to)
    Heard it's a good sour cream replacement - say for baked potatoes. With some chives or such with it maybe?
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I like a mashed banana (I have a banana tree --they're quite small about 4 inches), and a teaspoon of honey mixed into 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt.

    Also, PB2 is yum!

    1/2 Tbsp. of all-fruit spread, I could go on and on . . . .
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Raspberries and honey. Sooooooo good. :drinker:
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    I use it with berries & banana in my smoothies. Makes them very thick and creamy. Also in mashed sweet potatoes with chives. Om nom nom.
  • kadins_momma07
    kadins_momma07 Posts: 328 Member
    (I haven't tried it - but have wanted to)
    Heard it's a good sour cream replacement - say for baked potatoes. With some chives or such with it maybe?

    I recently just tried greek yogurt, and that is exactly what it reminded me of, sour cream! I definitely don't like it plain! Someone told me about adding the Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Packet mix to it for dip or as a sandwhich spread.....it is SO good!!! That is what I've been putting on my turkey sandwiches lately and it makes for a great dip with carrots!! :)
  • TheLongRunner
    TheLongRunner Posts: 688 Member
    bump
  • laurarpa
    laurarpa Posts: 244 Member
    I like it with fresh fruit - strawberries In June, blues in July and peaches in August are the best :). Usually with just a drizzle of agave and a sprinkle of high-fiber cereal.

    I also use in place of sour cream for anything - chili, tacos, baked potato, spinach dip.

    I also throw it in fruit smoothies.
  • wlddove
    wlddove Posts: 85 Member
    I love Greek yogurt for breakfast! My favorite mix-ins are usually walnuts, either raspberries, blackberries, or dried cranberries, and honey. I've been adding some flax seed lately too. All the mix-ins make it so I use less honey than I used to. Not that it's "that" bad, but the calories add up quick.

    People use it for all kinds of things though.... from smoothies to a replacement for sour cream.
  • greasygriddle_wechnage
    greasygriddle_wechnage Posts: 246 Member
    (I haven't tried it - but have wanted to)
    Heard it's a good sour cream replacement - say for baked potatoes. With some chives or such with it maybe?



    did u say....chive?
  • Jill_newimprovedversion
    Jill_newimprovedversion Posts: 988 Member
    1/2 c. Oikos plain nonfat + 1 packet Truvia+ 1 packet True Lemon = MY FAVORITE TREAT

    or I'll mix it with a 1 packet of Truvia, a drizzle of honey and some cinnamon= MY FAVORITE FAST BREAKFAST

    I also mix it with imitation vanilla flavoring
  • OSC_ESD
    OSC_ESD Posts: 752 Member
    ~ I love Fage 0% Nonfat Greek Yogurt with fresh blueberries and strawberries, ¼ cup of Special K Honey Granola and a pinch of ginger. Sometimes I might add 1 tsp of imported honey .... yummy !

    I also LOVE ... Voskos Blueberry Nonfat Greek Yogurt ... but the sugar was just too high ! :noway:
  • tiffany5839
    tiffany5839 Posts: 104 Member
    Ok I don't even like yogurt at all but I'm obsessed with my little way to make it yummy. I get the 4 packs of
    okios honey on the bottom greek yogurt. I cut up a few strawberries and put a tablespoon of flax seeds in it. Then a table spoon of coco & pb oatmeal raisin swirl all natural peanut butter(that stuff is awesome!) and mix it all together. SOOOO GOOD! TRY IT!
  • McLifterPants
    McLifterPants Posts: 457 Member
    Raspberries and honey. Sooooooo good. :drinker:

    I do this too, but with blueberries because they're cheaper :laugh: Also sometimes a bit of granola or some chopped almonds for crunch.
  • kadins_momma07
    kadins_momma07 Posts: 328 Member
    I've also heard of people putting crystal lite (I think is the name) in theirs to flavor it. I haven't tried that though.
  • Catjag
    Catjag Posts: 107
    Tonight I took a cup of nonfat, added half a pack of dry ranch dip and ate it with raw veggies. So good!
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    Sugar free/fat free jello pudding powder. Cheesecake and banana creme are awesome. Or for a savory option, mix with hidden valley ranch dip powder for a veggie dip.
  • jgerbe2
    jgerbe2 Posts: 57 Member
    My BF and I have quit buying sour cream to use Plain greek yogurt on anything and everything we used sour cream for and we love it.

    Watch boiling though. It will separate. You can heat it; just not boil.
  • officiallymrswhite
    officiallymrswhite Posts: 423 Member
    Sugar free/fat free jello pudding powder. Cheesecake and banana creme are awesome. Or for a savory option, mix with hidden valley ranch dip powder for a veggie dip.

    Sounds good! What is the ratio of pudding mix to greek yogurt that you use?
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    did u say....chive?
    LOL oh God it's everywhere.

    I usually put fruit in mine. Pineapple and the like. I also bake and cook with it and put it in my smoothes. I'm to the point that greek yogurt is my favorite food right now. I could eat it plain. It tastes better then cream to me.
  • heidiosburn
    heidiosburn Posts: 1 Member
    I love regular yogurt as well, I made oatmeal with bananas and yogurt this morning. Yummy!! I can even get my 2 1/2 yr old son to eat it too. I am recently back on my fitness pal after having my second baby. I lost 40 lbs using it before so I know this works. Can't wait to get a few lbs off. Only 20 to go!!
  • mbts08
    mbts08 Posts: 284 Member
    My usual is cut up fruit like berries, 1/8 cup of walnuts.
  • rachmass1
    rachmass1 Posts: 470 Member
    little bit of raspberry jam from the farm market added in. OMG so good!!!!

    What are people's favorite brands? I like Fage 2%
  • NK203
    NK203 Posts: 35
    1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
  • julesg100
    julesg100 Posts: 109 Member
    A previous poster mentioned Tru Lemon which I like. I recently tried Tru Lime and it's great too. Just add a little of your favorite sweetener and it's like Key Lime pie! I usually add some type of berry and a teaspoon of almond slivers since my Greek yogurt is the non-fat variety.
  • leex1487
    leex1487 Posts: 3 Member
    I made a greek yogurt cheesecake the other day and it was delicious! http://www.eatliverun.com/greek-yogurt-cheesecake-with-peaches-and-honey/
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Fage 2% is awesome! I make it a lot of different ways. Sometimes I will just add a packet of Truvia in it. Sometimes I put blueberries. When I want something really sweet I'll mix in a teaspoon of sugar free lemon or cheesecake pudding mix, it tastes like pudding! So delicious!
  • TheUnwritten
    TheUnwritten Posts: 158 Member
    The possibilities are endless. I use chopped fruits either bananas, apples, berries, cereals, nuts, peanut butter (pb2), sugar free pudding mixes favorites are cheesecake and pistachio, protein powders, Salt black pepper spread over a baked potato or dip veggies into. I also mix some Sriracha in their and top my steaks with it doesn't sound nice but its delicious!
  • aspenwhisper
    aspenwhisper Posts: 5
    I put it in most things sour cream or mayo used to be in and just season it accordingly. I also add some to my oatmeal, and of course add raw honey to it.
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    you can whip it into a mayonnaise too

    1/3 cup greek yogurt
    1 tbsp dill weed
    1/3 tsp ground mustard
    1 tsp lemon zest
    1/4 tsp worchestershire sauce

    directions
    pour worcestershire sauce, dill weed, mustard and lemon zest into greek yogurt and stir until fully mixed.

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