Ode to Greek Yogurt

saturnine15
saturnine15 Posts: 140
in Food and Nutrition
I just got a container of Chobani Greek Plain yogurt.

OMG
Its CREAMY, thick, FAT FREE!!!, no gross liquid at the top when I open it, adopts whatever flavor you want it to, can be eaten as a snack, dessert, or condiment. Wow.

It is more expensive than I would like it to be. Normally expensive would be a deal breaker, but because it is so thick I dont think I could eat an entire portion of it in one sitting like I can with regular plain yogurt. The cost may actually even out.
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  • WonderCort
    WonderCort Posts: 123 Member
    Lol I love my chobani
  • KickassAugust
    KickassAugust Posts: 1,430 Member
    I've only had Greek yogurt once...
  • saturnine15
    saturnine15 Posts: 140
    It is really like everything I ever wanted yogurt to be. lol
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    The Oikos Brand is even creamier, LOL..you'll think you died and went to heaven :)
  • Shyster2005
    Shyster2005 Posts: 33 Member
    I LOVE it. I think Fage is even better than Chobani.
  • saturnine15
    saturnine15 Posts: 140
    Oh man, like I said, expensive is generally a deal breaker. Oikos and Fage are sooooo much higher priced. If I can manage to make this container of Chobani last, I will justify spending the extra on the other two.
  • theartichoke
    theartichoke Posts: 816 Member
    My ode to Greek Yogurt...

    Oh beast of beasts,
    How art thou so foul?
    From the depths of Hades you escaped.
    To unleash the Titan's
    fury upon man.
    Oh, Greek Yogurt, how I hate thee.

    Heehee. :)
  • saturnine15
    saturnine15 Posts: 140
    I thought about writing a poem, but, alas, I am talentless. :(
  • KCMinn
    KCMinn Posts: 20
    I LOVE Chobani! Eat it every single day! When my supply starts to dwindle I freak out and have to get more right away! ;)
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Hmm...the price must be regional. For me, Oikos is cheaper :)
  • RandomMiranda
    RandomMiranda Posts: 298
    My local grocery store FINALLY started carrying chobani, but they almost never have my favorite flavors (mango and peach). I use the plain or vanilla with fruit, in mashed sweet potatos, and in my overnight oats. I never liked yogurt (and still don't care for it on its own except peach, mango or lemon flavored), but I'm at least a partial convert.
  • mpizzle421
    mpizzle421 Posts: 80 Member
    Why does fat free matter?
  • cls_333
    cls_333 Posts: 206 Member
    Try the Black Cherry. Me & my sister in-law both commented that we wanted to lick out the container! How can anything soooo good be good for you? Better than ice cream!
  • mariobadr
    mariobadr Posts: 58 Member
    It's easy to make Greek Yogurt/Labneh at home! Here's a guide to making it from plain yogurt:

    http://theshiksa.com/2011/08/23/how-to-strain-yogurt/

    Google for a guide to make plain yogurt out of milk, and then all you really need to have is milk. Milk + a day later = Greek Yogurt! :)
  • cls_333
    cls_333 Posts: 206 Member
    Oh ya, as far as price, Sam's Club has it by the case, mixed flavors, for much cheaper!
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    My ode to Greek Yogurt...

    Oh beast of beasts,
    How art thou so foul?
    From the depths of Hades you escaped.
    To unleash the Titan's
    fury upon man.
    Oh, Greek Yogurt, how I hate thee.

    Heehee. :)

    LOL! I love yogurt and hate Greek yogurt. The texture is so off-putting to me. But, I use it in my protein shakes, and it really cuts down on the sweetness and makes it more palatable. I also like my Greek yogurt Jalapeno dip - IMO, savory applications are better than the sweet ones.
  • saturnine15
    saturnine15 Posts: 140
    Why does fat free matter?
    I have tried different ways of losing weight and keeping my fat intake low is when I feel best. This stuff is so creamy at fat free that I don't feel im missing out on any better flavor with more fat content.
  • tinchick
    tinchick Posts: 59 Member
    My ode to Greek Yogurt...

    Oh beast of beasts,
    How art thou so foul?
    From the depths of Hades you escaped.
    To unleash the Titan's
    fury upon man.
    Oh, Greek Yogurt, how I hate thee.

    Heehee. :)


    agreed!
  • delonda1
    delonda1 Posts: 525 Member
    My ode to Greek Yogurt...

    Oh beast of beasts,
    How art thou so foul?
    From the depths of Hades you escaped.
    To unleash the Titan's
    fury upon man.
    Oh, Greek Yogurt, how I hate thee.

    Heehee. :)

    LOL! I love yogurt and hate Greek yogurt. The texture is so off-putting to me. But, I use it in my protein shakes, and it really cuts down on the sweetness and makes it more palatable. I also like my Greek yogurt Jalapeno dip - IMO, savory applications are better than the sweet ones.


    I also am NOT a fan of greek yogurt....but i have tried multiple brands and using it different ways because I dont get enough protein...

    favorites : TRADER JOE'S and oikos

    i mix it in smoothies and pair it with granola.... niether of these are that disgusting thick that I hated in chobani and so many others
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    They sell big tubs of Fage at Costco....it's really cheap and delish! I mix half a scoop of protein powder in it with frozen blueberries or blackberries and then sprinkle pumpkin flax granola on top...let it sit for an hour or so and the granola turns into almost a cobbler topping. Soooo yummy!
  • rainwalkerSK
    rainwalkerSK Posts: 81
    My ode to Greek Yogurt...

    Oh beast of beasts,
    How art thou so foul?
    From the depths of Hades you escaped.
    To unleash the Titan's
    fury upon man.
    Oh, Greek Yogurt, how I hate thee.

    Heehee. :)

    Agreed. It's vile.
  • Yes2HealthyAriel
    Yes2HealthyAriel Posts: 453 Member
    Tried it but it is nasty. It is way too sour and tastes like sour cream.
  • janeosu
    janeosu Posts: 140 Member
    Pineapple Chobani is my FAVORITE!
  • shannon_121285
    shannon_121285 Posts: 25
    The cost does even out. I only buy one 500g container/week whereas the other types, I bought 2, 750ml containers at 1/2 the price.
  • saturnine15
    saturnine15 Posts: 140
    The cost does even out. I only buy one 500g container/week whereas the other types, I bought 2, 750ml containers at 1/2 the price.
    That is what I was doing. The regular plain stuff is far less filling.
  • shannon_121285
    shannon_121285 Posts: 25
    Oh man, like I said, expensive is generally a deal breaker. Oikos and Fage are sooooo much higher priced. If I can manage to make this container of Chobani last, I will justify spending the extra on the other two.
    sometimes the more expensive ones have higher protein so you don't need as much. I don't know about the protein in the brand that you bought however I noticed the protein level is higher in some greek yogurts than others
  • shannon_121285
    shannon_121285 Posts: 25
    Why does fat free matter?
    The fat free greek yogurt has 18g of protein per serving but the higher fat ones don't.
  • kerryannk
    kerryannk Posts: 148
    OMG you HAVE to try Fage. It's to die for. My local Kroger sells it in the organic/natural section.
  • blazergrad
    blazergrad Posts: 603 Member
    Dannon Oikos is my choice of breakfast on most mornings.... all but the plain flavor. Plain is flat-out disgusting.
  • misscristie
    misscristie Posts: 643 Member
    Tried it but it is nasty. It is way too sour and tastes like sour cream.

    Add some Splenda and about 20 blueberries, raspberries or blackberries and then see what you think. I thought the same thing at first. It's life saver now.

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