what do you put in plain yogurt?

KazzaLee13
KazzaLee13 Posts: 46
I have to increase my calcium intake but I'm kinda fussy and don't really like milk or plain yogurt.
I'd love to have ideas on what to put in plain yogurt? Apart from sugar or cocoa or something like that of course cos I'm looking for healthier ingredients! :)

Thanks! :D
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  • sleepyjean88
    sleepyjean88 Posts: 180 Member
    I use natural yogurt and in the morning when I'm making my lunch put in some fruit (blackberries,strawberries and raspberries particularly) and by the time its lunch time The fruit has flavoured the yoghurt :)
  • DelilahCat0212
    DelilahCat0212 Posts: 282 Member
    I slice ripe strawberries and freeze them in 1 cup gladwares. When you take them out to thaw, they make extra juice, more so than when you cut them up and don't freeze them. I put them in plain greek yogurt because the flavored ones have way too much sugar and I don't do artificial sweeteners...
  • pundas
    pundas Posts: 165 Member
    I slice up some bananas and mix them in with some chia seeds. If you like oatmeal you should try doing overnight oatmeal. I take a serving of dry oats (not cooked) and mix together with a serving of yogurt. Put it in the refrigerator overnight and then in the morning add whatever fruit you like. The oatmeal soaks up the yogurt so its nice and soft!
  • amcglothlin
    amcglothlin Posts: 4 Member
    I put frozen berries in when I pack it for my lunch in the morning, by lunch time, they are thawed and the flavor is good.
  • rmarie1017
    rmarie1017 Posts: 58 Member
    I thaw out some frozen unsweetened cherries and add them to my plain greek yogurt and put about a tablespoon of Hershey's sugar free chocolate syrup on top. It is heavenly!
  • KazzaLee13
    KazzaLee13 Posts: 46
    Thanks everyone for the tips! I guess yogurt + berries is a winning combo then! :) Can't wait to try it!
    I've never tried oatmeal (I don't think people eat it a lot where I live, had never heard of it before) but if I can find some I'll try it too! And hopefully I'll get some calcium in! :D
  • price0504
    price0504 Posts: 1
    I really like to put granola in my yogurt...be careful of the kinds you buy as they tend to be high in sugar or carbs, but it is also very easy to make at home!!!
  • I use it as a dip and usually put mint sauce and chilli powder in it.
    If you don't like it too hot then paprika works well.
    H x
  • laceylou0702
    laceylou0702 Posts: 226 Member
    Strawberries & Graham cracker! YUMMY
  • sgtlittle
    sgtlittle Posts: 258 Member
    Scoop of protein powder with my greek yogurt for a pumped up protein snack!
  • Losinitforgood
    Losinitforgood Posts: 28 Member
    I like to put vanilla protein powder and a few chopped walnuts in mine. Like others have said, fruit is great too!
  • sevva
    sevva Posts: 5
    Fresh fruit and honey!

    Or muesli/fruit & fibre type cereal
  • imacrazycatlady
    imacrazycatlady Posts: 6 Member
    A little bit of stevia, ground ginger and cinnamon. Fantastic and adds zero calories to the yogurt.
  • my6kiddies
    my6kiddies Posts: 4
    plain vanilla extract
  • JENJEN2011
    JENJEN2011 Posts: 36 Member
    Honey and cinnamon...yummy!
  • ro6330
    ro6330 Posts: 1
    Diced cucumbers, reduced fat feta, and black pepper. Makes a really good dip.
  • Jill_newimprovedversion
    Jill_newimprovedversion Posts: 988 Member
    A little bit of stevia, ground ginger and cinnamon. Fantastic and adds zero calories to the yogurt.

    ^^ THIS........and imitation vanilla.

    BTW, I discovered that Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Yogurt has 10 calories MORE than Great Value Plain
    same am't fat - ZERO-
    BUT 1/2 the am't of sodium
    1/2 the carbs & sugar
    and DOUBLE the am't of protein, so I switched.
    Obviously costs more, but it was worth it to me.
    It fills me up, whereas the GV never did
  • Dee_84
    Dee_84 Posts: 431 Member
    - Peanut butter and honey (sweet & salty)
    - Cocoa powder and some sweetener (chocolaty)
    - any kind of fruit (berries, bananas, peaches etc.)
    - Granola (just watch out for fat and sugar)
    - Nuts (portion control!)
    - add frozen berries and puree to make ice cream *yummy*
    - add yogurt to protein shakes

    I ♥ yogurt :love:
  • katastica
    katastica Posts: 1
    I'll mix Nature's Path cereals into my yogurt, fruits, almonds, or cocoa powder.
  • I'm kinda weird...I mix a packet of hot cocoa in yogurt, nuke it for about a minute and half, and pour it over weetabix or shredded wheat.
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    I mix a half a scoop of protein powder in my plain greek yogurt.....then I add either blackberries or frozen blueberries. Sometimes I sprinkle granola on top or mix plain uncooked oatmeal in it with a little water and let it sit overnight to make refrigerator oatmeal.....Love plain greek yogurt!
  • MadPanda75
    MadPanda75 Posts: 73 Member
    I do one tablespoon of honey, fresh or frozen no sugar added berries, and a small handful ( 1/4 to 1/2 cup of low fat granola cereal--have to watch out with the one!)

    Check out this homemade muesli recipe on Candice Kumai's website -Stiletto Chef..I bet that would be AWESOME with plain yogurt and a drizzle of honey : )

    http://www.stilettochef.com/1082/muesli-the-old-skool-breakfast-for-champs/
  • suzannephx
    suzannephx Posts: 8
    A little bit of all natural fruit spread and a tablespoon or so of raw nuts, usually walnuts or pecans.
  • ADHar10
    ADHar10 Posts: 18
    Fresh fruit and honey!

    Or muesli/fruit & fibre type cereal

    I also add fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, bananas and I even tried putting in pureed pumpkin or mandarin oranges along with honey or agave. Delicious!
  • ericarae33
    ericarae33 Posts: 211 Member
    Bump for later! Totally trying the refrigerator oatmeal!
  • cathyislosin
    cathyislosin Posts: 6 Member
    1/3c raw oatmeal, 4 chopped almonds, some chopped fruit (whatever on hand or in season), unsweetened coconut, and splash of almond milk if too thick. This is my go-to breakfast and keeps me going all morning long.
  • tehzephyrsong
    tehzephyrsong Posts: 435 Member
    If you want it sweet (for breakfast):
    - Jam (no-sugar-added is better than sugar-free is better than regular)
    - Fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, bananas, cherries w/ stones removed, whatever you like)
    - Dried fruit (mostly raisins, but stuff like dried apricots or craisins could be good too)
    - Honey
    - A tiny bit of vanilla or almond extract
    - Granola (replace milk with greek yogurt and get more protein at breakfast :D)
    - Pancakes! Mix some into your pancake batter. We've done it with flavored Chobani Greek yogurts, but plain yogurt might give pancakes an interesting sort of tang.

    If you want it savory (for lunch or snack):
    - Sliced cucumbers and about a teaspoon of dill (fresh or dried is your call, dried herbs have a sharper, more intense flavor)
    - 1 pkt Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning in 2 cups of fat-free Greek yogurt gives you a delicious low-fat, high-protein ranch dressing substitute. Dip veggies in it, use it on your salads, put it in guacamole (seriously), anything you'd normally do with Ranch if you use it.

    You can also sub in plain yogurt in a lot of recipes that call for cream/sour cream/milk/etc, like in smoothies, cream-based dips and sauces, some cakes and quickbreads (I'd check first, Google around some), etc.
  • eviltwinkie
    eviltwinkie Posts: 153
    normally Stevia, true lemon, and often some kind of fruit (on plain greek yogurt.) But lately I've been sprinkling SF lemon jello pudding mix on it (maybe 1/6 of a 4 serving package?) and mixing it in, then adding frozen blueberries. Ends up really thick like lemon cheesecake.

    Tried a chocolate SF pudding, but it wasn't nearly as good. Lemon with blueberries really hits the spot.
  • missallenxox
    missallenxox Posts: 175 Member
    i loveeee putting cinnamon in my yogurt its sooo good!!
  • KazzaLee13
    KazzaLee13 Posts: 46
    Thanks for all the great ideas! They sound really good!! :D

    Didn't think I could actually use yogurt as a dip or seasoning but I really like the idea, with cucumber and dried herbs or with spice! Yummy! :)