Greek Yogurt lovers - (plain) How to sweeten it

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  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
    DaVinci or Torani SF syrups ..... or NSA or SF jams & jellies ......
  • Veggywmn
    Veggywmn Posts: 1
    I always buy plain yogurt and sweeten it myself. I've used honey, stevia, Truvia, and if you want to make it taste like vanilla yogurt, just add a hint of pure vanilla extract. Much better and healthier than buying yogurt sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners. Adding granola on top is also a good way to add a little extra sweetness.
  • shivaslives
    shivaslives Posts: 279 Member
    Agave nectar is great

    ^^^this and fresh or frozen berries for a natural sweetener. If you're looking to save calories, though, go with stevia.

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  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I eat greek yogurt every day. I buy the plain stuff, eat it 1 cup at a time and flavor it with about 50g of some kind of berry (been on a raspberry and blackberry kick lately) or 1g of cinnamon, then sweeten either topping with 10g honey. Comes out pretty dang tasty, if you ask me.

    Ooohhh cinnamon, didn't think about that! I'm totally trying that!
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I always buy plain yogurt and sweeten it myself. I've used honey, stevia, Truvia, and if you want to make it taste like vanilla yogurt, just add a hint of pure vanilla extract. Much better and healthier than buying yogurt sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners. Adding granola on top is also a good way to add a little extra sweetness.

    I actually tried to add in vanilla extract and it didn't do much for me.
  • cbferriss
    cbferriss Posts: 122
    I use Greek yogurt in place of mayo, Miracle Whip, cream cheese, or sour cream. It works great!!

    When I eat is for itself, I sweeten with Splenda or fruit only preserves. My lunch trick is to pack the yogurt with still frozen fruit; it will thaw by the afternoon. My favorite is a sprinkle of ginger with frozen mango chunks.
  • moopity
    moopity Posts: 54 Member
    I use stevia -- the best and only brand I like is SWEET LEAF. You can buy it on Amazon if you cannot find it in your area. Whole Foods usually carries it.
  • led6777
    led6777 Posts: 268
    i stir jam into it. it's high in sugar, but i buy natural jams that have very few ingredients so i know it's not too processed.
  • htrl877
    htrl877 Posts: 49
    If you keep eating it the yogurt will eventually taste sweet. Once you go back to sugary yogurts you're going to think they're gross and wayy to sweet. Keep trying at it with the greek yogurt. Your tastebuds are in shock from eating so much sugar in your typical yogurt (30g of sugar vs 9g) but it will pass if you keep eating it.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    A little hesitant to use protein powder only because I don't really know which brand/flavor or anything to buy.
    If you're cool with whey, casein, and eggs, pick up some samples of TruNutrition Sciences Trutein. Their Cinnabun and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup are probably the two best tasting protein shakes I've had. CinnaBun smells and tastes like the cinnamony dough of a cinnabun whereas the Chocolate PB cup has a nice mix of chocolate and peanut butter tastes. I also like that they do not hide behind proprietary labels - they fully disclose the amounts of each ingredient used. Their Iso-Ology Chocolate Peanut Butter cup is only whey protein isolate, not a blend like Trutein, but tastes equally as good as the Trutein variety.

    You can get samples directly from their website for $2 each and have them in a week.
  • Hambone23
    Hambone23 Posts: 486 Member
    If you're just looking to sweeten it up, I'm in the stevia camp (yes, yeah: it's not an artificial sweetner). But frankly I love the consistency of fage. They do sell cup with fage on one side and a little honey on the other. So honey is nice with it. I like how it's separated and not mixed because I can take the littlest honey I need for a big ole spoon of plain Fage.
  • ChasingSweatandTears
    ChasingSweatandTears Posts: 504 Member
    I eat Fage as well, and I really like drizzling a tbsp of real, organic maple syrup. It only adds 50 calories

    I also use it on savory foods, it's an awesome substitute for sour cream!
  • rskmom
    rskmom Posts: 7 Member
    Sugar free jelly or jam
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    If you keep eating it the yogurt will eventually taste sweet. Once you go back to sugary yogurts you're going to think they're gross and wayy to sweet. Keep trying at it with the greek yogurt. Your tastebuds are in shock from eating so much sugar in your typical yogurt (30g of sugar vs 9g) but it will pass if you keep eating it.

    One of the main reasons why I wanted to try plain was because I thought the sugary yogurts were too sweet. I also have very sensitive teeth so it prevents me from eating cold and sweet things.
  • TrueBlueBruin78
    TrueBlueBruin78 Posts: 311 Member
    You can go that route with the natural sweeteners (aguave) but if you dont want to add calories, and i dont know if your oppose to artificial sweeteners, adding Truvia (2 packets) will make it a tasty low cal dessert,
  • ishtar13
    ishtar13 Posts: 528 Member
    I like using different flavors of honey: regular, clover, orange blossom, etc - whatever might complement the flavor of the fruit. I measure carefully, and usually only use one or two teaspoons, depending on how much yogurt I'm using.
  • proctorcj
    proctorcj Posts: 31
    I just put my finger in it and it sweetens right up!! : )>
  • debussyschild
    debussyschild Posts: 804 Member
    I use Splenda when I'm in that situation. Just a little bit and it tastes great!
  • juliekat1955
    juliekat1955 Posts: 67 Member
    I take a half cup and add 2 tsp of honey. Sweet/tart awesome! And a fantastic source of protein.
  • smartin9912
    smartin9912 Posts: 43 Member
    Fage greek yogurt is great get the 0% fat ones:wink:
  • SunshineDay76
    SunshineDay76 Posts: 94
    I use agave nectar to sweeten plain Greek yogurt. I prefer it to sugar because it's a low-glycemic sweetener, and it's sweeter than sugar so I use less than 1 teaspoon. It doesn't have as strong a tastes as honey, it just tastes sweet.

    Ditto! I also use agave nectar.
  • ruffledviolet
    ruffledviolet Posts: 260
    I like plain Fage + cinnamon. I don't really need anything with sugar... but sometimes I add apple butter.

    If I get the Fage + fruit then I only use a bit of the fruit in the yogurt (comes separated) and use the rest to sweeten oatmeal.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    Fage greek yogurt is great get the 0% fat ones:wink:
    I honestly prefer the original Total full-fat one, especially for making protein smoothies.
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    I like mine with a bit of honey, PB2 and banana, if it is for bfast vs a snack I will add one scoop of protein powder.
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    I like plain Fage + cinnamon. I don't really need anything with sugar... but sometimes I add apple butter.

    If I get the Fage + fruit then I only use a bit of the fruit in the yogurt (comes separated) and use the rest to sweeten oatmeal.

    Oooh! I like the apple butter idea, got to get some from Trader Joe's!!
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    I like plain Fage + cinnamon. I don't really need anything with sugar... but sometimes I add apple butter.

    If I get the Fage + fruit then I only use a bit of the fruit in the yogurt (comes separated) and use the rest to sweeten oatmeal.

    Oooh! I like the apple butter idea, got to get some from Trader Joe's!!

    Or make your own! This - http://www.marthastewart.com/326858/slow-cooker-pear-and-apple-butter - was pretty easy, just time consuming to peel and slice all the fruit. I used the splenda/brown sugar blend, so it cut down the calories a bunch. And it lasted a long while (makes a big crock pot full).
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    I always buy plain greek yogurt with more grams of protein than sugar, so I know where you're coming from. My 2 favs for sweetening are honey and pure maple syrup. A teaspoon is enough for 6 oz. Gotta try cinnamon, though.
  • jjean905
    jjean905 Posts: 175
    Sugar free fat free pudding works well!

    I do this too. I use the chocolate flavor. Mix it up and put it in the fridge for an hour or so, makes like a chocolate mousse. Yummy!!
  • aleham
    aleham Posts: 44
    Try using a few drops of vanilla essence. A friend of mine used this trick while staying in overseas hostels that tried to save money by only serving plain greek yogurt with breakfast.
  • LindsayE007
    LindsayE007 Posts: 212 Member
    Plain Greek yogurt + 1 stevia + 1 True Lemon = Deliciousness!

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