Greek Yogurt lovers - (plain) How to sweeten it
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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.0
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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!0 -
Sugar free jelly or jam0
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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.0 -
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,0
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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.0
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I just put my finger in it and it sweetens right up!! : )>0
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I use Splenda when I'm in that situation. Just a little bit and it tastes great!0
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I take a half cup and add 2 tsp of honey. Sweet/tart awesome! And a fantastic source of protein.0
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Fage greek yogurt is great get the 0% fat ones0
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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.0 -
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.0 -
Fage greek yogurt is great get the 0% fat ones0
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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.0
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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!!0 -
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).0 -
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.0
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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!!0 -
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.0
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Plain Greek yogurt + 1 stevia + 1 True Lemon = Deliciousness!0
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