Not too sure how I feel about Greek yogurt...

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  • kaylurzz
    kaylurzz Posts: 121 Member
    Okios is my favorite! I usually buy the ones that have honey at the bottom. Makes for a nice little treat so I don't eat ice cream :laugh:
  • Jcorkovic
    Jcorkovic Posts: 1
    Oikos - Greek yogurt w/ honey is to die for!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    I pretty much exclusively eat the plain.

    For breakfast with fruit and/or granola and maybe some nuts. For dessert with fruit or jam.

    I've been eating it for a while now, (like 8 years). At the beginning I found it tart, but I loved the texture. I'd eat it with fruit and some sweetener (honey, agave, sugar, maple, stevia....all depending on the phase). 2% and/or lowfat is less tart than nonfat. And not all brands are created equal: Fage (any fat level), Chobani 2%, Trader Joes 2%, Voskos nonfat, and Wallaby are my favorites. The rest aren't that good. Some aren't even true greek yogurts and add thickeners.

    I eat it because it is way higher in protein, and more filling than regular yogurt. Now I find any regular yogurt too sweet. And the flavored greeks are way too sweet for me as well.

    Also, greek is great for savory applications. And panna cotta.

    Mix a couple of tablespoons with some honey and dip your fruit in it, or use it like whipped cream.
  • Mickey2u
    Mickey2u Posts: 21 Member
    Chobani Black Cherry is my fav. I haven't had it in a few weeks tho.
  • HaleyxErin
    HaleyxErin Posts: 94 Member
    Fage especially the cherry one I don't know any nutrition info on it but I love! I also like the plain with a little 25% less sugar nesquick weird but really good
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I never really liked yogurt but I wanted to start eating greek yogurt because it's something I can easily eat once I get to work. I tried a bunch of different kinds and i like Chobani blueberry the best. It's 14 grams of protein. Chobani other flavors are pretty good also. I also like it because it's the only yogurt i've found that says "only natural ingredients".

    here are the nutrition facts:
    cal: 140g
    fat: 0g
    Carbs: 20g
    Protein: 14g
    Sugar: 20g

    Same here - Chobani is my favorite because I like the taste/texture and it's more natural than the Oikos & Yoplait versions. I've been doing the fruit on the bottom flavors for a while but a friend clued me in that the vanilla was lower in calories (120) has a bit more protein (16g) and less sugar (13g) so I've been getting that and adding 1/2 of fresh blueberries. To me it tastes even better than the blueberry flavored one and is much better for me.

    Tried plain and was totally turned off! Might try mixing it with pudding or jello as someone suggested on here a week or so ago.
  • bunnylvr
    bunnylvr Posts: 78
    I hate it. I think it's disgusting, especially the texture. I took one small bite then through the rest of it in the trash.
  • Natalia333
    Natalia333 Posts: 12
    I love Greek Gods greek yogurt! I add some cinnamon and strawberrry / blue berries or both! (if you cut them up an mix with the yogurt the night before it pulls out more flavor) i also use it for apple dip, but it does take a little getting used to!
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    I only buy whole fat Greek Yogurt, so Fage Total (whole fat). Its closer to whipped cream because its extremely thick and creamy (not as sour).

    My favorite use of Greek Yogurt is Banana Cinnamon Bread Pudding:
    1/2 serving Fage Total (whole fat)
    1/2 scoop CinnaBun protein powder
    1/2 banana sliced
    1/2 Ozery Morning Bun Cinnamon Raisin
    1/4 cup walnuts or hazelnuts
    1/8 tspn Saigon Cinnamon
  • Trutra
    Trutra Posts: 131 Member
    I dont like it plain, but do use it for smoothies. I also use it to make a low-fat replacement sauce for lasagne or moussaka.

    1 egg to a cup or a bit more of low fat greek yoghurt, beat it together. Pour over food sprinkle low fat cheese on top and bake. Yummy!
  • nylovely
    nylovely Posts: 2
    I like greek yogurt, I eat the blueberry, blood orange and pineapple flavors.
  • Jbvbhl
    Jbvbhl Posts: 10 Member
    I agree, about the drying out the tongue part, blech.. I bought a quart and I added splenda and fruit and could not get past the texture of the yogurt.. And I kept trying to finish the quart, but it was like nails on the chalkboard for me and every bite a punishment..
  • BenderFitness
    BenderFitness Posts: 349
    I love it!!!! I mix a cup of 0% greek yogurt with a tablespoon of Peanut Butter, and a packet of stevia in the raw, and it's delicious. You can also use it plain as a substitute for sour cream. My husband didn't even notice a difference! Plus, I bake with it all the time.

    Peanut butter? How interesting - Ill have to try that!

    I cook with Greek yogurt all the time, too. And it's a fabulous substitute for sour cream. Fage plain, lime, cumin, salt, pepper and a tiny drop of honey makes a great topper for fish tacos!

    It's soooo good! I hope you like it! I am going to try the fish taco topping! It sounds fantastic. :)
  • svazquez820
    svazquez820 Posts: 88 Member
    i love stonyfield oikos, fage and chobani. when i first started eating i mixed it a packet of stevia then i said lets try it without..and i love it. i add sliced almonds or pieces of fruit to the plain :)
  • hodgkirl
    hodgkirl Posts: 1
    Dannon with blueberrys on the bottom is excellent. So is their vanilla.
  • deb54
    deb54 Posts: 270 Member
    Bump... So many great ideas ... Thanks for sharing !
  • twhaley1990
    twhaley1990 Posts: 140 Member
    To me, it tastes almost identical to sour cream. I pretty much only use it to sub that and for cooking. I cannot imagine eating it like a sweet snack.
  • metacognition
    metacognition Posts: 626 Member
    I like to mix Truvia into the Kirkland Signature (costco) plain greek yogurt. I also recommend Chobani's flavored varieties.

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