I may be the last one to join the club, but I just tried Greek yogurt for the first time yesterday (shocking, I know!) My curiosity was piqued after watching the commercial starring John Stamos for the hundredth time, but I never got around to it. A friend was serving some for lunch and when offered, I couldn’t refuse.
Greek yogurt is not only delicious, it’s also a nutritional superstar. Full of calcium and Vitamin D, with as much potassium as a banana, it’s also rich in probiotics. Compared to regular yogurt, it has twice the protein with only a fraction of the sugar and carbs.
Not everyone is crazy about the taste by itself since it’s somewhat tart, but incorporated into different dishes, it is sure to please. Here are 14 ways I plan to use Greek yogurt:
1. Mayo Substitute – Greek yogurt works well in dips, deviled eggs, and chicken salad, adding a creamy texture without a ton of calories.
2. Sour Cream Substitute – Great on top of a baked potato.
3. Dessert – Mix yogurt with fruit, granola, or pudding for a tasty parfait. Also can be used in popsicles.
4. Salad Dressings – Any creamy type dressing like Caesar or Ranch works well.
5. Fruit Dip – Mix Greek yogurt with sweetener of your choice and serve with cut-up fruit for a healthy party platter.
6. Fondue – Mix an equal amount of yogurt and shredded cheese in a pot and melt over a low heat until blended.
7. Breakfast Bowl – Add 1 chopped banana, a handful of pecans, and 1tsp. of maple syrup to a cup of Greek yogurt.
8. Frosting Substitute – Whisk vanilla extract, cinnamon, honey and Greek Yogurt together until smooth.
9. Savory Sauce – Mix Greek Yogurt, lemon juice, and capers together. Serve with salmon.
10. Soups – Use in place of cream in cold soups.
11. Marinated Cucumbers – Thinly slice 1 cucumber and 1 onion, then combine with salt and Greek yogurt. Makes a great side dish for a dairy meal.
12. Cheesecake – Works especially well topped with fruit or chocolate.
13. Frozen Yogurt Bites – Mix fruit, yogurt, and sweetener together, spoon into ice cube trays and freeze.
14. Gyros – Stuff a pita bread with shredded veggies, olives, and feta cheese, then drizzle with yogurt.
Because Greek yogurt has such a thick consistency and strong taste, a little will go a long way, making it easier to stretch than regular yogurt. This is good news for both the wallet and the waist line.
Do you enjoy Greek yogurt?
Wow great ideas! I had not thought of using it as icing. I bake a lot so that would be a great substitute, maybe even add a little truvia to sweeten it. Thanks!
I’ve never tried Truvia. Is it as good as Splenda?
I love greek yogurt it has so many uses as you showed here but it’s also delicious and good for you!! Not many things are both!
I must be the only person in the world that does not like Greek yogurt! I think it tastes aweful, but I do like John Stamos!
Isn’t John Stamos dreamy? I love watching his Lifetime movies.
What a lot of great ideas for greek yogurt. I’m definitely going to try some of them starting with it on a baked potato.
I use greek yogurt a lot now, it makes the best tziki sauce/ It is so much better than plain regular yougurt,
Some of these uses I was familiar with, but others are new to me. Thanks for the great ideas.
this is nice to know im writing this info down
I tired greek style a few years back, really prefer Greek Gods in Honey Vanilla mixed with their Plain to cut the sugar.
Wow, did not know so many uses. I usually use along as a fruit dip. Great to know can be used as a salad dressing.
– shaunie