Greek Yogurt - Gimme the scoop

[CourtJester 0]

So I have noticed a lot of posts with people eating Greek Yogurt. Can you let me know if this is the fat-free version or normal version? Based on the website I went to all I saw was the fat-free version having plain flavor only. Are you mixing this with anything else? Are they good in smoothies?

[luluc 6]

this is the brand my grocery store sell:

OikosOrganic.com:Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt - Homepage

fage greek yogurt is another popular brand.

zero fat, high in Protein & great for smoothies. i find the greek yogurt much more filling.

[aubrie 6]

I can't eat it. It tends to be more "gloppy" than regular yogurt like Yoplait. I can't handle the texture. It sticks in the back of my throat and makes me want to gag. It tastes wonderful, it's just to thick.

[slumielumes 0]

I eat Chobani greek yogurt. It comes in different flavors like honey, vanilla, plain, then strawberry & blueberry (fruit on the bottom). I eat the vanilla and honey and there is 0g fat and 16g of Protein.< /p>

[lat1nacurv3s 0]

I love Greek yogurt! I actually make a sauce with it and dip my chicken breast in it. I find that chicken breast can be a bit dry so it makes it so much easier for me to eat. And it tastes good too, not to mention good for you.

I add lemon juice, a little garlic and a little olive oil and pepper, cilantro sometimes and/or even chopped cucumber.

It has the consistency of sour cream or slightly thicker. But has little to NO taste so it easily takes on whatever flavors you add to it.

I can't say I've had it in place of regular yogurt though. I imagine with some Splenda and cut up fruit like bananas and strawberries it might be pretty good.

[lat1nacurv3s 0]

I eat Chobani greek yogurt. It comes in different flavors like honey, vanilla, plain, then strawberry & blueberry (fruit on the bottom). I eat the vanilla and honey and there is 0g fat and 16g of Protein.

I'm going to have to look for this one, thanks! :rolleyes2:

[lose2regainme 0]

I tried the Fage brand, and it tasted like thick sour cream. My local Kroger only carries the plain. It was fine in a strawberry smoothie, but I couldn't handle it right out of the container. The sauce idea sounds good, though.

[tinkerbellbeeve 1]

DOES WALLMART CARRY THIS??

[luluc 6]

DOES WALLMART CARRY THIS??

hit or miss - they sell mostly the single serving cups.

[Brandy~ 2]

I just stocked up on a few the other day and Walmart only had the single serve ones. Even those are too big for me I just cut them in about 1/2.

I take 1 serving of the yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a 1/4 cup of granola. I think I get about 24 grams of Protein and around 200 calories. That holds me over to lunch.

[CourtJester 0]

Thanks for the heads up. I guess I am going to tag this yogurt as a "Must Have"

[Doxie 2]

I just stocked up on a few the other day and Walmart only had the single serve ones. Even those are too big for me I just cut them in about 1/2.

I take 1 serving of the yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a 1/4 cup of granola. I think I get about 24 grams of Protein and around 200 calories. That holds me over to lunch.

I do this but with splenda instead of the honey...I might have to try the honey next time. I look for the highest protein/lower carb granola. It does stick with you for a long time and it's so creamy.

[kcmagu 3]

I should own stock in Fage plain nonfat yogurt as much as i use it - I love it. on its own (mixed with splenda or a spoonful of jam) with granola, Protein Cereal and/ or fruit. I put it in Protein shakes for more of a smoothie. I use it in place of sour cream for anything. I also add it to many Soups to make them creamier, thicker and get a Protein boost.

I get mine at several of the local grocery stores but my favorite place is whole foods - no surprise they have the best selection of brands, fat varieties, flavors and sizes but it was a surprise that they are actually cheaper than my grocery stores for this item. They also have the fage nonfat plain (my favorite ) in the single sups and 3 larger sizes all the way up to a 52 oz container (greek yogurt also has a longer shelf life) - I've had the 52 oz container open for a week without problem - great for my Breakfast every morning and then I've made several pureed Soups this week that ive added it to.

Edited March 24, 2009 by kcmagu
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[ValJean 6]

I also love using plain greek yogurt instead of mayo in tuna or chicken salad, just season with some salt & pepper, maybe curry powder or tarragon; tastes great!