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Chobani Recipes You Can Make at Home

These Chobani recipes need only a tub of plain Greek yogurt, Chobani’s or any other brand’s, plus pantry staples. Here are four: Greek yogurt parfaits with skillet granola for breakfast, peanut butter Greek yogurt bread, a cilantro-lime yogurt sauce for tacos, and tropical frozen yogurt pops. Each is adapted from a USDA or university extension recipe.

Ultimate Gut is not affiliated with Chobani, and these are not the recipes Chobani publishes on its website. Any plain Greek yogurt works.

What Chobani makes, and which tub to use

Besides Greek yogurt, which it describes as triple-strained, Chobani sells oat milk and coffee creamer. For cooking, use a plain 32-ounce tub: nonfat, low-fat or whole milk. Plain yogurt leaves the sugar up to you (see Plain Yogurt: What You Need to Know).

Chobani’s product sheets (dated 2022, checked in October 2026) list a single ingredient for the nonfat plain tub, cultured nonfat milk, plus six cultures: S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, Bifidus, L. casei and L. rhamnosus. A 3/4-cup (170 g) serving has 90 calories, 16 g protein and 0 g added sugars; the whole milk version has 170 calories and 9 g fat. Labels change, so check your tub.

Listed cultures are not proof of a health benefit; “probiotic” is reserved for specific strains with evidence behind them (ISAPP). Only the bread loses its live cultures: they die above 130°F (54°C) (University of Alaska Fairbanks Extension), and the loaf bakes at 350°F (175°C).

Chobani recipes at a glance

At 170 g per 3/4 cup, a 32-ounce (907 g) tub holds about 4 cups, exactly what these four recipes use together.

RecipeServingsGreek yogurtActive timeTotal time
Parfaits with skillet granola42 cups25 minutes35 minutes
Peanut butter Greek yogurt bread16 slices1/2 cup15 minutes1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling
Cilantro-lime Greek yogurt sauce41/2 cup5 minutes5 minutes
Tropical Greek yogurt pops4 pops1 cup10 minutesOvernight

Greek yogurt parfaits with skillet granola (breakfast)

Adapted from Food Hero’s yogurt parfait and skillet granola (Oregon State University Extension), with plain Greek yogurt and a quarter batch of granola.

Greek yogurt parfaits with skillet granola

Greek Yogurt Parfaits with Skillet Granola

Plain Greek yogurt layered with banana, berries and a small batch of cinnamon skillet granola. Adapted from Food Hero (Oregon State University Extension).
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 parfaits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Skillet granola
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil such as canola
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey or brown sugar; no honey for babies under 12 months
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seed kernels unsalted
  • 1/4 cup raisins
Parfaits
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt nonfat or low-fat
  • 1 large banana sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup blueberries or sliced strawberries rinsed and patted dry

Method
 

  1. Wash your hands with soap and water. Rinse the berries under running water and pat them dry.
  2. Warm the oil and maple syrup in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute (300°F (150°C) in an electric skillet). Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
  3. Add the oats and sunflower seeds and stir until they are coated. Keep cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the oats are lightly browned, up to 10 minutes. A small batch browns quickly, so watch it.
  4. Take the pan off the heat, stir in the raisins and spread the granola on a plate to cool for about 10 minutes. It makes about 1 1/4 cups.
  5. In each of 4 glasses or bowls, layer 1/4 cup yogurt, about 1/4 cup fruit and about 2 1/2 tablespoons granola. Repeat the layers once.
  6. Serve right away while the granola is crisp. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, within 2 hours.

Notes

Adapted from Food Hero’s Yogurt Parfait and Skillet Granola (Oregon State University Extension), using plain Greek yogurt and a quarter batch of granola. Oven option for the granola: bake it without the raisins on a baking sheet at 325°F (165°C) for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • Stir constantly once the oats go in; a small batch browns quickly.
  • Honey can replace the maple syrup, but never give honey to babies under 12 months (CDC).

Peanut butter Greek yogurt bread (baked)

A quick bread from NDSU Extension made with plain nonfat Greek yogurt and regular (not natural-style) creamy peanut butter, plus a toothpick doneness test from Food Hero.

Peanut butter Greek yogurt bread

Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Bread

A peanut butter quick bread made with plain nonfat Greek yogurt, milk and a mix of white and whole-wheat flour. From NDSU Extension.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 205

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter regular, not natural-style
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cooking spray for the pan

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Wash your hands. In a medium bowl, whisk the two flours, both sugars, the baking powder and the salt.
  3. In a large bowl, stir the peanut butter, eggs, milk, yogurt and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture a little at a time, folding gently just until no dry flour shows. The batter may be lumpy. Do not taste the raw batter.
  5. Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 48 to 52 minutes. Check it 10 to 15 minutes before the time is up; if the top is browning too fast, cover it loosely with foil.
  6. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or the center reaches 190°F (88°C) on a food thermometer.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn the loaf out onto a wire rack and let it cool before slicing. Wash bowls, utensils and counters that touched raw batter in hot, soapy water.

Notes

From NDSU Extension’s Peanut Butter Bread, with Food Hero’s quick-bread doneness test. Contains peanuts, eggs, milk and wheat. Once cool, and within 2 hours of baking, wrap and refrigerate the loaf; eat within 3 to 4 days, or freeze wrapped slices for 2 to 3 months.
  • It contains peanuts, eggs, milk and wheat, all major food allergens (FDA).
  • Don’t taste the batter: raw flour and eggs can carry harmful bacteria until baked (FDA).

Cilantro-lime Greek yogurt sauce (savory topping)

Adapted from the cilantro yogurt dip Food Hero serves with its veggie quesadillas, with lime and a little water so it drizzles. Use it like sour cream on tacos, chili, bean bowls or baked potatoes. More ideas: Savory Greek Yogurt Recipes You Can Make at Home.

Cilantro-lime Greek yogurt sauce

Cilantro-Lime Greek Yogurt Sauce

A quick cilantro and lime yogurt sauce to spoon over tacos, quesadillas, chili, bean bowls or baked potatoes. Adapted from Food Hero (Oregon State University Extension).
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (about 2 1/2 tablespoons each)
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 15

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt any fat level
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water or milk to thin

Method
 

  1. Wash your hands. Rinse the cilantro under running water, shake it dry and chop the leaves and tender stems.
  2. In a small bowl, stir the yogurt, cilantro, lime juice and salt until smooth.
  3. Stir in the water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce is thin enough to drizzle.
  4. Spoon it over tacos, quesadillas, chili, bean bowls or baked potatoes just before eating. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, within 2 hours.

Notes

Adapted from the Cilantro Yogurt Dip in Food Hero’s Veggie Quesadillas with Cilantro Yogurt Dip (Oregon State University Extension), made with Greek yogurt and lime. Keeps 3 to 4 days covered in the refrigerator; do not freeze.
  • Rinse the cilantro under running water before chopping (FDA).
  • Add it at the table rather than cooking it in, so the cultures aren’t heated past 130°F (54°C).

Tropical Greek yogurt pops (frozen treat)

Adapted from USDA MyPlate’s tropical yogurt pops, using plain Greek yogurt instead of vanilla, with freezing steps from MyPlate’s fruit yogurt pops. For scoopable frozen yogurt, see How to Make Frozen Yogurt.

Tropical Greek yogurt pops

Tropical Greek Yogurt Pops

Plain Greek yogurt blended with mango, pineapple and coconut water and frozen into pops. Adapted from USDA MyPlate Kitchen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 pops
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mango pieces fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup pineapple pieces fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
  • 1/4 cup coconut water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional; or honey, but no honey for babies under 12 months
  • 4 small paper cups and wooden sticks about 5-ounce cups, or use an ice cube tray

Method
 

  1. Wash your hands. Rinse and cut any fresh fruit into pieces.
  2. Put the yogurt, mango, pineapple, coconut water and maple syrup (if using) in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into 4 small paper cups, or into 8 ice cube compartments for mini pops.
  4. Freeze for about 30 minutes, then push a wooden stick into the center of each cup.
  5. Freeze overnight, until firm. To serve, peel away the paper cup.

Notes

Adapted from USDA MyPlate Kitchen’s Tropical Yogurt Pops, with freezing steps from MyPlate’s Fruit Yogurt Pops. Keep in a sealed freezer bag and eat within about 1 month for best quality.
  • Fresh or frozen fruit both work; drain canned pineapple first.

Variations

  • Parfaits: use strawberries, apples or oranges (Food Hero’s suggestions), or add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts to the granola.
  • Oven granola: bake the mixture, without raisins, at 325°F (165°C) for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway (Food Hero).
  • Honey mustard sauce: swap the cilantro and lime for 2 teaspoons of mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey and a splash of milk, as in Food Hero’s honey mustard dressing.
  • Strawberry pops: stir 2 1/2 cups of chopped strawberries into 1 cup of yogurt instead; MyPlate’s version fills 14 small paper cups.

How to store them

Don’t leave any of these out for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F (32°C)), and keep your refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below (FoodSafety.gov).

  • Parfaits: assemble just before eating and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours (Food Hero); the granola will soften.
  • Bread and sauce: refrigerate, covered, and use within 3 to 4 days (USDA FSIS). Wrapped bread slices keep 2 to 3 months frozen; the sauce doesn’t freeze well, because yogurt may separate (K-State Research and Extension).
  • Pops: frozen food stays safe at 0°F (−18°C), though quality fades (USDA FSIS). Keep them in a sealed freezer bag and eat within about a month, as Food Hero advises for frozen strawberry yogurt.

Throw out anything that shows mold (USDA FSIS).

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