Greek, Icelandic, dairy-free, kefir and more: how to make each style at home, with the temperatures and timings that make the difference.
Baking with Greek yogurt: how it differs from regular yogurt Baking with Greek yogurt works best when you use it as a thick, high-protein ingredient rather than a straight stand-in for regular yogurt. It can replace sour cream cup for cup and part of the butter or oil, adds tang and moisture to quick breads,…
What Greek yogurt and protein powder add up to Greek yogurt and protein powder are an easy pairing: stirring powder into plain Greek yogurt raises the protein in one bowl without cooking. A 6-ounce (170 g) serving of plain nonfat Greek yogurt already has about 17 g of protein (USDA), and half a scoop of…
These frozen yogurt bark recipes share one simple method: sweeten plain Greek yogurt lightly, spread it about 1/4 inch thick on parchment, press on toppings and freeze for at least 3 hours. The four here are chocolate peanut butter swirl, tropical mango-pineapple, maple-cinnamon seed and nut, and lemon-raspberry. Each makes 8 servings in a 9…
These nonfat Greek yogurt recipes work with the yogurt’s thick, tangy texture and its habit of curdling when it gets hot. There are four: a warm berry oatmeal, a tuna salad with grapes and no mayonnaise, a white chicken chili, and a peach-raspberry soft serve, each adapted from a USDA or university extension recipe. USDA…
Best Kefir Brands: Our Verdict The best kefir brands for most people sell a plain kefir with 0 g of added sugar and name their cultures. Of seven US brands compared on their own published labels, Lifeway’s plain kefirs give the most complete label information, Green Valley Creamery is the lactose-free pick, and Nancy’s names…
These Greek yogurt recipes for weight loss are lighter, higher-protein versions of everyday food built on plain Greek yogurt: broccoli and cheese egg muffins for breakfast, apple chicken salad lettuce wraps for lunch, Greek yogurt deviled eggs for a snack and grilled peaches with cinnamon yogurt for dessert, all adapted from extension or USDA recipes….
The best keto Greek yogurt recipes start with plain, full-fat Greek yogurt and add low-carb ingredients. Here are four: a breakfast bowl with toasted pecans and pumpkin seeds, a green goddess dip, almond-crusted chicken with a yogurt coating, and a no-sugar-added pumpkin mousse. Each gives net carbs per serving, calculated from USDA data. Plain Greek…
How much protein is in Greek yogurt? Greek yogurt protein runs about 9 to 10 grams per 100 g of plain yogurt, or 15 to 17 grams in a 6-ounce (170 g) serving, according to USDA data. That is nearly twice the protein of regular plain yogurt, because straining drains off liquid whey while most…
What is homemade Greek yogurt? Homemade Greek yogurt is plain yogurt you strain at home, in the refrigerator, until enough liquid whey drains away to leave it thick. It needs no thickeners or added protein, usually costs less per cup than store-bought when you start from milk, and lets you choose the milk, the culture…
These dinner recipes with Greek yogurt use plain Greek yogurt as a main ingredient in four complete mains: baked salmon with a Dijon-dill yogurt topping, tandoori-style chicken marinated in yogurt, a creamy mushroom stroganoff over noodles and curried cauliflower with quinoa. Each one is adapted from a National Institutes of Health, USDA or university extension…