5 Ways To Use Greek Yogurt As A Healthy Substitute
Healthy used to mean plain, boring, not so exciting meals. Boring baked chicken, dressing free salads, naked baked potato…do any of these sound appetizing to you? Luckily times have changed and we are learning more about how to use healthier ingredients in our favorite meals. Greek yogurt is one of those ingredients that I find myself reaching for when recipes call for sour cream, ranch dressing, or mayonnaise.
Why Greek yogurt?
- High in protein to keep you feeling fuller longer.
- High in calcium which helps builds stronger bones.
- Contains probiotic cultures that help with digestive health.
- High in Vitamin B12 which helps with energy and brain function.
Just make sure to choose plain versions of the yogurt or else you’ll be sneaking in a lot of sugar!
Source: 8 Ways Greek Yogurt Benefits Your Health
5 Ways to Use Greek Yogurt:
- As a topping instead of sour cream. We use Greek yogurt to top things like Mexican dishes, baked potatoes, and basically anything where we would normally use sour cream.
- To make a healthier Ranch dressing. See Cook For Your Life’s recipe here.
- Instead of mayonnaise in egg salads. I am OBSESSED with the Avocado Egg Salad from Two Peas & Their Pod. Try it, you will not be disappointed!
- Mix it with peanut butter to make a healthy dip for apples. My daughter gobbles this up!
- To make a Tzatziki sauce for Mediterranean dishes.
There are so many other ways to use Greek yogurt in your dishes, the list definitely does not stop here. The great thing is that you’ll get all the creamy taste and texture that you like from things like sour cream, but in a much healthier way!
Quick tip: If you have a dish that is really spicy, Greek yogurt is great at bringing the spice level down a bit. I like to use it when I am cooking Indian dishes.
Great ideas! I love Greek yogurt and I’ll have to try some of your tips!
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I love Greek yogurt as well, its great in so many different recipes. Thanks for stopping by Lisa!
I love Greek yogurt! I’ve never tried it with peanut butter… how interesting. I’ll have to give that a try. I frequently use Greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream. Also, I love Greek yogurt with a little bit of maple syrup as a nice sweet “treat”.
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Ohhh I’ve never thought of trying it with maple syrup, I will definitely give that a try! So many good uses for it! Thanks for stopping by Jennifer!
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I always wondered if I could substitute greek yogurt for sour cream. Now I’m going to have to try it. Thanks for the great ideas!
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You’re welcome Katie! Yes, definitely give it a try. I don’t really think it tastes much different than sour cream. My husband never even noticed the difference when I swapped it out. Thanks for stopping by!
Very good and healthy ideas using Greek Yogurt. I love being able to do those things with out the extra sugar.
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Thanks Kathleen! I agree, I love that we can substitute with healthier things without losing the original flavor. Thanks for stopping by!
I used to have a lot of Greek yogurt and then for no reason just stopped. This will give me the incentive to get back into it!
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Yes, so many great uses for it! Thanks for stopping by Catherine!
Great ideas! Thanks for linking up and sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. Hope you join us again this week.
Thanks Sherry! Have a great weekend, thanks for stopping by!
I love Greek yogurt! We use it in just about everything. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned to the Bloggers Brags broad.
Us too Brandi, it’s a great substitute! Thanks for reading!
I’m just amazed at the difference in Greek yogurt tastes. I’ve had those I liked and those I haven’t. I did make my own tzatziki once that was delicious. Thanks for sharing your post at #AnythingGoes Link Party!
I definitely agree Sandy, different yogurts can have totally different tastes. Yum, I love tzatziki sauce, would love to hear your recipe! Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve noticed in the last 5 years Greek yogurt has exploded and is in everything. this is great for me especially since I can’t eat eggs so it’s a great substitute for creamier sauces. Great list. Thanks for sharing! #ConfessionsLinkUp
Yes Amy, Greek yogurt definitely seems to have been popping up all over in the past few years! I was skeptical at first that it would really change the taste of things but it doesn’t! Thanks for stopping by!
Mixing it with peanut butter sounds yummy! I’ll tell my daughter so she can give it a try. She loves yogurt and peanut butter.
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Yes, definitely have your daughter try the PB and yogurt Brandi, my daughter loves it!! It’s very yummy 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!