Day 12 of Things I Love: Greek Yogurt
One of my favorite breakfasts or afternoon snacks is Greek-style yogurt! It’s one of the many things my dear friend Kathy turned me on to! Much creamier than our American version, I buy the plain, non-fat variety for a guilt-free treat! Bon Appetit dishes about this thick and rich healthy food on their website.
Greek Yogurt is just perfect with berries and fruit and a drizzle of honey. Or for me, it’s blueberries, almonds and a dash of splenda! The fabulous cooking blog Nook & Pantry recently did a taste test on one of the Greek-style yogurt brands. See what she thought about it here and find her delicious recipe for fat-free mashed potatoes using greek yogurt.
I love Greek Yogurt for Day #12!!
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Love Greek yogurt and just had some Oikos. I became a convert after a trip to Greece two summers ago. Creamy and succulent with fruit and some granola. Thanks for the link to Nook and Pantry. Looks like I’ll be frequenting that blog too!
Maybelline
Comment by froulala — July 12, 2009 @ 11:55 am
MMM…I do too…we have a brand here called Liberte, and it’s much like Greek Yogurt, and it’s a staple on grocery lists in our house
Comment by michelle — July 12, 2009 @ 12:50 pm
I don’t know if I’ve ever tried it, but I ripped out a recipe for orange-banana smoothie popsicles from the June 2009 issue of Country Living mag. I want to serve them at my daughter’s 1st birthday party next month to cut down on the sugar! It uses Greek yogurt, oj concentrate, bananas, and lime juice and they look yummy!!
Comment by Lindsay @ Likely Design — July 12, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
Yay! I love my readers! You all are so smart and full of knowledge and sources and recipes! I can’t wait to try those popsicles! Thanks Ladies!
Comment by Tobi — July 12, 2009 @ 5:48 pm
Tobi,
try adding a bit of organic granola to your yogurt/fruit/honey mixture. the texture is fantastic, and it makes a great way to start the day.
Comment by tartanscot — July 12, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
Yum! Love it! Thanks for the tip & the recipes!
New to your blog, but I am liking the posts!
Leslie
Comment by Lamaisonfou blog — July 12, 2009 @ 9:15 pm
After purchasing your Grk yogurt, punch holes in the foil top, turn the container upside down either with the top on or over a bowl and allow it to drain. Continue to do this even as you use it. You willl be surprised at the amount of water that drains off each time. Your yogurt will have a firmer, thicker consistency- yum! Your ff yogurt will have considerably more liquid than the regular variety. Try mixing it with Kashi cereal and berries for Belfast or lunch. I don’t fond a need to sweeten, but that is an individual taste. Mmmmmmm
Comment by Darnold23 — July 12, 2009 @ 9:49 pm