Mar 28 2014
Twelve Clever Ways To Use Greek Yogurt
In my article “Greek Yogurt: Worth The Price?” I discussed the differences between Greek Yogurt and regular yogurt. In just about every comparison Greek yogurt wins although it is more expensive and generally has less calcium. The many positive qualities of Greek yogurt has made it even more popular than ever.
Greek yogurt is incredibly versatile and given the health benefits it can be used in a variety of ways. Listed below are our twelve ways to use Greek yogurt. 
- Use it in place of 1/3 or 1/2 of the butter in recipes for baked items to cut down on calories without sacrificing moistness.
- Replace milk in smoothies with Greek yogurt to increase protein and thickness.
- Strain Greek yogurt and use it to replace the butter in frosting.
- Make your own sour cream by adding a bit of salt to Greek yogurt.
- Ramp up the protein in tuna and egg salad by including Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo in your deviled eggs.
- Make your own salad dressing by using Greek yogurt instead of mayo and sour cream.
- Top creamy soups with Green Yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Use instead of sour cream when topping tacos.
- Use seasoning with Greek yogurt as a marinade for meat and seafood.
- Make Tzatziki with Greek yogurt, sea salt, chopped cucumbers and dill.
- Make a low calorie cheese sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with shredded cheese.
Greek yogurt is incredibly versatile and there are lots of ways to use it.
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