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These Greek yogurt recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between are perfect for using up extra Greek yogurt that is close to spoiling, or simply creating delicious snack and meal recipes for any time. Greek yogurt is a baking essential in our household and one that may surprise you with how many uses it has!
Cooking With Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is a versatile ingredient that can take the place of several other ingredients in your recipes for a lighter, healthier alternative.
When choosing Greek yogurt for baking and cooking, plain and unsweetened is best. Look for Greek yogurt products that have minimal additives. If you are eating yogurt on its own and prefer sweeter alternatives, you can naturally sweeten your Greek yogurt with fruit, and add seeds or nuts for some delicious crunch.
Greek Yogurt Benefits
You may be wondering how Greek yogurt is different from other types of plain yogurt. The difference is mostly in the processes. Standard yogurt is strained twice, leaving some of the liquid residues and making it thinner inconsistency.
Greek yogurt is strained 3 times. This makes it thicker while removing more of the sugar, lactose and water. As a result, it has a stronger flavour and higher acidity, which makes it easier for your body to absorb other nutrients.
Here are some of the key benefits of Greek yogurt:
- It is a higher source of protein than milk
- Greek yogurt can easily help you reach your daily dietary intake of dairy
- It is loaded with probiotics to help promote a healthy gut
- High in potassium which can help reduce blood pressure
- It makes a great alternative to B-12 supplements
Plus, it happens to be a perfect recipe substitute for many different ingredients!
Common Ingredients you can substitute
Plain Greek yogurt can be a very useful ingredient to have in your home. Not only does it make a delicious healthy snack on its own, but it can also save you a trip to the grocery store when you realise you’ve forgotten another ingredient too.
Here are a few ideas for ingredients you can substitute with Greek yogurt in recipes:
- Mayonaise
- Sour cream
- Thickened cream
Or try reducing the quantities of other ingredients. For example, instead of 1 cup of butter, use 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and 3/4 cup of butter. These small changes all add up to big health benefits.
Sometimes I switch out the mayonnaise in this egg salad recipe for Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative and it still tastes just as good.
Find more ingredient substitutions in case you find yourself short of an essential for your next recipe.
simple Plain Greek Yogurt recipes
These Greek yogurt recipes are some of our favourites that we have no doubt you will love as well. I love to make muffins as they are a perfect lunch box recipe for kids. I almost always use Greek yogurt in my muffin recipes so you will find plenty of delicious muffins in this list.
Plus more sweet treats, afternoon snack ideas, appetisers and lunch box fillers. These are recipes for plain Greek yogurt, that is unsweetened. However, you can just as easily substitute with what you have at home already.
MUFFINS & SCROLLS
The perfect lunch box recipes - delicious muffins loaded with flavour and simple to make Greek yogurt scrolls.
Oat & Banana Applesauce Muffins
These oat and banana applesauce muffins are a delicious breakfast on the go or snack idea the whole family will love.
Mango Banana & Yogurt Muffins
For a mango filled snack or lunch box fillers, you can't go wrong with these mango banana muffins. Moist muffins loaded with flavour. These are a favourite of my youngest daughter.
Savoury Cheese & Bacon Rolls
These simple savoury cheese & bacon rolls are the perfect lunchbox filler, with just 2 essential ingredients, with your choice of fillings.
Bananas Muffins With Chocolate Chips
These moist chocolate chip banana muffins will be your new favourite, perfect for lunch boxes or a yummy snack at home.
Hawaiian Pizza Scrolls
Turn your favourite Hawaiian pizza into an on the go snack with these easy to make pizza scrolls.
DESSERT RECIPES
Sweet and light Greek yogurt dessert recipes to enjoy without the guilt!
Frozen Greek Yogurt Fruit Bark
This Greek yogurt fruit bark takes 5 minutes to prepare. Once chilled, it's a perfect summer treat for the whole family. A healthier alternative to ice blocks and loaded with fruity deliciousness.
Lemon Yogurt Cake with Lemon Caramel Sauce
Light, fluffy, tangy and oh-so easy to make, this Lemon Greek Yoghurt Cake is the perfect way to finish a meal or to enjoy with your afternoon tea.
instant shrikhand with greek yogurt in 15 minutes
Shrikhand is a thick, creamy Indian dessert made with hung yogurt (hung curd) and flavored with aromatic spices – cardamom powder, saffron and nutmeg powder
Low-Carb Chocolate Greek Yogurt Ice Cream
This high-protein, low-carb Chocolate Greek Yogurt Ice Cream is creamy, delicious, and good for you! Perfect for indulging your ice cream cravings guilt-free.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt & Olive Oil Pound Cake
Lightened-up and delicious Vanilla Greek Yogurt & Olive Oil Pound Cake! Enjoy alone, with fruit, whipped cream or in trifles!
Guilt-Free Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Create a delicious healthy chocolate mousse recipe with Greek yogurt, honey, and real chocolate.
Blackberry Sugar-Free Keto Frozen Yogurt Recipe
Learn how to make keto frozen yogurt - the perfect healthy treat. Easy frozen Greek yogurt takes just 5 minutes + 4 ingredients!
BREAKFAST RECIPES
These healthy and delicious breakfast recipes are the perfect way to start the day.
Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes are fluffy, healthy and EASY Greek yogurt pancakes that come together in just one bowl!
Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake (Ciambella)
Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake, or Ciambella ~ this is a classic Italian style lemon bundt cake with lots of lemony flavor and a delicate crumb. Pair it with a good cup of coffee and you’ve got the start to a great day.
APPETISERS AND SIDES
Side dishes, salads and appetisers incorporating yogurt that you can serve alone or as part of a meal.
Deviled Eggs With Greek Yogurt
Switch up a classic for a healthier alternative that tastes just as great with these Greek yogurt deviled eggs. Creamy and guilt-free.
2 Ingredient Everything Bagels
An easy, healthier bagel! Just two main ingredients, great toasted, as breakfast sandwiches and more.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries With Greek Yogurt Dip
This simple Greek yogurt dip is a great accompaniment not just to these air fryer sweet potato chips but to anything that you can enjoy with a light dipping sauce.
Healthy French Onion Dip
This healthy French Onion Dip recipe is made with protein-rich, creamy Greek yogurt and deeply caramelized onions. A fresh and flavorful chip dip that’s about to become your favorite!
Red Bean Salad
This Red Bean Salad is a Southern classic but made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo to lighten it up. No cook and served cold, the ultimate party dish!
Tzatziki Chicken Salad
This Greek-inspired Tzatziki Chicken Salad gets fabulous flavor from the cool, creamy yogurt and cucumber combination found in traditional Tzatziki sauce.
DINNER RECIPES
Incorporate Greek yogurt into your main meals and dinner recipes with these delicious meal ideas.
Goat Cheese Pizza with Mushrooms and Healthy White Sauce
This Goat Cheese Pizza recipe has mushrooms, creamy white sauce, and loads of cheese. Pizza Friday just stepped it up a notch!
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe
This easy Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros recipe is perfect for busy families. Throw the ingredients into your slow cooker and a few hours later, you'll have delicious and healthy chicken for gyros that everyone will love
