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20 Easy Greek Yogurt Recipes

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Here are all the best Greek yogurt recipes: from dips to desserts to mac and cheese! There’s nothing a creamy dollop doesn’t make better.

Greek yogurt recipes

When it comes to Greek yogurt, this thick, creamy yogurt has exploded in popularity: and for good reason. Not only is it creamy and delicious, it really does have a lot of health benefits. As a healthy recipe developer, I stock Greek yogurt in the fridge so it’s always on hand to whip up a delicious recipe or as a healthy substitute for oil, butter or mayo.

Here’s a collection of genius Greek yogurt recipes to show just how versatile it is! From creamy dips to chocolate pudding, zucchini bread, and mac and cheese, there’s really something for everyone in this list.

My Favorite Greek Yogurt Recipes

Is Greek yogurt healthy?

This is one place where experts can agree. Greek yogurt is a healthy food that’s full of nutritional benefits! So these Greek yogurt recipes really do pack a punch. Here are some highlights of the nutrition info for Greek yogurt (source):

  • Greek yogurt is packed with protein. It’s got 12 to 17 grams protein per serving, depending on the brand. That’s about 30% of your daily need!
  • Greek yogurt has live probiotics that help digestion. Probiotics are a healthy bacteria that can also boost your immune system.
  • Greek yogurt has lots of calcium. One serving has 18% of your daily need.
  • Greek yogurt has Vitamin B-12. B-12 is important for brain functions and red blood cells. One serving has about 20% of your daily need, and it’s a great meat-free way to get B-12 (which is only found in animal products).

Also try: Homemade Drinkable Yogurt!

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We're Alex & Sonja Overhiser: cookbook authors, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. Since 2010 we've shared simple, seasonal recipes from our home kitchen, every one tested on our family and photographed by us.

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