Greek Yogurt ideas PLEASE

jollygreen1955 · 10-05-2009, 05:46 PM

If you make your own as I described you save alot of money. As for you not being able to spread on crackers or something like that...what I did at that time was... purchase baby spoons and then I would lick it off the spoon.. not only yummy but fun :)

kiz · 10-05-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SpideyMom

My surgeon, who is Lebanese, suggested straining the Greek yogurt (which is already thick), to make it thicker -- to spreadable cheese consistancy, then adding spices and perhaps a bit of olive oil to it and serving it with veggies or whole wheat crackers. He said it would be similar to "labneh."

HTH!

This thread has so many great suggestions, but this is such a different way to use Greek yogurt, and sounds really tasty!! (although I've never heard of labneh)

For anyone who needs extra fiber, Greek yogurt is a great base for high fiber cereal, and the bulkiness and bulk of the fiber cereal seems to really help it keep me full longer.

nawlinzlady · 10-06-2009, 06:40 AM

I haven't tried any breakfast cereals since being banded. Maybe sprinkling into my greek yogurt would be a way to add a little back, thanks!

hmarko · 10-07-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jollygreen1955

The greeks ad diced garlic, parsley and lemon juice and eat the following day.......... yummo

I'm greek - on top of grilled veggies like squash or eggplant. I also do allow myself honey (the only time i eat sugar) and also mix in two tbpsns of flax seed meal (omega 3's and texture).

nawlinzlady · 10-08-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by hmarko

I'm greek - on top of grilled veggies like squash or eggplant. I also do allow myself honey (the only time i eat sugar) and also mix in two tbpsns of flax seed meal (omega 3's and texture).

I like the flaxseed idea, I have tried it as a dip for raw veggies, i never thought to try it on grilled ones...thanks!

pickles123 · 10-08-2009, 12:18 PM

I enjoy greek yogurt, as well as cottage cheese, with some sugar free jello mixed in. I think the black cherry is especially good.

ParrotheadCathy · 10-08-2009, 12:59 PM

I buy my Greek yogurt at Kroger. "Greek Gods Greek Yogurt" It comes with honey in it. I love it!

pjoy2009 · 10-08-2009, 02:29 PM

make tzatziki: strained shredded cucumber, strained plain yogurt (but if its greek its thicker & you don't have to strain) - chopped herbs such as mint or basil, garlic & lemon. you can eat it with grilled meat or on top of vegetables.

jollygreen1955 · 10-08-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pjoy2009

make tzatziki: strained shredded cucumber, strained plain yogurt (but if its greek its thicker & you don't have to strain) - chopped herbs such as mint or basil, garlic & lemon. you can eat it with grilled meat or on top of vegetables.

Yummo- I forgot we can make that

Crazy note to all

Hated

basil my dear MIL would leave it whole from the garden and the smell was so overwelming. After 20 plus years and being banded I decided to try it like on Rachel Ray and it is delicious

hmarko · 10-08-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nawlinzlady

I like the flaxseed idea, I have tried it as a dip for raw veggies, i never thought to try it on grilled ones...thanks!

actually the tzatziki (the garlic yogurt mix) on top of the veggies. Flaxseed I put in the yogurt with honey - and its good. I eat a lot of flaxseed i also put it in chile or refried beans w/ melted cheese.

Karkies · 10-09-2009, 12:58 PM

what about a splash of a sugar free flavored syrup?

I like the Davinici SF vanilla syrup...I will have to try adding it to the Greek yogurt. Yum

nawlinzlady · 10-09-2009, 01:36 PM

Greek yogurt is packed with protein, I am trying to add it at least every other day.

NCLisa · 10-10-2009, 06:29 PM

For lunch today, I had the Choboni strawberry greek yogurt with a teaspoon of All One vitamins and 12 grams of protein powder. It still tasted like strawberry yogurt too. Got 1/2 my vitamins and 26 grams of protein.

Band_Groupie · 10-10-2009, 06:51 PM

Eat it all the time; with the SF preserves, SF syrups, as a dip, sour cream, with nuts, seeds, and with cereal topping...love it with Kashi go lean.

bigbaby · 10-10-2009, 08:13 PM

I eat this brand. OikosOrganic.com:Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt - Homepage It comes plain with various bottoms (honey, strawberry, blueberry)
I add a pack of splenda or truvia to sweeten.