Greek Yogurt?

I've heard some people talk about greek yogurt before but, I'm really clueless about it.  Eat it straight by its self? is something you add into recipes ?  and benefits?  please tell all. texture, flavor,  recipes, etc.

Thanks   I'm a bit scared to buy it because one person who talking about it just blasted how much they hated it.

greek yogurt is extra thick yogurt, and it has double the protien and less carbs. its usually fermented even longer than most yogurt, so its almost like mild sour cream in texture and flavor. Hence you can use it in sweet or saltly cooking. like mashed potatoes, tuna salad, etc.

Its made by straining the yogurts whey out. its easy to make at home, but not practical, seeing you dont get nearly as much from the end product.

a good way to eat it is with honey and mint ad almonds. Or put a dollop on a baked potato with chives and a good pat of butter.

personally i like its taste plain, and most yogurt is best plain, theres no added sugar in greek yogurt either.

dartrinton is right about the flavour. It's very plain. I normally place it on top of fruit, socks up the flavours then!

You can also buy Greek yoghurt already infused with flavours in the super markets also.

I've just started eating FAGE 0% and I love it (15g of protein, 90 cals, no fat--perfect after-workout snack). It's super thick (thicker than custard) and it tastes sour (it's plain yogurt). So far all the ony way I've had it is with splenda or sugar-free syrup, a drop of coconut extract and nutmeg. Others add fruit, honey, nuts... it's basically a great base for sweet or savory flavors. 

I LOVE greek yogurt. I eat it everyday for breakfast mixed with fruit. It's a bit pricey, but it's become a necessary luxury for me. Greek yogurt, how do I love thee, let me count the ways: (1) like the poster above mentioned, the 0% Fage has 15 g of protein, no fat, and only 90 calories; (2) contains minimal ingredients; and (3) the TEXTURE.  The texture of greek yogurt is what sets it apart from regular yogurt--it's thick and creamy.  A lot of people are turned off by the sour taste, and you might be as well if you're used to eating stuff with a lot of sugar added to it.  It's really an acquired taste and I suggest that if you are used to eating yogurt with a lot of sugar, add honey, agave nectar, fruit. 

Also, if you live by a Trader Joe's, the Trader Joe's brand greek yogurt is cheaper than fage.  I personally prefer fage, but Trader Joe's is good when you get sick of paying so much for fage.

Greek yogurt is perfect for you, if you like the consistency of thick sour cream. My mom buys The Greek Gods brand from Earthfare (the only place we can find it) and she loves it.

She buys both the plain and the raspberry. Like everyone else said, the plain is the best. (The flavors are really icky- they all taste like spoiled bananas!) You can always put in blueberries, agave nectar or honey. Pretty much any fruit is delicious with it.

Our favorite is mixing in honey and pomegrante pieces (or juice). Then we stick it in the freezer for about thirty minutes and it's like ice cream! :)

Ok I'm sold I'll give it a try. Thanks for all the info.

 

Greek yogurt is the food of the gods. One small container of FAGE 2% greek yogurt is only 130 calories and I find that half of the container is enough if you add bluberries, rasberries, granola, honey, etc. It's amazing. I always keep it in my fridge and it's perfect for breakfast and lunch. It's so much better than regular yogurt. I would recommend it any day.

I a HUGE fan.  I eat it every day.  I usually mix it with whatever fruit on hand.

I get like a 32 oz tub of it at Costco for $6 (I think).  Much cheaper that way!

i also like the fage yogurts whey, i keep it in a tupperware in my fridge after skimming it from container. I use this sour liquid in smoothies, for fermenting veggies like pickles,  and for soaking grains like oats. Its probably one of the better flavored greek yogurts out there. Fage is a good tartness, and the greek gods is probably even better.

I posted this on another thread today, but I love Chobani brand FAT FREE greek yogurt.  It has about 120 cals per container and I think 16g protein.  It comes in Strawberry, Blueberry, peach, and vanilla.  So great.  I have one almost every day for breakfast and it keeps me full all morning.  Zero fat.

www.chobani.com

 

 

 

I ate this every day when I was in Greece for breakfast, added honey, granola, blueberries, museli, etc. SO GOOD. And it was so cheap over there....sigh.

Sorry, but I'm kind of in love with the stuff.

It's really great! Just today for lunch I made a traditional Greek/Mid East recipe; tzatziki. Just dice up some English Cucumber and mix it with the yoghurt: about a 1:1 ratio. Then add some mint, lemon juice, minced garlic,  a little bit of olive oil and salt. It's excellent with pita or just by itself.

I love that stuff. I use Fat Free Fage one. It's a great alternative to sour cream, and to heavy cream (in Indian recipes).