Every morning before work, I eat a cup of Publix fat free light yogurt w/ a sprinkle of almonds. On the suggestion of Loren (not Lauren), I recently switched to Greek yogurt. Have y’all tried it yet? I’m totally sold! How did I not know about this before?!
Greek yogurt is much thicker and creamier than regular yogurt. The reason for its thickness is that in the process of making it they strain and boil away excess liquid, leaving behind a yogurt that is thicker and higher in protein. I’ve tried Trader Joe’s and Yoplait’s Greek yogurt, but I like Chobani’s the best.
Visit Chobani’s website to see all of their flavors (the fruit on the bottom blueberry flavor is my personal favorite)! 
Here’s the Q+DD on Greek yogurt:
- Twice the protein of regular yogurt
- No fat. No cholesterol.
- All natural: no artificial flavors or preservatives
- No synthetic growth hormones
- Includes 3 types of probiotics
- Kosher certified
- Gluten free
- Safe for people with soy, corn and nut allergies
- Vegetarian friendly: made without gelatin
- Only 20 carbs and 140 calories
Yum! I like Greek yogurt for breakfast, but it would also be excellent for a healthy dessert. Pick some up at your local Publix or Kroger ASAP!
xx, L
Tags: healthy as heck, I'm just saying..., i'm on a diet., LMR, loren not lauren, More culture than frozen yogurt!, Things we love!, You Can Find Me in the A
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Greek Yog is my FAVE!!!!!!!!!
like Fage (fah-yeh!) 2% (I had the one with the little side of cherry this morning!) It’s a staple on DK’s brunch menu – she serves it with granola, fruit and honey. YUM.
BUT: in general, I like my yogurt like I like my vodka: unadulterated. SO usually just a pack of splenda or some sliced strawberries makes me happy.
FYI: you can get Chobani in a flat at Costco for c.h.e.a.p. but it’s best if you have a greek yogurt-lovin’ friend to split it with
ALSO: You can use greek yogurt most of the time where you would use sour cream! I’ll use it on baked potatoes or in dips (have a feeling Christine used greek yogurt in her app last night, but I’m not sure.)
Wow. this was a long comment. I do get pretty excited about Greek yogurt!
Love, Lauren (not Loren)
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(plain greek yogurt. Don’t put blueberry on your baked potato. Duh.)
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now you need to try this one, too!!!!
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Orange and Ginger? Yes please. Where do you get that?
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ams – you are so freaking cool.
LK – i don’t have a costco card. i need to piggyback on one of your shopping trips one day. i only have sam’s club for some reason. xo
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I found it at Whole Foods. Seems to be pretty darn healthy! and you can be the first on the band wagon.
Since I can’t eat dairy, I have yet to try these, but I’ve heard that even lactards (Leah’s name, not mine) can eat this type of yogurt… so I might be picking them up this weekend!
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Yummy, I use Chobani in the mango smoothies I’m addicted to making. Fresh mango, generous scoop of yogurt, maybe some milk to thin it out, maybe some honey if it’s not sweet enough.
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