Greek Style Yogurt

[Bella the Ball 360]

I just discovered Greek Style Yogurt. OMG if you are a yogurt fan, you have to try this. It is unbelievable. Trader Joe's has a good 0 per cent fat one but the best is Fage (Feh-Ya). It is soooo much better than the regular yogurt that I was so used to.

 

[jimmalru80]

DW just loves it. Less sugar, etc.

 

[Free4Life11]

I prefer the plain Oikos and then I like to add my own fresh fruit (blackberries.) I don't like how the fruit flavored kind have sugar added. But it is delicious!

 

[SDFgirl]

What does Greek Yogurt taste like?

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I just discovered Greek Style Yogurt. OMG if you are a yogurt fan, you have to try this. It is unbelievable. Trader Joe's has a good 0 per cent fat one but the best is Fage (Feh-Ya). It is soooo much better than the regular yogurt that I was so used to.

Had one this morning for breakfast...I agree it's delicious!

 

[Christine]

I agree--love Greek-style yogurt.

For years, I at the Fage, although I have to say, I think their 0% tastes funny. But the 2% is awesome. I did not care for the Oikos at all. Probably because it is made by Stonyfield Farms and I don't care for their yogurt.

Look for a brand called Chobani. The only store in my area that sells it is Giant. Their non-fat is the BEST. They also make several kinds that have fruit on the bottom. My fave is peach. You don't not stir it up like regular yogurt, you just let it sit on the bottom and you bet a little bit with each bite. They also make one with honey mixed in but it is pretty bad.

 

[bicker]

It is wonderful stuff. I doesn't necessarily taste any different; rather it has a much thicker and richer texture. It is almost like what regular yogurt is like after you strain it through cheesecloth overnight.

These days, we have a cup of 0% Greek Yogurt most mornings, with homemade granola. An excellent, healthy breakfast. It is a great substitute for sour cream in too-hot chili (actually, it is better than sour cream for that). It is also a remarkably good substitute for cream cheese. (That substitution works well only on open-faced applications, such as on crackers, or on one-half of a bagel. It isn't as rigid as cream cheese, so under the pressure of being between two halves of a bagle, the yogurt will slip out. However, in an open-faced application, I contend that the Greek Yogurt does what you want cream cheese to do better than cream cheese, and it is a lot healthier.)

The Chobani is a good bit better than the others, though we've used Oikos and liked it.

 

[pyrxtc]

What does Greek Yogurt taste like?

Everyone in my house thought it had the texture of sour cream and none of us liked it, out of 6 people here who all love yogurt.

 

[Christine]

What does Greek Yogurt taste like?

Greek yogurt reminds me a lot of what yogurt used to taste like before Dannon and Yoplait came along and turned yogurt into a sugary dessert.

Basically, it is just plain yogurt but they strain it more times than regular yogurt so that it becomes more thick and dense. It has a higher protein level than regular plain yogurt because of the "condensing" action of the straining of the yogurt which makes it a better choice for those that may have blood sugar issues. Most Greek yogurt that I have seen does not have added sugar, colors, or fruit mixed in or whipped in. It is like eating plain yogurt and then some, like Chobani, may add some to the bottom. Fage creates a container that has their honey or fruit off to the side so you can drizzle or add in as you eat. But it should never be stirred or mixed as it will affect the texture.

 

[MushyMushy]

Everyone in my house thought it had the texture of sour cream and none of us liked it, out of 6 people here who all love yogurt.

Same here. I tried one a while back and hated it, but then I bought a container to give it another chance. DS grabbed it before I could and he retched and said it went bad. That kid will eat anything, so I'm glad to hear it wasn't just me.

It was the Oikos... found it at Walmart.

 

[debbi801]

It's funny. I cannot stand regular yogurt. I don't like the taste, the texture, anything about it.

But, I love Greek yogurt. I've had Fage and I just bought some Chobani to try because my grocery store was out of the Fage.

 

[Christine]

It's funny. I cannot stand regular yogurt. I don't like the taste, the texture, anything about it.

But, I love Greek yogurt. I've had Fage and I just bought some Chobani to try because my grocery store was out of the Fage.

Just a warning--everyone in my office hates the Chobani Honey flavor. If you got that and don't like it, give the peach or blueberry a shot.

 

[claudia]

the protein is more than double what you can get in Dannon/other brands.....plus it has a more thick, creamy texture. Love Chobani....

 

[mjkacmom]

I love it with defrosted berries, kashi go lean, and a little honey (tried the one with honey - gross). Just be careful - I tried a new brand, really loved it, and then realized it was not fat free! 300 calories a serving! It was good....

 

[My2Cinderellas]

I tried a sample of chobani at Costco last week. It was the first time I've had the Greek style yogurt. It was really good - thick and creamy. I usually get sugarfree so checked the carb count and was shocked at how much lower it is - I can have this. It comes in a 12 pack with peach, strawberry, and blueberry for $12.

 

[Christine]

I tried a sample of chobani at Costco last week. It was the first time I've had the Greek style yogurt. It was really good - thick and creamy. I usually get sugarfree so checked the carb count and was shocked at how much lower it is - I can have this. It comes in a 12 pack with peach, strawberry, and blueberry for $12.

OMG I didn't realize Costco had this. I've been buying at Giant. It is almost always on sale for $1 a piece but it's usual price is $1.25. I'll have to check that out.

 

[apirateslifeforme]

I won't touch "regular" yogurt since finding Greek yogurt! I like Fage best, followed by Chobani. I usually buy plain or vanilla, then put in my own honey - fresh, unprocessed stuff from a local beekeeper, not the stuff you get at the store - and some fresh berries. Nummy!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

the protein is more than double what you can get in Dannon/other brands.....plus it has a more thick, creamy texture. Love Chobani....[/quot

The peach Chobani is my favorite

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

OMG I didn't realize Costco had this. I've been buying at Giant. It is almost always on sale for $1 a piece but it's usual price is $1.25. I'll have to check that out.

All Costcos do not have it the one in my area does not but the Bj's does. I tried the Chobani because they were out of Fage but I think that they very close to each other. Trader Joe's was okay and I am betting that it is made by Stonyfield who I think makes the TJ's yougurt in my area. I had some tonight with a teaspoon of Stonewall Kitchen's Raspberry Chocolate Sauce. It was only 125 calories all together. I bought a 24 pack of Light and Lively before I tried this one so now I have to eat that up. After eating the Greek Style the Light and Lively tastes like slime but I do not want to throw it out.

 

[paintnolish]

Had 0% Fage this morning-mixed in Splenda, a little honey, and chopped almonds. Yum! Will have to look for Chobani.