Here are 25 Recipes to Make with Greek Yogurt, including savory dinner and salad recipes, breakfast recipes and dessert recipes.
November 9th is National Greek Yogurt Day! Browse these recipes to make with Greek yogurt, and celebrate Greek yogurt day! You can make a breakfast recipe using Greek yogurt, a dinner recipe using Greek yogurt and you can even make a dessert recipe using Greek yogurt. Share the Greek yogurt love on social media today using the hashtags #NationalGreekYogurtDay, #GreekYogurtDay and #RecipesForHolidays.
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“You know you’re Greek when… you ate Greek yogurt before it became popular.”
-Unknown
The History of Greek Yogurt:
Greek yogurt isn’t actually from Greece. The first mention of yogurt in Greece was in 100BC, but it wasn’t a reference to the thick, creamy yogurt that we know as Greek yogurt today.
Traditional yogurt gained popularity in the U.S. in the mid 1900’s when Dannon brought yogurt making to the Bronx.
Greek yogurt is essentially yogurt that has been strained 3 times. It’s “strained yogurt.” fa*ge (a company started in Athens, Greece) was the first to put “Greek” on yogurt labels. Chobani (started in the US by a Turkish man) popularized the term.
“Actual” Greek yogurt (referring to yogurt that is made and sold in Greece) can be thick or thin. It’s just yogurt that is eaten in Greece.
Greek yogurt occupied 1 percent of the yogurt market in 2007; that jumped to 44 percent by 2013. “Once Greek became accessibly priced and broadly distributed and people understood Greek means high protein, they snapped it up,” says Peter McGuinness, president of Chobani. “There was this total Greekwashing,” with every major yogurt brand coming out with its own version of Greek yogurt. (source: Vox.com)
Today, yogurt that is branded as “Greek” accounts for about half of the 7.24 billion U.S. market.
This Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce by HelloSpoonful.com is a healthy alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce. It’s rich and creamy without processed ingredients or heavy cream and butter.
Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad by LittleBroken.com has marinated red onions, tossed in a tzatziki inspired Greek yogurt dressing. It’s fresh, creamy, and has a good punch of flavor, and makes a perfect side dish.
This Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheeserecipe by RunningInASkirt.com is a healthy and low fatMac and Cheesewith Greek yogurt, cheese, and a perfect spice blend. It’s homemade in one pot and is so good everyone will want seconds.
This easy Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken by CookingClassy.com is made with chicken thighs (or chicken breasts) that have been soaked in a Greek yogurt based marinade that’s brimming with earthy spices, and a fresh lemon-herb flavor.
ThisGreek Yogurt Mashed Potatoesrecipe by RealGreekRecipes.com substitutes Greek yogurt forthe usual fats like butter or cream. That makes these mashed potatoes a lot healthier, nutritious, and super creamy.
This Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad by CookAtHomeMom.com is just like the classic recipe, except it’s made with Greek Yogurt andwithoutmayonnaise. It’s healthy, creamy, and delicious, and you’d never even know there’s no mayo!
This delicious, pillowy soft Greek Yogurt Turkish Flatbread by TheCafeSucreFarine.com is an easy, one-bowl-no-mixer recipe. It’s perfect with hummus, tabouli, for wraps and so much more!
This simple, 5-ingredientGreek Yogurt Veggie Dip by DelightfulEMade.comis the perfect way to enjoy fresh veggies. Dip your carrots, spread on a sandwich or top a salad, thisis a great alternative to a dip mix!
ThisGreek Yogurt Apple Cinnamon Bread by KristinesKitchenBlog.com is moist and filled with pieces of fresh apple and cinnamon. It’s delicious for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!
The recipe for these Greek Yogurt Bagels by RecipeGirl.com skips the yeast and the poaching liquid. The bagel dough is simply made from two ingredients- self rising flour and nonfat Greek yogurt), shaped into rolls, topped with egg wash and any desired seasonings, and then baked.
These Greek Yogurt Biscuits by TwoPeasAndTheirPod.com are fluffy and tender biscuits that are made with Greek yogurt!
These delicious, homemade, healthy Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins by MidgetMomma.com are golden brown on top, moist and fluffy in the middle and full of blueberries!
Greek Yogurt Banana Breadby RecipeGirl.com is a great banana bread recipe.This easy banana bread recipe has additions of Greek yogurt and applesauce to keep it moist and delicious.
Enjoy a quick frozen breakfast on the go with theseGreek Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles by RecipeGirl.commade with yogurt, fruits, and chia seeds.
Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake by BelleOfTheKitchen.com isamoistand delicious coffee cake recipe made with Greek yogurt. It’s sprinkled with a crumbly streusel topping, then drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.
These Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins by BuildYourBite.com are light and fluffy every time, sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup, and packed full of protein!They are also super quick and easy to bake!
ThisGreek Yogurt Pancakesrecipe by RecipeGirl.com is a bit lighter than your usual pancake recipe. Greek yogurt adds in a good amount of protein and there is no added fat.
Greek Yogurt Waffles by RecipeGirl.comare a delicious waffle recipe adding in some protein to get a good start to the day!
This Greek Yogurt Tiramisu recipe by SunKissedKitchen.com is made with homemade lady fingers that are gluten and grain free. A super creamy and high protein dessert, it’s made with Kahlua, dark chocolate, and mascarpone cheese!
These Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies by JoyFoodSunshine.com are so fudgy and delicious that no one ever suspects they’re good for you!They’re easy to make, and they’re the best healthy brownies you’ll ever eat.
These No Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Squares by AFamilyFeast.com are creamy and delicious with a wonderful tangy-sweet flavor thanks to the addition of whole-milk Greek yogurt and cream cheese.
This Peach and Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake by JuliasAlbum.com is made in a springform pan. You won’t find an easier recipe for such a colorful, beautiful cake!
This frozen Peanut Butter Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark by HannahMageerd.com is a great healthy snack or dessert and is quick and easy to prep. You only need 4 ingredients to make it!
These super-simple Greek Yogurt Popsicles by LexisCleanKitchen.com are made with 2 ingredients and are perfect for a summertime treat. Made simply, these healthy popsicles will be loved by both kids and adults alike.
Simple, thick and creamy, thisPeanut ButterGreek Yogurt Dip by LemonsAndZest.com is made with only a few simple ingredients and is whipped up in no time. Use it to dip fresh fruit–especially apples, pretzels, graham crackers and more!
Fun Facts about Greek Yogurt:
- Most of the growth in the yogurt industry is due to sales of Greek yogurt.
- Greek yogurt is a good source of protein, calcium, iodine and B12.
- There is less sugar in Greek yogurt than regular yogurt.
- There are 100 calories in a container of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt.
- In Greece, calling yogurt “Greek” would be like calling a hamburger in the USA an “American hamburger.”
- In the early 2000’s, advertising for Greek yogurt focused on attracting men to the product. Yogurt was marketed in “6 packs” and it was touted as great post-gym fuel because of the protein.
- Greek yogurt can be eaten topped with granola, nuts and fruits. It’s also commonly used as a substitution for sour cream. It’s a lower fat option to thicken cakes and smoothies.
- Greek yogurt can be used to help marinate meats, and it can be frozen to make popsicles too.
