?Greek yogurt is finally being discovered by people all over the world and they are bargaining to appreciate its versatility. If you have never tried Greek Yogurt, you are in for a treat. This type of yogurt is creamy and thick making it suitable for many dishes that call for sour cream or cream cheese. It has less than half the calories and fat than these traditional ingredients and also has the bonus of a high protein count. Greek Yogurt can be made into a great Greek dip for fresh vegetables or pita chips.
Put one cup of Greek Yogurt in a blender with one cup of artichokes. Add two teaspoons on lemon juice and one half teaspoon garlic powder into the blender. Blend for 2 minuets and add salt to taste. Add one four ounce can of chopped olives to the mix and place in serving dish. This is a great low calorie dip and can be used for celery instead of chips. Greek Yogurt has a mild taste and any spices or flavors that are added to it easily soak up the flavors. You could also use this as a topper for Greek style hamburgers, lamb k-bobs or other meats.
For a sweet dessert or great breakfast, Greek Yogurt can be put into the blender with berries. One cup of Greek Yogurt and one cup of frozen berries along with some sweetener will make a great smoothie. This drink is full of protein and calcium. The fruit will add vitamins and fiber. This can keep you full until lunch. If you are trying to watch your intake of sugar, stevia is a healthy sugar substitute that can be used. If you want a colder drink, adding a few ice cubes will thicken and chill this drink. Slowly people are getting the message about this great yogurt and are using it in many of their favorite recipes in a effort to get healthy. Find this yogurt in the deli section of most grocery stores and find a new healthy ingredient for any recipe where you would use mayonnaise, sour cream or cream cheese.
