These 19 amazing recipes featuring Greek Yogurt will change the way you use this healthy and delicious ingredient!
Whether you’re a health enthusiast, a culinary explorer, or simply a yogurt lover, these recipes will surely satisfy your cravings.
From creamy desserts to savory dishes, let Greek Yogurt add a delightful twist to your culinary adventures!
Why You Should Use Greek Yogurt
Greek Yogurt, also called Strained Yogurt or Sack Yogurt, is a versatile ingredient that not only adds a rich and creamy texture to your dishes but also brings a plethora of nutritional benefits.
It’s like yogurt that has been strained to remove its whey, giving it a thicker and creamier consistency.
Greek-style yogurt is not specifically from Greece, despite its name. It’s a method of preparing yogurt that was used throughout the Mediterranean and as far as Central Asia, India, and Northern Europe, with some variations in the manufacturing.
Packed with protein, Greek Yogurt is an excellent source of amino acids, essential for muscle repair and growth.
It is also low in carbohydrates and contains less lactose than regular yogurt, making it suitable for those with lactose intolerance or on a low-carb diet.
Moreover, Greek Yogurt is a fantastic source of calcium, contributing to strong bones and teeth.
It’s also rich in other minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc, but also other micronutrients such as iodine and Vitamin B12 (source).
So whether you’re looking to enhance the creaminess of your smoothie or shake, substitute it for sour cream in your dip, or create a delectable dessert, Greek Yogurt is your go-to ingredient for adding a nutritious and delicious touch to your culinary creations.
Greek Yogurt Recipes
1Greek Yogurt Protein Shake
4.98 from 83 votes
This Greek Yogurt Protein Shake is a deliciously creamy and smooth raspberry protein shake packed with 40 grams of protein.
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2Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes
4.99 from 101 votes
These Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes are wholesome, nutritious, high-protein pancakes made from Greek Yogurt. One serving contains 30 grams of proteins to keep you full until lunchtime.
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3Greek Yogurt Dressing
4.99 from 102 votes
This Greek Yogurt Dressing is a creamy, high-protein salad dressing perfect for adding creaminess and rich texture to any lettuce or salad.
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4Greek Yogurt Cookies
5 from 83 votes
These Greek Yogurt Cookies are healthy cookies naturally packed with protein from Greek Yogurt. They are soft, chewy, and fat-free, with no butter or oil needed.
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5Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
4.98 from 210 votes
This Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip is a healthy 10-minute high-protein low-calorie dip perfect as an appetizer or snack to dip any raw vegetables, chips, or crackers. Plus, this ranch dip recipe is also easy to make dairy-free using your favorite dairy-free Greek yogurt.
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6Greek Yogurt Brownies
4.90 from 172 votes
These healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies are the most surprising low calories brownies you will ever try. They are fudgy, chewy brownies packed with high-protein Greek yogurt and only 49 kcal per serving.
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7Greek Yogurt Smoothie
5 from 230 votes
This Greek Yogurt Smoothie is a high-protein smoothie packed with 12 grams of protein. It's perfect as a breakfast or snack for fixing your sweet tooth and refreshing. Plus, this smoothie has a low-carb option if you like it low-sugar.
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8Alfredo Greek Yogurt
4.95 from 95 votes
This Alfredo Greek Yogurt Pasta sauce is a lightened-up version of the traditional Alfredo sauce recipe. It's packed with proteins from Greek yogurt, lower in fats and calories but with the same delicious creamy garlic flavors you love.
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93-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
4.96 from 99 votes
These 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes are the easiest flourless protein pancakes made from Greek yogurt. Plus, they are naturally gluten-free, low in carbs, and packed with 47 grams of protein for four pancakes.
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10Cauliflower Potato Salad
4.94 from 304 votes
A Healthy Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad using steamed cauliflower as a low-carb swap to potatoes and a creamy yogurt sauce perfect as a keto dinner.
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11Chocolate Yogurt
5 from 126 votes
This 3-Ingredient Chocolate Yogurt recipe is the easiest way to enjoy a high-protein dessert that truly tastes like chocolate pudding. In fact, all you need is 5 minutes to make this easy healthy dessert, and it's easy to make sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free.
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12Tahini Yogurt Sauce
5 from 88 votes
This Creamy Tahini Yogurt Sauce is the best dressing for salads or for dipping for your appetizer platter. It's low in calories, high in protein, and packed with lemon garlic flavors that are so refreshing.
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13Egg White French Toast
5 from 77 votes
These Egg White French Toasts are crispy, sweet, high-protein, low-fat breakfast toast perfect as a fulfilling breakfast for all the family. Plus, these are easy to adapt to any food allergy, including gluten-free and low-carb diets.
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14Turkish Eggs
5 from 113 votes
These Turkish Eggs, also called Cilbir, are the best high-protein, low-carb breakfast ever. An ultra-creamy garlic yogurt topped with warm poached eggs and spicy Aleppo butter.
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15Protein Waffles
5 from 88 votes
These easy Protein Waffles are crispy oat waffles packed with 14 grams of proteins per serving for a fulfilling, healthy breakfast.
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16Cucumber Yogurt Salad
4.99 from 108 votes
This Cucumber Yogurt Salad is a refreshing, healthy summer salad perfect as a side or light meal or to fill pita bread for a tasty sandwich
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17Blended Baked Oats
5 from 130 votes
This blended baked oats recipe is an easy, healthy single-serve breakfast that truly tastes like dessert but is packed with 15 grams of protein per serving. If you are after a healthy breakfast that keeps you energized and full until lunchtime, that's the one to try.
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18Whipped Feta Dip
5 from 123 votes
This Whipped Feta Dip is the creamiest cheese dip you will ever make, and it's ready in under 10 minutes, it's sure to impress your guest. Plus, this easy dip is also gluten-free and a great vegetarian appetizer.
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19Cottage Cheese Breakfast
5 from 239 votes
This Cottage Cheese Breakfast recipe is the easiest diabetes-friendly, high-protein breakfast packed with 26 grams of protein for a refreshing morning packed with flavors. Plus, it's also gluten-free, low-carb, and vegetarian.
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About The Author
Carine Claudepierre
Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, published author of a cookbook and many ebooks, and founder of Sweet As Honey.
I have an Accredited Certificate in Nutrition and Wellness obtained in 2014 from Well College Global (formerly Cadence Health). I'm passionate about sharing all my easy and tasty recipes that are both delicious and healthy. My expertise in the field comes from my background in chemistry and years of following a keto low-carb diet. But I'm also well versed in vegetarian and vegan cooking since my husband is vegan.
I now eat a more balanced diet where I alternate between keto and a Mediterranean Diet
Cooking and Baking is my true passion. In fact, I only share a small portion of my recipes on Sweet As Honey. Most of them are eaten by my husband and my two kids before I have time to take any pictures!
All my recipes are at least triple tested to make sure they work and I take pride in keeping them as accurate as possible.
Browse all my recipes with my Recipe Index.
I hope that you too find the recipes you love on Sweet As Honey!
