By Jennipher Walters for FitBottomedGirls.com
I have such an on-again, off-again relationship with yogurt. I’ll eat it daily or twice daily for a month and then, out of the blue, drop it like a hot potato. Which is dumb. Because that “hot potato” is full of good-for-your-tummy bacteria, calcium and deliciousness. Whether it’s a flavored yogurt or plain yogurt that you snazz up with some mix-ins, I have now realized that I should have never broken up with yogurt, even if it’s just for a weekend. Hopefully, yogurt will take me back. Check out our ideas below to keep your yogurt-relationship full of surprise and nutritious excitement!
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4 Fun Ways to Eat Your Yogurt
1. Try plain yogurt. Who says plain is boring? Plain yogurt is one of my favorite things EVER because it’s like a blank canvas for your culinary desires. After a run, I’ll grab a few big scoops of non-fat Greek yogurt and top it with some berries, honey and maybe a few nuts for crunch. Other times, I’ll mix it with some chocolate protein powder for a pudding-like treat. Occasionally, I’ll even throw it in a smoothie or eat it with cereal instead of milk. The possibilities are endless…
2. Swap it for sour cream when cooking. Plain nonfat yogurt and Greek yogurt has a sour flavor to it. At first, trying it plain, I wasn’t sure how much I liked it. And then I realized that it tastes just like sour cream, except it is thicker, creamier and has fewer cals and more protein than sour cream. In other words, it kicks sour cream’s arse and then some. So the next time you want a topping for your burrito or a dip for your raw veggies, make it with yogurt, and you’ll reap the tasty benefits (and not even notice a difference)!
3. Buy it prepackaged. Sometimes when you don’t have time or are having trouble channeling your inner Giada De Laurentiis, you just need to grab a snack that’s tasty and good for ya. That’s where the pre-flavored Greek yogurts come in play. Many are portable, tasty and are offered in fun flavors (just be sure to buy the all-natural kinds that are low in sugar!). Chobani Greek yogurts are a good choice. The pomegranate flavor and the pineapple variety both taste great, and with 18 grams of protein, less than 200 calories and all natural ingredients, you can see why we love ‘em so.
4. Make it yourself. I’m not gonna lie; Greek yogurts aren’t cheap (unless you’re lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s nearby, in which case it’s much, much more affordable). However, if you’re okay with getting a little Martha Stewart in the kitchen, you can make your own! And it totally works and tastes just like the store-bought brands. I make it almost weekly I heart it so much.
Yogurt really does rock, doesn’t it? So many options! I don’t think I’ll ever leave it again. Feel free to share the nitty-gritty on your yogurt relationship in the comments!
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