How do you fix your yogurt??

[PinkDaisyVT]

Wow...I just bought some ff plain greek yogurt (Chobani brand, 8oz cups) and added the sf black cherry jello powder...this is delicious! I can't believe how good it is and so much better for you then the already flavored yogurts. I'll never go back to buying the other brands...I'm sticking with the plain greek w/ jello powder! So creamy and good!

Christine

[Copper Lily]

Uh, a word of warning - read the small print people. I added a whole sachet of jelly (jello in American) to about 4oz of FF Greek yoghurt and BLEURGH! I think you're just supposed to add a tsp or seomthing....

[groovin]

I think you're just supposed to add a tsp or seomthing....

Less! It's pretty concentrated. For 1/2 cup yogurt I use 1/8 teaspoon jello powder plus 1 packet of splenda. Pretty tasty!

[PinkDaisyVT]

Oh yeah...I wouldn't add more than a teaspoon or 2. A little goes a long way.

Christine

[ami]

More Ways to Enjoy Yogurt

Nutritious and delicious, yogurt is a versatile food that can be utilized in a variety of ways for meals and snacks throughout the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a tasty addition to soups, salad dressings, sauces, or desserts, you can enjoy yogurt on all Phases of the South Beach Diet. In addition to adding tangy flavor and a creamy texture to dishes, yogurt is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins, and calcium.

At the Grocery Store
On the South Beach Diet, your best bet is to choose nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt (such as 0% fat Greek yogurt) on Phase 1 or artificially sweetened low-fat or nonfat flavored yogurt on Phase 2. Greek-style yogurt is thick and creamy because it is strained to remove the water content. It has a much tangier flavor, so a little goes a long way in recipes. To help you identify yogurt that’s been artificially sweetened, look for the words “light” or “lite” on the label. Read labels carefully and avoid brands that contain high-fructose corn syrup.

Enjoying Yogurt
You can enjoy 2 cups of nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt, including plain nonfat Greek yogurt, daily on Phase 1 and up to 3 cups (including artificially sweetened low-fat or nonfat flavored yogurt) daily on Phase 2. Feel free to flavor your plain yogurt with a sugar substitute and an extract of your choice, like vanilla or almond. On both Phase 1 and Phase 2, you can alternate your daily dairy serving between milk and yogurt. On Phase 2, try adding 3/4 cup of raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries to the yogurt.

Here are some other healthy and tasty ways to enjoy yogurt:

In place of sour cream, use yogurt as a thickener to add texture to soups, sauces, and salad dressings. Plain nonfat Greek yogurt also makes a rich addition to baked goods.
Prepare a flavorful cucumber-mint yogurt dip for crudités or as an accompaniment for a kebab dish. Combine nonfat plain Greek yogurt, chopped mint, ground cumin and coriander, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
Enjoy a refreshing smoothie or shake. On Phase 1, combine 1/2 cup low-fat artificially sweetened vanilla soymilk, 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, 3 ounces firm silken tofu, and 1/4 cup dry-roasted almonds in a blender and blend until frothy. If you normally use fat-free milk or soymilk, try unsweetened almond milk instead. Certain teas, like green tea, also make a great liquid base for smoothies. You can add sugar-free chocolate syrup or no-sugar-added chocolate powder too, but be sure to count them toward your daily allowance of Sweet Treats. On Phase 2, blend soymilk and yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit, such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, and/or bananas. Add extracts and artificial sweetener, if desired.
Whip up a delicious vanilla frozen yogurt. In a blender, combine nonfat (0%) Greek yogurt with ice cubes, granular sugar substitute and vanilla extract to taste.

[suzantn]

I take plain yogurt and add Crystal light too it. I divide it up into containers and add a packet of Crystal light, a dash of Vanilla and a little splenda if you want it sweeter. I mix it all together and freeze it. It is like having ice cream. I love it for a quick snack at night after dinner.

[Mare55]

Hi Everyone,

Ok, I was staying away from yogurt and milk for years and have added it back in since being on Phase 1. I am now about to enter Phase 2. YIppie.

I have been enjoying Plain, unflavored low fat yogurt. I have been adding 2 tsps of Nesquik Chocolate powder. (it has no sugar added and it does have 3 g of sugar per serving, but the container states the sugar is from lactose (milk sugar).

I think it is great.

There is a girl at work that every morning she eats a container of yogurt, chocolate whip or something, I checked the calories, 160 per container and 22 gms sugar. If only she knew my mix tastes as good as it does,

[chenders]

Thank you to whoever it was who suggested adding some SF Jello powder to plain yogurt. I did that this morning...in hindsight, I added more than I needed to, will add less tomorrow...and it was soooo tasty. I put my 15 almonds or cashews on top for some added crunch. Doesn't feel like I am dieting!

[Magna]

Doesn't feel like I am dieting!

That's good - besides being healthy, the food is supposed to be tasty too! This is intended to be a lifetime way of eating.