Name: Cookies and Cream Greek Yogurt (Better Than Store-Bought)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1-2 tablespoons half & half or heavy cream (plus a little extra if necessary to make it smooth); 7 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies; 40 oz unflavored 2% Greek yogurt

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Sneak Preview: This cookies and cream Greek yogurt uses a simple frosting trick for a smooth, creamy texture without the graininess crushed cookies can cause.

Cookies and Cream yogurt in a dish with a spoon on the side.

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I have always loved cookies and cream ice cream, so it seemed natural to try stirring Oreos into Greek yogurt. The flavor was right, but the texture wasn’t—until I discovered a simple trick that keeps it smooth instead of grainy.

My Fix for Grainy Cookies-and-Cream Greek Yogurt

Instead of stirring crushed cookies directly into Greek yogurt, I make a quick cookies-and-cream frosting first. Mixing the cookies with a little powdered sugar and milk softens them before they’re folded into the yogurt, which keeps the texture smooth and creamy instead of sandy or gritty.

It only takes a minute to mix up, but it makes this cookies and cream Greek yogurt taste closer to store-bought—without the additives.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• GREEK YOGURT: Homemade or store-bought; full-fat tastes richest, but any thickness works; Icelandic yogurt (Skyr) works, too, for even more protein

• CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES: Oreos or similar cookies

• POWDERED SUGAR: Helps soften the cookies for a smoother texture; don’t substitute granulated sugar

• MILK: Just enough to loosen the frosting mixture; any dairy or non-dairy milk works; heavy cream or half-and-half is the best.

• VANILLA EXTRACT (optional): Enhances the cookies-and-cream flavor slightly

Cookies and Cream Greek Yogurt (Better Than Store-Bought)

By Paula Rhodes

This cookies and cream Greek yogurt uses a quick frosting-style step to soften the cookies before stirring them into yogurt, creating a smooth, creamy texture. Use homemade or store-bought Greek yogurt.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep time: 10

Chill Time: 2

Total time: 2 10

Ingredients

1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-2 tablespoons half & half or heavy cream plus a little extra if necessary to make it smooth
7 (84 g) crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
40 oz (1134 g) unflavored 2% Greek yogurt

Instructions

Combine 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, and 1-2 tablespoons half & half or heavy cream to make Cookies and Cream Frosting. Stir together until smooth.
Stir in 7 (84 g) crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Add 1 tablespoon of frosting per 5-6 ounces of Greek yogurt.
Stir well and enjoy! Garnish with more chopped Oreos if desired.

Notes

Calorie counts will vary based on the fat content of the yogurt and the amount of whey strained.

Can I make this ahead of time? Yes! Store the frosting mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Mix with yogurt when ready to eat.

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Final Thoughts

I have some ideas for what to do with leftover frosting. Spread it on toast, pancakes, or waffles, or use it as a dip for fruit. More ideas: Try frosting a pan of microwave brownies. Spread over a pan of Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls. Use it to frost vanilla or chocolate cupcakes. You get the idea…

Questions about straining or making Greek yogurt from scratch? I answer those in my complete guide to making Greek yogurt at home.

— Paula, Home Economist
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p.s. If you’ve ever tried stirring crushed cookies straight into yogurt, I’d be curious whether this method gave you a smoother result.

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Paula Rhodes, Home Economist & Owner

As a retired home economist, I created Saladinajar.com to prove that you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating food worth sharing. Bread machines (used in an unconventional way), homemade yogurt, and quick microwave recipes are my favorite ways to do that.

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tammy says:

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Thanks for that tip on the frosting. I have used 1 tbsp. of fruit jams or jellies to add flavor to mine but now will try the frosting.