29 Ways to Make Greek Yogurt Taste Good +A Creami Recipe
Sneak Peek: Learn how to make plain Greek yogurt taste good with easy add-ins and a few creative twists. Don’t miss my new obsession: Soft-Serve Frozen Yogurt made with the Ninja Creami—recipe included!
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If plain Greek yogurt isn’t your favorite, I’ve got some ideas about what you can add to make it more interesting. Whether it’s homemade or store-bought, traditional, Greek, or Icelandic yogurt, these upgrades will transform it!
1. Have You Tried Mixing Yogurt with Ice Cream?
On of my favorite options is blending plain yogurt with ice cream. The tangy yogurt pairs perfectly with the sweet ice cream, creating a creamier texture than either on its own.
We’re loving Halo Ice Cream right now (not sponsored!). It’s a low-carb option, and while it’s not super creamy by itself, adding yogurt takes it to the next level—think soft-serve vibes.
Try it with any vanilla ice cream for an extra protein boost and irresistible creaminess! 😜
What To Add to Unflavored Greek Yogurt To Make It Taste Better–Ideas #2-11
- A spoonful of heavy cream or half-and-half for a creamier texture
- Flavored extracts: vanilla, almond, lemon, or orange
- Vanilla bean paste for indulgence
- A spoonful of sugar or sweetener
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Spicy, sugared, or toasted pecans
- Roasted or cooked fruit, especially berries—balsamic strawberry sauce
- Pureed fruit, strained and frozen in small portions
- Fresh sliced fruit
More Ideas–12-23
- 12. Mix in granola (chocolate olive oil granola or low-calorie version of granola)
- 13. Cookie crumbs, including vanilla wafers, graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, and, of course, Girl Scout cookies
- 14. Fruit juice concentrate (make “purple cow” with grape juice concentrate, as seen in this post about cold start yogurt)
- 15. Stir in a couple spoonfuls of crème fraîche
- 16. Crumbled leftover yogurt pie crust scraps, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, then baked
- 17. Cream of Coconut for a coconut lover’s dream
- 18. Add lemon or orange microwave curd to your yogurt.
- 19. Leftover pie stirred into Greek yogurt for a protein-filled treat. My favorite is a traditional pumpkin pie, but chocolate cream pie is fabulous, too.
- 20. A small spoonful of instant espresso powder and sugar for coffee lovers.
- 21. Make a dip with yogurt, cucumbers, and dill for fish.
- 22. Greek yogurt combined with an equal amount of mayonnaise. Stir in Dijon mustard to taste.
- 23. Make Pumpkin Greek Yogurt with Peppernut Cookie crumbles.
- 24. Layer yogurt under 2-Minute Microwave Chocolate Pudding.
Five more ideas for how to make plain Greek yogurt taste good:
29. Make Soft Frozen Yogurt in a Ninja Creami
(I have no affiliation with Ninja Creami, but I do earn a small commission when you buy a Creami from Amazon via my website.)
I resisted buying a Ninja Creami (paid link) for a long time. Why?
- I didn’t need another appliance cluttering my counter.
- They were pricey at first.
- I didn’t see how they differed from an ice cream maker.
- I didn’t want daily ice cream temptation.
As it turns out, I was right about all these things, but now I see it differently.
- My counter’s a bit more crowded, but it’s worth it.
- The price dropped.
- I’ve discovered the magic of the Creami with frozen yogurt.
- Now I enjoy guilt-free frozen yogurt every day.
Basic Creami Recipe (coffee flavor)
Ingredients for Making a Yogurt Creami
- 1 cup of plain Greek or regular yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon of guar gum
- Flavoring such as 3/4 cup chopped fresh fruit, 3 tablespoons of PB2 powder or 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter, 1-1½ teaspoon of instant espresso
- 2-3 packets of honey, Splenda, or sugar to satisfy your sweet tooth (optional)
- Enough milk (any flavor, any fat content) to fill the Creami container to the “fill line.” I like Fairlife milk because of the extra protein.
Note: Before processing, I like to place the container in a bowl of hot water for about a minute to slightly melt the outer layer. Adjust the time based on the water temperature. You may not need this step if your freezer isn’t as cold.
Note: If the yogurt is powdery after processing, add a tablespoon of milk, cream, or yogurt and respin.
Soft-Serve Greek Yogurt Creami
Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1½ teaspoon instant espresso
- 3 packets Splenda or sugar to taste (Honey is a good substitute)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon guar gum (optional)
- 1 cup (227 g) ultra-pasteurized low-fat milk (or whatever it takes to get to the fill line)
Instructions
- Add 1 cup (250 g) plain Greek yogurt (or regular yogurt) to a Creami container.
- Add 1½ teaspoon instant espresso, 3 packets Splenda or sugar to taste, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon guar gum. (Remember that when this mixture is frozen, it will not taste as sweet. Taste and adjust according to your sweet tooth.)
- Pour enough milk into the Creami container to bring it to the fill line.
- Use an immersion blender or whisk to blend until creamy.
- Place the Creami container in the freezer for 24 hrs.
- When ready to eat, place the container with the frozen mixture in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Process the Creami on the Lite Ice Cream setting. If the mixture looks powdery when finished, add a tablespoon of milk, cream, or yogurt and respin. Eat immediately.
- If you have frozen yogurt left over, put it back in the freezer. You can either re-process it when you get ready or let it sit on the counter or microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute) until it’s soft enough to eat.
Notes
- This recipe contains more protein, depending on the kind of milk you use. Ultra-pasteurized milk, like Fairlife, contributes significantly more protein than listed here.
- A thin layer of ice often remains around the interior wall of the Creami container when using low-fat ingredients after processing. My solution? I heat the frozen Creami straight out of the freezer in the microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Then I set the Creami container into a bowl of hot water for 1-2 minutes to melt the icy layer before processing it with the Ninja Creami machine.
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All images and text ©️ Paula Rhodes for Salad in a Jar.com
If you haven’t tried making yogurt at home, check out the Greek yogurt recipe and the video in this post to get started.
Parting Thoughts: If you are looking for recipes using Greek yogurt, start here. Don’t miss the chicken salad, low-calorie dressing, and this mayo.
What have I left out? Please leave your favorites in the comments.
If you have questions or suggestions, email me privately for a quick answer: Paula at saladinajar.com. Hope to see you again soon!
Paula Rhodes, owner
As a retired home economist, I created Saladinajar.com to share my belief that you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Bread machines (used in an unconventional way), homemade yogurt, and quick microwave recipes are my specialty.