8 Genius Greek Yogurt Hacks That Will Save You a Trip to the Grocery Store
You can use it for just about anything. ANYTHING.
Grocery stores are offering all kinds of sales on Greek yogurt—as part of that whole, "It's January, so I guess I better eat healthier" thing—but there are way more things you can do with it than make smoothies and fruit-and-granola bowls.
Swap It for Mayo
If a recipe—like chicken salad—calls for mayo, you can use plain Greek yogurt instead. It's a little tangier but overall, less eggy than the traditional stuff, making it perfect for mayonnaise haters everywhere.
Fold it into Spinach-Artichoke Dip
There are countless ways to make Spinach-Artichoke Dip (using mayo, Miracle Whip, sour cream, milk-and-flour roux, cream cheese—or some combination of all of the above). It doesn't get easier than this Greek yogurt-based version, which uses just seven ingredients, and basically only requires that you dump them in a casserole dish and bake.
Get the recipe on Delish.
Try It in Mashed Potatoes
Greek yogurt makes mashed potatoes super-creamy, and they're a perfect substitute for sour cream in this Sour Cream & Onion Mashed Potatoes recipe. Just close your eyes and imagine them on top of a Shepherd's Pie. Oh. My.
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Make Better-for-You Brownies
For every 1 cup of vegetable or canola oil that a recipe requires, you can use 3/4 cup of Greek yogurt instead. The brownies will be just as dense and fudgy—and trust us, they won't taste tangy—but they'll have a little extra protein. That makes them practically a health food, right?
If the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of oil, we've found that using 1/3 cup Greek yogurt makes for a pretty even swap.
Have a Banana Split for Breakfast
A case of the Mondays is no match for this awesome way to start the day. Slice bananas lengthwise, then use an ice cream scoop to top them with sundae-esque scoops of Greek yogurt. Finish with a drizzle of honey (if your yogurt's unsweetened), some Fruity Pebbles or cereal "sprinkles" and a cherry on top.
Now you're ready to take on anything, even a massive pile of TPS reports.
Use It in Pizza Dough
At first, we thought two-ingredient pizza dough was just too good to be true, especially when one of those two is Greek yogurt. But we tried it, and we can happily exclaim: It works! It really works! (Somewhere, someplace, your delivery guy is crying.)
Get the recipe on Delish.
Swap It for Sour Cream
All out of sour cream? No problem. Plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt has the same texture and flavor, meaning nothing stands between you and Taco Tuesday (or sticking to your Taco Cleanse).
Make Greek Yogurt Pancakes
These fluffy pancakes are packed with protein, leaving you feeling fuller longer. (Plus, they're only four ingredients!)
Get the recipe on Delish.
