45 Healthy Ways to Use Plain Greek Yogurt {Free Printable}

Here is a huge helpful list of healthy ways to use Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a wonderful way to add healthy & filling protein to your diet.

45 Healthy Ways to Enjoy Plain Greek Yogurt — Here is a huge list of delicious and healthy ways to use Greek yogurt.

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How to Eat Plain Greek Yogurt (and Enjoy It!)
Why Eat Plain Greek Yogurt?
How Many Points is Greek Yogurt on Weight Watchers?
Healthy Ways to Enjoy Plain Yogurt
Free Printable PDF – Ways to Use Plain Greek Yogurt

For those following the Weight Watchers program, plain, non-fat Greek yogurt is zero points. (Note that dairy products and fruit do have points for WW diabetic members.

Plain Greek yogurt is very tart and may be an acquired taste. If you are looking for new ways to enjoy this high-protein treat, here are 45 healthy ways to enjoy it.

How to Eat Plain Greek Yogurt (and Enjoy It!)

If you’ve tried plain, non-fat Greek yogurt before and didn’t care for the tart taste, don’t give up just yet. There are a lot of flavoring options and ways to use Greek yogurt in recipes in order to enjoy it. We have gathered 45 ideas below so you are sure to find one that will suite your taste buds.

Why Eat Plain Greek Yogurt?

According to Medical News Today, plain Greek yogurt has a number of health benefits including:

Improved bone health due to calcium.
Decreased appetite because of filling protein.
Boost metabolism

Think of Greek yogurt as a basic food that you can use in a variety of ways to add more protein and calcium to your diet.

How Many Points is Greek Yogurt on Weight Watchers?

For most members of Weight Watchers, plain yogurt is 0 points or a “free” food. WW only has points for yogurt for diabetic members.

Keep in mind that this is only for the non-fat versions and also for versions with no added sugar.

Plain, non-fat regular yogurt is also zero points, not just the Greek version.

Healthy Ways to Enjoy Plain Yogurt

Check out this list of 45+ healthy ways yogurt for weight loss. If you are using the WeightWatchers system, be sure to purchase the non-fat, plain variety for zero points.

Even if this is a new food for you to enjoy, you are sure to find a tasty alternative on this list.

Note: Many of these recipes call for “sweetener”. Use artificial sweetener of your choice or a drizzle of honey or small serving of sugar, depending on your preferences. Remember that honey and sugar add additional calories (points).

Mash up banana and add to Greek yogurt. Add sweetener if desired.
Mix in frozen, thawed fruit and a bit of sweetener. Frozen mango and frozen berries, thawed, are excellent.
Use yogurt to make our popular WW 1 point Cheesecake.
Use plain in place of sour cream, like to top a baked potato or tacos.
Use in place of sour cream in recipes.

Mexican chicken — Instant Pot Salsa Chicken over cauliflower rice.

Mix in sweetener and PB2 – tastes like peanut butter pie.

Make into zero point ranch vegetable dip.

Weight Watchers Ranch Dip — Serve this dip with a mixture of vegetables that you enjoy. This dip is 0 points so feel free to dig in!

Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.

Add sugar free pudding mix – lemon makes a great fruit dip. Chocolate tastes like chocolate pie.

Add sugar free cheesecake flavor pudding mix to make a very thick cheesecake-like dessert. Top with 1 T of graham cracker crumbs.

Add a packet of Crystal light drink mix or Mios.

Add sugar free jello mix.

Make into a smoothie. (Note: With Weight Watchers smoothies, fruit is not free.)

Mango Smoothie with orange slices — Power-Packed Orange Mango Green Smoothie

Mix into soups instead of roux to make creamy.

Make your own Greek yogurt in your Instant Pot. The flavor is more mild.

Add a few drops of coconut stevia and use as a fruit dip.

Mix in 1 T strawberry jam (no sugar added).

Top with unsweetened applesauce.

Use to make 2 ingredient dough.

Add a swirl of lemon curd.

Try different brands – tartness and texture vary greatly by brand.

Cook 1 cup frozen blueberries with 1/4 cup water and if desired, sweetener. This makes a thick blueberry sauce. Use sauce to top plain Greek yogurt or yogurt with lemon juice and a bit of sweetener.

Add plain Greek yogurt to a regular (flavored) yogurt cup to get a larger serving.

Use in place of mayo to make chicken salad, egg salad, or tuna salad that is zero points. Add seasonings such as chili powder or curry for additional flavor.

Mix one large container of plain Greek yogurt, 1 small box of sugar free pistachio pudding mix, and 1 can crushed pineapple, drained. Makes 4 large servings.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and if desired, sweetener.

Mix with salsa for a Mexican-style dip or salad dressing.

Mix with plain, canned pumpkin, sweetener, and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Mix in extract – vanilla, almond, coconut – and if desired, sweetener.

Mix with chopped apples and walnuts.

Add dehydrated coffee for coffee flavor.

Mix with frozen cherries, thawed, and top with almond slices.

Mix in sugar free coffee syrup or creamer.

Make into tzatziki sauce for Greek recipes.

Top with Kashi cereal, Grape Nuts, or granola.

Mix with unsweetened cocoa powder and sweetener.

Drizzle with regular or sugar free maple syrup.

Mix in protein powder.

Mix in a splash of orange juice for an orange creamcicle flavor.

Mix in grated apple and top with cinnamon.

Mix in 1 T mini chocolate chips, sweetener if desired, mint extract, and freeze for an ice cream-like treat.

Mix 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix (or make your own version with this recipe) into 16 oz plain Greek yogurt. Use as a dip for vegetables, baked chips, or as a topping for baked potatoes.

Use to make mashed cauliflower creamy for a mashed potato substitute.

Mix in a packet of True Lemon or True Lime and sweeter as desired.

Add hot sauce and use as a dip for chicken fingers.

Mix with equal amount cool whip (regular or sugar free) and top with fruit.