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14 Plain Greek Yogurt Recipes To Shrink Your Belly & Boost Your Health

Posted by on Feb 8, 2013 in Cook It UP, Featured Article, Food Lists, Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Uberfoods, Vegetarian | 1 comment

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14 Plain Greek Yogurt Recipes To Shrink Your Belly & Boost Your Health

Greek yogurt is an extremely versatile, on-the-run, protein-packed snack option. With over 18g of protein and 20% DV calcium per cup, it’s undoubtedly a staple in any protein-fiend’s fridge, especially if you’re in the camp that eats 5, 6, 7+ meals per day.

Despite its status as a protein juggernaut, many pre-packaged flavored varieties are absolutely LOADED with sugar. Some brands/flavors spike as high as 29 grams per yogurt, a high-percentage of which comes from non-fruit added sources (in the form of evaporated cane juice, plain sugar, or fructose). While I’m a massive proponent of a high protein diet, that much sugar on a regular basis is unacceptable and WILL cause you to gain fat if you overindulge.

Your 1-2-3 solution: learn to accessorize uber-creamy, delectably rich 2% Greek yogurt (FAGE 2% is personally my favorite brand, but feel free to use Chobani/Oikos/etc.).

It’s a ridiculously simple dietary swap that cuts out a stack of fat-inducing artificial sweeteners and flavorings in favor of pure fruit, fiber-rich grains, and healthy fats. Plus, adding your own fresh, natural fruit is always a good idea over the syrup-y, pre-packaged stuff. The result? You’ll shrink fat cells, significantly improve your health, and reduce your overall risk of diabetes in the long run.

Here are 14 ideas to customize your plain 2% Greek yogurt and transform it into a fresh, superfood parfait — you might even find an original combination or two that you never knew existed.

It’s mixology, for the dairy universe.

 

14 Plain Greek Yogurt Recipes To Shrink Your Belly & Boost Your Health

*Note: Most of the Greek yogurt recipes provided will have more calories than a flavored Chobani, FAGE, Oikos, etc. View these as complete, powerhouse small meals, which provide a healthy balance of protein, natural carbs, and healthy fats. To reduce calories, substitute 2% plain Greek yogurt with 0% plain Greek yogurt.

All recipes are made purely from 100% fruit, nuts, grains, spices, and/or natural agave/honey. Feel free to modify each recipe with more/less fruit, honey, agave, etc.

 

1. Banana, Walnut, and Honey Greek Yogurt

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Banana Walnut Greek Yogurt

  • 2% Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 Banana
  • 5 Walnuts
  • 1 Tsp. Clover Honey
  • Cinnamon

 

Nutrition: 270 cals, 23g protein, 2g fiber, 20g sugar 

 

2. Kiwi Agave Greek Yogurt

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Kiwi & Agave Greek Yogurt

  • 2% Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Sliced Kiwi
  • 1 Tsp. Agave Nectar

 

Nutrition: 220 cals, 21g protein, 3g fiber, 20g sugar 

 

3. Key Lime Pie Greek Yogurt

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Key Lime Pie Greek Yogurt

  • 2% Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tsp. Clover Honey
  • Zest from 1 Key Lime
  • 1 Squeeze of Key Lime Juice
  • 1/4 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

Courtesy of: Culinary Adventures In The Kitchen

 

Nutrition: 170 cals, 20g protein, 14g sugar 



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Bryan DiSanto

Bryan DiSanto

Owner & Editor-in-Chief at Lean It UP
Bryan DiSanto is the Owner & Editor-in-Chief of Lean It UP, a culinary student at Le Cordon Bleu – Paris, an ACE-CPT & CSN, NYU graduate, ex-fat kid, and all-around fitness/nutrition nutjob.

He also contributes to Men's Health Magazine.

When he’s not working on his (or somebody else’s) abs, whipping up Eggocados, or running a Tough Mudder, he’s probably off yelling at a Carolina Panthers game somewhere.
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  • christina thomas

    Banan walnut Greek yogurt is incredible! Tasty AND healthy. I’ll probably skip the honey - I don’t even buy the honey Fage variety because it’s just a little too sweet.

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