My latest fave to pack in my kids’ lunchboxes is Greek yogurt. It is absolutely delicious, nutritious and chock full of protein. Those three adjectives together are a score for me!
Greek yogurt is made thicker by straining off the liquid whey from conventional yogurt. It’s the straining that concentrates the protein content. Greek yogurt has more than twice the protein of non-Greek yogurts with over one third of your daily protein requirement in a single serving of yogurt and low in fat – WOW!
The brands I like are Fage and
Chobani – both are equally delish and have lots of yummy flavors. My kids like Fage with honey, we usually buy the plain and add our own local honey. I am currently always craving but never feeling guilty about Chobani’s Pomegranate yogurt, and fat-free to boot. These Greek yogurts are 100% natural, no added sweeteners, thickeners or preservatives. They are great for diabetics, expecting moms and people on gluten-free diets.
No fat and only 100 calories? You just cannot beat that! Add some fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey, homemade granola, your favorite cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, crushed graham crackers, you name it, everything goes with this yummy delight!
Fage and Chobani can be found at your local Harris Teeter, Food Lion and some Costcos. Enjoy!
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Trader Joes Brand is the BEST!
Oooh, I've never tried that one, I'm definitely heading there today! Trader Joe's has ALL the good stuff:-)
If Greek yogurt is too pricey for you, you can get regular plain yogurt and strain it in the fridge (I use a colander lined with a coffee filter over a bowl, then cover with plastic wrap) for 8-10 hours. Toss the liquid and enjoy. Even though it reduces by half, it still ends up being about half the cost of greek yogurt.
We use it as a replacement for Sour Cream. It works in baking and cooking. We also use it as a topping for Mexican food an Chili instead of that darn fatty Sour Cream! My kids taste no difference and I love hoe healthy it is. Love this stuff!! No wonder it's the creation of the greek gods!!!!
Love your post. My daughter has decided to become a bit of a vegetarian and Greek Yogurt has been a great way to get some additional protein in each day. We also like Dannon and it is a bit cheaper.