19 Greek Yogurt Recipes Rich In Protein and Full of Taste

These 19 amazing recipes featuring Greek Yogurt will change the way you use this healthy and delicious ingredient!

Whether you’re a health enthusiast, a culinary explorer, or simply a yogurt lover, these recipes will surely satisfy your cravings.

From creamy desserts to savory dishes, let Greek Yogurt add a delightful twist to your culinary adventures!

Why You Should Use Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt, also called Strained Yogurt or Sack Yogurt, is a versatile ingredient that not only adds a rich and creamy texture to your dishes but also brings a plethora of nutritional benefits.

It’s like yogurt that has been strained to remove its whey, giving it a thicker and creamier consistency.

Greek-style yogurt is not specifically from Greece, despite its name. It’s a method of preparing yogurt that was used throughout the Mediterranean and as far as Central Asia, India, and Northern Europe, with some variations in the manufacturing.

Packed with protein, Greek Yogurt is an excellent source of amino acids, essential for muscle repair and growth.

It is also low in carbohydrates and contains less lactose than regular yogurt, making it suitable for those with lactose intolerance or on a low-carb diet.

Moreover, Greek Yogurt is a fantastic source of calcium, contributing to strong bones and teeth.

It’s also rich in other minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc, but also other micronutrients such as iodine and Vitamin B12.

So whether you’re looking to enhance the creaminess of your smoothie or shake, substitute it for sour cream in your dip, or create a delectable dessert, Greek Yogurt is your go-to ingredient for adding a nutritious and delicious touch to your culinary creations.

Greek Yogurt Recipes

20 Greek Yogurt Protein Shake

4.97 from 32 votes

This Greek Yogurt Protein Shake is a deliciously creamy and smooth raspberry protein shake packed with 40 grams of protein.

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21 Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes

4.97 from 30 votes

These Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes are wholesome, nutritious, high-protein pancakes made from Greek Yogurt. One serving contains 30 grams of proteins to keep you full until lunchtime.

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22 Greek Yogurt Dressing

5 from 30 votes

This Greek Yogurt Dressing is a creamy, high-protein salad dressing perfect for adding creaminess and rich texture to any lettuce or salad.

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23 Greek Yogurt Cookies

5 from 30 votes

These Greek Yogurt Cookies are healthy cookies naturally packed with protein from Greek Yogurt. They are soft, chewy, and fat-free, with no butter or oil needed.

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24 Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

4.98 from 153 votes

This Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip is a healthy 10-minute high-protein low-calorie dip perfect as an appetizer or snack to dip any raw vegetables, chips, or crackers. Plus, this ranch dip recipe is also easy to make dairy-free using your favorite dairy-free Greek yogurt.

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25 Greek Yogurt Brownies

4.90 from 73 votes

These healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies are the most surprising low calories brownies you will ever try. They are fudgy, chewy brownies packed with high-protein Greek yogurt and only 49 kcal per serving.

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26 Greek Yogurt Smoothie

5 from 171 votes

This Greek Yogurt Smoothie is a high-protein smoothie packed with 12 grams of protein. It's perfect as a breakfast or snack for fixing your sweet tooth and refreshing. Plus, this smoothie has a low-carb option if you like it low-sugar.

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27 Alfredo Greek Yogurt

5 from 29 votes

This Alfredo Greek Yogurt Pasta sauce is a lightened-up version of the traditional Alfredo sauce recipe. It's packed with proteins from Greek yogurt, lower in fats and calories but with the same delicious creamy garlic flavors you love.

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28 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

4.94 from 29 votes

These 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes are the easiest flourless protein pancakes made from Greek yogurt. Plus, they are naturally gluten-free, low in carbs, and packed with 47 grams of protein for four pancakes.

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29 Cauliflower Potato Salad

4.94 from 277 votes

A Healthy Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad using steamed cauliflower as a low-carb swap to potatoes and a creamy yogurt sauce perfect as a keto dinner.

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30 Chocolate Yogurt

5 from 41 votes

This 3-Ingredient Chocolate Yogurt recipe is the easiest way to enjoy a high-protein dessert that truly tastes like chocolate pudding. In fact, all you need is 5 minutes to make this easy healthy dessert, and it's easy to make sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free.

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31 Tahini Yogurt Sauce

5 from 26 votes

This Creamy Tahini Yogurt Sauce is the best dressing for salads or for dipping for your appetizer platter. It's low in calories, high in protein, and packed with lemon garlic flavors that are so refreshing.

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32 Egg White French Toast

5 from 21 votes

These Egg White French Toasts are crispy, sweet, high-protein, low-fat breakfast toast perfect as a fulfilling breakfast for all the family. Plus, these are easy to adapt to any food allergy, including gluten-free and low-carb diets.

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33 Turkish Eggs

5 from 41 votes

These Turkish Eggs, also called Cilbir, are the best high-protein, low-carb breakfast ever. An ultra-creamy garlic yogurt topped with warm poached eggs and spicy Aleppo butter.

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34 Protein Waffles

5 from 25 votes

These easy Protein Waffles are crispy oat waffles packed with 14 grams of proteins per serving for a fulfilling, healthy breakfast.

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35 Cucumber Yogurt Salad

4.95 from 40 votes

This Cucumber Yogurt Salad is a refreshing, healthy summer salad perfect as a side or light meal or to fill pita bread for a tasty sandwich

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36 Blended Baked Oats

5 from 39 votes

This blended baked oats recipe is an easy, healthy single-serve breakfast that truly tastes like dessert but is packed with 15 grams of protein per serving. If you are after a healthy breakfast that keeps you energized and full until lunchtime, that's the one to try.

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37 Whipped Feta Dip

4.98 from 42 votes

This Whipped Feta Dip is the creamiest cheese dip you will ever make, and it's ready in under 10 minutes, it's sure to impress your guest. Plus, this easy dip is also gluten-free and a great vegetarian appetizer.

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38 Cottage Cheese Breakfast

5 from 168 votes

This Cottage Cheese Breakfast recipe is the easiest diabetes-friendly, high-protein breakfast packed with 26 grams of protein for a refreshing morning packed with flavors. Plus, it's also gluten-free, low-carb, and vegetarian.

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18+ Recipes With Greek Yogurt

Discover 18 delectable recipes with Greek Yogurt! From creamy desserts to savory delights, explore the versatility and health benefits of Greek Yogurt.

Author: Carine Claudepierre

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Yield: 16 squares

Serving Size: 1 square

5 from 27 votes

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Ingredients

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• ▢ ⅔ cup Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips divided
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
• ▢ ¾ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• ▢ 1 large Egg
• ▢ ¼ cup Almond Milk or soy milk, or any milk of choice
• ▢ ½ cup Crystal Sweetener Of Choice sugar-free brown erythritol or coconut sugar or brown sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ▢ ½ cup Oat Flour or all-purpose flour ightly packed, swept
• ▢ ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Salt

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Line an 8-inch x 8-inch brownie pan with parchment paper. Slightly oil the pan. Set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/3 cup chocolate chips and coconut oil. Set aside to cool for a few minutes at room temperature.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In another large bowl, whisk plain Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla extract, milk, and melted cooled chocolate mixture.
• Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir with a silicone spatula until just combined.
• Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips and distribute evenly in the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared brownie pan.
• Bake for 20-23 minutes at 350°F (180°C) or until a toothpick inserted in the brownie comes out clean.
• Cool immediately on a cooling rack for an hour before cutting.

Storage

• Store for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze in freezer bags for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square

Yield: 16 squares

Serving: 1squareCalories: 49.9kcal (2%)Carbohydrates: 11.3g (4%)Fiber: 1.8g (8%)Net Carbs: 9.5gProtein: 2.5g (5%)Fat: 3.6g (6%)Saturated Fat: 2.1g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 12.1mg (4%)Sodium: 77mg (3%)Potassium: 72.7mg (2%)Sugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 17.3IUVitamin B12: 0.1µg (2%)Vitamin D: 0.1µg (1%)Calcium: 37.1mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)Magnesium: 20.3mg (5%)Zinc: 0.4mg (3%)