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Greek Yogurt Recipes You Should Try

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Texas chapter.

As one of the trendiest foods out there these days, Greek yogurt is a MUST in everyone’s fridge. It’s the perfect substitute in tons of recipes and can easily transform an unhealthy meal into a healthy one. Here are two easy recipes to help you incorporate Greek yogurt into your diet in new and creative ways.

Banana-Berry Smoothie
Using Greek yogurt as the base for your next smoothie will help give it a thick texture, almost like a milkshake.

Easy

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 5 min

Servings: 1

Ingredients:
½ cup fat-free Greek yogurt
½ cup raspberries
½ cup blackberries
½ cup strawberries
1 banana
1 cup fruit juice

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Directions:
1. Blend all ingredients together.

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2. Drink up!

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No-mayo Chicken Salad
Greek yogurt is the perfect substitute for mayonnaise in chicken salad because it holds the food together and creates the same creamy texture.

Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients:
1 large poached (or grilled) boneless, skinless chicken breast
¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ cup diced celery
½ cup craisins
¼ cup diced walnuts

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Directions:
1. Dice the chicken breast, celery and walnuts into small pieces.

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2. Mix the diced chicken into the Greek yogurt until fully coated.

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3. Add the chopped celery, craisins, and walnuts.

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4. Mix all ingredients.

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Use this substitution in other mayo-filled salads including pasta, egg, potato or tuna.