One day, when I was 16 and going through a ultra-strict (read: ultra-obnoxious) phase, I was mortified to discover a complete lack of my go-to yogurt in the fridge. Of course, this was a travesty.
However, what was in the refrigerator that fateful day was my brother’s yogurt. This stuff had 14% fat content and a generous layer of honey at the bottom of the container. You could put a spoon in there and it would stand up like you’d just thrust it into some well-set white chocolate panna cotta. Without a doubt, the yogurt was *gasp* more like a dessert.
Photo by Tess van Donkelaar
After shamefully diving into this treat, I decided that it needed to make up a more significant part of my life. Well, its fat-free plain relative, of course.
After a couple years of having this ingredient around, I’ve discovered many other enjoyable -and creative- ways to use it. Here are a handful of those ideas.
Chocolate Cheesecake Yogurt
Ingredients
Instructions
In a small bowl or your favourite mug, add the first 3 ingredients.
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Slowly spoon in the Greek yogurt (don’t just glop the whole amount in) until the mixture is uniformly distributed.
Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
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Best served with thinly sliced apple, on crackers, or delivered directly from the bowl to your mouth
Creamy Lemon Dijon Dressing
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine first 4 ingredients. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
#SpoonTip: if you want to limit the amount of dishes to clean after dinner, prepare this recipe in the salad bowl. Swirl it around so it coats the sides of the bowl, then add your salad ingredients and toss. Your nightmares of the top of the salad being soggy while the bottom is dry will vanish. You’re welcome.
Key Lime Pie Verrines
Ingredients
Instructions
In a medium bowl, measure out your Greek yogurt. Zest all of your limes with a grater over the bowl. Add honey and stir or whisk to blend.
Cover your bowl with saran wrap and throw it in the fridge to chill while you do the next step.
Find 2 glasses, one for your friend (or future self), and one for yourself. Divide around 1/3 of your yogurt mixture between the glasses, then sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
Repeat twice more, so that you have parfait-type layering.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
Instructions
Melt the first four ingredients together in a pot over medium-low heat.
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Add spinach and artichokes. After a couple minutes, add garlic.
Remove from heat and season with Cayenne and salt.
This dip is dope with crackers or pita chips!