Recipe

This Simple 3-Course Meal Uses Greek Yogurt in Every Dish

From the health conscious to the constantly hungry, lots of college kids rely on Greek yogurt as their go to snack to keep them full and in shape. Packed with protein, this stuff can hold us over during even the longest of library cram sessions.

For all of you with this healthy snack in your fridge right now, the expiration clock is ticking. What do you do when you need to use it before you loose it but the thought of another smoothie is borderline depressing? Change it up and try these recipes to turn your basic Greek yogurt into a healthy 3-course meal.

Tzatziki Dip

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 2 tablespoon dill
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Photo by Caroline Grew

Step 1

Finely dice cucumber.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.

Step 3

Serve with fresh veggies for dipping.

Greek Yogurt Grilled Chicken

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Photo by Caroline Grew

Step 1

In a small bowl mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, olive oil and salt to taste.

Step 2

Place chicken and Greek yogurt mixture in a plastic bag to marinate for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Heat grill pan over medium heat and grill chicken 6 minutes each side, or until you see bomb grill marks.

Microwave Apple Crumble

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 apple
  • 1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 vanilla wafer cookies

Photo by Caroline Grew

Step 1

Slice apple.

Step 2

Place apples in a microwave safe bowl and sprinkle cinnamon and sugars on top.

Step 3

Break up butter and sprinkle on top.

Step 4

Cook in microwave for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Sprinkle top with crushed wafers and add a scoop of Greek yogurt.

Greek yogurt doesn't stop here: