Tasty Tuesday

Let's Talk Greek...Yogurt, that is

Here are some yummy and healthy recipes that substitute many high fat and calorie ingredients with Greek Yogurt.  Greek Yogurt will add lots of protein without a lot of added calories to some of your favorite dishes!

Greek Yogurt Pancakes



• 1/2 cup Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1 ½ c all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ¾ c milk
• Nonstick pan spray
• Maple syrup and berries, for serving

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl whisk egg, Chobani and milk.

Step 2

Add yogurt mixture to flour mixture and use a wooden spoon to combine lightly.

Step 3

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray and pour about ¼ cup batter onto pan for each pancake, leaving space between pancakes. Cook until edges set and bubbles appear on surface, about 2 minutes. Flip to brown other side. Transfer to a large plate and repeat with remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup and berries.

Calories 240, Calories from Fat 30, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 50mg, Sodium 630mg, Total Carbohydrate 41g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 5g, Protein 11g

Revamped Coleslaw

• 1/2 cup Chobani Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp celery seeds
• 6 c thinly sliced red or green cabbage
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and shredded using the medium holes on a box grater
• ½ small red onion, grated
• ¾ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together Chobani, mustard, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and celery seeds.

Step 2

Add cabbage, carrots and onion and stir to combine.

Step 3

Stir in salt and black pepper, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 50, Calories from Fat 5, Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 320mg, Total Carbohydrate 10g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 6g, Protein 3g.

Healthy Ranch Dip

Ingredients:

1 6oz Plain Greek Yogurt

1 packet Ranch Dip dry mix

Directions:

Combine Ranch Dip mix with yogurt.  Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.  Serve with cut up veggies, crackers, etc.

Making Ranch dip with the yogurt is SO much better than the usual sour cream or mayo!  Give this one a try!!