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Healthy Snack: Creamy Peanut Buttery Apples With Grapes

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:35:34 PDT

Craving something crunchy and nutty but don't want all the calories and fat that come along with straight-up peanut butter? Here's a sweet low-cal alternative that's also high in protein (over eight grams per serving!).

This filling and fun-looking snack is great for a postworkout treat and is even sweet enough to satisfy your dessert cravings.

It's only 150 calories, so keep reading to see this simple snack recipe.

For a Fresh Start, Reach For These Greek Yogurt Mix-Ins

Camilla Salem — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:25:11 PDT

While I appreciate and admire anyone who is able to fit in a solid, satisfying breakfast before heading to work in the morning, I just can't relate. Most days it's a race out the door, and taking time to sit down and eat just isn't a priority (or a possibility). That said, I've come to love Greek yogurt, mostly because I can buy a tub of it on my way to work, and the possibilities are nearly endless when it comes to delicious mix-ins. The beauty of Greek yogurt is that it lends itself well to so many other flavors without being overpowering. For some tasty and inventive ways to enjoy Greek yogurt, keep reading.

A Reader Recipe: Greek Yogurt Blackberry Smoothie

Fit Community — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:20:56 PST

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood has a beautiful blackberry smoothie recipe with just a few simple ingredients. She shared it in our Healthy Recipe group.

There's no need for protein powder in this smoothie recipe as you'll get plenty of protein from the Greek yogurt!

Read the recipe after the break!

4 Ways to Substitute Cooking Fats With Greek Yogurt

Michele Foley — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:02:03 PST

Greek yogurt is more than just a breakfast food; it also makes a healthy fat substitution in recipes. Skip oil, butter, and heavy cream, and bump up levels of calcium, protein, and probiotics with these easy swaps!

Sour cream: Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt, and most people won't even be able to tell the difference. Use it on top of baked potatoes or serve alongside Mexican fare; you can also use yogurt as a sour-cream substitute when making chip or veggie dips.
Baked goods: Ditch the eggs and oil in store-bought cake or muffin mixes by substituting one cup of yogurt and one cup of water. Yogurt keeps cake from tasting overly sweet while also giving it a more dense and homemade feel. Instead of making cream cheese frosting, make Greek yogurt frosting; the ratio of Greek yogurt to cream cheese is 1:1.
Heavy cream or milk: In stove-top dishes that call for dairy like mashed potatoes, curries, soups, or pasta, use yogurt. (Or add yogurt to any sauce-based dish that you'd like to make rich and creamy.) To avoid curdling, stir in the yogurt once the dish has been taken off the heat, then gradually reheat if necessary.
Mayonnaise: Skip the oil-based mayo in tuna, macaroni, and potato salads; same goes for salad dressings like Caesar, Russian, or ranch: just use a 1:1 ratio. The tang that yogurt brings these recipes is even tastier than mayo.

Source: Flickr user alanagkelly

10 Versatile Greek Yogurt Recipes

Leta Shy — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:17:16 PDT

It's no secret that we love Greek yogurt around here, and there's good reason why. It's a perfect way to get more protein and calcium in your diet, and the probiotics are nothing but good news for your insides. But there are more than a few ways to eat it. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, here are 10 Greek yogurt recipes!

What's Going to Be the Next Big Health Food Trend?

Susannah Chen — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:53:28 PDT

First it was hummus, then soy milk, then almond milk. Now it's Greek yogurt that's the hottest health food trend: sales of brands like Fage and Chobani are through the roof. In just five years, sales of this thick, protein-rich yogurt have grown 2500 percent.

Americans can't seem to stop catching waves of the latest whole foods. But now that açai, goji berry, quinoa, and probiotic yogurt have already been discovered en masse, I can't help but wonder what, if anything, will soon jump the shark. Surely you have some thoughts on what wholesome foods are going to be big next. Share them below!

A Reader Recipe: Fourth of July Berry Yogurt Crepes

Fit Community — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:51:53 PDT

Show your American pride with a red, white, and blue treat this holiday, like FitSugar reader Versastick does with a colorful and healthy dessert. She posted her recipe for this strawberry, blueberry, and Greek yogurt crepe in our Healthy Recipe group.

Read on for the full recipe!

Calorie Count: Fat-Free Greek Yogurt With Fruit

Leta Shy — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:30:58 PDT

What's not to love about Greek yogurt? Packed with calcium and protein, the rich snack is as great for breakfast as it is as a healthier stand-in for decadent desserts. While we've long been fans of nonfat flavored Chobani and Oikos yogurts, Greek yogurt specialist Fage also recently released its own line of fruit-filled, fat-free options.

Fage Total 0%, Chobani 0%, and Oikos 0% all contain zero grams of fat and saturated fat as well as real natural ingredients like honey or whole berries. But how does your favorite brand stack up with its similarly flavored competitors? Check out the table after the break!

A Reader Recipe: Oatmeal Yogurt Scones

Fit Community — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:00:39 PST

Check out this recipe for oatmeal yogurt scones from FitSugar reader actorsdiet, she shared it in the Healthy Recipe community group.

Instant oatmeal and yogurt create this moist, not-too-sweet, incredibly hearty, and delicious treat.

See the recipe when you

Oatmeal Yogurt Scone
The Actor's Diet Food Blog www.theactorsdiet.com

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
* 3 TB liquid egg whites
* 1/4 cup coconut manna (coconut butter)
* 1 cup instant oatmeal
* 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together the yogurt, egg whites, and coconut butter until blended. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix with your hands until a sticky dough is formed. Make nine balls, flattening with your palms to form patties and place on a greased cookie sheet (I used a silicone mat). Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

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Better Breakfasts: 5 Ways to Gussy Up Greek Yogurt

FitSugar — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:00:00 PDT

Yogurt is a crucial key to a better breakfast, whether it's straight out of the cup and plain, or all jazzed up. If you're looking to chance your morning meal, dress up FitSugar fave Geek yogurt, which has more protein than regular yogurt. If you are usually rushed in the mornings, pack your topping in a sandwich bag or tiny Tupperware the night before and mix up your meal at your desk. Here are some seasonal suggestions:

After a trip to the Farmers Market, stir strawberries, raspberries, peaches, and fresh figs into your cup of Greek yogurt for extra fiber and Vitamin C.
Cook up baked pears with maple Greek yogurt and granola for a sweet and saucy mixture that will sustain you through an intense midday workout.
Blend Greek yogurt into an almond berry banana yogurt smoothie. At 308 calories for a 16 oz. serving, this makes a healthy meal to jump-start your day.
Don't love oatmeal, but want some extra fiber? Sprinkle your Greek yogurt with 4 tablespoons (or half an ounce) of rolled oats for one added gram of fiber and just 37 calories.
Go savory: Mix up a 200-calorie range spinach smoothie fit for Popeye.