Source: Sea Wave, AdobeStockThick, plain Greek yogurt is perfect for preparing a wide variety of dishes, especially pancakes, fritters, baked goods, or desserts. But that's not all! Discover the best recipes in our collection!
1. Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Source: AdobeStockInstead of apple, you can also add any fruits or berries to taste.
You will need: 150 g Greek yogurt, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flour, 1 apple, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Mix yogurt, egg, flour, and baking powder. Add sugar if desired and stir in the chopped apple. Fry the pancakes in a pan until golden on both sides.
2. Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockWhen serving, add a little honey or your favorite jam.
You will need: 200 g Greek yogurt, 100 g kefir, 150 g cottage cheese, 50 g rolled oats.
Preparation: Mix oats with Greek yogurt and leave overnight in the refrigerator. Then add cottage cheese and kefir, mix everything, and garnish to taste.
3. Vegetable Salad with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockAny other brined or cream cheese will work instead of feta.
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, 100 g feta, 100 g olives, 50 g Greek yogurt, spices and aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables and feta. Add olives, dress the salad with Greek yogurt, and season to taste.
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4. Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockYou can traditionally use zucchini instead of squash.
You will need: 200 g zucchini, 2 eggs, 180 g Greek yogurt, 50 g hard cheese, 1/2 bunch of herbs, 100 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess liquid. Grate the cheese, chop the herbs, and mix all ingredients together. Fry the fritters on both sides over medium heat.
5. Chocolate Muffins with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockIf you have a bar of chocolate or chocolate chips, add a little to the batter.
You will need: 200 g Greek yogurt, 100 g butter, 20 g cocoa, 200 g flour, 120 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with sugar, add melted butter and Greek yogurt. Stir in the dry ingredients, mix, and spoon the batter into muffin molds. Bake the muffins for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
6. Crab Stick, Melon, and Greek Yogurt Salad
Source: AdobeStockFor those who are not afraid to try new flavors and combinations!
You will need: 1 avocado, 4 celery stalks, 300 g melon, 250 g crab sticks, 4 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, spices.
Preparation: Dice all ingredients into small cubes. Separately mix Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and spices to taste, then dress the salad with the resulting dressing.
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7. Cottage Cheese Cheesecake with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockAn original healthy variation of a dessert that has long become a classic.
You will need: 150 g shortbread cookies, 80 g apple puree, 200 g cream cheese, 300 g cottage cheese, 150 g Greek yogurt, 3 eggs, 30 g starch, 20 g sugar substitute.
Preparation: Crush the cookies into crumbs, mix with apple puree, and press into a springform pan, forming sides. Blend the remaining ingredients and pour over the base. Bake the cheesecake in the oven for about 50 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius, then turn off the oven and let it cool inside.
8. Banana Cream from Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockExcellent cream not only for cakes but also for any other desserts.
You will need: 2 bananas, 300 g Greek yogurt, 1/2 lemon, 1 pinch of cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel and slice the bananas, and zest and juice the lemon. Send all ingredients for the cream to a blender and blend thoroughly.
9. Tzatziki Sauce from Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockThis thick yogurt sauce is great with meat, vegetables, potatoes, or simply with pita bread.
You will need: 250 g Greek yogurt, 1 cucumber, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, 20 g dill, 1.5 tsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess juice. Chop the dill and press the garlic. Mix all ingredients for the sauce together.
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10. Orange-Banana Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockFor sweetness, it's best to add a few spoons of honey if needed.
You will need: 1 banana, 1/2 orange, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup milk.
Preparation: Peel the banana and orange segments. Blend all ingredients until the smoothie is smooth.
11. Almond Berry Cake with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockDespite its originality, this dessert is very easy to prepare.
You will need: 2 cups pitted berries, 1 lemon, 250 g Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1.5 cups flour, 1/2 cup almond flour, 2 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, lemon juice and zest, vegetable oil, and Greek yogurt. Add sugar and both types of flour with baking powder. Pour the batter into a baking pan and arrange the berries on top. Bake the cake for about 30 minutes at 190-200 degrees Celsius in the oven.
12. Peach Ice Cream from Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockA perfectly diet-friendly dessert for those who watch their diet.
You will need: 4-5 peaches, 250 g Greek yogurt, 120 ml milk, 3 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Blanch peaches with boiling water, peel them, and remove the pits. Blend all ingredients until smooth, pour into molds, insert sticks, and freeze.
13. Onion Spread with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockA simple and delicious bread spread made from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 2 onions, 2 tsp sugar, 20 g butter, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp Greek yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, 2 green onion stalks, spices.
Preparation: Chop the regular onion, fry it in a mixture of two oils until golden, add sugar, and fry a little longer until caramelized. Press the garlic, chop the green onion, and mix all ingredients together.
14. Chicken Baked in Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockAn excellent recipe for individual chicken pieces or a whole bird.
You will need: 1 chicken, 200 g Greek yogurt, 2 tsp each of paprika, dried ginger, dried garlic, mixed peppers, and other spices.
Preparation: Mix Greek yogurt with all spices, rub it over the chicken, and let it marinate for several hours. Then place it in an oven-safe dish and bake for about 45-55 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
15. Pear Muffins with Greek Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockVery soft, tender, and easy to prepare.
You will need: 2 pears, 200 g Greek yogurt, 1 egg, 150 g flour, 50 g butter, 1 tsp baking powder, 80 g sugar, spices.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with sugar and add Greek yogurt. Then add melted butter, followed by the rest of the ingredients. Finally, stir in the chopped pears, spoon the batter into muffin molds, and bake the muffins for 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.