Low-Calorie Snacks with Greek Yogurt

What is Greek Yogurt you might ask?  Well, it's one of best things that you can possibly put into your body.  Packing a whopping 12 grams of protein with only 130 calories per serving.






I recently discovered this kind of yogurt from hearing about it from a bunch of friends that do bodybuilding.  They kept telling me to pick some up at the store, because it's an extremely nutritional treat.  It is definitely a great snack for someone that is looking for a yogurt that packs in the protein, but minimizes on the fat content.  The best thing about this yogurt is that it can come in multiple brands and flavors.  There are a wide variety of choices such as plain, honey, blueberry, strawberry, vanilla, and much more.

The most unique thing about this yogurt is that it can be utilized to create all kinds of different snacks.  Here are just a few examples of things you can do with Greek Yogurt.

Frozen Sorbet

Blend fresh or frozen peach slices and a bit of sweetener until the peaches are finely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of yogurt, a dash of OJ, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until blended. Scoop into 1-cup serving dishes and freeze.

Bonus: Leaner than ice cream with twice your daily allotment of vitamin C, each serving also supplies a healthy shot of potassium and fiber.

Spinach Dip

Mix 2 cups yogurt, 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon salt, and 10 ounces of frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well drained). For extra crunch, add an 8-ounce can of water chestnuts (drained and chopped).

Bonus: It has less fat and calories than premade dip, plus loads of carotenoids for healthy eyes and vitamin K for strong bones.

Instant Parfait

Mix a bit of sweetener into a cup of yogurt. Then, in a tall glass, layer yogurt with your favorite whole-grain cereal and banana slices.

Bonus: Whole grains help to keep you feeling full and supply ample B vitamins to keep you energized.


Smoothie

Mix a cup of fresh or frozen blueberries with 1/2 cup of OJ, 1/2 cup of yogurt, and some ice, and blend until frothy.

Bonus:  The drink has fewer calories than a milk shake and is packed with fiber, potassium, and vitamins to help ease post-workout muscle soreness.




I will have to say I must thank Men's Fitness for supplying these amazing snack foods.  I never realized there were all of these great recipes that I could do with this kind of yogurt.