Got Greek?

I tried this yogurt for the first time this past week and it was Yummy!!! I heard a lot about how healthy it is and how tasty it is.  I tried the fat free yogurt and it was very creamy and full of lots of flavor.  Plus it is organic, even better. 

Why yogurt in general?

It's full of beneficial active cultures that help prevent bad bacteria from taking up residence in your body. The other benefits of yogurt is that it gives your body valuable nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamin B2.

Whats the difference in Greek Yogurt and regular yogurt?

Well it is alot creamer and full of flavor! As well, some say that it is a good alternative to using sour cream in recipes (plain flavor).  The Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt is full of all natural ingredients . 

For hundreds of years, Greeks have prized strained yogurt for its richness and creaminess, and because it makes a wonderful cooking ingredient that’s less likely to curdle when heated. Before the time of mechanical refrigeration, Greeks also knew that yogurt stayed fresh longer with the liquid strained off. Today we know that straining makes Greek yogurt richer in protein than regular yogurt, and lower in lactose.

Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt has 0% fat, just 90 calories per 5.3 oz.-serving*, twice the protein of regular yogurt, and fewer carbohydrates. Because it’s organic, our yogurt is also better for the earth. And we think it’s better for you, too.

Where can you find this brand of Greek Yogurt?

I find ours at either Kroger or Publix! Head to Oikos Organic for coupons.  It is a little more expensive than store brand yogurt but it is totally worth the extra expense.  Just remember to use that coupon when the yogurt goes on sale! As well the expiration date is longer on organic yogurt so stock up when you find great deals. 

Kid friendly?

Luckly yogurt is staple for my little toddler. She usually gets full fat yogurt and they do sell Greek Yogurt in “whole milk”.  I put the greek yogurt with apples and strawberries yesterday and she loved it!! Plus she isnt a huge fan of apples and strawberries, so the yummy creamy greek yogurt helped convince her that it was all yummy! :)

As well I bake a lot of yummy and healthy breads that call for yogurt for Payton. Next time, I will be using Greek Yogurt for extra flavor! (more posts on baking to come)