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Health Benefits of Yogurt Plus 15 Recipes

Avatar photoTamar Genger MA, RD • Aug 20, 2020
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Yogurt Parfait with granola and blueberries

Nutty Breakfast Parfait

Yogurt is one of my family’s favorite “go to” foods. I blend it with frozen fruit for a quick breakfast smoothie, pack it with a granola bar and fresh fruit for lunch and I use it in the summer as a base for a popsicle or to make tart frozen yogurt.  Rich in calcium, protein and other healthful nutrients, yogurt really packs a punch.

Yogurt can also be a fantastic source of probiotics, look for live and active cultures written on the label.  Probiotics are “good” bacteria that your body actually needs. Based on the strain, probiotics have been shown to increase immunity and improve digestion. Greek yogurt is typically strained of excess liquid, creating a thicker texture that is very popular right now.  If you can’t get your hands on Greek yogurt, try making your own.

I try and stick to plain yogurt instead of the flavored ones which contain excess sugar. If I am in the mood for a little sweetness, I just add a drop of honey and/or fresh fruit.

Jamie likes yogurt too, check out how she uses it in her Yogurt Parfait Buffet.  Now check out a few of our favorite ways to use yogurt, not all of them are sweet. 

Baked Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Granola

Baked Pears with Vanilla Yogurt and Granola

Mango Yogurt Parfaits

Mango Yogurt Parfait

Cucumber-Yogurt Dip

Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Yogurt Cake with Honey Syrup

Yogurt Cake with Honey Syrup

Cocoa-Berry Yogurt Tarts

Cocoa Berry Yogurt Tarts

Pomegranate Tart Frozen Yogurt

Pomegranate Tart Frozen Yogurt

Lemon Yogurt Pie

Lemon Yogurt Icebox Pie

Israeli Halva Yogurt Popsicles

ISRAELI YOGURT POPS

Yogurt Parfait with granola and blueberries

Nutty Breakfast Parfait

Roasted Salmon with Cucumber and Yogurt

Roasted Salmon with Cucumber Yogurt

Greek Yogurt Pesto Sauce

Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

Pavlova with Greek Yogurt

Pavlova 

Roasted Eggplant & Red Onion with Yogurt, Silan and Pomegranates 29.jpg

Eggplant is one of the most popular vegetables in Israeli cuisine and there are many ways to cook it, start with a simple sauteed version. 

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Category: Tips · Guides · How Tos
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About Tamar Genger MA, RD

Tamar is the Executive Editor of JamieGeller.com.  She is the mother of three amazing children, a registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and major foodie!!  Always on the search for the best of everything and often found in the kitchen cooking up new healthy foods, Tamar loves to travel with her family and visits kosher restaurants wherever she goes. Although she loves the sights, she spends more time talking about the restaurants and food she ate! As a mom and a nutritionist, Tamar tries to balance her passion for healthy cooking with her insatiable desire for chocolate!Tamar is the mastermind behind Fresh Families, Jamie Geller’s healthy, family-friendly meal plan. 

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  1. Karen

    Mar 24, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    The Peach is my fav! Thanks for the informative emails.

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  2. Denise S

    Mar 24, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    My favorite is vanilla.
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  3. crystle tellerday

    Mar 24, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    pomegranite

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  4. swarren

    Mar 24, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Sharon from NY
    I like the berry flavors, especially blueberry, and my daughter likes strawberry.

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  5. ShalomBoston Food Editor

    Mar 24, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Honey is the favorite flavored Greek yoghurt of my three boys. But they like me to buy the plain yoghurt as well, to which they add their own fresh fruits and honey, as the whim hits them. Jamie

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  6. chanie

    Mar 24, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    my fav is MANGO! its hard to find though

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  7. EMMAHORTON

    Mar 24, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    MY FAVORITE IS BLUEBERRY

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  8. sweepmom

    Mar 24, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Like you, I tend to like the plain yogurt because I don’t like all the added sugars found in the flavored varieties. I usually add my own puree’d fruit if I want added sweetness. I like bluberries best.

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  9. GANDORF57

    Mar 24, 2011 at 9:13 am

    Mixed Berry!

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  10. melody.sweeps

    Mar 24, 2011 at 7:05 am

    Our favorite is blueberry! 🙂 Thanks.

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  11. Chaviva

    Mar 24, 2011 at 6:47 am

    Vanilla is the best flavor!

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  12. sadiebrenner

    Mar 24, 2011 at 6:12 am

    Plain lowfat

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  13. Joan

    Mar 24, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Vanilla yogurt is my favorite!

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  14. Helene

    Mar 24, 2011 at 5:10 am

    I love the plain yogurt, which can be used for so many dishes. My favorite is to cover any white fish fillet with yogurt, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, lemon zest and melted butter, and bake.

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  15. Vicky

    Mar 24, 2011 at 5:03 am

    I love vanilla because there is so much I can do with it.

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  16. Adina

    Mar 24, 2011 at 5:03 am

    Blueberry is the absolute best! I can’t get enough of it and I’ll even add fresh blueberries to it sometimes just to be a little crazy

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  17. Brent Sims

    Mar 24, 2011 at 4:47 am

    My favorite flavor is vanilla.

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  18. Marilyn

    Mar 24, 2011 at 4:29 am

    I love the pomegranate, yummy. Next best if I can’t find it is peach.

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  19. Luv2BakeHere

    Mar 24, 2011 at 4:22 am

    I love them all, and I love the fact that they are so high in protein!

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  20. Jen

    Mar 24, 2011 at 4:11 am

    my favorite Chobani is peach

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  21. Jamie

    Mar 24, 2011 at 3:50 am

    Plain is good because we can then flavor it with some jelly/preserves or anything that appeals to us at the time( especially if you have homemade jam).

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  22. julie

    Mar 24, 2011 at 3:29 am

    Plain, it’s so versatile! It works made into a dip, blended into a smoothie, and delicious in a parfait.

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  23. Shalhevet

    Mar 24, 2011 at 3:06 am

    So hard to choose! I love them all, but I am a big fan of Chobani’s Pineapple.

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  24. tara

    Mar 24, 2011 at 2:50 am

    We love the vanilla!

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  25. Mary Beth E

    Mar 24, 2011 at 2:42 am

    I like plain yogurt, then add fruit and Grapenuts or granola. I also like to eat yogurt with roasted potatoes and pita, or instead of mayonnaise on a roasted veggie sandwich.

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  26. Kiara

    Mar 24, 2011 at 2:35 am

    My favorite flavor is strawberry.
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  27. Susan

    Mar 24, 2011 at 2:29 am

    I now have a new food obsession. Any Chobani plain fruit (blueberry, strawberry, pomegranate …keep going….) is the best as far as I’m concerned. I eat so much of it that I now spend more money on yogurt each month than on my cable bill!

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  28. snocone34

    Mar 24, 2011 at 2:27 am

    My favorite is strawberry!

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  29. allikauf

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:56 am

    I like either Vanilla or Blueberry. Love it with granola and fruit!

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  30. meryl

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:54 am

    I was a pomegrante addict. I am now addicted to plain. Oh what I could do with my Chobani if I won.

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  31. Amala

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:51 am

    I love the honey flavor. I put some on a graham cracker with sliced bananas! A healthy smore to adore!

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  32. zelbush

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:20 am

    My favorite is with Honey!

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  33. lynne

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:18 am

    it’s such a quality product — you can’t go wrong with any choice — but my absolute favorite is plain, for its versatility and flavor.

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  34. PotatoBird

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:15 am

    I love the pineapple flavor!!

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  35. ESC

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:09 am

    We buy a lot of the blueberry-peach-strawberry multipack in the warehouse store. I love strawberry, but must head to the grocery to check out the mango.

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  36. Faith

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:07 am

    I love vanilla yogurt. I easily add fruit, nuts or granola to it and make the plainness of it more lasting for a meal.

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  37. Faith

    Mar 24, 2011 at 1:03 am

    I just discovered Chobani Yogurt! It is so satisfying as a lunch or a snack. I just love Vanilla yogurt and it’s my favorite. It’s easy to mix fruit, nuts or granola in it and make it even more satisfying.

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  38. Les

    Mar 24, 2011 at 12:58 am

    I like blueberry.

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  39. Stacey

    Mar 24, 2011 at 12:51 am

    I love the black cherry.

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  40. Donna

    Mar 24, 2011 at 12:47 am

    Peach is my absolute favorite – especially in winter when i long for those summer fruit!

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  41. ginger

    Mar 24, 2011 at 12:46 am

    It used to be either raspberry or peach- they’re both delicious. But when I tasted mango…yum.

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  42. Janice

    Mar 24, 2011 at 12:41 am

    My favorite is blueberry.

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  43. eblashka

    Mar 24, 2011 at 12:41 am

    The pomagranate is my favorite – with a tough of granola , it’s heaven.

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  44. Simcha

    Mar 24, 2011 at 12:38 am

    black cherry

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  45. jdienstag

    Mar 24, 2011 at 12:08 am

    Honey flavor is the best!

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  46. Deena

    Mar 23, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    My favorite is the vanilla. The slightly tangy flavor makes it my go-to ingredient in recipes that use sour cream. I love the way it makes the end result lighter in cakes yet is so thick and creamy when eaten straoght from the container.

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  47. disneymom

    Mar 23, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    I must confess that I have two favorite flavors – black cherry and peach. Actually my husband just bought me a case today in Whole Foods!! Only 4 points on Weight Watchers and yummy delicious!!! Thanks Chobani 🙂

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  48. sandy

    Mar 23, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    honey for sure

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  49. [email protected]

    Mar 23, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    i prefer plain! i add trail mix, honey, fruit salad or various leftovers for a puttanesca parfait!
    (we are talking chobani, yes?! and, kosher riends ~ it is a dairy product!)

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  50. susan

    Mar 23, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    vanilla

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