Plain yogurt is delicious and healthy, making it a great choice for breakfast or snack. It can also turn nearly any recipe into a healthier yet mouthwatering treat. Read on to discover the 12 of the best Plain Yogurt Recipes you can whip up in no time! You can use either plain yogurt or greek yogurt in the recipes below!
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No-Bake Granola Breakfast Pie
This make-ahead no-bake granola breakfast pie is great for those busy weekday mornings. It’s made with a few simple ingredients like granola, peanut butter, almonds, cinnamon, plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt), berries, and other nuts of your choice. It’s a delicious, protein-packed vegetarian breakfast or lunch idea. Bonus: it’s as delicious as it is healthy.
Key Lime Pie Cookie Cups
What could be better than a bite of fresh key lime pie? How about a mouthful of key lime pie cheesecake cookie cups? Whip up a healthy and scrumptious cheesecake filling and load it into some chewy sugar cookies. So quick and so good!
BLT Pasta Salad
Something about the fresh summer air just calls for a good pasta salad! It’s the perfect accompaniment to a BBQ meal. This pasta recipe is loaded with fresh ingredients, jam-packed with flavor, and will be ready to serve in just 15 minutes.
Oreo Frozen Yogurt Bites
Looking for more bite-sized treats to serve at your summer gatherings? Oreo Frozen Yogurt Bites are one guilty pleasure you don’t have to actually feel guilty about. This healthy version of ice cream is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Apple Salad
Looking for ways to switch up your salad game? Why not give this crispy Apple Salad a try instead? Made with chunks of apple, bits of celery, walnuts, and raisins, this salad is packed with taste. The yogurt dressing gives it a little kick and makes it a healthy option for lunch or a snack.
Raisin Bran Fruit Pizza
This party-friendly dish is a Raisin Bran pizza crust topped with plain yogurt and fresh fruits. Kick off the day with an energy-boosting “pizza” that’s ready in only 10 minutes.
Granola Breakfast Pizza Cups
These yummy pizza cups feature a healthy granola crust topped with creamy plain yogurt and a selection of fresh fruits. In just 15 minutes you can whip up a healthy and scrumptious breakfast for the whole family.
Key Lime Pie in a Jar
Looking for a refreshing, decadent-yet-still-healthy snack? You won’t be disappointed in this Key Lime in a Jar. With a mason jar and a handful of simple ingredients, you can prepare your own fresh summer dessert with a healthy twist.
Greek Yogurt Parfaits
This tangy Yogurt Parfait is bursting with flavor. With vanilla yogurt, fresh berries, crunchy almonds-flavored granola, and drizzled in honey, this healthy breakfast idea tastes more like a cheat day snack than a balanced meal.
Yogurt Smoothie
Smoothies don’t have to be difficult to prepare. This yogurt smoothie pairs a few fresh and simple ingredients together for a refreshing and filling drink to kick start the day.
Paula Deen Corn Casserole
Looking for the perfect meal to serve a crowd? This Paula Deen casserole is it. You only need six simple ingredients, including a box of corn muffin mix. It’s easy for even a novice chef to prepare. The best part is that it cooks in the oven, freeing you up to prep whatever else your upcoming shindig calls for. To make this delectable meal a healthier option, swap the sour cream for Greek yogurt and enjoy.
Oreo Cheesecake Bites
Oreo and cheesecake – need we say more? A smooth and creamy cheesecake filling poured over an Oreo crust is as delicious as it sounds. To top it off, it’s bite-sized, too! These dangerously delicious treats will make for a fabulous dessert at your next dinner party. You can use plain yogurt or greek yogurt for this recipe.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz package sugar cookie dough
- 1 fresh lime
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 oz plain yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Set aside a 12-cup muffin tin and spray with cooking spray.
- Roll out dough to about ¼-inch thickness; using a cookie cutter to make twelve 4-inch round pieces.
- Press the cookie dough round pieces into the muffin tin; bake for about 15-18 minutes or until golden.
- Make zest from 1 lime, and then squeeze the juice from the lime. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla and lime juice. Beat in powdered sugar and half of lime zest until smooth.
- Remove cups from the oven, wait 5 min and transfer to a cooling rack.
- When cups are cool, spoon in filling, add berries and lime slices, and sprinkle remaining zest on top. Serve and enjoy!
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