If you haven’t been formally introduced to keto Greek yogurt then you haven’t really explored the best of low carb living!! It’s one of the most versatile keto foods in the ‘yes’ category and I absolutely LOVE it!
High protein keto foods, like low carb Greek yogurt, are the cornerstone of the low carb lifestyle. They offer healthy alternatives to ensure a nutrient-dense diet, full of variety, with plenty of delicious keto snacks between meals.
This is the kind of high protein keto snacks that ensures nothing is off limits! C’mon, let me show you what I mean!
6 Best Keto Greek Yogurt Products
Opting for keto Greek yogurt is a FANTASTIC way to add a little sunshine to your low carb menu…
Use it in place of creamy condiments to control your fat intake, add it to low carb smoothies to increase your protein, or construct a low carb milkshake that’ll make you giddy with excitement!!
Here are the 6 best keto Greek yogurt products:
1. Fage Total 2% Greek Yogurt, Plain
Macros (Per 1 Cup):
- 7g carbs
- 23 g protein
2. Stonyfield Organic Greek Yogurt, Plain
Macros (Per 1 Cup):
- 9 g carbs
- 23 g protein
3. Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt, Plain
Macros (Per 1 Cup):
- 9 g carbs
- 22 g protein
4. Chobani Greek Yogurt, Plain
Macros (Per 1 Cup):
- 9 g carbs
- 22 g protein
5. Siggis Greek Yogurt, Plain
Macros (Per 1 Cup):
- 10 g carbs
- 25 g protein
6. Trader Joe’s Greek Yogurt, Plain
Macros (Per 1 Cup):
- 7 g carbs
- 22 g protein
Macronutrient Breakdown of Yogurt
Macronutrients are environmental nutrients needed for energy, growth and bodily functions, so you can’t survive without them. The three macronutrients required by humans are carbohydrates (sugar/fiber), fats and proteins.
Many of the carbs in yogurt come from lactose (milk sugar) and sugar added in to improve flavor.
There are often less carbs in Greek yogurt because it undergoes an additional straining process to remove much of the lactose and liquid whey, leaving a thick creamy lower carb product with plenty of protein.
Tips For Buying Keto Yogurt
Unfortunately, you’re going to have to wade through the marketing mayhem to get to the true product! Hopefully, these suggested products and tips will make it easier!!
- Reading the label is essential to choosing a TRUE low carb Greek yogurt. Ideally, the one you choose will only contain milk and active cultures.
- Plain greek yogurt is always lower in carbs than flavored varieties.
- Always go for Greek yogurt vs. traditional yogurt when trying to save carbs.
- Flavor your Greek yogurt at home, using your own add-ins!
How To Eat Keto Yogurt?
Eating low carb yogurt is so much fun and you can get wildly creative…
- Use it as a substitute for sour cream or mayo in cold salads
- Add it to low carb smoothies to up the nutrition content and give them a creamy velvety texture
- Use it to make dreamy low carb desserts!!
Whether you’re embarking on a new low carb lifestyle or you’re on a quest to make healthier food choices by lowering your carb intake, using low carb Greek yogurt can make it a reality. It’s a really fabulous and effective tool!
The main thing about enjoying low carb Greek yogurt is to be aware of your portions. Some pre-packaged low carb Greek yogurts contain more than a single serving size.
What Are Some Yogurt Toppings?
Enjoying low carb Greek yogurt is totally simple and it doesn’t always have to be part of a recipe. It makes an awesome lunch or between-meal snack, too.
Top it with some keto nuts or your favorite keto fruits for added flavor and texture variety. You’ll get a sweet burst of sunshine in every bite. It’s an easy grab and go snack for those busy days.
What Are Some Yogurt Mix-Ins?
Adding mix-ins is an ingenious way to create some divine flavors that can make low carb Greek yogurt hard to resist. You’ll find yourself reaching for it before you even think about it!
Stir in some keto protein powder for some luscious flavor options that are better than anything you could purchase. Low carb protein powders come in many different flavors and some of them can be incredibly nutritious. It’s a win-win!
Keto peanut butter or your favorite low carb nut butter also make for tasty mix-in that can make your low carb Greek yogurt totally rich and decadent, not to mention satisfying.
What Are Other High Protein Keto Snacks?
Finding high protein low carb snacks that taste good and are good for you can be challenging at first. Once you become a little more immersed in the low carb lifestyle, you’ll find it much easier.
For instance, keto jerky and keto cheese both make great snacks for people watching their carb intake. These are easy food choices that may not necessarily come to mind at first.
Cottage cheese, tuna fish and hard-boiled eggs are some other convenient high protein low carb snacks that you can grab on the go!
Yogurt Recipes
Making recipes with low carb Greek yogurt is a fabulous way to lower your carb intake without sacrificing flavor. There are lots of ways to enjoy it other than eating it straight from the container.
While eating it straight from the cup can be a nice treat, using low carb Greek yogurt is a great way to enjoy some of your favorite recipes without guilt. Here are some of my favorite flavor-packed low carb Greek yogurt recipes.
Keto Yogurt
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 Cups Fruit I used sliced strawberries and blueberries
- 1/4 Cup Swerve or Lakanto (see sweetener notes below) granular
- 2 Cups Greek Yogurt I use Fage or Trader Joe's brand
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 Cup Coconut shredded + unsweetened
- 1/4 Cup Nut Butter Make sure your nut butter is "wet"
Instructions
- Blend fruits (2 cups) in a food processor until only small pieces remain (see photo).
- Place fruits in a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to stir in the erythritol (1/4 cup).
- Add Greek yogurt (2 cups) and fold together with the fruits. If you want them to look tie-dyed, lightly swirl together — if you'd prefer them to be a solid color, stir until well combined. Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
- Pour evenly into popsicles molds (small Dixie cups work well here too!).
- Toss popsicle molds in the freezer for an hour, then insert the popsicle sticks. Place them back in the freezer for another 3 hours, or until they're completely frozen.
- Run popsicle molds under warm water to remove and enjoy!
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Lindsey’s Tips
- Lakanto, Swerve, or Erythritol. I stick to Lakanto and Swerve which are a 1:1 swap with traditional sugar. If using a different brand of Erythritol, keep in mind it’s 70% as sweet as sugar, so you may need to add more to taste.
- Nutritional information is for 1 popsicle if you make 8 popsicles using this recipe, and was calculated using strawberries as the fruit, and 2% Fage for the yogurt (does not include optional toppings):
Hi i am diabetic is chobani plain yoghurt got sugar in it
Hello Michelle! based on their website: https://www.chobani.com/products/plain/cup/non-fat-plain/ chobani plain yogurt contains 4g of sugar per 5.3 oz serving. Hope this helps.Thank you! 🙂
The Greek yogurt we eat is Kalona Super Natural Organic whole milk Greek yogurt. It only had 3 carbs per ½ cup serving. ?
Sounds great Amy! Will check that out.Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I believe this little recipe is still low carb – take 1/4 cup Fage plain 2% Greek yogurt and top it with 1 halved red plum, cooked with a little butter, in a 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. So delish! If only all the people who buy sweetened yogurt would try this, they wouldn’t go back!
That sounds AMAZING Jade! And I love that there are so many fewer additives making this than with sweetened yogurt. Thank you SO much for sharing!!
is gage 2% yoghurt better than 5% and why ?
Hi there! Carb counts are roughly the same in the 2% and 5% Fage, I often struggle to find 5%!
I didn’t see anything about “Two Good”. Has only 3 grams of carbs. Is there some reason why this one is not listed? I really like it and it’s only 80 calories as well. Haven’t tried it in a smoothie, does it not work well for that?
Hey Sharon! I’ve actually never seen “Two Good” yogurt before–but I just checked out their nutritional information of the “plain” flavor and it looks great! The macros are really similar to the other products on this list. Enjoy!