Welcome to the world of greek yogurt recipes! It’s a tasty, flavorful, and delicious world that involves many recipes with greek yogurt -- and some you might not expect! These easy greek yogurt recipes include greek yogurt dinner recipes, greek yogurt breakfast ideas, and lunch options, plus great greek yogurt desserts. Enjoy these 35+ greek yogurt ideas all in one place!
Greek yogurt is a nutritional powerhouse. It contains protein, calcium, probiotics, iodine, and vitamin B12. The creamy and tasty greek yogurt improves bone health, reduces appetite, boosts the metabolism, promotes digestive system health, builds muscle mass, encourages good mental health, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of diabetes.
Like WOW!
Am I right?
I’m loving all these amazing health benefits, but you know what else I love? The taste, texture, and versatility of greek yogurt. Because greek yogurt is not only healthy, it’s also delicious! And so are greek yogurt recipes. All of them, yes. There are no recipes using plain greek yogurt that I tested and did not like. And I tested plenty, trust me.
If the health benefits of greek yogurt sound amazing and my experience with it made you question what to make with greek yogurt, I’ve got you covered!
I have many suggestions for how to eat greek yogurt including greek yogurt breakfast ideas (and I’m not talking about plain greek yogurt over cereal, I’m talking about amazing stuff), greek yogurt dinner recipes, and other greek yogurt ideas I’m sure you’ll love. All in one place.
TOOLSET FOR GREEK YOGURT RECIPES
To make the most of greek yogurt recipes, get your kitchen essentials and kitchen tools ready. With these tools, you’ll be able to explore the versatility of greek yogurt and use it in greek yogurt dinner recipes, in healthy treat recipes, and you’ll be able to test new greek yogurt breakfast ideas.
- for prepping recipes – mixing bowls;
- for baking greek yogurt recipes - baking sheet;
- for cooking with greek yogurt - deep skillet
- for dressings, smoothies, and for mixing greek yogurt with other ingredients – kitchen blender;
- for turning greek yogurt recipes into smooth, creamy treats – food processor;
- for easy recipes with yogurt for lunch – mason jars;
- for storing greek yogurt recipes – airtight containers.
5 BONUS TIPS FOR MAKING DELICIOUS RECIPES WITH GREEK YOGURT
The good news is you can do pretty much anything with greek yogurt. There are so many healthy greek yogurt recipes you can try. The opportunities are endless. For realz. Here are some tips and suggestions for recipes using greek yogurt:
- If you want to incorporate more greek yogurt into your diet, try greek yogurt dinner recipes. How? Make a dipping sauce with greek yogurt and serve it with chicken wings, fish sticks, or sweet potato fries. Or make greek yogurt sauce for tacos.
- Make salad dressings – greek yogurt makes a great base for salad dressings. Mix it with different spices and ingredients to get different flavors.
- Healthy greek yogurt recipes can become your new favorite sweet treats. Hello, frozen yogurt! But I have other suggestions too, just keep reading.
- Use greek yogurt instead of cream in gratins to lower the fat amount and to make them healthier.
- Don’t be afraid to explore new recipes using plain greek yogurt, try new flavor combinations. If you use greek yogurt for sweets, try it in savory recipes too. And vice-versa. If you use greek yogurt for breakfast meals, try it in dressings too. Add different fruits in your frozen yogurt. Skip the store-bought ranch dressing and make your own with greek yogurt.
- Greek yogurt can be used as a direct replacement for mayonnaise and sour cream! More on that here.
- Look for full fat plain greek yogurt for the most nutritious, clean option and avoid any greek yogurt that is low fat or fat free or has added sweeteners and artificial flavors.
HEALTHY RECIPES THAT USE GREEK YOGURT
This list of recipes with greek yogurt includes everything you want and need. Then some more healthy greek yogurt recipes. Just to be sure you’re not missing out on anything greek yogurt related. Cooking with greek yogurt is very easy thanks to its versatility, texture, and taste. Few ingredients are this versatile. So it’s no surprise that I have so many plain greek yogurt recipes for you.
Let’s begin, shall we?
1. SWEET POTATO SOFT PRETZEL BITES (WITH SWEET POTATO DOUGH!)
The first recipes using plain greek yogurt are 2 dipping sauce recipes perfect for these Sweet Potato Soft Pretzel Bites (with Sweet Potato Dough!). Honey Mustard Dip and Sweet Greek Yogurt Dip – one is sour, the other one is sweet but both of them are totes delicious and perfect with the pretzel bites.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Dough rising: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 21 kcal
2. HEALTHY BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT DRESSING
If you’re wondering what to do with greek yogurt, the easiest thing you can do is to use it in a salad dressing instead of mayo. Like I did in this Healthy Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 226 kcal
3. MATCHA GREEN TEA FROZEN YOGURT RECIPE
Most recipes with greek yogurt are simple and easy like this Matcha Green Tea Frozen Yogurt Recipe, which is a healthy and delicious treat, BTW.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 hrs
- Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 277 kcal
4. HOW TO MAKE BAJA FISH TACOS
Learn How to Make Baja Fish Tacos with fresh pico de gallo, corn tortillas, and a Creamy White Dill Sauce made with greek yogurt, of course. They are delicious and the greek yogurt sauce brings all the flavors of the tacos together.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 35
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 45
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 387 kcal
5. CHICKEN COBB MASON JAR SALAD
For a nutrition-packed lunch, count on greek yogurt to make a clean ranch dressing for this Chicken Cobb Mason Jar Salad. This salad is exciting and delicious. And, if you love ranch dressing, you’ll be happy with the flavors and awesomeness of the clean ranch dressing.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 364 kcal
6. HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSING + 5 HEALTHY SALAD DRESSING RECIPES
Speaking of salad dressings and salads made with greek yogurt, I have 5 healthy salad dressings explained for you in this How to Make Homemade Salad Dressing + 5 Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes post.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Blending Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 118 kcal
7. HOW TO MAKE FROZEN YOGURT + 4 NEW FROZEN YOGURT RECIPES
My favorite recipes with yogurt are frozen yogurt recipes. Because I love frozen yogurt. Especially when it’s healthy and delicious. Learn How To Make Frozen Yogurt + 4 New Frozen Yogurt Recipes. As you probably guessed, all these recipes use greek yogurt.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 2 hrs
- Blending: 10 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 98 kcal
8. HEALTHY TACO SALAD RECIPE
If you want to enjoy tacos with fewer carbs, try this Healthy Taco Salad Recipe. It has a delish Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing made with greek yogurt.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 284 kcal
9. STEAK COBB SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
This greek yogurt dressing involves a delicious steak cobb salad paired with a yogurt-based avocado cilantro lime salad dressing. The Steak Cobb Salad With Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing is perfect for lunch.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 478 kcal
10. PEACH FROZEN YOGURT
I told you that my favorite plain greek yogurt recipes are frozen yogurt recipes, right? Well, I have another one for you! This time a delicious Peach Frozen Yogurt recipe.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Freezing time: 5 hrs
- Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 65 kcal
11. 4 INGREDIENT STRAWBERRY FROZEN YOGURT
And another one! This 4 Ingredient Strawberry Frozen Yogurt is sweet, healthy, and the perfect treat during summer days.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Freeze Time: 4 hrs
- Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 99 kcal
12. BAKED ALMOND CHICKEN STRIPS
These Baked Almond Chicken Strips are comfort food made easy. And the greek yogurt recipe for the clean honey mustard dipping sauce is pure perfection!
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 8 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 449 kcal
13. SALMON FISH STICKS
Like the Almond Chicken Strips, these Salmon Fish Sticks are healthy. And kid-approved. And just amazing. Especially with the lemon dill greek yogurt dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 28 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 92 kcal
14. BANANA PROTEIN SHAKE
Want some greek yogurt breakfast ideas? Let’s start with this Banana Protein Shake. It’s delicious, packed with protein, and ready in less than 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 4 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 362 kcal
15. BANANA OAT BLENDER PANCAKES
Let’s continue the greek yogurt breakfast ideas with these Banana Oat Blender Pancakes. The pancakes are easy to make, clean, healthy, and so darn delicious.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 88 kcal
16. HEALTHY CARROT CAKE RECIPE
There are many recipes using greek yogurt that make amazing healthy meals. But greek yogurt is great in desserts too. And, this time, I’m not talking about frozen yogurt recipes. I’m talking about a Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 229 kcal
17. HOMEMADE BAGEL RECIPE
This Homemade Bagel Recipe is a simple whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, sea salt, and plain greek yogurt recipe that makes delicious and healthy bagels.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 143 kcal
18. CROCK POT CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP
More greek yogurt ideas? Sure thing! How about this Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup? The soup is flavorful, tasty, and comforting.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 344 kcal
19. CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Greek yogurt is able to make unhealthy dishes healthy. Here’s an example - Cauliflower Gratin. Usually, gratin recipes are high in fat and high in calorie but, thanks to greek yogurt, this one isn’t. So, next time you’re thinking what to do with greek yogurt, try to transform the classic gratin or other classic oven dishes that require sour cream.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 378 kcal
20. NO-BAKE RASPBERRY BEET MINI CHEESECAKES
Do you love greek yogurt recipes that make delicious desserts? Good because I have another one for you - No-Bake Raspberry Beet Mini Cheesecakes. Cute, yummy, and perfect mini cheesecakes.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 269 kcal
21. SWEET POTATO SKINS
Recipes using greek yogurt make great healthy appetizers too! These Sweet Potato Skins are stuffed with seasoned chicken, cooked spinach, and greek yogurt. They are just as good as the unhealthy version but better for you.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 218 kcal
22. LOADED CAULIFLOWER TOTS
I have good news – loaded tots can be healthy! And great news – ranch dip can be healthy too! So Loaded Cauliflower Tots with greek yogurt ranch dip it is!
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 51 kcal
23. CARAMELIZED ONION DIP
When it comes to easy greek yogurt recipes, dips and dressings come to mind. I shared some with you already. And all are amazing. This Caramelized Onion Dip is just as amazing.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 186 kcal
24. GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Easy to make, healthy, and delicious, these Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are perfect for lunch or dinner. These enchiladas wouldn’t be the same without salsa verde so the greek yogurt recipe for salsa verde is included.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 417 kcal
25. EASY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
Simple, ready in 25 minutes, and very tasty, this Easy Cream Of Broccoli Soup it’s made without cream. Greek yogurt saved the day again! Greek yogurt recipes are just that awesome!
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 170 kcal
26. CRISPY BAKED SWEET POTATO TOTS WITH MAPLE CINNAMON GREEK YOGURT DIP
Another suggestion for how to eat greek yogurt that I absolutely love is to make Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Tots and dip them into Maple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Dip. YUM!
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 316 kcal
27. KID-FRIENDLY CHEDDAR CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS
These Kid-Friendly Cheddar Crusted Baked Chicken Strips are perfect for busy weeknights. And, when they are dipped in the Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce made with greek yogurt, they get even better.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 102 kcal
28. ROASTED POTATO SALAD
Did you know Roasted Potato Salad can be a greek yogurt recipe? Yes, seriously. No need for mayo or eggs! It’s healthier this way but the taste is incredibly good.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 195 kcal
29. BLACKBERRY COBBLER EASY OVERNIGHT OATS
Missing the greek yogurt breakfast ideas? No worries, this Blackberry Cobbler Easy Overnight Oats is exactly your heart desires!
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 429 kcal
30. TURKEY TACO LUNCH BOWL
A quick break from the greek yogurt breakfast ideas for this Turkey Taco Lunch Bowl. It’s clean, healthy, nutritious, and delicious.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 578 kcal
31. BLUEBERRY MUFFIN PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Made with almond milk, banana, rolled oats, vanilla extract, cinnamon, blueberries, protein powder, and, of course, greek yogurt, this Blueberry Muffin Protein Smoothie is a delicious breakfast that should be on your greek yogurt breakfast ideas list.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 4 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 412 kcal
32. PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Smoothie should be on the list of greek yogurt breakfast ideas too. Smoothies made with greek yogurt are so healthy and yummy. And so perfect for breakfast.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 322 kcal
33. BANANA BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
You can take smoothies to the next level by turning them into smoothie bowls. This Banana Blueberry Smoothie Bowl is colorful, clean, and filled with goodness.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 300 kcal
34. FROZEN YOGURT BARK WITH RASPBERRIES AND PISTACHIOS
If you want a special answer to your what to make with greek yogurt question, I think you’ll love this Frozen Yogurt Bark with Raspberries and Pistachios. Frozen yogurt meets bark in a delicious sweet treat with raspberries and pistachios.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 128 kcal
35. GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS WITH YOGURT RANCH DIP
I talked a lot about this yogurt ranch dip in this post. That’s because it’s awesome. It goes perfectly with chicken wings too. Try these Grilled Chicken Wings With Yogurt Ranch Dip if you don’t believe me.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 336 kcal
36. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM STEEL CUT OATS
What do you think about 3 more greek yogurt breakfast ideas? Easy, yummy breakfasts. First, we have Strawberries And Cream Steel Cut Oats. Such a healthy and delicious way to enjoy oatmeal.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 385 kcal
37. FRESH PEACH COBBLER OVERNIGHT OATS
Then we have sweet and spicy Fresh Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats. Oats, milk, greek yogurt, honey, spices, and peaches – what’s not to love, right?
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 8 mins
- Cook Time: 5 hrs
- Total Time: 5 hrs 8 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 571 kcal
38. OVERNIGHT CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING
We also have this Overnight Chocolate Chia Pudding. The perfect greek yogurt recipe for breakfast because… chocolate. An easy and nutritious breakfast. It works for dessert too.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 250 kcal
39. CHICKEN TACOS
And, if greek yogurt dinner recipes are what you want, make these Chicken Tacos. Use greek yogurt to make the creamy chipotle lime sauce, cook the chicken, prep the taco seasoning, make fresh pico de gallo, then assemble everything in a corn tortilla and drizzle with the sauce.
Recipe Notes:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Difficulty: Easy
- Calories: 614 kcal
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