Okay, I am not a huge fan of Greek yogurt. It's a texture thing. It is just not right, I think yogurt is supposed to be very creamy and smooth. I can eat it, I just have to put granola in it or fruit, but it has to have something in it to distract me from the strange texture.
Riddle me this, though. Is Greek yogurt really that much better than regular yogurt? Or is it just the hype lately? I really do want to know. 
Do you yogurt regularly? Greek or normal?
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
I think it depends what you are buying. Flavored lowfat yogurts (of both kinds) usually have a ton of sugar and carbs in them. Greek is strained more, so it's thicker, has more protein, and is more versatile (use it in pies, baking, cooking, etc)
I think regular yogurt is so gross--it's too runny and sloppy to me, so I really like the thicker texture of Greek yogurt.
I think it just depends what you want out of your yogurt
honeydew / 7811 posts
I love greek yogurt! But it did take some getting used to. I think if you gave it a chance you'd love it eventually. @blackbird is right about the sugar though. I really need to stop by flavored and just add my own fruit.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
All the flavored yogurts taste so artificial to me with the fake sugars so I like plain Greek. I will add my own fruit and granola to it sometimes. Also good with nut butters!
cantaloupe / 6171 posts
I 
Greek yogurt! Mostly for it's protein content though-- it is way higher than regular yogurt and I'm a vegetarian so protein is super importAnt for me to think about...
If you aren't a fan of the texture, I love using it to make smoothies (w fruit, milk, and ice if the fruit is fresh not frozen), or salad dressings (I thin it down w lemon juice and olive oil, then add herbs, spices, etc)
honeydew / 7091 posts
Ick - I hate greek yogurt. I'm used to the cheap, fruity, processed crap though, so I probably just need to readjust my taste buds 
pomegranate / 3729 posts
It took a little getting used to, but I have been eating Greek yogurt exclusively for years now. I think that Oikos is a little better to start with than chobani because it has stronger flavors. But, I prefer the thicker texture of it to runny regular yogurt.
Also, the Chobani dips (flips?) are delish. The coconut, almond, dark chocolate one is heaven. Not really that healthy for you, but make a great healthier desert option!
grapefruit / 4311 posts
Greek yogurt w/ fresh honey is my winning combo! It's the only yogurt of any kind I eat/crave
pear / 1992 posts
I'm a fan of greek yogurt because I prefer the thicker texture (it's still creamy to me, just thick) and because of the way higher protien content. I didn't love the tang that it has at first, but I found some fruit varieties that I liked and started with those.
Recently I bought some Dannon Oikos greek yogurt that is full fat for LO. It's less tangy, has a nice creamy (but still thick) texture and both she and I love it!
pear / 1699 posts
I always buy yogurt with 2%MF with real sugar (not sweetener) - it's usually Greek but I buy the probiotic kind if its on sale and the greek isn't. I like both - so does DS.
honeydew / 7230 posts
I don't know if this is weird, but I actually like plain Greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream. I don't really like the taste/texture of sour cream so I've never used it much, but I love Greek yogurt on enchiladas, tacos, in chili, etc. I also eat the fruit at the bottom Greek yogurt cups, but I don't think they taste that different from all the other fruity yogurts out there.
pomegranate / 3863 posts
I love greek yogurt but the plain is too tangy for me and the flavored ones have too much sugar. I usually swirl some honey or applesauce into my plain greek yogurt. I love the thick consistency and the fact that it has (I think) double the amount of protein compared to regular yogurt!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@twodoghouse, I use it like that, too! It's basically an even sub. You can use greek yogurt to marinate chicken, cook with, etc. It doesn't curdle like real yogurt
pomegranate / 3729 posts
@lindseykaye: Where did you find full fat greek yogurt? The only full fat kind I can ever find is the yoBaby or yoToddler kind...
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@bpcmarj: I can NEVER find full fat either. Drives me. Bonkers.
squash / 13208 posts
@locavore_mama: I got some at Trader Joes!
I love greek yogurt for the taste and the protein content!
pear / 1699 posts
I've seen the strawberry Liberte Greek yogurt with 17%MF - only in the tub though, not in single servings.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
I'm not a fan of greek yogurt on its own so I always put some type of fruit in it. I use it frequently for cooking though!
pear / 1992 posts
@bpcmarj: It's the Dannon Oikos brand - they have both nonfat and what they call 'traditional' so it doesn't say full fat, but based on the nutrition info, it looks to be full fat to me (comparing to yobaby).
grapefruit / 4085 posts
I don't like yogurt but I've been giving M plain Fage Greek yogurt mixed with fruit purees and she likes it. I can find the full- fat ones at Whole Foods.
pomegranate / 3729 posts
@lindseykaye: Thanks for the info! I am going to look for it now I think she could feed herself easier with the thicker texture!
grapefruit / 4136 posts
Wow I love this!!! So much info...all on yogurt! thanks dudes!!! I guess I see the benefits in Greek yogurt, I'll go back to choking it down 
pear / 1992 posts
@babyjmama: Try a few different brands if you want to get into it. Some are more tangy and others more sweet, some are thick and stiff with others more creamy. You might find one you really like (or can like enough to get by!).
blogger / grapefruit / 4836 posts
@bpcmarj: I buy mine at trader joes. You have to find one that doesn't say low fat or 0% fat. It has a lot of calories, but also lots of protein...it is a great substitution for sour cream if you only want a little I also feed it to LL because of the higher fat.
bananas / 9899 posts
It has waaay more protein. I also love the texture, it's thick and creamy while regular yogurt is sort of runny.
kiwi / 568 posts
At first I hated greek yogurt, but now I've grown to really like and and love it. I would start with the Oikos brand it seems to be the least texturally different than the "reg" yogurt. I also like the Mueller brand especially with the carmelized almonds. Yum.
Fage is great too, but only until you've become accustomed to the greek yogurt and texture.
pear / 1769 posts
My issue isn't the texture, it is the flavor! I have not tried a greek yogurt that I could stand. I only like a few regular yogurts as well. I just don't eat a whole lot of yogurt.
pomegranate / 3729 posts
@Mrs. Lion: Thanks! I am looking for LO because I think she would love it, but needs the higher calories
watermelon / 14206 posts
Greek yogurt tastes too sour for me. I just have never been able to embrace it. I know it would be a good option for a gestational diabetes diet, but I just don't like it. If I add anything to it, it'll just defeat the purpose of it for me!
GOLD / grapefruit / 4007 posts
I think its the protein? Have you ever tried the Fage brand? OMG yum.
pear / 1599 posts
I prefer the taste/ thickness of greek over regular yogurt. I don't like how sweet flavored yogurts are, reg or greek.
@bpcmarj: The Whole Foods here has quite a few flavors of Fage greek yogurt. They have the smaller cups or the larger tubs. I get the tubs so that LO and I can both use it for breakfast for a few days Yumm.
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I prefer it over regular yogurt...thicker texture!
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@Mamaof2: we just had one open up so I'll check there. Thanks!
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
I found this local Greek yogurt place. So much better than the stuff I used to buy.
Ellenos in Seattle. Yum! Just amazing. They make this passion fruit and lemon curd one that is just wonderful.
papaya / 10473 posts
@babyjmama: Have you tried a few different brands? I love some, hate others. I like Fage and Oikos. HAAAAATE Kroger store brand and Chobani. Do. Not. Want.
pomelo / 5093 posts
I just discovered chobani's flip yogurts - flavored yogurt with granola/nuts/chocolate that mixes in. Seriously, they have changed my life. I'm a super picky eater, and it's hard for me to get a good amount of protein. These have SO much protein for the calories and for how full it makes me feel - they're amazing! They've really helped me with losing weight because I stay full so long.
I promise that I was not paid anything to come post this. Sheesh, I sound like a commercial. But seriously!
pomegranate / 3917 posts
I'm shocked no one has brought this up:
http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/05/28/waste-from-greek-yogurt-can-be-toxic/
http://modernfarmer.com/2013/05/whey-too-much-greek-yogurts-dark-side/
http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2013/06/12/whey-ing-greek-yogurts-environment-impact/
I can't get over how much milk it takes to make 1 oz of greek yogurt, and the acid waste. Greek yogurt has been aweeeesome for the industry, but long term the waste part is crazy, and pigs can't cover it all up for us, lol.
For this reason, I don't touch it and stick to regular yog!
nectarine / 2054 posts
I hate all yogurt, especially Greek yogurt because it has more of the thick sour dairy taste that I don't like! But LO loves it, which is fantastic because it has lots of protein and calcium for him. So he gets full fat Fage all the time, with chopped up fruit mixed in.
papaya / 10343 posts
I eat it bc of protein. I buy the plain 2% and make as follows (trust me, is DELICIOUS):
Take 1/2 cup frozen blueberries and put them in a bowl, then microwave for 30 seconds. They defrost and also release a ton of juice. Then mix in 3/4 cup greek yogurt. Add with 1-2tspn honey or maple syrup to sweeten, then mix it all up really well. Then top with 1/4 cup of slivered almonds.
I love this for breakfast because it is a ton of protein, good fat, calcium, antioxidants, and not very much added sugar.
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