35 Greek Yogurt Recipes That Prove You Should Bake (and Cook) with It More Often
We love Greek yogurt. We'll serve it over berries, drizzled in honey, topped with granola—we're not picky. But did you know you can also use this creamy, high-protein food in some of your favorite recipes? Not only does it make baked goods impossibly moist, but it's also a stellar addition to dips, dressings, marinades and more. Read on for 35 Greek yogurt recipes that will solidify its place in your kitchen as a pantry staple.
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1. Greek Yogurt Biscuits
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
2. Mini Yogurt Cheesecakes
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser
3. Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser
4. 15-Minute Cucumber-Avocado Blender Soup
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, vegetarian
5. Chimichurri Chicken Meatballs with Herbed Greek Yogurt, Red Quinoa & Green Beans
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, high protein, crowd-pleaser
6. Alison Roman’s Roasted Squash with Yogurt and Spiced Buttered Pistachios
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy
7. Tuna Salad with Yogurt, Capers and Za’atar
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, no cook, high protein
8. Mint Chocolate Chip Yogurt Ice Pops
- Time Commitment: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
9. Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, one pan
10. Pork Milanese with Cucumber Yogurt
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: one pan, high protein, special occasion-worthy
11. Chicken with Feta Cheese, Dill, Lemon and Harissa Yogurt
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: one pan, high protein, special occasion-worthy
12. Harissa and Honey-Roasted Carrots
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser
13. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Stuffed Peppers
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, no cook
14. Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Curried Lentils, Carrots and Yogurt
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, special occasion-worthy
15. 3-Ingredient Mini Bagels
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, kid-friendly
16. Chicken Kebabs with Garlic Lemon Yogurt
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, high protein
17. Spaghetti Squash Fritters
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
18. Spicy Couscous with Yogurt
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, <10 ingredients, vegetarian
19. Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Legs
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, high protein, special occasion-worthy
20. Overstuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle-Lime Yogurt
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: make ahead, high protein
21. Falafel Salad with Spicy Yogurt Sauce
- Time Commitment: 2 hours and 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegetarian, special occasion-worthy
22. Mujaddara with Spiced Lemon Yogurt
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: make ahead, crowd-pleaser
23. Peaches-and-Cream Ice Pops
- Time Commitment: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, <10 ingredients
24. Cauliflower ‘Potato’ Salad
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, make ahead
25. Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser
26. Greek Yogurt Egg Salad Sandwich
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, high protein, make ahead
27. Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Dill Yogurt Sauce
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: high protein, crowd-pleaser
28. Extra Fluffy Almond Blueberry Pancakes
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, kid-friendly
29. Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian
30. Çılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs)
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
31. TikTok Yogurt Toast
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly
32. Easy Tzatziki Sauce
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, no cook, crowd-pleaser
33. Healthy Pumpkin Bread
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
34. Lemon Berry Yogurt Cake
- Time Commitment: 4 hours and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
35. Chocolate Lover's Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser
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