10 Greek Yogurt Recipes and Recipe Substitutions

1 Green Goddess Salad Dressing

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What's not to love in a creamy and tangy dressing that doesn't load up on fat? Try this healthier version of a green goddess dressing that uses Greek yogurt and avocado instead of sour cream or mayo.

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2 Meat Marinade

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Summer's slowly approaching, which means now's the time to perfect your marinade. Yogurt-based sauces are a perfect complement to grilled meats. Try this simple recipe, which uses just a few ingredients (Greek yogurt, garlic, and lemon).

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3 Strawberry Creams

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This healthy, low-calorie dessert tastes like decadent strawberry cheesecake but is only 150 calories per serving!

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4 Cupcake Frosting

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Never reach for that store-bought tub again. Whip up this honey cinnamon frosting for morning muffins, or try this easy Chobani recipe that uses just two ingredients — Greek yogurt and semisweet chocolate chips — to make a healthy topping for cupcakes and cakes.

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5 Creamy Guacamole

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Mix in Greek yogurt with your guacamole and you'll never need sour cream again. Get the low-fat guacamole recipe here.

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6 Chicken Salad

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A Greek-yogurt-blended chicken salad hits all the right notes but cuts out much of the fat by ditching the mayo.

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7 Ranch Dip

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Nix the fatty ranch dip and mix up fresh herbs, garlic, a little lemon juice, and Greek yogurt — the result is just as addictive.

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8 Low-Cal, Creamy Peanut Butter Spread

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Replacing half of your peanut butter with Greek yogurt saves on calories and fat. Spread on toast, or make this simple 150-calorie snack shown; get the recipe for apples, grapes, and low-cal peanut butter spread here.

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9 Creamy Pasta Sauce

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This lightened-up, creamy pasta sauce will remind you of your favorite vodka sauce without all the heavy cream and calories.

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10 Spinach Dip

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Much like other healthy spinach dips, this recipe uses nonfat Greek yogurt, but the surprise is the addition of fresh, good-for-you watercress.

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11 Matcha Popsicles

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A healthy way to treat yourself, matcha green tea and avocado pops are easy to make and packed with healthy fats and antioxidants.

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12 Yogurt Ice Cream Cupcakes

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Make a batch of these 30-calorie cute frozen yogurt cupcakes to keep in your freezer, and pop one or two when you're craving something cold and creamy.

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