But yogurt is so much more and deserves to be used to its full potential.
Its tanginess makes it the perfect candidate for baking recipes, meat marinades, and creamy sauces and dips.
We want to open you up to a world of possibilities with these versatile yogurt recipes.
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Get our recipe forGrilled Fruit Kebabs with Yogurt and Honey.
A little granola goes a long way for the crunch, as does fresh mint.
Get our recipe for aYogurt Parfait.
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Get our recipe forBeef Stroganoff.
Get our recipe forTandoori Chicken Legs.
Get our recipe forMac and Cheese.
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Get our recipe forBlueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.
The key here is the yogurt’s zest, which cuts through the intense sweetness of the potato.
Get our recipe forLoaded Sweet Potatoes.
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Get our recipe forProtein Muffins.
Coconut Yogurt Waffles
Here’s a perfect demonstration of baking with dairy-free yogurt, too.
Get the recipe fromMinimalist Baker.
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The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.
Turkish Fried Eggs in Herbed Yogurt
Think dairy on dairy sounds off?
Not when it comes to this delicious eggs-on-yogurt breakfast flatbread.
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
All in all, one of the best breakfast ideas we’ve seen lately.
Get the recipe fromHalf Baked Harvest.
And yes, you’ll want to use yogurt in here, too.
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
We love this recipe because it creates perfectly soft flatbreads that crisp up on the pan nicely.
Get the recipe fromLil Luna.
Using yogurt to dress your coleslaw is a great place to roll out the swap.
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Get the recipe fromGimme Some Oven.
Get the recipe fromThe View from Great Island.
Get the recipe fromSally’s Baking Addiction.
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Tzatziki
The traditional Greek dip is one of the tastiest yogurt-based sauces around.
Get the recipe fromCookie and Kate.
Garlic-Yogurt Baked Chicken
Chicken breasts are simple to prepare, but difficult to prepare well.
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Plus, they don’t pack a lot of flavor on their own, let’s be honest.
Get the recipe fromDiethood.
Alfredo Sauce
Yogurt replaces heavy cream in this better-for-you version of Alfredo sauce.
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Put it on any/all pasta shapes and never go back to store-bought Alfredo again.
Get the recipe fromCreme de la Crumb.
Get the recipe fromShow Me The Yummy.
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Flatbreads
You only need three ingredients for these simple, crispy, crepe-like flatbreads.
The yogurt is the moisture agent and only dairy in this dough.
Top the flatbreads with a bit of garlic and olive oil for a deliciously quick afternoon snack.
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Get the recipe fromBigger Bolder Baking.
Normally, ranch is made by combining a dairy base with herbs, spices, and some acidity.
Get the recipe fromCooking Classy.
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Get the recipe fromFeasting at Home.
Get the recipe fromThe Big Man’s World.
Peanut Butter Yogurt Fluff Bowl
Have you ever tried mixing yogurt with peanut or almond butter?
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The result is a heavenly creamy spread that tastes like ice cream.
This recipe serves it up with a bit of a sweetener and blueberries for breakfast.
It doesn’t get more protein-licious than this!
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Get the recipe fromEating Bird Food.
French Yogurt Cake
A delicate, moist vanilla sponge, topped with powdered sugar and fresh berries.
What could be better than this!
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And have we mentioned how difficult it is to mess up a yogurt-based sponge?
Get the recipe fromRasa Malaysia.
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