Greek Yogurt Dessert Bowls

Quick high-protein desserts that make Greek yogurt taste good

Jan 03, 2024

Am I the only one who finds Greek yogurt to be gross?

Yes, I know you can top it with fresh fruit, honey, and nuts to make it taste better, or just use it as an ingredient in other foods.

However, that has never changed the fact that I often buy a big tub of Greek yogurt, only to let it sit in my fridge two months past the expiration date. I’m sure it’s because I’ve never truly been able to get past that repulsive, tangy flavor.

So, after wasting a lot of yogurt, I had to stop buying it unless I had a specific use in mind for it.

Then recently, I was researching gut-friendly foods to add to my diet this year.

Of course, Greek yogurt was mentioned in many of the articles I read, but that still didn’t convince me to buy it for regular consumption.

What did convince me, however, was comparing all the benefits to the price.

Benefits like 17g of protein per serving, a diverse set of vitamins, and gut-friendly probiotics cost somewhere around $1.30 per serving, with a large tub yielding around five servings.

Comparing that to your average protein bar or snack, which might cost you $2-3 or even more, Greek yogurt seems like a better value. This is especially true when you consider that the only benefit you get from typical protein products is just a high amount of protein.

After convincing myself that this was the nutritional bang for my buck that I needed, I set out to turn this yogurt into something I could look forward to.

I’m happy to report that I’ve settled on two recipes that fit the bill. They’re both sweet, satiating desserts that don’t need a crazy amount of ingredients or time to put together. If you’ve been looking for a reason to eat more Greek yogurt, then these recipes might just be the perfect excuse.

Here are a few notes regarding substitutions:

If you don’t have protein powder, use a little extra Greek yogurt in place of it.
Substitute the biscuits with graham crackers if they’re not available in your store.
Save on calories by using fat-free whipped cream in the first recipe.
Skyr is also a great substitute for Greek yogurt if you can find it.
Make sure your Greek yogurt brand contains live cultures or probiotics.
Using a little honey as a natural sweetener is a great alternative to zero-calorie sweetener. Just remember that the calories will be a bit higher if you use it.

Blueberry Biscuit Bowl

24G Protein Per Serving | 290 Calories | 10-20 Minutes | 1 Serving

Greek yogurt biscuits themselves are quite delicious, but I’ve always wondered if the two ingredients could mesh together if they were separate. It turns out that they can if you bring some other ingredients into the mix. The whipped cream balances out the tanginess of the yogurt, while the biscuit and blueberries up the flavor. If you’ve never had a dessert biscuit before, you’re in for a treat.

Ingredient List

3/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
4 tbsp whipped cream or topping
1/2 frozen or canned biscuit
1/4 cup blueberries
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp zero-calorie granular sweetener

Cooking Instructions

Cook the biscuit in the oven according to package directions.
Mix the yogurt with the whipped cream and protein powder until smooth in a bowl.
Add the blueberries, lemon juice, and granular sweetener to a microwave-safe container. Microwave for 30 seconds then stir and microwave for another 30 seconds.
Spoon the blueberry mixture over the Greek yogurt.
Remove the biscuit from the oven and cut in half. Tear into pieces and sprinkle over top of the yogurt. Enjoy!

Campfire S’mores Bowl

24G Protein Per Bowl | 278 Calories | 5-7 Minutes | 1 Serving

Who doesn’t love s’mores? You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t but that doesn’t mean everyone has time to whip out a bonfire to make them. This bowl is a compact version of the traditional s’mores experience but with a lot more protein. The toasted marshmallows really make this dessert, but the melted chocolate and graham crackers don’t hurt either.

Ingredient List

3/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
3-4 marshmallows
30 sugar-free chocolate chips
1 graham cracker square
2 tbsp zero-calorie confectioner sugar
2 tbsp water

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven broiler and add the marshmallows to the oven. Broil for about 45-60 seconds until the marshmallows develop a light char.
Remove from the oven and add to a microwave-safe bowl along with the water. Microwave for 45 seconds and stir.
Add the Greek yogurt to the same bowl and mix with the marshmallows and zero-calorie confectioner sugar until smooth.
Add the chocolate chips to another microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds or until melted.
Top the yogurt with the melted chocolate chips.
Break up the graham cracker square into pieces and sprinkle over the yogurt. Enjoy!