15 Unexpected Ways to Use Greek Yogurt

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Greek yogurt is a nutritional superstar. It has less sugar and nearly twice as much protein as regular yogurt, and the added bonus of a creamier texture. “It’s more like the thickness of mayo or cream cheese,” says Michelle Dudash, RD, author of Clean Eating for Busy Families.

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Everything we love about it comes from the unique straining process used to separate the whey and lactose from the rest of the mixture, making it perfect for cooking and baking. “It has less liquid so it doesn’t separate,” says Dudash. And the thickness and tangy flavor make it the perfect swap for mayo, sour cream, and other fattening dairy products in these 15 recipes.