What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in a smoothie?

Keep reading to learn about how to make a smoothie without using yogurt and for some recipes with substitute ingredients that may surprise you.

• Using Yogurt Substitutes.
• Non-Dairy Yogurts.
• Flaxseeds.
• Chia Seeds.
• Nut Butter.
• Avocado.
• Nutritional Powders.
• Bananas.

What is a substitute for Greek yogurt?

Plain yogurt. The best Greek yogurt substitute? Plain yogurt. Plain yogurt has a looser texture than the Greek variety. If you’re using the replacement in baking or pancakes, you can use plain yogurt as a 1:1 substitute for Greek yogurt.

What is a good non-dairy substitute for Greek yogurt?

Top Picks

• Chobani Non-Dairy Coconut-Based Vanilla Yogurt.
• So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Vanilla Yogurt Alternative.
• Silk Almond Dairy-Free Vanilla Yogurt Alternative.
• Silk Soy Dairy-Free Vanilla Yogurt Alternative.
• Kite Hill Vanilla Artisan Almond Milk Yogurt.
• Kite Hill Greek-Style Vanilla Artisan Almond Milk Yogurt.

How do you thicken a smoothie without yogurt?

Here are five tips and tricks for making a smoothie thicker.

1. Use frozen fruit or freeze fruit overnight.
2. Freeze some of the liquid.
3. Use the minimum amount of liquid.
4. Add a scoop of raw oats or chia seeds.
5. Blend protein powder or greens first.

What can replace a banana in a smoothie?

6 Ways to Make Smoothies Without Bananas

1. Oatmeal. The key to using oatmeal in a smoothie is to finely grind it first.
2. Avocado. Avocado has a different flavor profile (and color!) than banana, but it can be used to make a very thick and creamy smoothie.
3. Chia Seeds.
4. Frozen Fruit.
5. Yogurt.
6. Silken Tofu.

Why do you put yogurt in smoothie?

High in protein with a delicious creamy texture, Greek yogurt is the ideal backbone for a smoothie. That is, of course, unless it’s flavored or fat-free. Yogurts with fruit on the bottom or mix-ins like honey can contain up to 28 grams of sugar (that’s the amount in even a “healthy” brand like Fage Honey Greek Yogurt).

Can I use milk instead of Greek yogurt?

Greek yogurt can substitute milk, sour cream and heavy cream. Milk: If you’re short on milk, half and half or light cream, Greek yogurt can be used to make up for the difference. If your recipe calls for one cup of milk, use three-quarter cup of milk and one-quarter cup of Greek yogurt instead.

What is difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt?

Regular and Greek yogurt are made from the same ingredients but differ in nutrients. While regular yogurt tends to have fewer calories and more calcium, Greek yogurt has more protein and less sugar — and a much thicker consistency. Both types pack probiotics and support digestion, weight loss, and heart health.

What’s the difference between sour cream and Greek yogurt?

Sour cream is made by adding lactic acid and bacteria to a combination of cream and milk and letting it thicken and sour. Greek yogurt, that thicker product which is more similar in texture to sour cream and creme fraiche is made the same way as regular yogurt, only the whey is removed to thicken it even further.

Is Greek yogurt inflammatory?

Yogurt protein and probiotics, such Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory roles. In several interventional studies, daily yogurt consumption has been shown to prevent gut microbiota alteration, a common consequence of chronic opioid use.

What is a good alternative for yogurt?

Here are the best substitutes for Greek yogurt that you may already have on hand.

1. Sour Cream. PIN IT.
2. Cottage Cheese. Cottage cheese often gets a bad rap because of its tapioca-like consistency.
3. Buttermilk. Buttermilk is the liquid left after butter has been churned.
4. Cream Cheese. PIN IT.
5. Avocado. PIN IT.
6. Mayo.
7. Plain Yogurt.

What is a vegan substitute for Greek yogurt?

A blend of cashews and rich coconut milk equals Vegan Greek Yogurt that is as thick and rich as regular Greek yogurt. It sticks to your spoon and doesn’t slide off. Tangy, impossibly creamy, and begging to be swirled with fresh fruit, topped with granola, and devoured in 30 seconds flat.

Does yogurt make smoothies thicker?

Freezing your yogurt also helps make these smoothies extra thick. Just pop it into the freezer for at least an hour so it starts to firm up, and you’ll be well on your way to an ice cream-like smoothie.

What can you add to thicken a smoothie?

This one’s easy: Add silken tofu, nut butter or tahini, cooked oatmeal (a tip we found on Serious Eats), Greek yogurt, half an avocado, coconut oil (if the other ingredients aren’t so cold that they’ll solidify it), or puréed pumpkin, sweet potato, or butternut squash.

What type of oatmeal is best for smoothies?

Rolled oats are always my first choice, and what I typically have in the pantry, although quick oats will work just as well. However, because of their thicker, tougher texture, steel-cut oats don’t blend up well for smoothie; save those for a bowl of oatmeal.