25+ Protein-Packed Recipes with Greek Yogurt

Name: 25+ Protein-Packed Recipes with Greek Yogurt: Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat content works); 1/2 cup grated cucumber, excess water squeezed out*; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp Kosher salt

posted by Alex Aldeborgh on May 31, 2022 0 comments »

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Find over 25 recipes made with nutritious, protein-packed Greek yogurt, including the recipe for homemade tzatziki sauce! Greek yogurt is a versatile ingredient that you can add to all kinds of meals.

Thick and creamy Greek yogurt is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. Not just for yogurt parfaits, you can use it to make everything from salad dressing, to smoothies, and even frittatas! As a Registered Dietitian, I love to include it in my recipes since it has so many nutrition benefits.

What’s the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt?

Regular yogurt is made by heating milk with the addition of live bacteria. The bacteria converts the naturally occurring sugar in the milk – lactose – into lactic acid. Greek yogurt is made by taking regular yogurt and straining it. The result is a thicker yogurt product with more protein than regular yogurt.

Nutritionally, Greek yogurt and regular yogurt do have some differences. Greek yogurt has more protein (nearly double) than regular yogurt, and less carbohydrate. It’s an excellent source of high quality protein – a 7 ounce serving of low-fat Greek yogurt provides 20 grams!

Greek yogurt recipes

Scroll down to browse over 25 recipes using Greek yogurt, or click on the links below to navigate to where you want to go:

Smoothies with greek yogurt
Overnight oats with Greek yogurt
Breakfasts with Greek yogurt
Frittatas with Greek yogurt
Dressings and dips with Greek yogurt
Main dishes with Greek yogurt
Side dishes with Greek yogurt

Smoothies with Greek yogurt

Strawberry Banana Kiwi Green Smoothie

This simple strawberry banana and kiwi smoothie takes just a few minutes to make for a healthy breakfast or snack! You need just six nutritious ingredients and a blender to whip up this refreshing smoothie for one.

strawberry kiwi smoothie in a glass with a metal straw, with a kiwi slice for garnish on a coaster

Red Velvet Smoothie

This red velvet smoothie is packed with chocolatey flavor like your favorite cake. Made with simple, nutritious ingredients and ready to sip in 5 minutes.

Overnight oats with Greek yogurt

Mango Lime Overnight Oats

This recipe is filled with fresh and tropical flavors like mango, lime, and coconut. The oats become super thick and creamy, taste amazing, and will keep you full for hours.

Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

Cinnamon and maple syrup make these cinnamon roll overnight oats irresistible! It takes just a few minutes to prepare a batch tonight for a healthy breakfast ready to eat in the morning. You need just seven ingredients to make this recipe.

Zucchini Bread Overnight Oats

Zucchini in oatmeal? Yes, you read that right! If you’ve ever eaten zucchini bread, you know that zucchini is actually a delicious ingredient in sweet recipes. It’s mild flavor pairs perfectly with the ingredients in this overnight oats recipe, including cinnamon and banana.

Hand scooping a bite out of a owl of overnight oats with a gold spoon

Chai Latte Overnight Oats

Chai latte overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead healthy breakfast. They’re filled with warming spices and nutritious ingredients like chia seeds and Greek yogurt.

Spiced Pear Overnight Oats

This spiced overnight oatmeal recipe is a cozy and filling breakfast, and features baked pear. When baked with spices, the pear gets super soft, sweet, and even more delicious.

Bircher Muesli

Bircher Muesli is the OG Overnight Oatmeal recipe. It was developed by a Swiss physician, Maxamilian Bircher-Brenner, for his patients. The original recipe calls for grated apple, lemon juice, and raw hazelnuts, and oats soaked overnight in water. My version is super fresh and nutritious!

Three jars of overnight oats topped with blueberries and green apple

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

If you love the classic combination of peanut butter and banana, you are going to adore this recipe. These overnight oats are naturally sweetened with mashed banana, and are packed with protein from Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and hemp seeds.

Breakfasts with Greek yogurt

Breakfast Papaya Boats

These fresh papaya boats filled with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola are a nutritious, quick, and easy breakfast. They’re packed with protein and fiber to keep you full for hours and take just a few minutes to prepare!

Four papaya boats stuffed with yogurt, fruit, and granola on a grey backdrop

Whole Grain Vanilla Pancakes

A whole grain, higher protein pancake recipe made with 5 simple ingredients. Whip up a batch of these this morning for a healthy, filling and delicious breakfast!

stack of pancakes with strawberries on top and a pool of maple syrup

Whole Grain Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips, Cranberries and Blueberries

This banana bread is made with whole grain spelt flour and packed with chocolate chips and berries. It has a super moist crumb and is just sweet enough.

Loaf of banana bread on a white marble backdrop sliced into pieces

Frittatas with Greek yogurt

Smoked Salmon Frittata

This smoked salmon and vegetable frittata is a nutritious and delicious breakfast or brunch recipe. Ready to eat in 45 minutes, you can prepare this protein-packed frittata ahead of time for your next brunch at home!

Egg White Frittata with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Feta

This veggie-filled egg white frittata recipe is packed with protein but doesn’t compromise on flavor. Baked in the oven, this frittata is easy to prepare and makes a delicious healthy breakfast or brunch dish. This will be your new favorite way to eat egg whites!

Hand cutting veggie egg white frittata into squares in a white ceramic baking dish on a grey backdrop

Asparagus and Leek Frittata with Goat Cheese

This asparagus and leek frittata with goat cheese makes the most delicious healthy brunch! Filled with spring vegetables and tangy goat cheese, everyone will love this light and flavorful frittata.

Vegetable Frittata with Sweet Potato Crust

This protein-packed frittata is filled with fresh veggies, dill, feta cheese, and veggie sausage. It even has a delicious “crust” of roasted sweet potato rounds! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

Round vegetable frittata with one slice removed next to a plate of spinach

Mini Frittatas in a Muffin Tin – Five Ways

Mini frittatas baked in a muffin tin are an easy protein-packed breakfast or snack that are ready to eat in under 45 minutes. Try these five different vegetable and cheese flavor combinations. Make a batch ahead of time and store in the fridge for a week of healthy meals!

12 mini frittatas in a muffin tin with different veggies and cheese

Dressings and dips with Greek yogurt

Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing

This healthy homemade Greek yogurt salad dressing is creamy, zesty, and versatile. It’s quick & easy to make and perfect for tossing into salads or drizzling on grain bowls, sandwiches, or wraps.

Honey Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Pomegranate

Make this easy honey whipped goat cheese as an appetizer for your next gathering! Topped with pomegranate seeds and balsamic glaze, serve it with crostini for a quick yet delicious dish.

Bowl of honey whipped goat cheese with pomegranate on grey towel with crostini surrounding the bowl

Pear Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese and Sage

You can also make this delicious pear crostini using the same honey whipped goat cheese! This pear crostini is topped with honey whipped goat cheese, warm sauteed pears, and crispy sage. Serve up this easy appetizer at your next gathering, or make something special to have with dinner during the week.

Plate of pear crostini with sage leaves scattered on grey backdrop beside a loaf of sliced French bread

Beet Tzatziki Dip

This homemade tzatziki recipe uses creamy Greek yogurt, grated beets, fresh herbs, and lemon to create a dip that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. It takes just a few minutes to make, and everyone will love it! Isn’t the pink color gorgeous?

Bowl of beet tzatziki surrounded by veggie crudite and pita chips and crackers for dipping

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Prefer traditional tzatziki? Tzatziki is a yogurt based sauce mixed with cucumbers, fresh herbs, garlic, salt, and lemon. It’s incredibly refreshing and versatile! You can put this Greek yogurt dip on salads, grain bowls, in sandwiches, and more.

Main dishes with Greek yogurt

Greek Yogurt Marinated Salmon

This Greek yogurt marinated salmon is moist and flavorful. This recipe is ready in under an hour – including marinating time! Bake the salmon in the oven or throw it on the grill.

4 pieces of cooked salmon on a dinner plate garnished with chopped cilantro

Vegetarian Gyro Bowls with Portobello Mushrooms

Vegetarian gyro bowls are a an easy weeknight recipe filled with some of your favorite Mediterranean flavors. Instead of meat, these grain bowls feature savory portobello mushrooms! Featuring homemade Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce.

Vegetarian gyro bowl on grey backdrop surrounded by ingredients

Grilled Salmon Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

These grilled salmon tacos feature a zesty red cabbage slaw, made healthier with Greek yogurt. Ready in under 30 minutes, make these tacos for an easy weeknight meal.

Plate of 3 grilled salmon tacos with a hand grabbing one taco

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy No-Mayo Slaw and Guacamole

These shrimp tacos use a similar Greek yogurt based cabbage slaw to the above salmon tacos. They’re full of fresh flavor with homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, and refried beans.

Hand holding a plate of two shrimp tacos with a side of watermelon

Homemade Vegetarian Crunchwrap Supreme

Make a healthier, tastier version of Taco Bell’s crunchwrap supreme at home! This vegetarian version is customizable, full of flavor, easy and quick to make.

Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers

Mix up your weeknight meals with these healthy and fresh lemon dill salmon burgers! Paired with lemon dill Greek yogurt sauce, have them on the table in under 30 minutes.

Lemon dill salmon burger on marble board surrounded by ingredients

Side dishes with Greek yogurt

Roasted Delicata Squash with Middle Eastern Yogurt Sauce

If you love winter squashes, you’re going to love this recipe! Sweet delicata squash is roasted and paired with a creamy and delicious Middle Eastern Greek yogurt sauce.

Plate of roasted delicata squash rings on top of a yogurt sauce with fresh mint

Roasted Zucchini with Curry Yogurt Sauce

Bring roasted zucchini (or any vegetable) to the next level with a creamy, flavorful curry yogurt sauce! Everyone will love this easy vegetarian recipe.

Plate of roasted zucchini and summer squash drizzled with yogurt sauce

Parmesan Baked Zucchini Fries with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce

Crispy, crunchy, and parmesan cheese-y, these baked zucchini fries are super addicting. Serve them with homemade tzatziki for the ultimate healthy snack!

Plate of parmesan baked zucchini fries with a bowl of tzatziki for dipping

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