Low-Fat Yogurt Recipes

Low-fat yogurt is a versatile dairy ingredient that adds creaminess, tang, and protein to everyday recipes with less fat than whole-milk yogurt. It works well in breakfasts, smoothies, dips, dressings, marinades, baked goods, and lightened-up sauces.

Plain low-fat yogurt is the most flexible choice for cooking because it can move easily between savory and sweet recipes. Use it to tenderize chicken, enrich pancake batter, make creamy salad dressing, or add body to blended soups without relying on heavy cream.

For best results, add low-fat yogurt gently to hot dishes and avoid boiling it, since high heat can cause curdling. Its mild acidity also makes it useful in baking, where it helps create tender muffins, quick breads, cakes, and flatbreads.