Question

I think Greek yogurt is awful no matter how you try to disguise it. Not an option. Lol Same with PB2. yuk. I know there are plenty who feel the same, so what are your go to spreads/dips? Or do you just use smaller amounts of the real thing?  

Answer 1

Since this is a way of life just track what you use. Hint. mix a little milk with creamy dressing to make it go a little farther. You can use less but cover more

Answer 2

Yes., I will never use PB two or any substitute. Eat peanut butter almost every morning. I eat the real thing but less of it. I have lost 35 pounds. Weight watchers is a lifestyle, it is not a diet. Why substitute the things we love?  

Answer 3

I dont like substitutes either. Blah

Answer 4

Better-n-peanut butter

Answer 5

I agree, it’s not good, but Chobani Greek yogurt with fruit is good and only 4 points. I do add a truvia packet to it though. I’m still working on trying to like the plain Greek yogurt

Comments

@sauers I’m very happy for you.  

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@sauers you’re very welcome

Answer 6

Chocolate hummus

Answer 7

I have that issue with salad dressing. I use my full flavored/fat Hidden Valley Ranch. I count it all. I would rather use the points and really enjoy what I am having.  

Answer 8

I use lite everything more points but waaay better

Answer 9

Skinny girl and Walden Farms for good no point dressings. Hate Greek yogurt. I use some low fat regular instead but bake with Greek since can’t tell

Answer 10

I often wondered why people try to disguise something they don't like. If you don't like something, don't eat it. I usually use the real thing - but measured out and in moderation.  

Answer 11

I have found if I eat in moderation my favorite I don’t overeat. I track the points and use them wisely. I have found just a taste is more than satisfying. I have increased my vegetable intake.  

Answer 12

Real things, just portion control

Answer 13

Non fat plain yogurt not Greek.  

Answer 14

Smaller amount of real thing!  

Answer 15

Greek yogurt is one of those foods that elicit a strong reaction. It amazes me. It's not medicine so if you don't like it, don't eat it. I like it and eat a container of zero fage nearly every day. Dip raw veggies or fruit sometimes.  

Comments

@sauers so right. This is not supposed to be torture. Just wish i didnt like girl scout cookies. Lol

Answer 16

I’m glad I like both! Makes my life so much easier

Answer 17

For a ranch dip, I use 2% cottage cheese with dry ranch dressing and then blend it with a stick blender (that’s the key- then it doesn’t resemble its cottage cheese look and texture). It’s really good and has protein. It does have points but if you’re eating it with veggies, it’s hard to eat more than 1/4 cup (1 point).  

Answer 18

I have been on and off WW for close to 30 years. It finally clicked with me, that trying to force myself to eat things I don’t like in order to get fewer points is not sustainable. Thus now, I eat what I like in moderation, track my points, use my weeklies and Fit points if/as needed and it is working for me. I don’t eat plain Greek yogurt, PB2, artificial sweeteners, non-fat cheese. I just try my best to make smart choices with the foods I like.  

Answer 19

I agree! I was beginning to think I was the only one who didn’t care for Plain Greek Yogurt and PB2

Answer 20

If you don't like something don't suffer eat the real thing and point it

Answer 21

I hate greek yogurt! I've been using fat free sour cream for dips. ranch packet or lipton onion soup mix.  

Answer 22

Fage nonfat Greek yogurt is the best. It’s very thick. I sub it for sour cream & mayo (not on sandwiches) all the time The trick is you have to “season” it first. PB2 is only good as an “add-in”. I used primarily in oatmeal or protein shakes.  

Answer 23

I’ve found that Greek yogurt is a taste I need to get used to. When I first eat it I don’t like it at all, but after a few days I don’t really notice it.  

Answer 24

My store has their own brand of plain fat free regular yogurt and it is 0 points. I eat it with no sugar added diced fruit (from a cup) and some cinnamon. I haven't tried mixing to use as a dip etc, yet. I don't care for greek yogurt either.  

Answer 25

I use jiff whips. I will use the plain Greek yogurt in recipes though. I like tostito cheese for dipping. 1 pt for 2 tbsp. Otherwise I use either fat free or light. mayo. cream cheese and sour cream.  

Answer 26

Just nasty I bought a bunch and threw them all out

Answer 27

Use what your tastebuds like and count the points.  

Answer 28

One point for 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) yummy!  

Answer 29

I use light sour cream with package dry dips, either hidden valley or store brand dips, everyone in the family loves them and basically 0 points because of the quantity it makes.  

Answer 30

You could try skinny girl dressing so they come in many flavors I have only so far tried the poppyseed and it’s very sweet but good

Answer 31

I love light Philadelphia crime cheese

Answer 32

Love it.  

Answer 33

I make a white bean hummus that is good-it's an everyday Italian recipe by Giada DeLaurentis.  

Answer 34

I like Greek yoghurt with cinnamon and berries, or with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, chives , salt and pepper

Answer 35

Full fat is tastier but yes to cinnamon and yes to berries for a nice dessert

Answer 36

I use the real thing and count

Answer 37

In addition to the real thing. I have been enjoying dessert hummus. There is a ton of flavors. I have tried the Tribe brand PeaNOT (OK, not great) I do really like the sea salt caramel one.  

Answer 38

Plan to experiment with making my own dessert hummus. I'll let everyone know if I come up with a winning recipe.  

Answer 39

Silken Tofu can replace greek yogurt in most recipes. I've made the 2 ingredient dough with it. I have to limit my dairy intake.  

Answer 40

Smaller amounts. Hate anything with Sucralose.  

Answer 41

I feel the same way.  

Answer 42

Oikos is a little less bitter. I add blueberries, some low carb granola and maybe a teaspoon of honey.  

Answer 43

Greek yogurt depends on the brand. I cant stand chobani, I cant choke it down, but I can with the Kirkland brand of greek yogurt. Light laughing cow cheese works or the WW Cream cheese.  

Answer 44

Do much the same also use part w/mayo For salad’s tuna egg etc

Answer 45

I make the powdered ranch mix with Kraft avocado  mayo, 1 point per 2 tablespoons with fat free milk 1 point for many tablespoons and let it set, so you follow the hidden valley or Aldi’s ranch packet instructions and you make a delicious recipe!  

Answer 46

Don’t think of Greek yogurt as a “dessert” think of it as “sour cream”. it changes everything!  

Answer 47

Adding honey to Greek yogurt makes it better— and sticking it out. I hated it at first and choked it down and I’m 6 weeks in and it’s not bad.  

Answer 48

I make cheesecake with it, 3 eggs, 4 tsp. Splenda and one box of sugar free cheesecake pudding. I think it is really good.  

Answer 49

I use light Philadelphia garden vegetable cream cheese on my tortilla wraps when I make my breakfast burrito or a sandwich. I use light sour cream, either Publix brand or Daisy. And just count the points. Trying to gradually get into Fage 0% Greek yogurt. Tastes better than some other brands. And of course laughing cow wedges. But since I’ve started back on WW, I haven’t been snacking too much. Not liked I used to.  

Answer 50

I've started eating more of what I love in moderation. I know I won't stick to this if I don't find a balance. I also skip things sometimes so I can have the good stuff later. The other day, I took a bite of my salad without realizing that I hadn't put dressing on it. To my surprise, it was good. I ate the whole thing without dressing and saved my points for something else.  

Answer 51

Have u tried the point-friendly Greek yogurt dip?  

Answer 52

I’ve tried so hard to make it so many things and I just can’t stand it  

Answer 53

The only one I actually like is Dannon Light and Fit Greek, but it has to be vanilla. I can eat it right out of the cup but I usually eat it with berries and/or slivered almonds.  

Answer 54

My dietician told me to avoid Greek yogurt bc they actually take calcium out of it. She said to look for higher calcium content and not be so concerned with the sugar even. Not helpful re points but interesting to compare different types/brands

Answer 55

Same! I tried adding some SF pudding to my yogurt Nd couldnt taste the nasty taste anymore