Some desserts simply require a sweet, whipped topping to top them off​. It’s pretty, it’s yummy and it’s nostalgic. However…traditional whipped cream is NOT part of any fitness-focused diet that I’ve ever heard of!

This creamy, dreamy Whipped Greek Yogurt is the solution. It gives you that whipped topping that you crave without ruining your fitness results. Regulate the amount of sugar in this recipe by choosing between liquid stevia (no sugar) and pure maple syrup, based on your dietary goals.

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Serves 12

• 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt, full fat
• ¼ cup coconut cream
• 2 Tablespoons pure Maple syrup OR ¼ teaspoon liquid stevia
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of your stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
2. Mix on low for 20 seconds, to allow everything to combine, and then increase to high speed.
3. Continue to mix on high speed for 2 minutes, until peaks form. Chill until you serve. Keeps in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition
One serving equals 119 calories, 5g fat, 54mg sodium, 5g carbs, 0g fiber, 13g protein

by Sandy Todd Webster

Food for Thought:

Generally speaking, yogurt is a healthy food standout, but Greek yogurt—opa! Now there’s a superstar and a party pleaser! Until a few years ago, you really had to search for this ingredient, but it’s been popularized on cooking shows and emphasized so much in healthy food preparation that it is widely available in grocery stores.

Regular Yogurt vs. Greek Yogurt. In Greece, yogurt is made with sheep’s milk, a style that can be found in the United States; however, in the U.S. most yogurt, including Greek-style, is made with cow’s milk. Both are prepared using the same process, but Greek-style strains even more of the whey (the watery substance that floats to the top of most yogurt) from the solids, producing a supremely creamy texture and fabulous “mouth feel.” Greek-style yogurt has the same texture as full-fat sour cream. Even eating the nonfat version makes you feel you’re splurging on something decadent! Greek yogurt has slightly more calories than regular yogurt (about 100 vs. 80 for 6 ounces) and 18 grams (g) of protein compared with 8 g in regular.

Nutrition Profile. According to the website SELF Nutrition Data, a 2/3-cup serving of Greek yogurt has about 130 calories (70 from fat); 8 g fat; 5 g saturated fat (but try the nonfat version); 20 milligrams (mg) cholesterol; 70 mg sodium; 5 g total carbohydrates—5 g sugar and 0 g dietary fiber; and 11 g protein.

Suggested Uses. Try using Greek-style yogurt in these ways:

·         Substitute it for regular yogurt in any dish.

·         Substitute it for sour cream on potatoes, in dips or on tacos/burritos.

·         Try it as a substitute for cream cheese (experiment to find the best applications).

·         Mix it with fruit and/or drizzle it with a touch of honey for a delicious dessert.

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