Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day. One single-serving cup contains 4 grams of sugar and 16 grams of protein. This ultra-creamy yogurt is delicious, despite being nonfat. The plain flavor is subtly tart, so it can be used in savory dishes as well as sweeter options. If you prefer to portion your yogurt, the nonfat plain is available in a family-friendly 32-ounce container. Whether you're vegan, free of dairy, or just prefer almond milk-based products, it can be a challenge to find a nondairy Greek yogurt with adequate protein and low sugar that actually tastes good. Kite Hill's Greek-Style Artisan Almond Milk Yogurt comes impressively close to conventional Greek yogurt in flavor and nutrition. It is smooth, creamy, and tastes surprisingly like dairy Greek yogurts despite being made from almonds. Plus, it's vegan, non-GMO, free of soy, and free of preservatives. The flavors get even better if you let the ready yogurt stand in the fridge for few hours or overnight.

I'm a chocolate chip ice cream kind of gal (I'll ALWAYS choose plain chocolate chip if it's an option), so stracciatella seriously speaks to my chocolate-chip-lovin' soul. Erythritol is also a sugar alcohol, like xylitol. The texture is very much similar to xylitol. However, erythritol differs from xylitol in many ways. Usually it’s tolerated much better than xylitol, so it doesn’t upset stomach that easily. It doesn’t have any effective carbs, and usually it doesn’t have any effect on blood sugar levels. It’s also great for teeth since it doesn’t promote tooth decay. Some studies show that it’s even better for teeth than xylitol. When you have poured all the chocolate into the yogurt, there is usually some chocolate left in the mug. A rubber spatula is great in getting everything out. When choosing the best Greek yogurts, we looked at a variety of products with different ingredients that would fit various preferences and needs. We chose products with minimal sugar, and considered quality, taste, price, and convenience. We also prioritized organic and non-GMO Greek yogurts. To gain further insight, we consulted with Sammi Haber Brondo, MS, RD, CDN and Shushy Rita Setrakian, MS, RD. To make flavors even richer and smoother, you can add some whipped cream. Or decorate the servings with nice dollops of whipped cream.

Secondly, at least when I grate chocolate it’s a huge mess. If not the whole kitchen is covered by grated chocolate, at least the table and most of the floor is. Nowadays I grate the chocolate on a plate in the kitchen sink, but it’s still all messy. It’s complicated. Yogurt is absolutely good for you, says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD. But not all yogurt is created equal, and some choices are definitely better than others.

Erythritol is a very natural sweetener. It occurs naturally for example in some fruits and fermented foods. Here is a Wikipedia article on erythritol: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythritol Astrup A, Geiker NRW, Magkos F. Effects of full-fat and fermented dairy products on cardiometabolic disease: food Is more than the sum of its parts. Adv Nutr. 2019;10(5):924S-930S. doi:10.1093/advances/nmz069If you enjoy the flavor of full-fat Greek yogurt and find it is more satisfying, then go for it! Just be mindful of your total saturated fat intake from your overall diet. Anyway, melting the chocolate is not that big thing, it basically melts by itself. It just needs stirring every now and then. At first I doubted that adding just melted chocolate to the yogurt might not bring the best results. The chocolate chips or shavings should be melt-in-your-mouth type. I thought that pure melted chocolate makes too hard chips and you hardly taste them. Therefore, in my first experiment I melted equal amounts of 100% chocolate and organic extra virgin coconut oil. However, the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of your daily calorie intake, which would translate to about 22 grams of saturated for a 2,000 calorie per day diet. We recommend switching it up by and trying a variety of yogurts, including no-fat, reduced fat, and full-fat yogurt, and seeing which one makes you feel best.

For smooth chocolate yogurt you can do like I did in my first experiment: simply melt 1 oz (30 g) 100% chocolate and 1 oz (30 g) organic extra virgin coconut oil. Add the stevia. Mix the melted mixture in the yogurt, where you have added the erythritol, stevia and vanilla extract. In my next trial I melted only 100% chocolate, and poured that into the yogurt. The chocolate solidified into tiny chips, just like I had hoped! I was missing more sweetness and less vanilla flavor, so I had to adjust still amounts of those in my following experiments.

At first I used 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. For my taste buds that was too much. I decided to cut the amount by half. My taste buds commended. Each serving contains 11 grams of sugar and 8 grams of protein. If you prefer a bit more taste, Maple Hill Creamery also offers a delicious vanilla flavor that's made with real vanilla beans and organic lemon juice. I added the melted mixture to the yogurt and stirred with a spoon, but the chocolate didn’t solidify. It didn’t form nice chips, it simply dissolved in the yogurt. Well, the result was nice and smooth chocolate yogurt, delicious as well, but I wanted stracciatella, so tiny chocolate chips.

If you're looking for a Greek yogurt that is free of antibiotics, hormones, GMOs, and additives, and has stricter standards for how cows are raised, a certified 100% grass-fed organic product like Maple Hill Creamery's Whole Milk Greek yogurt is a fantastic option. Research shows that grass-fed milk has higher levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than typical corn and grain-fed dairy. Maple Hill Creamery's 100% Grass-Fed Greek Yogurt is ultra-creamy and has the highest standards when it comes to quality. It's USDA-certified organic and PCO-certified grass-fed. Greek yogurt comes in various milkfat percentages ranging from 0% (fat-free) to 2% (reduced-fat) and 3.25% (whole milk). Some products even go up to 4 or 7% milkfat for a creamier, richer product. Dairy fat is controversial. Although full-fat dairy has historically received a bad reputation for its saturated fat and cholesterol content, evidence suggests that full-fat dairy may actually be beneficial for your heart. Plus, the added fat can help keep you fuller longer and boosts absorption of key nutrients found in Greek yogurt, such as vitamin D. Different brands of Greek yogurts contain different strains and different levels of active probiotics depending on how the yogurt is processed. Some brands add additional probiotics to their products including for potential added health benefits. Take a look at the product label and look for brands that say "live active cultures". My husband, who is German, loves all kinds of stracciatella goodies, especially yogurt and quark (curd). As low-carbers we didn’t find any suitable commercial products. Like so often, I decided to develop my own, healthy version. I think I succeeded, since this recipe was approved by my husband with praise. United States Department of Agriculture; Cooperative Extension. What is the difference between whole milk and homogenized milk, if there is one?It’s good to keep the yogurt as cold as possible. Then the melted chocolate for sure solidifies into tiny chips and doesn’t dissolve in the yogurt. Calcium: You need calcium for strong bones and teeth. Your muscles and nerves also rely on this mineral to function properly. You might wonder why don’t I simply add ready chocolate shavings or grated chocolate to the yogurt, but rather melt the chocolate first. First of all, melting the chocolate is absolutely funnier method. Seeing the melted chocolate to solidify into tiny chips or shavings is simply fun. Try it with your kids! I buy my erythritol from iHerb ( http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Erythritol-100-Pure-Natural-Sweetener-1-lb-454-g/579?at=0&rcode=IRA341) since I’ve found it very cheap there. Greek-style yogurt: Greek yogurt is strained to create a rich, creamy texture — and has twice as much protein as regular yogurt. “For managing your weight, try Greek yogurt,” Zumpano says. “It has more protein, which can help you feel fuller longer.”