Not only Greek yogurt tastes great but it is also a rich source of protein and probiotic content. No wonder, why it’s becoming a popular food among the kids. But whether it’s about the kids or us, who really wants to have the same food every single day? Thus, we have listed below 7 best Greek yogurt recipes for kids. Read below to find more:
7 Greek Yogurt Recipes Your Kids Will Love
Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- One 5,3-ounce container of Greek yogurt-any flavor
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Method
- In a medium bowl, mix yogurt and egg until blended.
- Add flour and baking soda. Continue to stir until the dry ingredients are mixed in.
- Preheat a large pan to medium heat and spray with non-stick spray. You can use an ice cream scoop to scoop the batter into the pan.
- Spread each of the batter scoops into an even circle.
- Dot blueberries on top of the pancake.
- Cook for about 3 minutes and then the other side for about 2 minutes.
- Serve.
Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup fresh berries
- 1 teaspoon tandoori spice
- 1 cup fresh berries
- ½ cup all-natural granola
- Small sprigs fresh cilantro
- 1 cup freeze-dried mango, pineapple, and berries
- 2 cups 2% plain Greek yogurt
Method
- Toast spice on low in a small skillet
- Continue to stir for about 2 minutes
- Add honey after removing from heat and stir
- Divide yogurt in 4 bowls
- Drizzle with spiced honey
- Add granola and fruits.
- Serve.
Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 4 high fiber, whole wheat tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 oz low-fat cheddar jack cheese
- ¼ red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ sweet onion, chopped
- ¼ cup salsa
- 10 oz chicken, shredded
- ½ cup fat-free refried beans, or black beans
Method
- Heat skillet on medium heat.
- Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle it with an ounce cheese.
- Then, top with 5 oz chicken, ½ of chopped bell pepper and onion mix, ¼ cup beans and a 1/8 cup salsa.
- Top it with another ounce of cheese and cover with a tortilla.
- Gently flip quesadilla after the bottom tortilla is brown and the lower layer of cheese has melted.
- Serve with salsa, plain Greek yogurt and rice.
Roasted Eggplant Salad with Saffron Yogurt Recipe
Ingredient
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 1 ¼ -pound eggplants, cut in an inch cube
- ½ teaspoon saffron
- 10 basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Method
- Take a large colander and toss the eggplant with salt.
- Allow to drain for 30 minutes
- Preheat the broiler.
- Toss the eggplant with the olive oil on a Silpat-or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Arrange the eggplant in a single layer on the baking sheet. Broil in the top third of the oven, stirring thrice, until it is soft. set it aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, combine saffron and hot water in a small bowl and allow to steep.
- After the eggplant cools down, blend together the saffron, water and yogurt in a small food processor.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- On a wide platter, arrange the eggplant in a single layer.
- Top with the yogurt sauce, basil leaves and pine nuts.
- Serve at room temperature.
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup
Ingredients
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked orzo pasta
- Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-15 ounce can vegetable broth
- 3-15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
Method
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the bay leaves
- Add tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in the brown sugar and fresh basil.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- You can use an immersion blender to blend the soup after removing the bay leaves from the pot.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and orzo pasta.
- Serve.
Spicy Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 12 ounce can solid white tuna
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
Method
- Chop onion and jalapeno into small chunks.
- Mix the ingredients.
- Refrigerate for about an hour.
- Serve on sandwich, lettuce etc.
Greek Yogurt Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Method
- Preheat oven to 425
- Add flour, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar, in a mixing bowl.
- Take a smaller brown and stir together the yogurt to the flour mixture. Stir gently until it all comes together and a soft dough form.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat, it lightly into a circle for about an inch thick.
- Take a biscuit cutter and cut rounds of the dough.
- Place them onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Serve.
Conclusion
These were some of the best recipes you can try for your little one. However, you are always free to add that extra shot in whatever you make.
