7 Best Greek Yogurt Recipes for Babies

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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

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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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