I always bring my lunch to work. And since I have been eating better and counting calories, I end up bringing almost the same foods. Every. Single. Day. The saaaaaame things. After 3 months of this, I am happier with the way I look and feel but I am OVER lunch. I’m sick of the same soups, salads, and wraps.
Which is how I came to find my current love, Greek yogurt. I had NO idea how many different ways you could use it… and how many things it can replace. Since mayo has too many calories my favorite tuna & chicken salads have been out of the mix, but I found a NEW way to make them and I am obsessed.
Sriracha Tuna Salad: this is just a can a tuna, zero calorie Greek yogurt, and sriracha. Mix it together to your liking & you’re done! I like a lot of yogurt. It is so good, and I use it in wraps or pitas with a little spinach and tomato.
Cranberry Tuna Salad: This is a copycat version of the kind I love from Whole Foods, that is made with mayonnaise. It’s tuna, Greek yogurt, red onions, & dried cranberries. Yum.
I also make egg salad using Greek yogurt now, with a tiny bit of mustard and paprika.
When I don’t have time to make lunch I occasionally bring microwave meals. There’s a organic chili meal I have been loving, and I bring Greek yogurt to dollop on top like sour cream. (I also use it as sour cream when we do fajita/taco night dinner at home)
I should also mention that 1 cup of the non-fat version from Fage has only 130 calories, 23 grams of protein, and 9 carbs. Boom.
Those are just a few examples of why I love Greek yogurt… and if you don’t believe me, just go to my Obsessed with Greek Yogurt board on Pinterest. There are TONS of other ideas there that I have yet to try!
Constance Jones says
Yummy in my tummy…
Lauren says
😉
Aubrey Aquino says
I need to get on the Greek yogurt train! Love the ideas!!
Lauren says
Yes! So many options!
Kelly Martin says
Mmmm I had never thought of tuna with greek yoghurt, I love yoghurt and only had it with mayo before or cheese, so will be sure to try this out.
Lauren says
Let me know how you like it! Thanks for stopping by & taking the time to comment! It made me HAPPY (lol) 😉