30 Healthy Recipes using Greek Yogurt #AetnaMyHealthy

A collection of 30 Healthy Recipes using Greek Yogurt, plus healthy eating tips.  

Recently, AETNA posed the question to me – ‘What’s your Healthy?’   While I share recipes ranging from healthy to splurges, I am actually a health and fitness fanatic.  I am often running, at the gym, or chasing my kids.  When not exercising (or baking up delicious desserts to share with you!), I am trying to figure out ways to make our every day foods healthier.

One of my favorite healthy food secret ingredients is Greek yogurt.  It is high in protein and calcium, is delicious plain and also works great in lightening up recipes without sacrificing taste. From dips and pastas to smoothies and desserts, there are so many way recipes can be made healthier using Greek yogurt.  Here I gathered some delicious recipes using Greek yogurt from my favorite food blogger friends.

Breakfast

Apple Cider Pancakes with Caramel Apple Syrup from Taste and Tell
Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding from girlichef
Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Donuts from Buns in my Oven
Quick and Easy Early Morning Parfaits from Cravings of a Lunatic
Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Smoothies

Almond Joy Breakfast Smoothie Bowl from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Blueberry “Cream” Oatmeal Smoothie from The Law Student’s Wife
Healthy Banana Mango Smoothie
Pina Colada Smoothie from Frugal Foodie Mama
Mocha Breakfast Shake for Mom on Timeout

Dips

Skinny Avocado Dip from Yummy Healthy Easy
Caprese Dip from Emily Bites
Bacon, Cheddar and Ranch Dip from Buns In My Oven
Cheesy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip from Everyday Maven
Skinny Buffalo Dip from Wine and Glue

Creamy Salads and Dressings

Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches from Chocolate Moosey
Greek Chicken Salad from Will Cook for Smiles
Southwestern Chicken Salad from Mom’s Test Kitchen
Asian-Inspired Sesame Pineapple Chicken Salad from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Creamy Greek Yogurt Maple Dijon Salad Dressing from Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Healthy Main Dishes

Broccoli Pea Pesto Pasta
Creamy Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese from Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Zucchini Casserole from Emily Bites

Desserts

Black Forest Pie from Wonky Wonderful
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites from Busy in Brooklyn
Greek Yogurt Creme Brulee from All Day I Dream About Food
Pavlova with Raspberries and Blueberries from Life and Kitchen
Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies from i heart eating

Another way we maintain a healthy diet is by eating natural, whole foods.  The concept of Clean Eating can be helpful when trying to make healthier choices.  In general, the shorter the list of ingredients the better – or in fact, how about no list ingredients!  Here Ali Sweeney talks a bit about Clean Eating and how you can incorporate it into your lifestyle.

Clean eating: http://bit.ly/1cpNIUf

Often our meals are very healthy, but I find our downfall to be snacking.  Juggling two kids and a busy lifestyle, snacks need to be something quick and easy…and around 100 calories.  Here you can watch Ali Sweeney share some easy, healthy 100-calorie snack ideas:

100-calorie snack: http://bit.ly/1dt8GGm

For more healthy tips and inspiration, be sure to visit WhatsYourHealthy.com.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of AETNA®. The opinions and text are all mine

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