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5 Recipes That Turn Greek Yogurt into Your Favorite Desserts

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Penn chapter.
If you are anything like me when it comes to food, then your sweet tooth reigns over your salty one in all culinary battles. Whether it is 8 in the morning and time for breakfast, or 9 at night and time for dessert, your taste buds are always yearning for something sweet. In an effort to be healthy while also satisfying my sweet tooth, I created five Greek yogurt recipes that taste just like some of my favorite desserts. For all of the recipes below you will simply need to combine or layer the ingredients in any order of your choice, and enjoy with a large spoon. 
 
#1: Apple Pie
Ingredients:
– Greek Yogurt
– 1 Apple, chopped
– Apple Cinnamon Granola (any brand)
– Cinnamon, to taste
– Agave, to taste
 
#2: Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients:
– Greek Yogurt
– Blueberry Vanilla Granola (any brand)
– Vanilla Extract (1/4 teaspoon)
– Agave, to taste
– Walnuts, chopped 
 
#3: Pecan Pie
Ingredients:
– Greek Yogurt
– Maple Granola (any brand)
– Maple Syrup, to taste
– Pecans, chopped
 
#4: Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ingredients:
– Greek Yogurt
– Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
– Dark Chocolate Granola (any brand, optional for extra crunch)
– Vanilla Extract (1/4 teaspoon)
– Cocoa powder (a dash, optional for extra chocolate flavor)
 
#5: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Ingredients:
– Greek Yogurt
– Oatmeal Raisin Granola (any brand)
– Raisins 
– Agave, to taste
– Cinnamon, to taste
 
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Undergraduate student in the class of 2016 at The University of Pennsylvania studying English and Journalism. Avid triathlete. Aspiring ironman (woman). Lover of all things food and/or fitness related. Dog lover (especially my toy poodle, Martini).