6 Homemade Greek Yogurt Flavor Ideas (Clean Eating, Gluten Free and DIY)
on Aug 30, 2017, Updated Apr 07, 2021
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These six healthy homemade Greek yogurt flavors will become your breakfast buddies. Pick between honey vanilla, mango, blueberry, banana chocolate, mint coriander and cumin spice Greek yogurt or just make them all! No processed sugar, no fruit syrup or preservatives – just clean, healthy ingredients! You’ll never go back to buying store bought flavored yogurt again.
Just looking at that picture makes me so happy because those are breakfast scenes every day. I’ve been trying out a lot of fruit based Greek yogurt every morning and while Denver is mostly an egg-for-breakfast sort of a person, there is always a plea to save him the last bite at the breakfast table.
Because homemade Greek yogurt flavors are really the best guys! While I love yogurt, Greek or regular, I’m always squeamish about picking one of those packaged flavors, however delicious they may be. I can’t read beyond the 13 gms. of sugar or added flavoring agent that most of them seem to have on the pack. This is supposed to be healthy and clean and good for you, and a pack of flavored Greek yogurt probably isn’t.
Before I find that one brand that makes me say yes to flavored Greek yogurt, I’m happy making my own and I have a ton of options for you too!
Before we get into the recipes for these homemade Greek yogurt flavors, let’s just go over a few details.
Table of Contents
- What’s the difference between regular yogurt and Greek yogurt?
- How do you make homemade Greek yogurt flavors?
- How long do these flavored Greek yogurt’s last?
- Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt Recipe
- Mango Greek Yogurt
- Mango Greek Yogurt Recipe
- Blueberry Greek Yogurt
- Blueberry Greek Yogurt Recipe
- Banana Chocolate Greek Yogurt
- Banana Chocolate Greek Yogurt Recipe
- Mint Coriander Greek Yogurt
- Mint Coriander Greek Yogurt Recipe
- Cumin Spice Greek Yogurt
- Cumin Spice Greek Yogurt Recipe
What’s the difference between regular yogurt and Greek yogurt?
The process to make regular yogurt and Greek yogurt remains the same. Milk is heated and then cooled to the right temperature before adding the culture and then left to ferment and set. To make Greek yogurt, the yogurt is strained in a cheesecloth to remove whey and lactose till you get a creamy, thick mixture that we call Greek Yogurt. This can easily be done at home. You can also check out this post if you’d like to make it at home.
In India, where the temperatures are super conducive, you don’t need a slow cooker to make Greek yogurt, just a dark, warm area in your kitchen where you can leave the yogurt to set.
How do you make homemade Greek yogurt flavors?
I have a simple ratio to make homemade Greek yogurt flavors. If you are using fruit, you need 1/2 cup fruit (pureed) + 1 cup Greek Yogurt + 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup (optional). For other variants the amount of seasoning, spices or sweeteners you need to add will vary, which is why I have these six recipes for you to use as a guideline.
How long do these flavored Greek yogurt’s last?
I usually end up buying plain Greek Yogurt and like the brand Epigamia. I make sure to buy the freshest packs and make a few flavors every Sunday . These homemade flavored Greek Yogurt packs last me between 5-6 days when refrigerated. If you are making Greek yogurt at home, the shelf life will be the same. After that, the yogurt starts becoming sour.
Just follow these simple guidelines and you’ll be armed with the best homemade Greek yogurt flavors all week long!
Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt
A delicious blend of honey vanilla which is mildly sweet, and made with real vanilla beans or pure vanilla extract. This homemade honey vanilla Greek yogurt is also the perfect base for smoothies, oatmeal, granola bowls and other homemade flavored Greek yogurt.
Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt, plain and unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract, or 1 Vanilla Bean, scraped
Instructions
- Mix together Greek yogurt, honey and pure vanilla extract. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Mango Greek Yogurt
A delicious mango Greek yogurt, flavored with fresh Mango puree and honey that makes for a refreshing and healthy breakfast or evening snack. If you don’t have access to fresh mango puree, frozen and thawed works just as well.
Mango Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Mango, chopped
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt, plain and unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon Honey, (optional)
Instructions
- Add honey and mangoes to a blender and blend till smooth.
- Mix together yogurt and mango puree. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Top with mango slices or nuts before serving.
Nutrition
Blueberry Greek Yogurt
Blueberry Greek Yogurt uses fresh blueberries, which are a great source of antioxidants. Blueberries can easily be swapped with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries for delicious flavor variants.
Blueberry Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt, plain and unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Honey, (optional)
Instructions
- Add blueberries and 3 tablespoons water to a pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-7 minutes till the berries break down and start becoming mushy. Set aside to cool. The blueberry coulis will thicken up as it cools.
- Once the blueberry coulis is cool, mix together Greek yogurt, blueberry coulis, vanilla extract and honey, if using. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Banana Chocolate Greek Yogurt
Banana Chocolate Greek Yogurt can easily double up as breakfast and dessert. Its a decadent blend of banana and chocolate, while still being healthy. This is possible one of our favorite flavors when we want to curb the craving for dessert!
Banana Chocolate Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 Banana, over-ripe
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup, or Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt, plain and unsweetened
Instructions
- Peel and mash the over-ripe banana with the back of a fork. Mix together mashed banana, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and Greek yogurt. Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Mint Coriander Greek Yogurt
It’s a myth that Greek yogurt should always be sweetly flavored. This mint coriander Greek Yogurt packs a ton of flavor and is a light take on mint coriander raita. It’s delicious as a snack and can even be used as a dip for crackers, veggie sticks or had as is.
Mint Coriander Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Mint leaves, fresh
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt, unsweetened and plain
- 1/4 teaspoon Rock Salt
- 1 pinch Cumin Powder
Instructions
- Use a pestle and mortar to pound coriander and mint into a chunky paste. Mix together this paste, Greek yogurt, rock salt and cumin powder. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Cumin Spice Greek Yogurt
Cumin Spice Greek Yogurt is a flavor that we’ve grown up eating and you’ll be amazed at how delicious something so simple can be. It’s mildly spiced and can be great as a topping for a nourish bowl, or an after lunch snack. Once again, inspired by raita, this savory Greek Yogurt flavor is a must try!
Cumin Spice Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder / Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Rock Salt
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt, plain unsweetened
Instructions
- Mix together cumin powder, chilli powder, rock salt and Greek yogurt. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
So are you with me on saying no to store bought flavored Greek Yogurt and yaaassss to these delicious homemade Greek yogurt flavors? Which one are you gonna try first? Tell me tell me!
what is the measurement of your 1 cup in gms.
Hey Shabbir, 1 cup of greek yoghurt weighs approx.230 gms.
When making Greek yogurt (I make mine in an instant pot) at what point/time in the process do I add the vanilla for my flavoring? Do I add it during the process,at the beginning or at the end? Is it added afterwards? Does it sit for awhile,if so about how long?
You can add it at the beginning
I have a fruit puree frozen into cubes that I use to add when I make yogurt for my toddler and it’s good when made and eaten immediatly. However, if I try to make it even the night before when we go to eat it the next day it is bitter and not at all good. I can’t figure out why that is or how to fix it. I use the same cubes to make applesauce squeeze packs for her as well and have no issues with those being made ahead of time. Thoughts? Ideas?
I’m sorry Courtney but I’m not sure why thats happening. I wish I could help you there!
Hello! I was wondering if I’d be able to make a whole tub of one of these flavors for my 18 month old. I read that the shelf life would be 5-6 days, but I know a regular tub of plain Greek yogurt lasts a lot longer than that. Thoughts?
Hey Jennifer, store bought Greek Yogurt usually has added chemicals to make it last longer, and their packaging is also different. Since these are all natural and made with real fruit, I wouldn’t recommend keeping them for longer than a week.
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You are on my wavelength – I quit feeding myself and my kids flavoured yoghurt about 2 years ago after watching Jamie Oliver’s Sugar Rush. It was a real eye-opener. My kids would welcome some new flavours to add to our home flavoured selection.
Thanks Jane! Let me know if you try some of these out 🙂
wow, it is a nice idea to make a different flavour or taste of yoghurt. I love it.
Thanks!