variants
or less commonly yoghurt
: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of two bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) have been added
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Easily blended into smoothies or stirred into yogurt, protein powders come in various flavors, harness different types of protein, and target everything from skin health to brain function and muscle recovery.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
Serve any extra blackberry compote over ice cream, cake, or yogurt.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Yogurt Parfaits These make ahead yogurt parfaits only look like fussy tea party food.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The falafel itself was dry, but the yogurt helped even out the texture and flavor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
From sprinkling them over natural yogurts or fruit bowls (such as açai), or even adding them as a garnish in salads, purées, or stews.
—María Quiles, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024
Other dairy products, like milk, cheese and yogurt, can supply important nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D and B12, protein, potassium, riboflavin, magnesium and more.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Whisk together oil, 5 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and ½ cup of the Greek yogurt in a separate bowl until smooth; set both bowls aside.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
The majority of that will come from protein-rich foods like chicken breast, turkey, Greek yogurt, milk, and chickpeas.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
Serve any extra blackberry compote over ice cream, cake, or yogurt.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Yogurt Parfaits These make ahead yogurt parfaits only look like fussy tea party food.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The falafel itself was dry, but the yogurt helped even out the texture and flavor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
From sprinkling them over natural yogurts or fruit bowls (such as açai), or even adding them as a garnish in salads, purées, or stews.
—María Quiles, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024
Other dairy products, like milk, cheese and yogurt, can supply important nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D and B12, protein, potassium, riboflavin, magnesium and more.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Whisk together oil, 5 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and ½ cup of the Greek yogurt in a separate bowl until smooth; set both bowls aside.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
The majority of that will come from protein-rich foods like chicken breast, turkey, Greek yogurt, milk, and chickpeas.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
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yogurt
noun
yo·gurt
variants
also yoghurt
: a slightly acidic semisolid food that is often flavored and sweetened and is made of milk that has been soured by the addition of bacteria
Medical Definition
yogurt
noun
yo·gurt
variants
also yoghurt
: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus (L. bulgarius) and Streptococcus (S. thermophilus) have been added
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