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But while these trends come and go, nothing seems to have the staying power of Greek yogurt.

Theres really nothing fancy about Greek yogurt.

Thicker than its non-Greek counterpart, Greek yogurt is made from cultured and fermented milk.

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Despite its near-basic status, Greek yogurt is full of healthy benefits.

Its also high in calcium and probiotics, the latter of which is good for gut health.

It also makes the texture super creamy.

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Besides the Greek yogurt, it has peanut butter and flaxseed, which are both full of protein.

The banana adds fiber, potassium, and sweetness.

And it takes less than five minutes to whip it up.

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All you oughta make it is Greek yogurt, blueberries, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds.

Its loaded withantioxidants, which are good for heart and brain health.

Lemon and dill are used in this recipe to make it taste bright and fresh.

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(Not into dill?

Basil or cilantro taste great in this recipe, too.)

These quesadillas will hit just the spot.

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(And yes, theres lots of cheese tooa quesadilla must.)

Mixing Greek yogurt into your mac-and-cheese makes it super rich and decadent.

Pro tip: use an alternative pasta to up the fiber and protein.

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(This recipe uses chickpea pasta.)

In this recipe, its blended with vegetable broth, veggies, and Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy it on its own or pair it with a sandwich or salad.

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Bonus points if you toss in some roasted cherry tomatoes or spinach, too.

Get the recipe:Greek yogurt lemon pasta

10.Greek yogurt chocolate mousse

Ready for dessert?

(Perk: The protein and probiotics in the yogurtmake it the perfect pre-bedtime snack.)

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But trust us: Its worth the wait.

Besides the yogurt, you only need granola, peanut butter, and whipped cream.

This recipe also doesnt require any cooking whatsoeveranother reason why its a great one to bookmark.

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Have fun experimenting with your own ways to work it into your meals.

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