What Is Vanilla yogurt and How Can I Use It?
If vanilla yogurt has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 50 recipes to try it in.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (8 fl oz) (245g)Food group
Vanilla yogurt is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does vanilla yogurt weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (8 fl oz) | 245 grams |
| 1 container (8 oz) | 227 grams |
| ½ container (4 oz) | 113 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 香草酸奶 | |
| British (UK) term: | Vanilla yogurt | |
| en français: | yogourt à la vanille | |
| en español: | yogur de vainilla |
Recipes using vanilla yogurt
There are 50 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Strawberry & Chocolate Wafer Popsicles
These delicious strawberry and chocolate wafer popsicles will be sure to cool you down on a hot summer day.
Awesome Ginger Spice Waffles
Gingerbread-style waffles with molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, half whole-wheat flour for body. Topped with vanilla yogurt and bright fruit, they taste like holiday morning.
Strawberry & Oreo Popsicles
Fresh and local strawberries are in season now, try these popsicles that are made with fresh strawberries, oreo cookies and creamy vanilla yogurt. They are light and delicious, great frozen treats at a hot summer day.
Blueberry Parfait
You can use blueberry, or other your favorite frutis to make this parfait, or a fruits combination, they are good too. Enjoy it!
Almond Cherry Bundt Cake
Vanilla yogurt makes the cake tangy and moist, homemade cherry filling that has strong cherry taste adds extra layer of deliciousness. By using whole wheat flour and canola oil add some fibre and cut down the saturated fat without taking away any yumminess. Enjoy a slice or two with a cup of coffee or tea.
Low Fat Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
This shortcake is delicious, full of chocolate flavor, instead of whipping cream, we use drained low-fat vanilla yogurt, creates the same texture, but much lower in fat and calories, enjoy this tasty dessert!!
Buttermilk Custard Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
A rich vanilla frozen yogurt. The rich custard taste and mouth feel come from the egg yolks with a smooth vanilla flavor from the vanilla bean.
Orange Loaf Cake (Pound Cake)
Because it is made with light margarine spread instead of traditional butter, this dense pound cake is rich and buttery-tasting, but better for you. Top the cake with a drizzle of orange icing.
Whole Wheat & Quinoa Pancakes
Quinoa is getting more and more popular because it's rich in protein and fiber, and it's versatile to cook. This recipe uses both whole wheat flour and quinoa flour to give the pancakes extra protein and fiber, they are delicious as well. Use fruit sauce, jam or fresh fruits as topping, an ideal breakfast to start the day.
Yogurt Banambrosia
Sliced bananas, crisp apples, juicy oranges, crushed pineapple, and green grapes folded into creamy vanilla yogurt. A lighter spin on classic ambrosia that's ready in minutes and feeds a crowd.
Candy Malt Shoppe Pie
A frozen no-bake pie with crushed malted milk balls folded into vanilla yogurt and whipped cream on a graham cracker crust. Nostalgic malt shop vibes in every creamy, crunchy slice.
Yogurt & Fruit Parfaits
Very nice and easy, I made it for my kids, once I finished it, my husband and I we both loved it too, so it is a really good.
Pumpkin Raisin Cake
Low-fat pumpkin raisin cake made with egg whites, no butter, and pumpkin pie spice. Served with a strained yogurt cream sauce for a lighter fall dessert.
Banana Sour Cream Cake
Lower-fat banana cake with pureed prunes replacing most of the butter, nonfat vanilla yogurt, and egg whites. A moist sheet cake that cuts the fat without losing flavor.
Summer-Speedy Rice Pudding
Speedy no-fuss rice pudding made with vanilla yogurt instead of slow-simmered custard, sweetened with honey and cinnamon, then layered with fresh summer berries and peaches. A light, chilled dessert.
Fruity Yogurt Cheesecake
Fruity yogurt cheesecake strains vanilla yogurt into thick "cheese" for a no-bake filling. Graham cracker crust topped with peaches, apricot glaze, and fresh raspberries.
Grilled Peach Sundaes
Grilled peach, maybe first time to hear grill a fruit, but it really works very well, especially with sundaes. Very yummy.
Summer Fruit Saute
Quick summer fruit saute with peaches, dark plums, and raspberries in a buttery currant jelly glaze. Served warm over frozen yogurt for a 15-minute seasonal dessert.
Frozen Cinnamon Nut Yogurt
Frozen cinnamon walnut yogurt made with vanilla yogurt, whipping cream, and a pinch of cinnamon. Creamy, tangy, and crunchy, churned in an ice cream maker.
Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
Cinnamon bread pudding with raisins and a warm whiskey-yogurt sauce. A lighter take on the Southern classic using skim milk and egg whites without losing any comfort.
Chocolate Date Truffles
Chocolate date truffles made with melted milk chocolate chips, crushed vanilla wafers, chopped dates, and vanilla yogurt, rolled in powdered sugar. No-bake holiday candy with chewy date and creamy chocolate in every bite.
Crepes Filled with Poached Peaches
Crepes filled with peaches poached in red wine, raspberry preserves, orange zest, and warm spices. An elegant French dessert using frozen peaches for year-round ease, ready in 25 minutes.
German Chocolate Cookies
German chocolate cookies are a 4-ingredient shortcut bake using German chocolate cake mix, vanilla yogurt, an egg, and a topping of coconut-pecan frosting. Soft, chewy, and ready fast.
Yogurt-Topped Strawberry Pancakes
Strawberry cinnamon pancakes made from buttermilk mix with sliced fresh berries folded into the batter, topped with vanilla yogurt instead of syrup. A lighter weekend breakfast.
