By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan.
So many ways to enjoy your thick, creamy yogurt that many may not be aware of. As a yogurt making mom who’s built a successful business around yogurt, let me quickly share some of the fun ways I and my kids enjoy yogurt. My emphasis here is on yogurt with the thick, creamy consistency, which is my signature brand, and not the watery type sold in bottles. You know when you’re scooping it out of a tub it’s the real deal and not drinking from a bottle or straw.
Yogurt is fun when you are able to incorporate it in more fun ways to meals or not so serious meals you enjoy.
1. Cake Dressing.
I don’t know how many people are aware that thick, creamy yogurt can be used as a dressing for their cakes, in place of the regular icing. If it is not thick enough, it would run and won’t stay on the cake but a thick, creamy texture would sit pretty atop the cake. This is comfort food promax. It comforts broken hearts, disappointment and betrayal 😁😁.
2. Smoothies.
Thick, creamy yogurt makes a fantastic base for your smoothie. It practically turns your smoothie to an actual meal that keeps you fuller for longer. When I think of a meal replacement, I think high fat, high protein smoothie. Just throw in 1 cup of thick creamy unsweetened yogurt to your smoothie maker, add 1 banana, a scoop of protein powder, chia seeds, almond milk and a 1/2 cup of your preferred nut butter and you’re on your way to a highly energized day.
3. Frozen Yogurt Bite.
If you want to enjoy yogurt in a different way, try this frozen bite and thank me later. Set a baking sheet on a baking pan and layer your thick, creamy yogurt on it. Later it to the level of thickness or flatness you desire. Here’s the fun part (I usually leave my kids to handle this part) add whatever you like. Can be chopped bananas, blueberries, strawberries, granola and sprinkles, whatever you like or fancy. Can also drizzle melted chocolate on it and freeze. When it’s hard, bring out, cut up and store in bowls in the freezer for whenever you want them.
4. Popsicles.
Put some yogurt in the blender, add whatever you like to it like strawberry or banana and blend. Then pour into your popsicle container and freeze. When it has set, bring out and enjoy. This is particularly enjoyable when the weather is hot. I don’t know any kid that doesn’t love this one.
5. Salad Dressing.
Your thick, creamy yogurt combines well in your salad dressing. I particularly love the thickness and richness it gives. So in a little jar, add olive oil, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, a little peanut butter, black pepper, drizzle of honey, dollop of thick, creamy yogurt and a pinch of salt. Shake, shake, shake and you have a delicious salad dressing.
Asides parfait that has become so common, these are other great ways to enjoy your yogurt. I currently deliver to over 16 states in Nigeria and so you can order and have them delivered to your location or your loved ones anywhere in Nigeria. We can handle large orders for your event, too. They come in 2 litre tubs, very secure with no spills or spoils. Free of color, additives or preservatives. All natural. I also teach interested persons how to make theirs at home. It’s very easy to make and doesn’t take much to learn. If interested, kindly send a mail to forevajoy or chat on Whatsapp +2348059497645.
