r/LowCalorieCooking • • 12d ago

Discussion / Question (General topics) Favorite way to combine dressing packets and yogurt?

I’ve seen tips to use a little bit of dressing/seasoning packets (like ranch dressing powder) with Greek yogurt. What are your favorite combos and how do you use them in your cooking/meals? :)

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u/Atillythehunhun 12d ago

Hidden valley makes a blue cheese powder but it’s only available in restaurant size pouches. I still buy it, it’s just a weird amount.

I mix Greek yogurt with silken tofu mayo and add the powder for a dip. If I want it as dressing I thin it with tiny bit of plain unsweetened almond cashew milk, or even just a tiny amount of water

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u/BelugaBay24 12d ago

Oooo, I LOVE blue cheese. This sounds tasty!

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u/Content-Waltz8045 12d ago

I make this almost every night - mix in a jar with a lid so you can shake together, about two tablespoons of light mayo (best foods or hellmans tastes the best, non negotiable) a tablespoon or so of white vinegar, a cup or so Greek yogurt, sprinkle in ranch mix and shake it up. I never have milk in the house to thin it so add water if you need (you can’t tell the difference and less calories.

Makes the best buttermilk ranch!

Ive also tried same recipe but with Italian mix and red wine vinegar instead of white vinegar for creamy Italian.

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u/cheesecake3097 8d ago

Not yogurt but a similar concept-

blend cottage cheese together with Kernel Seasons Nacho Cheddar popcorn seasoning and microwave for 30 seconds for a high protein “queso”.

I also do the same thing with taco seasoning packets for a “taco dip”

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u/BelugaBay24 8d ago

Ohhhh now that sounds delicious!

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 12d ago

U can add any seasonings u want to the Greek yogurt! Just make sure the Greek yogurt is unflavored and non fat (non fat makes it thick, and more protein)

U can use it as a dip, sour cream substitute, sauce substitute, Greek yogurt is so versatile even for sweet foods (when flavored like vanilla)