Yogurt is a staple food in our house. Not only is it delicious and nutritious (complete with gut loving probiotics and essential mineral calcium), it is such a versatile food. It can be a meal, a side dish, a topping, a snack, or a dessert – just choose how you top it or mix it.

On our recent trip to Iceland, we tasted the best yogurt of our lives. It’s called skyr [skeer].

A creamy smooth texture and a mildly tart flavor, Skyr is wonderful topped with berries + nuts, in creamy dips and sauces, or in place of sour cream in your families favorite recipes.

Below are the differences between the most commonly consumed yogurt:

	Contents hide 1 Traditional Yogurt 2 Greek Yogurt 3 Australian Yogurt 4 Skyr (Icelandic Yogurt) Traditional Yogurt	Greek Yogurt	Australian Yogurt	Skyr (Icelandic Yogurt)
How it’s made:	Regular milk (full fat or low fat) + cultures	Traditional yogurt, strained to remove liquid whey and lactose	Traditional yogurt (typically whole milk) cooked more slowly and longer than traditional yogurt	Traditional yogurt (traditionally made with non-fat milk) + additional straining beyond Greek yogurt *whole milk is often added to make it creamy and rich
Flavor & Texture:	Flavor and texture vary depending on type of milk, culture, and flavor added.  Typically, traditional yogurt is light, mildly sweet and smooth.	Tart and tangy with a thick and creamy texture.	Lightly sweet and tart with a rich velvety texture.	Mildly tart with a slight sweetness, thicker and creamier than Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Info per 100gms of low-fat yogurt: *based on USDA nutrient database*	5gm protein 7gm carbohydrate 180mg calcium	10gm protein 3.5gm carbohydrate 110mg calcium	7.5gm protein 6gm carbohydrate 190mg calcium	10gm protein 10gm carbohydrate 100mg calcium
Brands:	Dannon & Yoplait	Chobani & FAGE	Noosa & Wallaby	Siggi’s & Skyr

 

The winner? It’s all based on your taste and nutritional content preference!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few of our favorite mix-in ideas:

 

What is your favorite yogurt? What are your favorite toppings?

 

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