Semi-HomeMade Key Lime Greek Yogurt!

If you read my blog at all you know two of the things I adore - Key Lime foods and greek Yogurt.  Lime is just plain delicious.  Greek Yogurt is preferred over regular yogurt because it has so much more protein.  Sure the calories tend to be a bit higher, but when you are eating healthy and living a well rounded lifestyle, calorie is not king.  It's all about balance.  So today I took a stab at making my own Key Lime Greek Yogurt - It was easy and turned out delish!! 

Dannon Oikos makes a really tasty Key Lime Greek Yogurt..... Nutrition information for one serving of that is as follows....

160 Calories

4.5g Fat

18g Carbs

0g Fiber

11g Protein

75mg Sodium

What I came up with today is as follows:

3/4 cup PLAIN Greek Yogurt (Non-Fat) - I used Taste of Inspirations (130 Calories/cup)

1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder - I used Body Fortress

squirt lemon juice

couple squirts lime juice

packet of Splenda

Combine all ingredients in a bowl (Lemon Juice - I really just used a very small squirt, Lime Juice - I probably used 1/2tsp - it doesn't take much - you can adjust to taste) -- Dig in and Enjoy! 

Here's how this stacks up -

Entire recipe makes 1 serving

157 Calories

1g Fat

10g Carbs

1g Fiber

28g Protein

88mg Sodium

This is a major WIN in my book!!

**This would also make a great frozen treat!!**



Key Lime Protein Bars

These are pretty simple to make.  It's kind of like a cross between cheesecake & key lime pie - but in the form of a good for you protein bar!  Score! 

1 egg

2 egg whites

8oz Fat Free Cream Cheese - softened

2tbsp plain non-fat greek yogurt

1/2 cup non fat instant dry milk

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

2tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut

1tsp grated lime zest

2tbsp fresh lime juice

1tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk

3tsp Truvia (or sweetener of choice)

Preheat oven to 375.

Whisk egg whites in bowl.  Combine cream cheese & remaining ingredients (minus eggs) in blender.  Once smooth, add eggs - blend until fully mixed.

Spray 8x8 dish with non-stick cooking spray.  Pour in batter.

Bake 30 minutes. 

8 Servings

128 calories

3g Fat

9g Carbs

1g Fiber

17g Protein

242mg Sodium