Just when you thought guac couldn't get any better, my Greek Yogurt Guacamole recipe will sweep in and steal your heart!
Hello, avocado loving friends!
So first... about the avocado emoji. I don't have it on my phone yet! I keep seeing you guys post it and I feel like I'm seriously missing out on something. I need to get to the bottom on that!
Second... about guacamole. I could basically eat it daily, on the repeat and not get sick of it. It's just one of those foods that makes me happy. Raise your hand if you feel the same way!
NOW... what if I told you I found a way to improve guacamole's creamy taste AND make it even more nutritious? I KNOW! It's ok if you want to be my BFF forever now 🙂
My Greek Yogurt Guacamole recipe magically makes everyone favorite table side dip even creamier more protein packed.
The secret is (no surprise here!) in the greek yogurt. Plain greek yogurt is such a powerhouse food that packs a lot of protein. As someone who doesn't eat meat (only seafood) I am always looking for sneaky ways to get more protein in my diet and this is it.
The greek yogurt cuts back on just a little of the calorie heavy avocado and replaces it with probiotics and protein, making the entire dish a little more well rounded.
You still get all the avocado-yyyy goodness... but with an added lush creaminess. My Greek Yogurt Avocado Guacamole recipe is a surprising and welcome twist to your old favorite.
This is one perfectly scoopable dip or spread to add to your weekend get-together or that big ole' Super Bowl game just around the corner.
Speaking of superbowl and avocado... here's a fun fact--->
139 MILLION pounds of avocado are eaten Super Bowl Sunday.
So basically you are just doing your duty by trying this. 🙂
I'll be using this recipe to create Thursday's recipe... Healthy Potato Skins... so make sure to stop back by this week for more great Super Bowl food ideas.
This Greek Yogurt Guacamole recipe is one that will totally win you over! Give it a try and let me know what you think.
Healthy Greek Yogurt Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup tomato, diced
- salt and pepper to taste, I did ⅛th teaspoon
Instructions
- Mash the avocado in a bowl. Carefully fold in the greek yogurt and lime juice. Once it's well combined fold in the other ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste.
Like it? I’d love it if you could pin this to your favorite Pinterest board! Thank you so much for the support.
Thanks for stopping by today! Tomorrow I’m sharing more about a wellness idea called Hygge and sharing how it could help you live a happier life in 2017.
I’m linking up with: Meatless Monday with Sarah and Deborah, Meatless Monday with Annmarie and Rachel, Delicious Dish Tuesday, What’s Cookin’ Wednesday, Full Plate Thursday with Miz Helen, FoodFriDIY, Foodie Friday, and the Weekend Potluck. Thanks so much ladies for the link up parties!
Your turn!
How much avocado do you eat?
Do you watch the Super Bowl?
kimmythevegan says
*Raises hand!!!* I LOOOOVE me some guacamole. Sounds like a great snack =)
"It’s ok if you want to be my BFF forever now" pretty much - you're super adorable and nice and awesome!
JulieWunder says
haha! Too bad we don't live on the same coast!
Rachel says
What a creative twist! This looks awesome.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Rachel!
Sarah says
Love the addition of greek yogurt! We use to do that with avocado all the time when I use to eat dairy. It's one of my husbands favorites for topping nachos and taco salad. Happy Meatless Monday, thank you for linking up with us.
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Sarah! It's so good!
Farrah says
I love and adore avocados as well as greek yogurt, so you know I'm all over this recipe! 😀 I can't believe 139 million pounds get eaten(!?!?!?!?!)!
JulieWunder says
So much!! Hope you enjoy this.
Jaime says
I love all of this. My daughter (of all people) loves guacamole! And I have avocados right now. I'll have to give this a try this weekend. 🙂
JulieWunder says
Awwwww really??? That's sooo cute! Hope you enjoy the recipe! Let me know what you think!
Annmarie says
Oooh what a yummy way to change up guac!! Looks delicious!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Annmarie!
Kate Minor says
What a great idea! I love guacamole and have made it countless times, but never with added yogurt. A perfect Super Bowl party recipe!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Kate! It's really good! Hope you get a chance to try it.
Jen @ pretty little grub says
I never would have thought of this but it's such a great idea! Can't wait to make it.
JulieWunder says
Let me know how you like it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Perfect for swapping some vegan yogurt!
JulieWunder says
Totally! Nice and easy swap too!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
We always use greek yogurt in our guac and whilst Jesse isn't a greek yogurt fan, he LOVES it!
JulieWunder says
yay! I'll call that a greek yogurt victory!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
You had me at guacamole! It's my favorite condiment.
JulieWunder says
Me too! Soooo good!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
everything and anything avocado works in my book! Love this combo
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks Deborah!
Choclette says
Oh yes, this looks utterly delightful. Combining avocado with Greek yoghurt has got to be good. I'm an avocado enthusiast for sure, but it seems everyone is these days 😉
JulieWunder says
They are pretty popular... for good reason!
Emily says
WOAH that is an astonishing number of avocados! It was interesting, because 3 years ago I was in Uganda on the Super Bowl, and their avocadoes look like mangos on the outside. I once cut into one thinking it was a mango, but it was definitely an avocado. Greek yogurt sounds like it would make a super creamy dip.
JulieWunder says
Fascinating! Why were you in Uganda?
Mary Jean Henson says
Will be trying this! Love guacamole and this healthier version sounds great!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Mary Jean!
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com says
Great to know there is a healthier version of guac to try out! Sounds delish!!
JulieWunder says
Yay! Hope you get a chance to try it!
Beth Ann Chiles says
Printed and ready to make it today! Yum. Love guac and having a bit healthier option is great. Thanks!
JulieWunder says
Yay! Let me know how you liked it!
heather @Lunging Through Life says
OMG that many avocados?! I'm so bummer I apparently have some allergy to them! It makes me really sick when I eat them 🙁 Well, that was a few months ago and now I'm afraid to try, ha! Pinning though because everyone else loves guacamole!
JulieWunder says
Oh no!! Hopefully that doesn't last forever.
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
YES to the yes to the yes yes yes. Alex is always so weird about me adding Greek Yogurt to things. I'm like, but it is like sour cream! And he gets all weird. So I just do it without him knowing 😀 Like a little kid, lol
JulieWunder says
haha! Oh the Hubs has no idea how many things I sneak greek yogurt in!