Creative Uses For Plain Yogurt
First of all, let’s talk about choosing a yogurt. When making face masks
and other beauty products, choose a plain, whole-fat yogurt. You want
all of those fats and oils to treat your skin. If you’re looking for a
snack, however, I would choose a plain Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has
nearly twice the amount of protein of regular yogurt. It also has about
half the sugar, carbs, and sodium.
Whichever yogurt you have on hand…here are some creative ways to use it you might not have thought of before!
Heal Blemishes
This Yogurt and Honey Face Mask exfoliates your skin, heals blemishes and even brightens complexion. Plus, it’s made with only four ingredients that you probably have in the kitchen!
Fade Age Spots
Because of the lactic acid, plain yogurt is one of these 10 home remedies for age spot
Treat Sunburn
Yogurt also makes a great remedy for sunburns! Spread a thin layer of whole-fat yogurt on your skin, let it sit for at least 10 minutes, and then take a cool shower to wash it off. The yogurt soothes the sunburn and feels cooling, while the probiotics and enzymes actually start to heal sunburns.
Ease Tummy Troubles
Because yogurt has probiotics, eating it regularly will keep your digestive system regular and your immune system strong.
Canker Sore Remedy
The bacteria in yogurt helps fight canker sores, so eat just a few spoonfuls of yogurt everyday to keep canker sores away!
Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Peel a cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and scoop the seeds out. Dice the cucumber, add it to 1 cup of yogurt, some minced garlic, a bit of fresh dill, and squeeze in some lemon juice to make your own tzatziki sauce! It’s a great veggie dip, chicken marinade, or even a spread for sandwiches!
Quick & Easy Fruit Dip
Mix Greek yogurt with your favorite chocolate syrup for a quick and easy fruit dip.
Make Cheese!
To make your own cheese with yogurt, place some plain yogurt in a colander with 4 sheets of cheesecloth, and put it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, it should be the texture of a soft cream cheese – it makes a delicious spread for crackers!
Mayo Substitute
Choose plain greek yogurt for your creamy topping instead of sour cream or mayonnaise. You’ll hardly notice the difference, but you’ll be avoiding a lot of fat!
Edible Finger-paint!
And last, but not least, you can finger-paint with yogurt! Just add a drop or two of food coloring to about a 1/4 of plain yogurt to make your paints. Set up on a sheet of wax paper and get coloring! It’s a fun afternoon activity, but I wouldn’t suggest keeping the yogurt-drawings.
Whichever yogurt you have on hand…here are some creative ways to use it you might not have thought of before!
Heal Blemishes
This Yogurt and Honey Face Mask exfoliates your skin, heals blemishes and even brightens complexion. Plus, it’s made with only four ingredients that you probably have in the kitchen!
Fade Age Spots
Because of the lactic acid, plain yogurt is one of these 10 home remedies for age spot
Treat Sunburn
Yogurt also makes a great remedy for sunburns! Spread a thin layer of whole-fat yogurt on your skin, let it sit for at least 10 minutes, and then take a cool shower to wash it off. The yogurt soothes the sunburn and feels cooling, while the probiotics and enzymes actually start to heal sunburns.
Ease Tummy Troubles
Because yogurt has probiotics, eating it regularly will keep your digestive system regular and your immune system strong.
Canker Sore Remedy
The bacteria in yogurt helps fight canker sores, so eat just a few spoonfuls of yogurt everyday to keep canker sores away!
Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Peel a cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and scoop the seeds out. Dice the cucumber, add it to 1 cup of yogurt, some minced garlic, a bit of fresh dill, and squeeze in some lemon juice to make your own tzatziki sauce! It’s a great veggie dip, chicken marinade, or even a spread for sandwiches!
Quick & Easy Fruit Dip
Mix Greek yogurt with your favorite chocolate syrup for a quick and easy fruit dip.
Make Cheese!
To make your own cheese with yogurt, place some plain yogurt in a colander with 4 sheets of cheesecloth, and put it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, it should be the texture of a soft cream cheese – it makes a delicious spread for crackers!
Mayo Substitute
Choose plain greek yogurt for your creamy topping instead of sour cream or mayonnaise. You’ll hardly notice the difference, but you’ll be avoiding a lot of fat!
Edible Finger-paint!
And last, but not least, you can finger-paint with yogurt! Just add a drop or two of food coloring to about a 1/4 of plain yogurt to make your paints. Set up on a sheet of wax paper and get coloring! It’s a fun afternoon activity, but I wouldn’t suggest keeping the yogurt-drawings.