siggi’s Yogurt :Icelandic-style strained yogurt that is made with simple ingredients and not a lot of sugar. Free of any artificial preservatives, thickeners, sweeteners, flavors or colors; this yogurt is a product you can feel good about. One of the best parts- no bitter, tangy taste. Just smooth, creamy goodness!

This may sound odd to you but yogurt plays an important role in my family’s diet. I once thought that I might put together an e-cookbook with all of the ways I use yogurt from simple snacking to adding to recipes. It has taken me a few years and a few brands to find what I like. As a young person I turned my nose up at the mere thought of eating yogurt. Let’s face it- yogurt has come a long way since the eighties. I never thought I would grow up to like this cultured treat. But I not only like it- I love it.

Here’s why:

1. The cultures.The cultures keep me healthy and although I am not a doctor, I eat it twice daily to maintain the good cultures one needs to have good digestive health. Plus, in my non-physician opinion, these cultures take away the bad and bring on more of the good. Here is a great starting point to learn more about the good bacteria that most yogurts have.

2. Yogurt is the perfect medium in which to make a smoothie. A cup of your favorite low-fat, low-calorie yogurt (like siggi’s), a handful of fruit and a banana is all you need to make the perfect family-friendly smoothie. Want to make it heartier? Add 2 TB of quick oats (uncooked) to your blender container. This will sustain you longer and keep you from mindlessly snacking all morning. Or maybe that’s just me ???? HERE is a really easy way to enjoy frozen yogurt at home.

3. Yogurt makes an excellent marinade for chicken , turkey and pork. Also, stir some diced cucumbers, a bit of chopped fresh mint, salt, pepper and a bit of feta cheese into 1 cup of plain yogurt and you have the perfect dip for grilled meats and Greek meatballs! Here is a great recipe using yogurt in a BURGER and as a DIP. Here is a LINK to more ways to enjoy siggi’s Yogurt!

4. Yogurt is the ultimate portable snack! Throw it in a lunchbox, toss it in your purse for an on the go mini-meal, or after workout refresher. It is self contained. Perfect, right? Add a banana or some peanut butter and apples and you have a pretty balanced snack that will hold you over until mealtime.

5. Calcium and protein. These are two things that I struggle to get enough of and by starting my day with yogurt- I am already well on my way to getting in my daily required amounts. Once quick and easy way to boost my breakfast is to make a wrap of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of yogurt and a handful of fresh fruit or 1 sliced banana. Not only is this quick and palate pleasing- my kids love this too!

Now a little bit more about siggi’s Yogurt :

The lid says it all!

Side of label

Few ingredients make for a fresher taste!

Ok.This may seem silly to you BUT my oldest son will not eat yogurt with “chunks” of fruit in it. We have found a WINNER in siggi’s blueberry because there are NO chunks! There are 15 flavors of siggi’s and they also come in tubes ,5 drinkable varieties AND 32 oz containers! Get more info HERE

I caught my youngest son red handed eating his favorite flavor- blueberry!

siggi’s rather delicious yogurts with simple ingredients and not a lot of sugar.
Try delicious flavors like vanilla, pumpkin & spice, and mixed berries & açai, power up your breakfast with their recipes and print a coupon.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of siggi’s Dairy. The opinions and text are all mine.