The most amazing thing just happened.
I added almond extract to my greek yogurt. And it elevated its flavor to a whole new level.
All I did was take plain Greek Yogurt (Fage is best, in my opinion – thickest texture and minimal “sourness” I associate with some other brands) and stir in a tiny dash of pure Almond Extract. You don’t need a lot – just about a half teaspoon for a 6oz container will do.
I obsess over anything almond so this was a huge hit for me. It almost felt like I was eating marzipan-flavored frozen yogurt. The plain yogurt is an excellent backdrop for almond flavor – the tanginess mellows and the nuttiness plays the star. And the thick creamy texture of the yogurt made this feel so rich and decadent, yet the fact remains that it’s eating yogurt, so this is actually quite healthy!
Add a dash of sugar, some agave or some honey and honey, you’ve got dessert. I’ve been craving this stuff since the first time I made it a few days ago. It’s absurdly good for how simple it is.
Toppings that pair well with this creation include slivered almonds for a crunch, fresh berries for textural contrast, and/or chocolate chips for your sweet tooth. You could also use other extracts to flavor your Greek Yogurt – vanilla, lemon, etc. Parfait pour un parfait. Bon appetit amis!
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I do this often too and it’s so so good! Vanilla and orange extract work well also.
i’ve done vanilla but never orange….will have to try that ! i image it’d be quite dreamsicle like yummy
Just got some fage greek yogurt, can’t wait to try this.
enjoy! let me know how you like it 🙂
Um, YUM!! I just made this for a snack because it looked so good!! Definitely a keeper 🙂
yay!!! i’m hooked on it
I have some sour Astro yoghurt in my fridge right now, maybe I should use this recipe to jazz it up, then probably, I can have it for breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for sharing. I have bookmarked.
No problem thanks for visiting! I LOVE your blog!! 🙂
I had yoghurt and fruit this morning, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and a blob of honey. It was very delicious. Thanks for the tip