Here are 5 of the best low sugar yogurts. These are not sugar-free yogurt options. They all have 7 grams of added sugar or less and no artificial sweeteners!
*Originally published 7/2022. Updated 12/2024.*
Hi friends!
I have been working on a new snack series! Today we’re talking about yogurt. Yogurt is kid-friendly, an easy protein source and can be a great addition to a balanced diet. However, if you’re not careful, it can easily fall into the dessert category based on the large amounts of sugar that is often added to it.
If you want more store-bought snack ideas, check out these posts:
Snacks from certain stores:
- Healthy Amazon Snacks
- Best Trader Joe’s Snacks
- Best Healthy Walmart Snacks
- Healthy Snacks At Costco For The Whole Family
- Best ALDI Healthy Snacks
- Best Healthy Snacks at Target
Types of snacks:
- Best Healthy Gluten-Free Snacks
- Healthy Fruit Snacks
- High Protein Snack Ideas
- Healthy Store-Bought Tortillas
- Best Boxed Mac and Cheese
- Healthy Crackers for Kids and Adults
- Best Low-Sugar Yogurts
- Lower Sugar Cereal For Kids
- Healthy Store-Bought Granola Bars for Kids
- Individually Wrapped Snack Ideas
- Peanut & Tree Nut Free Packaged Snacks
Best Low Sugar Yogurts – Top Brands
How to choose low sugar yogurt?
So what low-sugar yogurts are best? I went to Meijer and Kroger to find some options for you!
There is no official definition for low-sugar so opinions will vary person to person. As a Registered Dietitian, I tried to look for options that were relatively low in sugar but would still taste good.
Low Sugar Yogurt Recipes
For options lowest in added sugar, try using plain yogurt and sweetening with your own fruit like this – How To Make Naturally Sweetened Greek Yogurt – No added Sugar. You could also try making your own yogurt – How To Make Homemade Vanilla Yogurt.
Best Flavored Yogurt Options
If you don’t like those options , you’ll need to choose from flavored store-bought options and the level of added sugar varies widely by brand.
Best yogurt without artificial sweetener
Many people, including myself, don’t like the aftertaste that comes with stevia and may have digestive issues with sweeteners like monk fruit, etc. If you want to learn more about sugar substitutes, check out my post – The Ultimate Guide to Sugar Substitutes.
For this roundup, I’ve chosen to go with yogurts sweetened with traditional sugar, not sugar substitutes.
Here are five options that have 7 grams of added sugar or less. Watch the video for an overview, or scroll down to see the options:
What is the healthiest low sugar yogurt?
The healthiest low sugar yogurt for you is one that you’ll eat! You can’t get the protein and other nutrient benefits if you’re not willing to consume it!
Lowest Sugar Yogurt Brands
Here are the five options I found that are lower in sugar and still taste good.
Oikos Blended – Low Sugar Greek Yogurt
- 7 grams added sugar
- 13 grams protein
- 0 grams fat
Ingredients in the strawberry flavor: cultured non fat milk, strawberries, cane sugar, water, contains less than 1% of: pectin, natural flavors, fruit and vegetable juice concentrate and beta carotene (for color, vitamin D3.
Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt
- 5 grams added sugar
- 12 grams protein
- 3 grams fat
Ingredients in Vanilla: Cultured lowfat milk, water, cane sugar, natural flavors, fruit pectin, guar gum, cinnamon, locust bean gum, vanilla extract, lemon juice concentrate.
Fage Total Split Cup – Low Sugar Yogurt
- 7 grams added sugar
- 12 grams protein
- 2.5 grams fat
Ingredients: STRAINED YOGURT: Grade A Pasteurized Skimmed Milk and Cream, Live Active Yogurt Cultures (L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei).
STRAWBERRY FRUIT PREPARATION: Strawberries, Cane Sugar, Water, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Fruit Pectin.
Siggi’s Yogurt With Low Sugar
- 6 grams added sugar
- 15 grams protein
- 2.5 grams fat (there’s also a whole milk version)
Ingredients in black cherry: Pasteurized Skim Milk, Pasteurized Cream, Cherries, Cane Sugar, Fruit Pectin, Live Active Cultures
Icelandic Provisions Low Sugar Yogurt
- 7 grams added sugar
- 15 grams protein
- 2 grams fat
Ingredients in strawberry: Skyr (Pasteurized Low-Fat Milk, Live and Active Cultures), Fruit (Strawberries, Lingonberries), Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Pectin, Carob Bean Gum, Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (For Color)
Low Sugar Greek Yogurt
What’s the difference between greek yogurt and regular yogurt? Greek yogurt is strained after it’s fermented to remove the whey and make it thicker. Skyr is similar to Greek yogurt in that it’s strained, often longer than Greek yogurt, making it even thicker. Greek yogurt can have fewer carbs and less sugar, while also having more protein than regular yogurt. For all varieties there are whole milk and lower fat options. Skyr is usually made with skim milk and can have even more protein than Greek yogurt.
Kids Taste Test Yogurt with Low Sugar
Low Sugar Yogurts for Kids
While low sugar options are great, we still need kids to enjoy them! I did a little taste test with my kids where they tasted the 5 options listed above, plus a higher sugar option and one sweetened with stevia. Watch to see which were their favorites:
Best Sugar-Free Yogurt
Is sugar-free yogurt good for you?
So what about sugar-free yogurt that use artifical sweeteners and yogurts sweetened with stevia and monkfruit? Personally and as an RD they’re not my favorite. Stevia and other sweeteners like it can cause GI distress- gas, bloating etc for some people. Some people also don’t like the taste or aftertaste. They’re also much much sweeter than regular yogurts and kids can get used to that level of sweetness. Like most things, they’re probably fine in moderation but for this post I chose ones sweetened with regular sugar because that’s my preference. If you’re looking for other options there are definitely some out there!
For Special Diets
Low Sugar Yogurts for Diatbetics
If you’re diabetic and looking for options that are specifically good for diabetics, check out this article from my friend and fellow RD who is a Type 1 Diabetic – How To Choose The Best Yogurt For Diabetes.
Low Sugar Vegan Yogurt
If you’re looking for some healthy dairy-free yogurt options check out this post – Healthy Dairy-free Yogurt That Actually Tastes Good.
Additional healthy yogurt options:
Two other easy ways to reduce the added sugar in yogurt is to choose plain yogurt and mix in smashed fruit or drizzle with a little honey.
Or you can buy a flavored variety that might have a bit more added sugar and mix it half and half with plain yogurt!
Hope this post was helpful! Want some recipes that use yogurt, both flavored and plain?
- Gluten-free Pumpkin Yogurt Bars
- Whole Wheat Yogurt Waffles
- Pumpkin Yogurt Dip
- Banana Carrot Muffins
- Spicy Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade
–Lindsay–
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Thanks so much for doing this series of posts! It’s so helpful to have a couple of go to options and some strategies to try to keep the sugar down.
Just came across this! Great post! I’ve been mixing organic plain Greek yogurt from Aldi with one of their “indulgent” Greek yogurt flavors. (My favorites are the lemon and the honey.) I use less of the flavored and more of the plain and add in Better Body Foods Organic Super Seeds, walnuts or pecans, and fresh berries.