Hi Friends!
Just popping in to give a quick shoutout to one of my favorite bloggers. If you’ve been reading a while, you know I regularly share posts from Cassie over at Back To Her Roots! Not only does she post delicious recipes and take amazing photographs, she also shares fun things like free, printable wellness calendars!
Cassie just published her very first cookbook – Cooking With Greek Yogurt:
She sent me a copy to check out and I LOVE IT! Cassie did an amazing job with the book. There are tons of creative recipes and ways to use Greek yogurt, plus she took all the photos herself! Such an accomplishment.
In the cookbook there is information on Greek yogurt itself and a handy substitutions chart that gives you lots of ways to use Greek yogurt while you’re cooking and baking. All of the recipes look fabulous but on my to-make list are:
- Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Gyro Nachos
- Spicy Penne with Shrimp
- Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
- No Ice Cream Maker Needed Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt
Droooool, right?!
She’s even letting me share the recipe for those delicious looking pancakes on the cover with you guys!
Here’s how you make them:
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Directions
1. Preheat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, applesauce, eggs, syrup, vanilla, and milk. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
2. Spoon 1/2 cup of the batter at a time onto the preheated griddle or skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the edges of the pancake look solid, and bubbles begin to rise to the surface. Flip pancake and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
From COOKING WITH GREEK YOGURT, Cassie Johnston
978 1 58157 239 1
If you’d like to purchase Cooking With Greek Yogurt, you can find it on Amazon by clicking here! You can read a bit more about it from Cassie herself by clicking HERE.
Bonus: I get to give away 2 copies of Cooking With Greek Yogurt to you guys! Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below for a chance to win. Giveaway will run until 11:59pm EST Monday Jan 27th and two winners will be chosen at random. Open to US & Canada.
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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
YES! i replace sour cream with greek yogurt all the time, but would love to learn new recipes to actually bake with it!
I have used Greek yogurt to cook and bake many many times! It works well as a sour cream sub, it is so rich and full of protein, too. And of course there is that whole eating with fruit thing!! 🙂 Actually I like to put a container of honey vanilla Greek yogurt (the good stuff! None of that no fat nonsense) over my pancakes on Sunday with banana and real, locally made, maple syrup! SUBLIME!
I love to add Greek yogurt for an extra bit if protein!
I use greek yogurt in place of sour cream because I’m lactose intolerant. Sometimes I also cut some of the mayo out of a recipe and replace with greek yogurt for some extra protein.
I’ve only used Greek yogurt a few times in baking and have had good success. I need to do it more though
I just read the book cover to cover this week and its great! I also can’t wait to make the carrot cake overnight oats
I love using Greek yogurt as a healthy substitute when cooking!
I love cooking with greek yogurt. Usually the plain, but if I want to amp up the flavor I will use vanilla. LOVE IT! Fage is my favorite.
I use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream and LOVE it! I also like it plain and with fresh fruit.
I try to use it! My favorite recipe that I use it for is chicken salad!
I’ve used it for cakes in place of sour cream but chicken salad sounds like a great idea, as does a lot of the recipes in the book!
I use Greek yogurt often in my baking and everyday cooking to lower fat and increase protein.
I love to use greek yogurt as a substitute in cooking and making!
I do use Greek yogurt when cooking or baking, but I would love more recipe ideas!
I like to add greek yogurt to make dishes creamy without heavy cream!
Very cool! I don’t use it in baking /cooking often, but I’ve done it a few times — yogurt-dill sauce on salmon, greek yogurt as a sub in baking on occasion, greek yogurt in guac, and greek yogurt in chocolate mousse!
Those are all child’s play, though– raw things mostly. I’d be so interested to learn how to incorporate it into other dishes
I’ve just started cooking with Greek yogurt, and I’ve been really happy with the results! I definitely plan to continue using Greek yogurt.
i love using it in baking!
Yes! I use it for whatever has sour cream. I’d love to use it more, but it’s perfect substituting for sour cream!
I try to come up with different ways to use Greek yogurt in a lot of my recipes, so this cookbook sounds right up my alley! I’d love to try some new ways, and these pancakes look delicious! I might just have to make them this weekend!
I love Greek yogurts and am excited to check out this book. Thank you!
I try to use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream as a topping and one of my favorite recipes from pbfingers uses it but I would love to learn more!
I use Greek yogurt in cakes and to make dips.
Yes!! I could not live without Greek yogurt! I use it in place of sour cream, to garnish savory dishes, and also use it in my baking of muffins and banana/pumpkin bread.
I have not used greek yogurt in baking.I am going to give it a try..
I love using Greek yogurt when I’m baking! I often replace some of the oil/butter in a recipe with it. I also love making sauces out of Greek yogurt!
We use it for a lot of things – but my guy doesn’t always know because god forbid I use something healthy. Use in pasta sauces, for sour cream, instead of buttermilk in baking, mix it with water and chia seeds to add volume to a yogurt bowl etc.
I’ve never tried cooking with Greek yogurt yet! I’d love to!
I’ve used it in pancakes and in my smoothies all the time, but other than that, I haven’t really ever cooked with it!
I love using Greek yogurt in cooking and baking, since I always have it on hand and love making healthy substitutions!
Not that much but I would like to.
I do cook with Greek yogurt and would love to win this cookbook. Thanks for sharing the pancake recipe today. 🙂
Greek yogurt is a phenomenal substitute for some of the oil or butter in baked goods, adding a nice hit of protein and moisture! Also delicious on its own with fresh berries, some flax and cinnamon.
I use Greek yogurt as a sub for sour cream in dips and salad dressings, but I would love to use it more for actual cooking.
Greek yogurt is a staple in our house – humans and dogs – always a weekly grocery store purchase! My favorite is adding it to oatmeal and pancakes, but I’d love to learn more uses!
I use greek yogurt in pancakes, but not much else!
I’ve never tried cooking with greek yogurt but if the food looks like those pancakes I’m ready to start!
I love using it in cakes and have used it in place of sour cream in a few soup recipes (also on top of chili!) I have also been playing with the use of it in place of some of the mayo I use in a creamy pasta salad I make!
I love Cassie’s blog and would love a copy of this cook book! I make protein pancakes with greek yogurt all the time, I can’t wait to try a different recipe!
I love greek yogurt in smoothies! Looking forward to using it more in other recipes.
I LOVE cooking with Greek Yogurt! I try swaps all the time – some successful, some not so much. But, I keep on doing it! Makes me feel good to help my family be healthier without giving up on taste. 🙂
I use Greek Yogurt in place of mayo and sour cream. Usually, I can hardly tell the difference!
Yes!!! I LOVE to use Greek yogurt in cooking and baking – I usually sub it in for butter when baking and top tacos, burritos and soups with it instead of sour cream! My whole family uses it now too!:)
I ALWAYS use greek yogurt when cooking or baking. I try to do the 50/50 rule with any fat ingredients (butter, oil, etc.) to make them a little healthier!
I haven’t really used greek yogurt in cooking other than a garnish but I would love to use it more.
This sounds like my kind of book!
I love cooking with greek yogurt but so far Ive only mastered the sour cream substitute recipes. Would love to learn some more!
I haven’t used greek yogurt in cooking yet, so far just in smoothies and with granola, but I would love to try!
I would love this cook book to learn more ways to use Greek Yogurt. I love paring it with honey and walnuts! It is also great to substitute for sour cream and to make dressings! All around is a great substitute packed with twice the protein of regular yogurt!
-Christine
http://theaestheticgrace.blogspot.com
yes- i love using it in my banana bread!
I use greek yogurt to make all kinds of things!!! Alfredo, buffalo chicken dip, poppyseed chicken, white enchiladas, and pizza crust!
I love to use Greek yogurt for baking and I use eat in place of sour cream!
I love all the unique ways you can use greek yogurt .. id love to try new recipes using it in different ways than I do 🙂 The pancakes sound awesome!!
I use greek yogurt as often as I can when baking!
I like to use Greek yogurt whenever possible, however I could use some inspiration on recipes to try out!
Greek yogurt is the best. I love to use it in as many things as possible, but especially as a sour cream replacement.
Yes, I love baking with greek yogurt for some extra protein!
I’ve used greek yogurt to make muffins before and they were super tasty and moist! I actually bought a tub of yogurt this week so I can make them again 😀
I always use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream or mayonnaise. Just made some egg salad with it. Plus I eat it with oatmeal, with cereal, etc. or just as a snack. Love it.
Yes I use greek yogurt for cooking and baking but have limited recipes! More recipe options would be great!
Yes I do! All the time
I’ve been eating a lot of Greek yogurt lately and am always looking for new ways to use it!
I love love love cooking and baking with greek yogurt and have been doing it for years, but I would love some more inspiration!
Wow, those photos are gorgeous, Cassie is one talented lady! I love adding Greek yogurt to pancakes, it makes them tangy-delicious! 🙂
I love Greek yogurt as a replacement for mayo in chicken salad! 🙂
Yes! I add it to muffins, adds a little protein to make them more filling!
I love eating and using Greek Yogurt, but I find that I use it mostly in smoothies or on its own since I’m never too sure how to incorporate it into recipes. Would LOVE to have this cookbook!
I love using greek yogurt as a substitute in baking. I find it makes the texture a lot more soft and moist [hate that word but it’s true]. 🙂
I love to use Greek yogurt in cake recipes! It makes them so moist!
I haven’t used it yet but I’d love to try
I love to use Greek Yogurt as a substitute for oil in baking!
I havent used it as a baking sub yet but Ive used it in place of sour cream in taco dip and stuff, its great!
Ooh, this looks awesome! I do use greek yogurt in some muffins and other items… would love all these recipes!
I have read about using this yogurt in breads and muffins but have not attempted to use it yet!
I can’t get enough greek yogurt! I use it in place of sour cream in tacos and chili. I love using it for over night oats and smoothies. The possibilities are endless!
I actually LOVE cooking with greek yogurt so it would be great to see what kind of delicious recipes are in the book!
I use it as an oil substitute in cake
I love using Greek yogurt as a substitute in my baking! Often, it makes things nice and moist without getting to heavy! People can’t even tell! I would love to try some of her other recipes with Greek yogurt, especially the oatmeal!
I LOOOOOOVE Greek yogurt, but I had never thought about cooking with it. These recipes look so good!
I make an awesome banana bread with greek yogurt! It comes out so moist and delicious!
Yes! Plain organic greek yogurt is definitely an ingredient in some of the baking/cooking I do.
I tend to use Greek yogurt in smoothies and as a replacement for sour cream on top of things, but not much IN other foods. I’d love to try some of Cassie’s recipes, though.
I’ve never baked with Greek yogurt but I eat it all the time.
I love using Greek yogurt in pancakes, in smoothies and as a replacement for sour cream and mayo!
I usually just use Greek yogurt as a breakfast food and to accompany Persian dishes. It would be nice to find a few more uses for it.
i love using greek yogurt in place of oil!
I love using it in Mexican dishes!
I love using plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, or adding it to muffins and brownies in place of oil of butter!
I use Greek yogurt in baked goods, especially quick breads and muffins. It keeps them moist and adds a bit of protein!
I always choose Greek yogurt. I love the thickness and the fact that I am getting some extra protein with it!
Yep, I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream when I’m making salad dressing and as a topping.
I replace sour cream or cream cheese with Greek yogurt and sometimes butter and oils
I always use greek yogurt to bake muffins or banana bread!
I love greek yogurt- especially in place of sour cream!
I use Greek yogurt as often as I can when I cook. It’s great in place of mayo or sour cream, but I’d love to have new ideas!
Yep, love using Greek yogurt in muffins.
I have used it in the past but I have not used it of late. I love just eating Greek Yogurt.
I love using greek yogurt in recipes! I replace sour cream with it!
I always want to use greek yogurt while cooking but I’m never quite sure how to do it – those pancakes look amazing! Putting them on my to-make list for next weekend!
Greek protein pancakes!
I love your blog and would love to win the free ebook contest 🙂
I definitely need to get this book! I absolutely love cooking with greek yogurt and I’m excited to learn how to incorporate it into more recipes!
I will have to check this recipe out. I have used your wheat pancake recipe in the past with good results. This looks yummy.
Yes! I haven’t used sour cream, mayo, or butter in a long time!
Greek yogurt is the perfect baking sub.
Yes 🙂 i always use greek yogurt as my substitute for sour cream and mayo. I also like to you applesauce as a substitute.
I used greek yogurt for a few things, subbing it for sour cream or putting it in desserts to attempt to make them lighjter, I’d love more ideas!
I use Greek yogurt a lot! I love it with fruit and/or granola, but I also use it in place of sour cream in recipes!
I love the idea of this cookbook! I sub Greek yogurt for mayo and sour cream, but would love more ways to work it into meals 🙂
I use greek yogurt in place of sour cream and buttermilk in all of my baking. I put it in my smoothies and eat it sweetened with applesauce and honey a lot . Love greek yogurt!
I use greek yogurt a lot! I use plain greek yogurt as a sour cream sub, to make healthier ranch dip for veggies and I love to make greek yogurt pancakes with various flavors of greek yogurt! Yum!
I don’t use Greek Yogurt unless we have it on hand. But I do use regular, organic yogurt in baking all of the time!
Such a good replacement for sour cream-actual health benefits for the win!
My favorite thing about using Greek Yogurt in the kitchen is that you can go sweet or savory with it. I like using it in place of sour cream!
My biggest complaint about Greek Yoghurt is that it doesn’t come in big enough containers!
I’ve actually never had Greek yogurt in any form before! I can’t stand regular yogurt, but I know this stuff is so good for you that I would love to learn to cook with it. As long as I can’t taste it, lol.