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Best Substitutes for Yogurt

Looking for an alternative to yogurt to use in a recipe? Find the best substitutes for 1 cup of yogurt in your muffins, cakes, smoothies, dips, sauces, and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt + ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese blended smooth
  • ¾ cup buttermilk start with ¾ cup
  • 1 cup avocado
  • 1 cup bananas

Instructions

  • Sour cream is the best yogurt substitute in baking, toppings, and most other uses. Use 1:1.
  • Greek yogurt is a great all-purpose substitute for baking, dips, sauces, and spreads. Dilute with a little water or milk to get the same consistency as yogurt.
  • Cream cheese is best in dips, spreads, sauces, sweet fillings, and frostings. Not the best for baking.
  • Cottage cheese is best for smoothies, dips, spreads, and parfaits, not for baking.
  • Buttermilk is best for muffins, cakes, and other baked goods. Because it's thinner, start with 25% less to keep batter from getting too runny.
  • Avocado is a good vegan substitute in smoothies, dips, salad dressings, and toppings. Not for baking.
  • Bananas are a good non-dairy substitute in smoothies and overnight oats.

Notes

Nutrition calculation is for one cup of sour cream. 

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 288mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1433IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 0.2mg