plain yogurt substitutes

11 substitutes · avg score 5.7 · Plain yogurt — cultured milk yogurt without sweeteners or flavorings, tangy and creamy. Used as a snack, in dips and sauces, and as a tenderizing acid in baking and marinades.

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01

Greek Yogurt

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Thicker, thin with 2 tbsp milk to match consistency

02

Buttermilk

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Tangy pourable liquid; use cup-for-cup in baking, slightly thinner so reduce other liquids by 2 tbsp

03

Sour Cream

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Thick and tangy; nearly identical in baking and dips, sour cream is slightly richer with more fat

04

Milk

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Thin liquid, no tang; use in baking where yogurt adds moisture, add 1 tsp lemon juice per cup for acidity

05

Cottage Cheese

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Thick curds with mild flavor; drain excess liquid first, adds protein but less tang than yogurt

06

Cream Cheese

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Denser and richer; soften and thin with milk to match yogurt consistency, adds richness to dips and frostings

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