Whether it’s for breakfast, snack, or dessert Whipped Greek Yogurt is a seriously delicious treat! My recipe for Lemon Whipped Greek Yogurt combines healthy greek yogurt, lemon, honey, and whipping cream for a light and fluffy whipped yogurt with a hint of sweet lemon. Topped with berries this whipped greek yogurt is so good you will be licking the bottom of the bowl!
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Whipped Greek Yogurt
Now there is whipped yogurt you can buy at the grocery store, but it is always filled with so much added sugar I never would buy it even though it is amazing. So I had never thought of making it at home until I saw my friend Danielle from Project Meal Plan make Homemade Whipped Greek Yogurt and I thought it was the most brilliant thing ever.
So when my friends over at Barlean’s challenged me to make something with with their Seriously Delicious CBD Lemon Drop Hemp Oil, I instantly thought it would be the perfect match…
And guess what?
It is! (was…)
NOTE: Update in spring of 2023 Barlean’s appears to no longer carry the Lemon Drop Flavor of their CBD Hemp Oil. It was perfect in this recipe but alas we must move on...
Of course you can make this by leaving out the Lemon Drop CBD, it is still equally as delicious, I promise!
If you are looking for some added benefits and this works even if you have young children I also used Barlean’s Omega Pals Lemonade Fish Oil instead to help them get a healthy dose of Omega-3’s in for the day! This product still is available.
So how do you make Whipped Greek Yogurt?
It’s quite easy! For this recipe you will need a stand mixer or an electric handheld mixer, the mixer will do all the hard work and get the greek yogurt light and airy fast!
To make the lemon whipped greek yogurt you will start with one whole lemon.
Zest the lemon into bowl of stand mixer (or large bowl with handheld mixer).
Cut the lemon in half and juice half of the lemon into the bowl. The amount of juice should be roughly 2 tablespoons. Set aside other half for another use (make yourself a glass of ice cold lemon water).
Next add greek yogurt, honey, heavy whipping cream, and the lemon drop CBD into the stand mixer.
With whisk attachment start stand mixer on low for about 10 to 15 seconds to prevent too much splashing while the ingredients mix together.
Slowly turn mixer to medium-high level (8 on a kitchen-aid). Continue to whisk for several minutes until peaks start to form in the yogurt, aka until the yogurt is fluffy and airy.
Transfer your lemon whipped greek yogurt to bowls. Best served topped with a handful of fresh berries.
If you like this Lemon Whipped Greek Yogurt Recipe you might also like:
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Yield: 2 servings
Lemon Whipped Greek Yogurt
This Lemon Whipped Greek Yogurt is creamy, airy, and just plain delicious, the best form of greek yogurt is whipped. With simple ingredients this is a snack or dessert that is ready in no time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Ingredients
1 lemon
1 cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Zest lemon into bowl of stand mixer*. Cut lemon in half, juice half of the lemon into the bowl, set aside other half for another use.
Add greek yogurt, honey, and heavy whipping cream into the stand mixer.
With whisk attachment start stand mixer on low for about 10 to 15 seconds to prevent too much splashing. Turn mixer to medium-high level (8 on a kitchen-aid). Whisk for several minutes until peaks start to form in the yogurt.
Transfer to bowls. Best served topped with fresh berries.
Notes
*If you don't have a stand mixer this can be made with a large bowl and electric hand mixer.
Note: This recipe originally used Barlean's Lemon Drop CBD Hemp Oil. I am updating this recipe by removing it because this product no longer appears to be available for purchase. The original recipe called for 1 teaspoon Barlean's Lemon Drop CBD Hemp Oil. (I promise the recipe is still amazing without it)
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And that's where lemon juice comes in. The addition of just a small amount of lemon juice stirred into your Greek yogurt will brighten up its flavor and make it more closely resemble that of a true sour cream.
Combine Greek yogurt, cream, sweetener, rosewater or vanilla, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix at low speed to start, then increase to high and whip until mixture is thick and stiff, about 5 minutes.
Not a big heavy cream fan or don't have any on hand? You can use the following variation: Whipped yogurt without cream - replace the heavy cream with the same amount of additional Greek yogurt and add an extra minute or two of mixing time.
It is the quantity of the lemon juice that curdles the whey when the milk is separating. For this recipe, use use lemon skin (zested) and lemon juice to provide the lemon flavour but the actual lemon quantity in the recipe is not very high as to not curdle the yogurt.
Low-fat Greek yogurt contains twice as much satiating protein as traditional yogurt, which can keep you feeling fuller longer and control appetite. That can translate to less belly fat. Also, yogurt is rich in calcium and research has linked calcium to lower levels of abdominal fat.
Greek yogurt is a fantastic alternative for a pre-bedtime snack for weight loss. High in Protein and low calories make it a filling alternative for better sleep. Furthermore, Greek yogurt includes tryptophan, an amino acid that aids in relaxing and sleep quality.
Despite its protein content, eating Greek yogurt alone is unlikely to make a person burn more calories. But eating Greek yogurt, as part of a balanced diet that includes enough protein, fibrous carbohydrates, and healthful fats may aid weight loss and boost metabolism.
Greek yogurt can contain twice as much protein per serving as regular yogurt. Protein is an important part of a healthy diet and helps keep you fuller longer. If either type of yogurt has added fruits or toppings, the sugar content can be higher than normal, but typically, Greek yogurt is lower in sugar and carbs.
It's thicker than heavy cream, but you can add milk to thin it out and achieve a texture similar to that of heavy cream. Blend together equal parts Greek yogurt and whole milk and use it in place of the same amount of heavy cream.
Full-fat Greek yogurt will offer the closest approximation of sour cream's flavor and texture, and can be used as a one-to-one replacement for sour cream. If you'd like, you can stir some heavy cream into any percentage of Greek yogurt to give it a somewhat richer body and higher fat content.
Try adding 1/4 cup of sour cream, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons milk powder or 3 tablespoons pudding mix to every 1 cup of whipping cream, adding them after the cream thickens in the first step.
Is Heavy Cream the Same as Heavy Whipping Cream? Yes, heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the exact same thing. The confusion lies in the fact that they're sold by different brands under two different names.
Adding lemon juice to curd/yogurt does not make it less healthy. In fact, it can actually improve the health benefits of yogurt. Lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help to protect cells from damage. It can also help to boost the immune system and improve digestion.
Sometimes combining two liquids, such as lemon juice and milk, can produce a curd- like solid. The acid in the lemon juice changes the pH of the milk. This causes proteins in the milk to clump together, creating curds.
Acidity regulatorThis consists of citric acid (aka E330) and its sodium salt, sodium citrate, which together prevent the pH of the yogurt from changing and becoming too acidic. Citric acid is the natural acid found in citrus fruits.
Introduction: My name is Terence Hammes MD, I am a inexpensive, energetic, jolly, faithful, cheerful, proud, rich person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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