A Healthy Snack Idea with Fage

I love Fage Total 0% Strained Greek Yogurt. It's thick, creamy, and packs a surprising amount of protein into few calories and 0% fat. Being plain yogurt, it can be mixed with many different flavors if you're just looking to eat a flavored yogurt, or it can be subbed for a variety of less health-conscious ingredients in many recipes. I've used it as a sub for part of the ricotta in lasagna, as the mayo in tuna salad, and as the sour cream in tacos. It can also be made into a variety of dips and added to a basic vinaigrette to make a creamy version.

Here's a recipe that requires just three main ingredients, can be whipped up quick anytime, and is good. It's crunchy, creamy, dip-y, and healthy enough that you can chow down without guilt. Try mixing up the seasonings to create your own favorite flavor.

All you need is:
-half a cucumber
-Fage Total 0% Strained Greek Yogurt
-lemon juice

1) Slice one half of a fresh cucumber.
2) In a small bowl or dish, combine 1/4 c greek yogurt, 2 T lemon juice, and a dash of salt and pepper. If you like a little more kick, add a dash of red pepper flakes or Tabasco. Stir to combine.

That's it! Now dip and crunch away.

Calories - 54.6
Fat - 0.2g
Carbs - 7.3 g
Fiber - 1.2g
Protein - 6.8g