Creamy Dill Yogurt Dip for Holiday Entertaining #GreekGodsHoliday

This post is sponsored by Greek Gods but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.


Cookies. Cakes. Candy. Pie ... Are we on a sweets overload this holiday season yet? It's super easy to go overboard on the foods that may not be so good for you this time of the the year. All of those tempting treats are really hard to resist! We go to a lot of functions in December, and most of them are centered around food. As much as I'd love to throw caution to the wind and gorge myself on all of those sweet treats, I know that's not good for my waist line and certainly not for my health. That's not to say that I don't snack while out though. I just make sure I am reaching for the right foods that will keep my tummy in check and won't leave me with food regrets by the end of the night. So, I make sure that I always either have a veggie tray on hand if I am hosting, or I bring one to the party if I am a guest. That way I know there are some healthy options on the table that I can fill up on instead of stuffing my face with heavy or sugar based snacks. 

Plain veggies are a bit boring, if I'm being honest. But there's a really easy fix for that. When I have a veggie tray on the table, it is always accompanied by a dip. Store bought dips are fine if you're in a pinch, but I subscribe to the "homemade is better" theory when it comes to food. Most store bought dips are sour cream based and loaded with lots of extra fat and calories that you really don't want to be consuming, especially this time of year. But there's a super simple fix for that. If you have 5 minutes of prep and 1 hour of chilling time, you can whip up my favorite Creamy Dill Yogurt Dip, made with my favorite Greek Gods Greek Yogurt, to serve with your crisp veggies. 

The rich and creamy consistency of Greek Gods Greek Yogurt make it the perfect ingredient for my dill yogurt dip. The Greek-style yogurt begins with a foundation of milk and cream sourced from cows that have not been treated with growth hormones, is an excellent source of calcium, has seven different live and active cultures, and each serving of Greek Gods yogurt has 9g of protein. Not only that, they are organic, Non GMO, and gluten-free. For those who are a little more health conscious when it comes to their snacking this holiday season, it's easy to see why Greek Gods is the perfect solution for your holiday recipes. 

 

Author: Theresa M

Creamy Dill Yogurt Dip

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Greek Gods Plain Nonfat Yogurt 
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 3 tsp fresh dill weed, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Cover bowl and chill for 1 hour. Serve with fresh vegetables.

This dip is my secret to helping me steer clear of the sugary snacks that line the buffet tables during the holidays. It's rich and creamy, so I don't feel like I'm depriving myself of snacks while entertaining.

Want to try Greek yogurt in your holiday recipes this season? You can find Greek Gods Greek Yogurt at your local Walmart store in the dairy case. It is located on the bottom shelve of the yogurt display.

Be sure to look for Greek Gods Greek Yogurt while you are gathering your ingredients for your holiday recipes. It's also great in your smoothies, parfaits, cheesecakes, or even on its own! Show us how you are using it this holiday season by uploading your food snaps to social media and use the tag #GreekGodsHoliday in your posts!

How do you avoid overindulging on sweets during the holidays?