The Top 10 Yogurt Brands Dietitians Would Actually Recommend

So you’re looking to eat healthier. Have you considered upping your intake of yogurt? Yogurt is, not to put too fine a point on it, an amazing food. It’s a great source of probiotics, which helps with your gut health, and a great source of protein as well in some cases. Dietitians believe that yogurt is good for you and provides a great start to your day when you eat it for breakfast. But you have to be careful. Some manufacturers stack their yogurt with so much sugar you might as well be drinking a milkshake. Luckily, we’re here to help! Here is an easy-to-read list of the ten best yogurt options on the market right now and why they’re so great. Grab your spoon and get ready!
 

Wait, what’s skyr? Isn’t this list about yogurt? Well, skyr is Icelandic yogurt. It’s made by incubating skim milk with live active cultures, and draining away all the excess water for a thicker and tastier finished product. It’s higher in protein than a lot of other yogurts, which is exactly what you need for a healthy, balanced diet. It’s also made without artificial flavors or sweeteners – there’s nothing at all artificial in there, actually. It proudly declares on its packaging that it contains 6g of sugar, 25g of protein, and 230 calories. It’s a great choice for those looking for an indulgent but healthy yogurt choice.
 

A great Fynd for those looking for a healthy, tasty yogurt. All the yogurts made by the company come from the protein "Fy", which was derived from the fungus Fusarium strain flavolapis, found in Yellowstone National Park. That’s quite a history! The yogurt provides 8 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, 9 grams of sugar and 170 calories. It contains no dairy, making it a great choice for people who are lactose intolerant. And it comes in many flavors, including peach, vanilla, and strawberry. Who would have thought fungus could be made so delicious?
 

Here’s another one from Siggi’s, who are really cornering the market on healthy yogurt options. This non-diary yogurt “blend” is delightfully high in protein at 11g, and has 180 calories and 12g fat. The website Go Dairy Free has the full list of ingredients: coconut milk, pea protein, coconut oil, macadamia nuts, cane sugar, tapioca flour, fruit pectin, natural flavor, live active cultures. So it’s not appropriate for people with a nut allergy, unfortunately.
 

Chobani Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt is good for you and also good for the environment, seeing as it uses only locally sourced milk. It also advertises itself as using only natural ingredients. According to the back of the packaging, the yogurt contains 6 grams of sugar, 15 grams of protein, 9 grams of fat and 170 calories. It’s gluten free, kosher, vegetarian friendly and contains no added sugar. It’s a great one to add berries and cereal to for a healthy, well-balanced breakfast, or to use for cooking delicious meals.
 

Another good option from Chobani is the Chobani Zero Sugar line. If you’re not into lactose, then this is the yogurt for you, as it contains 0 of the stuff. It also contains no sugar, as instead it’s flavored by stevia leaf extract, allulose, and monk fruit extract. It’s got 60 calories and 11 grams of protein, and no fat whatsoever if you’re worried about that. Chobani comes in many different flavors, including Milk & Cookies and Key Lime Pie, but even the unhealthy-sounding flavors are actually healthy. Definitely a good one to try with the kids if you’re trying to get them into eating healthier yogurt.
 

Fage gets their name for the Greek word for “to eat”, and you’ll certainly want to eat this yogurt. It contains no added sugar (only naturally occurring milk sugar according to the brand’s official website), and is considered a great source of calcium and protein. Calcium is important because it helps build up your bones and teeth, as well as assisting with muscle and bone function. You’ll also want to eat Fage’s Greek Yogurt because of its live active yogurt cultures: L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei. All that and it’s by all accounts delicious, too!
 

Here’s another skyr yogurt. Icelandic Provisions make their yogurt to be slightly milder than traditional Greek yogurt, but that doesn’t mean compromising on taste. It contains 17g of protein – so definitely one to consider if you’re looking to add more protein to your diet – plus 3g of sugar, and 1.5g fat. Its active cultures are Streptococcus Thermophilus Islandicus, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, and Bifidobacterium. You can make all sorts of yummy dressings and dishes with it, or add berries for a healthy breakfast. Find it in your local grocery store and send a silent thank you over to the country of Iceland!
 

This cool yogurt came out of nowhere to become one of the superstars of the plant-based foods aisle. A woman named Liz Fisher, the founder of the Lavva brand, took inspiration from the little-known Pili nut to create her brand of yogurt. It was the lowest carb nut on the planet, and she knew she could do something with it. Lavva yogurt advertises itself as having 50 billion probiotics + prebiotics, plus no added sugar or gums. That’s a whole lot of goodness packed into every spoonful. It’s suitable for vegans and those following the Paleo diet, and it has hardcore fans all over the world. Why not give it a try yourself and see what all the fuss is about?
 

Here’s another great dairy-free option from the ever reliable Icelandic Provisions. Their Oatmilk Skyr contains 16g of protein, which is great if you’re looking to get more of it into your diet, and just 4g of sugar. The official website of the brand contains a full list of ingredients: Oatmilk made from water and whole grain oat flour, pea protein, coconut oil, cane sugar, and the active culture Streptococcus Thermophilus Islandicus. And the reviewers are raving about it. “I’ve had other non-dairy yogurts and it’s incredible the way this one captures that tangy-tartiness that I remember yogurt had,” wrote one person on Go Dairy Free. “The fruit flavors are subtle and wonderful and the sweetness level is perfect for me.”
 

Culina yogurt is made with coconut, so it’s one to avoid if you’re allergic. But if you’re not, Culina promises a thick and creamy taste to go with its spoonfuls of healthy probiotics. It was created by a woman who had to remove dairy, sugar, and gluten from her diet, and despaired of ever finding good food again until she created Culina. It’s lower in protein than some of the other yogurts on this list, coming in with just 2 grams of the stuff, but it also contains 2  grams of fiber, 9 grams of added sugar and 220 calories. And if you’re worried about its impact on the environment, it’s made from 100% recyclable plastic cups. Definitely a promising up-and-comer in the wonderful world of yogurt.