Greek Yoghurt Substitutes

Out of greek yoghurt? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert greek yoghurt between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the greek yoghurt converter.

What to use instead of greek yoghurt

  • Sour Cream

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup Greek yoghurt = 1 cup sour cream (1:1 by volume)

    Sour cream is richer and less tangy with more fat (250 g vs 260 g per cup). Swap 1:1 in baking, dips, and dressings; it adds richness where Greek yoghurt keeps things lean and high in protein.

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  • Plain Yoghurt

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup Greek yoghurt = 1 cup plain yoghurt (1:1 by volume)

    Plain yoghurt is looser and a touch lighter (258 g vs 260 g per cup) since it isn't strained. Swap 1:1 in batters and marinades; for thick dips or no-bake desserts that must hold shape, strain it first or stay with Greek.

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  • Crème Fraîche

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup Greek yoghurt = 1 cup crème fraîche (1:1 by volume)

    Crème fraîche is richer and more heat-stable with much higher fat and a milder tang (230 g vs 260 g per cup). Swap 1:1 in cold dips and cooked sauces, where crème fraîche holds together better than yoghurt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for greek yoghurt?
There are 3 workable substitutes for greek yoghurt, depending on what you have on hand and which property of greek yoghurt matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup Greek yoghurt = 1 cup sour cream (1:1 by volume). Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting greek yoghurt change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the greek yoghurt converter
How do I measure greek yoghurt accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The greek yoghurt converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the greek yoghurt converter

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