Well, friends, it’s official; I’ve finally been converted to liking yogurt. I know, I never saw it coming either, but here we are. After a very confusing on-again, off-again relationship with yogurt, I’m proud to say that I have officially become a yogurt lover. Granted, I still haven’t made it to the stage of adulting where plain yogurt is even remotely appealing to me (I’m eating something flavored or not at all), but hey, a win is a win.
If you’ve been following the drama of it all, then you know that up until I tried Elleno’s seasonal Pumpkin Pie Flavored Greek Yogurt last fall, yogurt and I weren’t exactly on the best of terms. Let’s just say the idea of eating it gave me the same ick you get when you eat eggs for breakfast and get a bite that’s just a little too eggy if you know what I mean. Needless to say, that ick has entirely dissipated, and yours truly has been enjoying yogurt for breakfast nearly every day since.
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I’ve even ventured into skyr yogurt territory and am currently hyperfixated on Painterland Sisters’ indulgent Vanilla Bean flavor. Who even am I? Actually answering that question probably requires a trip to the therapist, but you get the point. All that is to say that I’d like to think I’m somewhat of a yogurt expert these days, and to test that out, my newly refined yogurt-loving palette and I tried 10 Greek yogurts from Aldi and ranked them so you don’t have to. Read on for my definitive ranking and more yogurt hot takes.
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What’s Special About Aldi’s Greek Yogurts?
Before we get into the ranking, let’s talk about why Aldi Greek yogurt is so special. For starters, like most things at the budget-friendly retailer, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal on the creamy high-protein breakfast staple. The average prices for Greek yogurt options at Aldi fall somewhere in the $2 to $4 range, depending on what you get. Plus, the quality is often comparable to if not better than that of more popular name brands you can get at other grocery stores, and most Aldi private label brands are free of synthetic dyes, artificial flavors, sweeteners and preservatives.
How I Tested the Greek Yogurts
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To determine which Greek yogurt deserved to be my No. 1 pick, I looked out for three main things when testing each yogurt: consistency, mouthfeel and overall taste. I also stuck with Aldi-exclusive brands and tried to pick a range of flavors (even ones I’d normally skip) to ensure I wasn’t injecting any bias based on my personal preferences. I then scored each category out of 5 and added up the points to crown the undisputed winner.
10 Aldi Greek Yogurts, Ranked Worst to Best
Here’s my definitive ranking of Aldi’s Greek yogurt options to find the best-tasting one.
10. Friendly Farms 2 Grams of Sugar Lowfat Greek Yogurt in Strawberry
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Truthfully, this one was hard to enjoy at all. It wasn’t bad consistency-wise, but it felt watery on my tongue, and the overwhelming flavor is less strawberry and more sugar substitute. It tastes like those flavor packets you add to your water, and not in a good way. It’s a hard pass for me.
9. Friendly Farms Super Zero Nonfat Greek Yogurt in Mixed Berry
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This was another disappointment in terms of flavor for me. It just ended up tasting like fruit potpourri, but without any of the actual sweetness of fruit. Sure, it’s not supposed to have any added sugar, but it would probably taste better without the sugar substitute to compensate. Another skip.
8. Friendly Farms Super Zero Nonfat Greek Yogurt in Vanilla
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Much like its berry-forward sibling, this one was another miss for me. The vanilla flavor was a little more bearable, but it still kind of tasted like a vanilla protein shake in yogurt form. That being said, any of the lower-sugar options would probably work great in a smoothie, where the other ingredients may mask their lackluster flavor.
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7. Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt in Blueberry on the Bottom
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Surprisingly, I thought this one would land higher on the list because I usually love blueberry anything, but it just didn’t wow me. It wasn’t bad by any means, but the blueberry flavor was a little too understated for my liking. The consistency was decent, but I wouldn’t reach for this on its own in the morning. Of course, if it were topped with a scoop of granola and extra blueberries, well, that’d be a different story.
6. Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt in Raspberry on the Bottom
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Another surprise to me was how enjoyable I actually found the raspberry flavor because raspberry can be hit or miss sometimes. Here, the raspberries deliver the flavor you’re looking for and really shine compared to the blueberry version. In terms of mouthfeel, it’s not as velvety as I would have liked, but it makes up for it in the flavor department.
5. Friendly Farms Whole Milk Greek Yogurt in Toasted Coconut Vanilla
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Although I’ll admit I didn’t absolutely love the coconut flavor here, it’s not offensive enough to make me put it anywhere lower on the list. It would be great as the base for grilled pineapple or a fresh tropical fruit salad, and the texture and mouthfeel make it all the more luxurious. It’s a time and place kind of yogurt, and I can definitely get with that.
4. Friendly Farms Nonfat Greek Yogurt in Black Cherry on the Bottom
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This one really blew me away. I wasn’t expecting to be impressed by the flavor as much as I was, but it’s the perfect complement to the Greek yogurt. It almost makes up for the less indulgent mouthfeel, though it was silkier than the other fruit on the bottom flavors. I’d definitely buy this one again. It would be great swirled into oatmeal or baked into oatmeal bars.
3. Simply Nature Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt in Vanilla Bean
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I could’ve predicted that this one would land somewhere in the top, and it definitely met my expectations. It was rich and creamy unlike its lower-fat counterparts, and the flecks of vanilla bean made it almost taste like melted ice cream. The only critique I had for this one was that it was significantly tangier than the others I tried, which made me less likely to keep going back, but it’s still really, really good. It would be perfect in a smaller portion.
2. Friendly Farms Whole Milk Greek Yogurt in Key Lime
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This is another one I knew I’d like because I love Chobani’s Key Lime Pie Flips, and although it doesn’t come with all the toppings like Chobani’s, it definitely delivers. It’s rich and indulgent, perfectly sweet and the Key lime flavor is to die for. Needless to say, this one has earned a permanent spot in my fridge.
1. Specially Selected Indulgent Greek Yogurt in Honey Vanilla
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After tasting my way through all the others, I knew this would end up topping the list, and honestly, it’s so much better than I anticipated. This one is thick and dense, almost like the consistency of skyr, but without the intense sourness skyr is known for. It was ultra creamy, like eating a Blizzard from Dairy Queen, and the honey-vanilla flavor is transcendent. It’s not overly sweet, and if I’m being completely honest, I could probably eat the entire 32-ounce container in one sitting.
If you’re looking for a new Greek yogurt to add to your rotation, this list should help you discover some new and exciting flavors to try on your next trip to Aldi. As for me, I’ll be sticking with the Specially Selected Indulgent Greek Yogurt in Honey Vanilla for the near future.
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