Greek Yoghurt
Greek yoghurt is a true ADHDishes all-star. It’s cool, creamy, tangy, and endlessly flexible—ready to be a breakfast base, a snack, a savoury sauce, or a dessert with barely any effort. It delivers quick wins whether you’re spreading it on toast, swirling it with honey, or dunking veggies in it. Bonus: it feels indulgent but does your body good.
Why is it good for ADHD?
Greek yoghurt is naturally high in protein, which helps with mood, energy, and focus. Even better, it contains live cultures like lactobacillus—a type of good gut bacteria that’s often found to be low in people with ADHD. These probiotics support digestion and gut-brain connection, making yoghurt a simple but powerful tool for your brain and body.
Different Types & Cuts
- Full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free – All work, but full-fat often has the best texture and flavour.
- Set vs. stirred – Set is firmer, stirred is smoother.
- Extra thick styles – Brands like Fage or Skyr offer dense, spoonable options that feel more substantial.
- Flavoured versions – Can be convenient but watch for added sugar or sweeteners.
Buying Tips
- Look for labels that list only two ingredients: milk and live cultures.
- Avoid yoghurts with added sugar, stabilisers, or thickeners—keep it simple and add your own flavours at home.
- Supermarket own-brand Greek yoghurt can be just as good as pricier versions. Try a few until you find a texture and taste you like.
- Fage is a great option if you want that extra-thick, luxurious spoon feel.
Storage Tips
- Keep sealed in the fridge and eat by the use-by date.
- If you're blending it with other ingredients (like garlic) it should last about a week or two.
- Don’t double-dip—use a clean spoon to help it last longer.
- You can freeze yoghurt (especially when pre-mixed with fruit or blended), but it may separate slightly when defrosted. Best frozen as yoghurt bark or smoothie cubes.
Prep Tips
- Stir in honey, jam, or spices for sweet versions in seconds.
- For savoury, just add garlic or chilli or salt—no cooking needed.
- Great for batch prep: portion into jars for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.
- If the texture is too thick, thin with a splash of water or milk.
Related Recipes
Roasted Carrots with Chilli Oil & Garlic Yoghurt
This dish is super addictive. It's spicy, cool, salty, sweet, soft and crunchy all in one. This dish feels like like it came straight from a restaurant, but it’s secretly simple. The carrots go soft and sweet in the air fryer while the garlic yoghurt brings cool, creamy contrast. The crispy chilli oil hits with heat and umami. And if you add the optional nuts you get a textural balance between the soft roasted carrots and the crisp and crunchy nuts. It’s sensory dopamine on a plate, with barely any fuss.