Substitutions / greek yogurt
What to use instead of greek yogurt
Use sour cream in equal amounts. Slightly richer and less tangy; works in nearly every context greek yogurt would.
Every option, best first
| Use instead | How much | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Sour cream | 1:1 | Slightly richer and less tangy; works in nearly every context greek yogurt would. |
| Plain whole-milk yogurt | 1:1 | Thinner consistency, so drain it first if your recipe needs a thick texture. |
| Labneh | 1:1 | Thicker and tangier than greek yogurt; loosen with a little water if needed. |
How much is a cup of greek yogurt?
Substituting by volume and weighing are different problems, and the second one has an exact answer. Weigh greek yogurt in grams →
A word on how to read these
A substitution is a trade, not an equivalence. The ratio gets the quantity right; the third column is the part worth reading, because it tells you what you are giving up. In a stew, most of these are invisible. In a cake — where flour, liquid, fat and leavening are in a fixed relationship — the same swap can change the crumb.
Why baking notices and stew doesn't →
Where these came from
These substitutions were written by Gather's own kitchen model — the same one the app uses when you tap an ingredient and ask what else would work — then checked and saved as a fixed list in July 2026. Nothing on this page is generated while you read it. They are a good starting point and not a substitute for tasting as you go.