Short answer: for most people who want more protein and less fat, yes. Skyr gives you roughly three times the protein of a regular yoghurt, almost no fat, and nothing added. But "healthier" depends on what your body needs, and there are people for whom a regular or full cream yoghurt is the better pick. I make skyr in Cape Town, so I'm obviously biased. I'll tell you where it falls short too. Why I started eating skyr in the first place I got to know skyr in the Netherlands.

An easy high protein overnight oats recipe with about 27 g protein per jar, and how the yoghurt you choose changes the number.

Three high protein smoothies with around 25 to 29 g of protein, no powder needed. Plus a protein per 100 g comparison of yoghurt bases.

Greek yoghurt is strained, plain yoghurt is not, and many Greek style tubs are thickened instead. We compare protein per 100 g on South African labels and show where skyr fits.

Seven quick high protein breakfast ideas for busy Cape Town mornings, with the protein in eggs, oats, cottage cheese and yoghurt worked out from real data.

Vars Skyr is now on the shelves at SPAR Cape Quarter, Giovanni's Deliworld, Palmyra Deli and Alphen KWIKSPAR. Here is every place in Cape Town where you can buy a tub.

We compared the protein in plain yoghurts sold in South Africa, from regular and Greek style to strained skyr. Here are the numbers per 100 g and per bowl.

A creamy, comforting white bean chicken chili made lighter and higher in protein with Vars Skyr. It is an easy weeknight meal with tender chicken, cannellini beans, green chilies and a creamy skyr finish. Ingredients 1 cup Vars Skyr 3 tablespoons canola oil ¾ cup chopped yellow onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.5 cm cubes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fresh

Bagels are a breakfast classic that many people adore. When you incorporate skyr into the dough, you give this beloved treat a delightful twist. Skyr, an Icelandic dairy product, is not only creamy and thick but also packed with protein. This makes it an excellent choice for baking, especially when you want something that is delicious and healthy. In this post, we will take you through a straightforward recipe for creating skyr bagels at home. Whether you're a baking pro or j

Skyr is a thick, creamy product that resembles yogurt but is classified as a cheese. It is made from skim milk that is strained to remove whey, giving it a dense consistency. Depending on the brand, skyr can have a slightly tangy flavor, often enhanced with various ingredients. To create skyr, the milk is first heated, and then live cultures are added. This mixture is allowed to ferment, after which it is strained to achieve its characteristic thickness. This careful process