What is TikToker's current breakfast staple ‘dry yogurt’?

From the Dalgona coffee to frozen honey and cucumber salad, TikTokers have consistently introduced us to creative food trends. Its latest star is the ‘dry yogurt’. Youngsters are obsessed with dry yogurt, and it has become a staple in the breakfast menu of millennials and Gen-Zs. You will find thousands of recipes on how to eat ‘dry yogurt’ for breakfast as well as snacks.

What is dry yogurt?

Dry yogurt as its name refers is a ‘dry’ version of yogurt. It's dehydrated or frozen yogurt sans the water. This creamier, thicker, and spreadable version of yogurt has been approved by the millennials and Gen-Zs for all the right reasons.

Dry yogurt is similar to the Labneh, frequently used in Mediterranean cuisine. Labneh is made from fermented milk strained for several hours to remove all the moisture. This strained yogurt has a whipped cream cheese consistency and is a delicacy common to people of Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Israel.


You can have the dry yogurt as a spread. People also like to spread the yogurt on a baking sheet and add toppings such as fruits, nuts, or granola, and either freeze or bake it. You can get a yogurt bark or crispy yogurt chips. You can add dry yogurt to salads. Adding fruits to the dry yogurt will give you a healthy and delectable breakfast.

How to make dry yogurt?

Sprinkle a pinch of salt into the Greek yogurt. Place it to a strainer lined with a cheesecloth, over a large bowl. Fold the cloth tightly, and place a lightweight over it. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours or longer. Remove the cheesecloth and viola you have your dry yogurt! You can add food coloring if required to make it in different colors. Enjoy it as it is or add sweeteners.

Is it worth the hype?

If you scroll on TikTok you will come across thousands of recipes using dry yogurt. They are not only lip-smacking but also healthy. This Instagramable easy recipe is nutritious as well.

• Yogurt, especially Greek yogurt, is a great source of protein. As the dry yogurt is sans the water content it is even more nutritious. It will help build and repair muscles. As it is rich in protein, dry yogurt will keep you full for longer, and thereby help with weight management.
• Dry yogurt is also a rich source of calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for maintaining strong bones and preventing osteoporosis.
• Yogurts contain probiotics, which promote healthy digestion and are beneficial for gut health.
• You can indulge in dry yogurt, guilt-free, as they are lower in calories compared to processed snacks. This can also aid in weight management.
• It’s an easy and convenient food to add to your diet.