Most yogurts have added sugar and are low or nonfat - definitely not what keto prescribes. Recently we found a yogurt that has fat (which makes it sooo creamy) and has no added sugar!
The macros still aren't perfectly Keto: 1 cup has 9g fat, 15g protein and 5g carbs (it is made with milk and cream and milk has carbs), so it should still be treated like a dessert and not consumed in large amounts. We have found that as long as we stay within reason it doesn't kick us out of ketosis, gives us the treat we are craving and is filling!
In our household we try to limit the amount of sweeteners we give to our children, so we try to find mix-ins that make it sweet enough, or this is a treat my husband and I enjoy after the children have gone to bed.
Admittedly, I have a sweet tooth, so I like to make it sweet and I have found my favorite sweetener to add to this yogurt is a little bit of powdered stevia. The powdered stevia we use is very strong, so you have to be careful not to use too much! (It comes with a tiny scoop and I think one scoop for 3/4 cup of yogurt is perfect!)
Some combinations we love!
Almond Joy: crushed up almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes and Lily's chocolate chips (I usually add a couple of drops of coconut extract as well because I prefer a stronger coconut flavor!)
Tropical: a few drops of lime juice and coconut!
Peanut Butter Cup: a tablespoon of peanut butter, a teaspoon of cocoa powder and a few Lily's chocolate chips sprinkled on top!
My preferred: a teaspoon of cocoa powder and either Lily's chocolate chips or a few blueberries mixed in!
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