This insanely simple hack turns plain ol’ yogurt into Greek yogurt

The yogurt section is shown at a Whole Foods Market in San Francisco, Monday, May 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Greek yogurt is packed with probiotics, protein, and other things our bodies need. But it tends to be pricey.

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Next time you want all the benefits of Greek yogurt without the hefty price tag, buy some (cheaper) regular yogurt and use this easy hack from PureWow to turn it Greek.

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You will need:

  • Regular full-fat yogurt
  • Colander
  • Bowl
  • 2 coffee filters

Get the full instructions here. But be sure to read the nutrition information on the yogurt to make sure it’s not loaded with sugar!

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