Heavenly delicious, filling and yet low in fat: Icelandic cream cheese is considered a real protein bomb and also scores points with its low calorific value. The dairy dish is perfect for losing weight and is ideal for anyone who works out. Skyr promotes muscle building and contains important minerals that ensure a strong tooth and bone structure. The dairy product is not only healthy, but also tastes very good and has now become an ingredient in numerous recipes in German cuisine. We take a closer look at the cream cheese and offer you 10 delicious SkyrRecipes for losing weight.
What is Skyr? The healthy dairy product at a glance
Skyr comes from Iceland, where it is a traditional dairy product that has been made by local farmers for centuries. Even today, skyr is still made on farms. Pasteurized cow's milk is enriched with lactic acid bacteria. The result is createda quark-like one, creamy mass that is characterized by its slightly sour taste. In German supermarkets, Skyr is referred to as cream cheese due to the manufacturing process.
Is skyr healthy?
Skyr is not only very tasty, but also very healthy. The milk product scores with a high protein content. Proteins play an important rolewhen building muscle. Icelandic cream cheese also contains lactic acid bacteria, which maintain the intestinal flora and effectively fight fungi and bacteria. They also keep the pH value of the intestinal tract low and stimulate digestion. If skyr is made according to the original recipe, it is not vegan. There are now also lactose-free versions that are also suitable for vegans or people with lactose intolerance.
Skyr calories: Is the dairy product really low in calories?
Skyr is used in Germany asa real slimming agentcelebrated. This is because skyr contains few calories but at the same time keeps you full for a long time. In this way, cravings can be avoided, among other things. Skyr contains only 68 calories and 3.3 g of fat per 100 g. However, it is rich in calcium (0.15 g per 100 g of milk product) and sodium (0.08 g per 100 g of milk product). The experts recommend buying Skyr without additives and then using the dairy product as an ingredient. Most supermarkets also sell versions where Skyr is flavored with fruit. If you decide to do this, you should pay extra attention to the sugar levels. Such desserts are often additionally sweetened with sugar. If you want to be on the safe side, it is better to use skyr without additives and then taste it with fresh seasonal fruits such as berries.
Make Skyr yourself
By the way, you don't necessarily have to buy the Icelandic dairy dish. Many amateur chefs in Germany make their own Skyr from skimmed milk. For the cream cheese you need the following products: skimmed milk and sour cream (in a ratio of 4 to 1) and a rennet tablet. For one liter of skim milk you usually need 1/4 rennet tablet, which you should first dissolve in 25 ml of cold, chlorine-free water (so tap water is not suitable). Optionally you can use rennet drops. They are added directly and undiluted to milk. This is how you can make skyr yourself:
1. Pour the skimmed milk into a pot and bring to the boil.
2. Dissolve the rennet tablet in cold, still mineral water.
2. Allow the milk to cool to 40 degrees Celsius at room temperature. To be on the safe side, check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
3. Stir the dissolved rennet tablet or the undiluted rennet drops into the milk.
4. Stir in the sour cream and let it rest at room temperature for a day.
5. The next day, bring water to a boil in a pot, place cheesecloth in the pot and sterilize for 5 minutes. Line a colander with the cheesecloth. Then pour the milk-sour cream mixture into the colander, tie the four corners of the cloth together and let the whey drain for eight hours.
6. Then stir the skyr until smooth and store in the refrigerator in a tightly closed container for several days.
Make your own vegan skyr: recipe with soy milk
As mentioned above, skyr is not vegan if made using the traditional Icelandic recipe. But there is a vegan alternative that is prepared with soy milk. You need 1 liter of soy milk, 1 packet of yoghurt cultures made from plant-based milk alternatives such as coconut milk or soy and a rennet tablet. This is how the vegan version is prepared:
1. Heat the soy milk to 40 degrees Celsius.
2. Stir the yoghurt cultures from plant-based milk alternatives into the soy milk.
3. Dissolve the rennet tablet in cold, chlorine-free water.
4. Cover the vegan Skyr yoghurt and let it rest for a day.
5. Line a colander with sterilized cheesecloth, pour the milk-sour cream mixture into the colander, tie the four corners of the cloth and let the whey drain for eight hours.
Skyr recipes for weight loss: Prepare Skyr ice cream with strawberries
Many amateur chefs ask themselves the question “What can you do with skyr?”. The answer is very simple: In any recipe where yogurt is listed among the ingredients, it can be replaced with Skyr. If you want to bake with skyr then you can opt for a cake ordecide on a casserole. A skyr with strawberries and oatmeal is quick, filling and delicious.
Below we'll explain how you can make a delicious dessert using seasonal fruits and skyr. For the Skyr ice cream you need the following ingredients:
- 100 g strawberries, washed and halved
- 300g Skyr, cooled
- To taste if desired: 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tbsp lime juice
This is what Skyr is likeMade ice cream: Set aside 20 g of strawberries, put the remaining 80 g of strawberries in a bowl with the skyr, agave syrup and lime juice and puree until a creamy mass is formed. Garnish with the remaining strawberries and place in the freezer. Leave in the freezer overnight and serve the next day.
Skyr recipes for weight loss: Skyr cake for breakfast
If you want to lose weight, try to eat as few calories as possibleto eat healthy. It almost goes without saying that sweets are the first to be removed from the menu. Below we offer you a recipe for Skyr cake that is healthy, filling and quick to prepare. You need the following ingredients:
- 300 g Sugar
- 2 EL Honig
- 1/2 packet of vanilla pudding powder
- 2 Owner
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- Children's spoon biscuits without sugar or rusks
- 2 handfuls of blueberries and strawberries, optional edible flowers for garnish
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Preparation:
1. Separate the eggs, put the egg whites with the salt in a bowl and beat until stiff. In another bowl, add the egg yolk and agave syrup and mix with the Skyr, honey, lime juice and vanilla pudding powder, stirring constantly. Line a baking pan with baking paper and place the biscuits or rusks on the base. Spread the Skyr mixture evenly on top and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for half an hour.
Low carb skyr recipes: casserole with cherries
There are numerous low carb skyr recipes. A casserole with cherries tastes good with both coffee and tea and is a great idea for a quick dessert. You need the following ingredients:
- 300 g Sugar
- 30 g spelled or soft wheat semolina
- 2 Owner
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 2-3 drops of vanilla extract
- 120 g cherries, halved
Preparation:
1. Line a baking dish with baking paper.
2. Separate the two eggs, beat the egg whites until stiff and place them in a glass bowl with the halved cherries and whisk.
3. Beat the egg yolks until foamy, whisk with the vanilla extract and agave syrup and then stir in the spelled semolina and Skyr.
4. Divide the dough into two, put the first part in the baking dish, spread the egg white and cherry mixture over it and cover with the second part of the dough.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius with fan for 30 minutes. The Skyr casserole is ready when it turns golden brown. You can of course do a swab test to be on the safe side.
Skyr recipes: rolls with spelled flour and oat flakes
The Skyr rolls with spelled flour and oat flakes are a good alternative to whole grain bread. They are ready quickly and the recipe is so simple that even complete beginners can bake the rolls. You need the following ingredients:
- hearty oat flakes
- 300 g Sugar
- 1 No
- 230 g spelled flour
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 g Honig
- 1 tbsp cow's milk
- 1-2 tbsp cooking oil
Preparation:
1. Sift the wholemeal spelled flour.
2. Place all remaining ingredients except the crunchy oat flakes in a bowl and mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour to the mixture and knead the dough.
4. Line a baking tray with baking paper and preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Portion the dough, form about 8 rolls, sprinkle with the hearty oat flakes and bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius with a fan. The buns are ready when they turn golden brown.
Recipe for savory Skyr waffles: A healthy breakfast
With a filling breakfast you are guaranteed to start the day in a good mood. Below we offer you a recipe for Skyr waffles that are filling and low in calories at the same time. Made from spelled flour and garnished with berries, the waffles are not only ideal for breakfast, but also as a hearty snack between meals. Here are the necessary ingredients:
- 200 g Skyr, unsweetened and without additives
- 1 large egg
- 120 g spelled wholemeal flour
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 50 ml natural carbonated mineral water
- 1/2 packet of baking powder
- Berries for garnish
- 3-4 EL Honig
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Preparation:
1. Separate the egg and beat the egg white in a bowl until stiff.
2. Add the egg yolk and the other ingredients and mix together until a homogeneous dough is formed.
3. Grease a waffle iron for Brussels waffles with the cooking oil. Bake the waffles until golden brown and garnish with honey and fruit.
Recipe for skyr with yogurt and oatmeal: low carb breakfast
A filling, quick and protein-rich breakfast is the perfect start for all fitness fans. We offer you a recipe for yogurt with skyr, oatmeal, strawberries and mint. You need the following ingredients:
- Yoghurt, low fat
- Cloudy
- 1 tsp lime juice
- oatmeal
- Strawberries, halved
- fresh mint leaves
Mix the skyr with the yoghurt to create a creamy mixture. Season with lime juice and honey and garnish with strawberries, oatmeal and fresh mint leaves. Just the right breakfast that will give you strength for your morning workout.
Skyr drink: recipe for shake with bananas and berries
Instead of cake and muffins: The drink made from skyr and berries helps with cravings for sweets. The ingredients are: 200 g Skyr, 200 g yogurt, 1 handful of berries, 1 banana, 1 pinch of vanilla powder. Simply add all the ingredients to the blender and stir until frothy. Store in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 days.
