Consumer Reports' Top-Rated Yogurt Is Cheaper Than Oikos, Chobani, And Fage

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With so many different brands taking over store shelves nowadays, sometimes even a simple grocery run can feel overwhelming. Gone are the days of having a few big names to choose from; now we have international labels and countless varieties to sift through. Yogurt is no exception, but according to Consumer Reports, the best is an old-school classic: Dannon.

Dannon Plain Whole Milk Yogurt has the highest rating of any yogurt Consumer Reports has tested, beating out the likes of Oikos, Chobani, Fage, and Siggi's. Overall, it ranks higher than 144 other products, including flavored yogurts and high-end artisanal brands like Bellwether Farms. The independent testing agency gave it top marks for flavor and texture, praising the full-fat creaminess and tangy, sour cream-like notes.

At 110 calories and 7 grams of sugar per serving, the yogurt also received a high nutrition score, and the 32-ounce package size was taken into account. It might not be for those who prefer other types of yogurt, like Greek or Icelandic, but sometimes you can't beat tradition. Dannon has been sold in the United States for over 84 years and people still give the Plain Whole Milk Yogurt great reviews online. Plus, it's so easy to make plain yogurt taste better. A container costs around $3.56 (depending on the retailer), which is a steal compared to Oikos ($6.27), Chobani ($5.97), and Fage ($6.96) products of the same size. 

The Plain Whole Milk Yogurt was the first Dannon product launched in the United States and the staple has remained on shelves since 1942. It's not fancy, but there's a reason it's been around for so long. As one Walmart customer put it in a review, "Dannon Whole Milk Yogurt has been my favorite for years! In all that time it has consistently maintained its quality and taste that keeps me coming back to purchase it every week."

People love the "clean creaminess" and "natural" taste and find that it's great for pairing with toppings like honey, cinnamon, seeds, and cereal. It also seems to do well in savory recipes that call for yogurt, like fragrant chicken korma or paneer tikka masala. A Target shopper said in a review, "It's versatile enough to enjoy on its own or use [in] smoothies, parfaits, and recipes. It has a fresh, natural taste and works great with fruit or granola."

If you enjoy a thicker yogurt, the Dannon Plain Whole Milk Yogurt might be a little too thin for you. A Tasting Table expert who ranked 10 Greek yogurt brands didn't love Dannon's fat-free version, so you might want to switch suppliers if opting for Greek or other high protein yogurts besides the whole milk version. But if all else fails, here is a simple addition that can rescue any bland yogurt.