Because the stuff is a rich, creamy blank canvas that you almost always have in your fridge, it’s also the perfect base for those kinds of treats where you want something sweet but not over the top—but don’t actually feel like doing any work. In fact, yogurt-as-dessert is so great that you’ll probably want to do it every night. Here are seven delicious ideas to get you started.

  1. Yogurt ricotta dip with fruit Whisk equal parts yogurt and ricotta, then add a drizzle of honey and a generous dusting of cinnamon. Use as a dipping sauce for chewy, candylike Medjool dates or dried figs (or fresh fruit, of course) and you’ll basically feel like you’re at a fancy Moroccan restaurant. MORE: Gluten-Free Apple Crumble in a Jar
  2. Pumpkin pudding ​ You can think of this as pumpkin pie for a Monday night. Whisk together equal parts yogurt and canned pumpkin puree (or sweet potato puree, or butternut squash puree). Stir in half a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and a few drops of stevia to taste. Top with a couple of chopped toasted pecans.
  3. Fast fruit fro-yo In a food processor, process equal parts yogurt and frozen fruit (like berries, cherries, or sliced peaches) with a few drops of vanilla extract until smooth. Devour before it melts, because the texture gets funky if you try to freeze it.
  4. Tangy chocolate pudding Remember all those recipes for raw vegan chocolate pudding that use avocado as the base? Dig up your favorite one and swap the avocado for yogurt (stir in a tablespoon or two of brewed coffee to amp up the chocolate flavor, if you’d like). If you really wanna go crazy, top with a few crushed salty whole-wheat pretzels. MORE: 6 Nostalgic Desserts, Made Instantly Healthier
  5. Pineapple coconut parfait If you like pina coladas…you’ll definitely like this, too. In a glass, alternate layers of cubed pineapple, yogurt, and toasted coconut flakes. Top with a few chopped macadamia nuts and freshly grated nutmeg.
  6. Yogurt brulee Because you can brulee things other than just heavy cream and eggs. Place yogurt in an ovenproof ramekin and sprinkle the top with an even layer of sugar. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sugar is hardened and caramelized. Top with fresh berries. MORE: 7 Clean(ish) Ways To Get Your Cookie Dough Fix
  7. Chocolate chip cookie dough The name makes this sound way more gluttonous than it actually is. Whisk yogurt with a spoonful of almond butter, a few drops of stevia, and half a teaspoon each of vanilla and almond extract. Top with dark chocolate chunks.