Best high protein yoghurt in the UK reviewed
Last updated: 7 November 2025
Here we will give a hands-on, taste-tested review of the best and most popular high protein yoghurt in the UK - including Tesco high protein yoghurt, Lidl Milbona high protein yoghurt, Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt, Fage, Arla skyr yoghurt, M&S high protein yoghurt and Lidl Milbona skyr yoghurt. We’ll also look at Biotiful protein kefir which is similar to a high protein yoghurt.
We’ll look into the benefits, ingredients, nutrition and flavour of these yoghurts and see where each stands out.
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The downsides of high protein yoghurt
High protein yoghurt are often, but not always, also very low in fat. This means that the yoghurt can often lack a creamy taste and be pretty unsatisfying. Also somewhat common among high-protein, low-fat yoghurt is an unpleasant chalky aftertaste.
So sometimes high protein yoghurts have great macros, but a disappointing taste which means that their use is limited. For example, I wouldn’t recommend having some of the yoghurts listed here on their own as the taste is just not satisfying. But these still work in a smoothie and potentially on cereal.
How much protein should you eat each day?
You’ll read varying opinion online about exactly how much protein is optimal and it varies based on certain circumstances.
As a simple guide:
a normal adult will want to consume about 0.8g of protein per day per kilogram of weight - so a 60kg person should consume around 48g of protein per day
from age 40 you will want to consume around 1.0-1.2g of protein per day per kilogram - so a 60kg person should consume around 60-72g of protein per day. This is because as we age we begin to lose muscle mass and this increase in protein can help offset that
an adult who exercises regularly or is trying to increase muscle mass should aim for around 1.5g of protein per day per kilogram - so a 60kg person should consume around 90g of protein per day. It’s worth nothing that some advice goes even further recommending 2g of protein per day per kilogram for those trying to gain muscle mass. However, it would generally not be recommended going past 2g.
Best high protein yoghurt in the UK
Tesco high protein yoghurt
Tesco high protein yoghurt is a great choice if want to focus on getting good macros - very high protein, very low fat - while still getting a decent taste.
This yoghurt is very natural containing only milk (likely skim milk) and live cultures.
Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.
It has excellent protein levels (11.3%), very low fat (0.4%), moderate sugar levels (3.9%) and moderate levels of calcium (120mg per 100g).
Flavour
The texture is very thick but given the near absence of fat, it doesn’t have a very creamy texture.
The aroma is weak with just a slight milkiness present.
The taste is very clean and again just milky with nothing else really coming through. It has a moderate acidity.
Overall, the taste is very good for a high protein yoghurt (which often don’t taste great).
Cost and availability
You can buy a 500g tub from Tesco for £1.85.
Summary
Rating: 4.75 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Tesco high protein yoghurt does better than most high protein yoghurts in combining very high protein levels, very low fat levels and an enjoyable taste.
Pros
simple, natural ingredients
thick texture
very high protein levels
very low fat levels
great tasting for this type of yoghurt
Cons
lacks the creaminess of other yoghurts with higher fat
no information on the strains of live cultures included
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
Read our full review of Tesco high protein yoghurt.
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Best all-round high protein yoghurt in the UK
Fage Total 5% fat yoghurt
Fage Total 5% fat yoghurt doesn’t have the extremely high levels of protein which others here have, but it does a great job of combining high protein content, probiotics and a lovely taste. The cost of this is more fat than other high protein yoghurts.
The ingredients in this yoghurt are pasteurised skimmed milk, cream (milk) and live cultures.
In terms of live cultures and probiotics, let’s start with a definition - probiotics are live, beneficial microorganisms that have been proven to support health. They are a specific type of live culture.
Fage state they include the following:
Lactobacillus acidophilus - a probiotic which supports digestion and helps maintain vaginal and intestinal health
Lactobacillus casei - a probiotic that helps balance gut bacteria and supports healthy digestion, particularly during stress or antibiotic use
Bifidus - refers to the Bifidobacterium genus of bacteria, not a specific species like the other live cultures listed. While it’s possible, or even likely, this/these cultures are probiotic, we don’t know for sure without knowing the species
Streptococcus thermophilus - a common starter culture for yogurt whose main role is to ferment milk sugars. It is not generally regarded as a probiotic as evidence is limited
Lactobacillus bulgaricus - a starter culture used to ferment milk into yoghurt; it aids lactose digestion but is not generally considered a probiotic
In terms of the amount of actual live cultures present (ie colony forming units), no information is provided.
It has moderate levels of fat (5%), very good levels of protein (9%), low to moderate levels of sugar (3%) and moderate levels of calcium (121mg per 100g).
Flavour
The texture is nice and thick. It also has a good creaminess considering its lower-than-usual fat content.
The aroma is mostly of cottage or savoury cheese.
The taste is very clean and fairly neutral. It has some savoury cheese and buttery characteristics and comes across as very fresh and natural. And it has a moderate acidity.
Overall, the taste is very good. It has one of the best fat-to-creaminess ratios I’ve experienced.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 950g tub from Tesco for £5.55.
Summary
Rating: 4.75 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Fage Total 5% fat yoghurt is a great all-round yoghurt - with lower fat than most, higher protein and a lovely natural taste. You will pay more for the pleasure though.
Pros
natural ingredients
very high in protein
lower in fat than a lot of similar yoghurt
great creaminess considering the fat content
thick texture
good taste
source of probiotics
Cons
not 100% traditional (because of the added cream)
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
expensive
Read our full review of Fage Total 5% fat yoghurt.
Runner up high protein yoghurt
Lidl Milbona high protein yoghurt
Lidl Milbona high protein yoghurt comes at a great price and actually tastes pretty good too.
It only includes milk and live cultures.
Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.
It has very low levels of fat (0.2%), very good protein levels (11%) and moderate sugar levels (4.1%). Unfortunately no information is given regarding its calcium levels.
Flavour
It has a very thick texture in the mouth, but given the very low fat levels it isn’t very creamy.
The aroma is quite neutral, with just a small note of savoury cheese.
The taste matches the aroma - clean, simple with some savoury cheese towards the end. And the acidity is moderate.
Overall, the taste is very good for a high protein yoghurt and doesn’t have the chalkiness which plagues a lot of high protein yoghurt. For something 0.2% fat, you can’t really hope for much better than this.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 500g tub from Lidl for £1.59.
Summary
Rating: 4.75 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Lidl Milbona high protein yoghurt is indeed very high in protein and very low in fat. It also comes at a great price and tastes very good for this type of yoghurt.
Pros
simple, natural ingredients
thick texture
very high protein levels
very low fat levels
great tasting for this type of yoghurt
good value
Cons
lacks the creaminess of other yoghurts with higher fat
no information on the strains of live cultures included
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on the calcium content
Read our full review of Lidl Milbona high protein yoghurt.
Runner up all-round high protein yoghurt
Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt
Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt is another option if you want a yoghurt which balances protein, fat and flavour.
It only includes milk and live cultures.
Unfortunately Lidl gives no information on the live cultures present or the amount of them (ie colony forming units).
It has moderate levels of fat (5%), good protein levels (7.8%) and moderate sugar levels (4.2%). Unfortunately Lidl gives no information on calcium content.
Flavour
The texture is quite thick. It has some creaminess but not as much as some other brands (like Fage). However, it is definitely creamier than ultra-low-fat high-protein yoghurt.
The aroma is quite neutral with a savoury cheese character coming though most.
The taste is also mostly of savoury cheese. There’s a slight chalkiness to it as well. The acidity is quite high and seems a bit out of balance.
Overall, the taste isn’t bad, just a bit underwhelming. It’s one of the more savoury yoghurts we’ve tested.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 500g tub from Lidl for £1.89.
Summary
Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt does a good job of balancing protein, fat, flavour and cost.
Pros
simple ingredients
high in protein, but not as high as others here
lower in fat than many strained Greek yoghurts, but higher than other high protein yoghurts here
fairly thick texture
good price
Cons
not as creamy as some other brands (like Fage), but more than the ultra-low-fat yoghurt here
acidity is a bit out of balance
no information on the live cultures included
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on calcium content
Read our full review of Lidl Milbona Authentic 5% fat Greek yoghurt.
Another excellent high protein yoghurt
Arla skyr yoghurt
Arla skyr yoghurt is an excellent high protein yoghurt, but it doesn’t quite provide the value of our winners.
It only includes skimmed milk and yoghurt cultures.
Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.
It has very low levels of fat (0.2%), very good protein levels (10%) and moderate sugar levels (4%). Unfortunately no information is given regarding its calcium levels.
Flavour
The texture is very thick and it has a very good level of creaminess for a product with 0.2% fat.
The aroma is mostly of savoury cheese.
The taste is quite neutral without the savoury cheese aspects I was expecting. It doesn’t have the dreaded dry chalkiness which these types of yoghurt can have. The acidity is fairly high, but in balance. And the aftertaste is clean and refreshing.
Overall, for a high protein yoghurt with such low fat the taste is excellent and flawless.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 450g tub from Sainsburys for £2.50.
Summary
Rating: 4.75 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Arla skyr yoghurt is very high in protein and very low in fat. And it has a great taste for a very high protein yoghurt.
Pros
simple, natural ingredients
thick texture
good creaminess considering the fat levels
very high protein levels
very low fat levels
flawless taste
Cons
no information on the strains of live cultures included
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on its calcium content
more expensive than some competitors
Read our full review of Arla skyr yoghurt.
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Other high protein yoghurt, kefir and skyr
Biotiful protein kefir
Biotiful protein kefir is best not thought of as a traditional kefir, rather it is probably best viewed as a high protein yoghurt or quark (a type of soft cheese). More on this in our full review.
This kefir has simple ingredients with only cow’s milk and live kefir and quark cultures.
Unfortunately they don’t state which specific strains of live cultures are included so we don’t know how many can be considered probiotic. Also, the cultures typically used to make quark (Lactococcus and Leuconostoc) are not usually classed as probiotic.
Unfortunately it gives no information on the actual amount of live cultures present (ie colony forming units).
It has very high levels of protein (12%), very low levels of fat (0.4%), moderate levels of sugar (3.5%) and good levels of calcium with 139mg per 100g.
Flavour
The texture is very thick and sticky. Given the extremely low fat, it isn’t very creamy.
The aroma is fairly subtle but not ideal - it is mainly of mild cheese with (and sorry for this) a touch of vomit characteristics.
The taste is somewhere between a very bland yoghurt and a very mild soft cheese. Unfortunately the unpleasant aspect to the aroma does come through a little on the aftertaste. The aftertaste also carries a surprisingly acidic tang (which seems out of balance) and some chalkiness.
Overall, the taste is quite poor and flawed in multiple ways. It certainly doesn’t taste anything like a traditional kefir.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 250g tub from Sainsburys for £2.
Summary
Rating: 2.5 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Biotiful protein kefir is not what you would expect from a kefir. It is more like a thick yoghurt with good health measures but a poor taste.
Pros
simple, natural ingredients
very low in fat
very high in protein
good calcium levels
Cons
is nothing like a kefir in terms of texture or taste
flavour is poor
needs more information on the strains of live cultures present
needs more information on the actual number of bacteria present (ie colony forming unit count)
Read our full review of Biotiful protein kefir.
Lidl Milbona skyr yoghurt
Lidl Milbona skyr yoghurt has great protein and fat levels but can’t compete with the taste of Lidl high protein yoghurt - so I wouldn’t recommend this one.
It only includes milk and live cultures.
Unfortunately it doesn’t give any information on the live cultures it contains or the amount of them.
It has very low levels of fat (0.2%), very high protein levels (11%) and moderate sugar levels (4%). Unfortunately no information is given regarding its calcium levels.
Flavour
The texture is very thick, but not very creamy given the extremely low fat content.
The aroma is mild and like savoury cheese.
The taste is not great. It is dominated by a dry chalkiness and a high acidity which seems out place. The aftertaste is quite chalky and the sides of your tongue tingle from the acidity.
Overall, the taste is suboptimal.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 450g tub from Lidl for £1.49.
Summary
Rating: 2 stars out of 5.
Verdict: Lidl Milbona skyr yoghurt has great protein and fat levels, but a taste which will likely prevent repeat purchases.
Pros
simple, natural ingredients
thick texture
very high protein levels
very low fat levels
Cons
poor taste
lacks the creaminess of other yoghurts with higher fat
no information on the strains of live cultures included
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on its calcium content
Read our full review of Lidl Milbona skyr yoghurt.
M&S high protein yoghurt
Like other yoghurt listed here, M&S high protein yoghurt offers high protein and low fat - but there are better, more natural options.
This yoghurt is far from a simple, traditional yoghurt and, among other things, includes natural flavourings and an artificial sweetener.
The ingredients are: strained yogurt (milk), water, cornflour, natural flavourings, acidity regulator (lactic acid), ground spent vanilla pod, live cultures and sweetener (sucralose).
Most concerning is that this yoghurt includes an artificial sweetener in the form of sucralose. Studies have found possible links with this sweetener and a disruption in gut microbiota and systemic inflammation, among other things.
This yoghurt includes two strains of live cultures which have limited probiotic evidence. These are:
Lactobacillus bulgaricus (ie Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus) – mainly a starter culture, supports lactose digestion but not a species with robust probiotic evidence
Streptococcus thermophilus – primarily a starter culture, contributes to fermentation and lactose digestion but also has limited probiotic evidence
In terms of the amount of actual live cultures present (ie colony forming units), no information is provided.
It has excellent protein levels (12.5%), very low fat (0.6%) and moderate sugar levels (3.9%). Unfortunately there is no information on its calcium levels.
Flavour
It has a strange paste-y thickness which would come, at least in part, from the added cornflour. It lacks creaminess which is not surprising given how low in fat it is.
The aroma is not very appealing. Behind the vanilla is a sort of subtle but unpleasant aroma which is (sorry for this) a bit like vomit or cheese gone bad.
The taste is dominated by an unnatural sweetness - thanks to the unnatural sweetener which has been added. Behind this is the vanilla and not much else discernible. The acidity is fairly high - thanks to the added lactic acid.
Overall, the taste is far too sweet, but not offensive. The flavour and texture resemble the many additives, rather than the typical natural flavour and texture of traditional yoghurt.
Cost and availability
You can buy a 450g tub from M&S for £2.50.
Summary
Rating: 2 stars out of 5.
Verdict: M&S high protein yoghurt is not a traditional yoghurt and includes many additives both natural and artificial. The overly sweet taste and texture are far from natural yoghurt.
Pros
very high protein levels
very low fat levels
Cons
various untraditional additives like cornflour, lactic acid and natural flavourings
contains an artificial sweetener - which has been linked to disrupting gut microbiota
strange paste-y texture
lacks creaminess
expensive
no information on the actual amount of live cultures it contains (ie colony forming units)
no information on its calcium content
Read our full review of M&S high protein yoghurt.
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Health benefits of dairy yoghurt
Live cultures
These are the live microbes you are ingesting when you eat yoghurt. And some are considered probiotic which means they bring health benefits.
Probiotics offer many health benefits including:
better digestive health
better immune function
reduced inflammation
reduced allergies
better nutrient absorption
Postbiotics
In simple terms, postbiotics are essentially beneficial things probiotics produce. These include short-chain fatty acids which nourish our gut lining and may help reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Prebiotics
Not traditionally in yoghurt but some brands add prebiotics for extra health benefits.
Prebiotics are essentially fibres which feed the good bacteria in your gut and help them multiply.
Vitamins and minerals
Yoghurt is a source of various vitamins and minerals including::
calcium - which helps digestion and supports bone and teeth health
magnesium - which supports bone health, muscle function and energy production
phosphorus - which is important for bone and teeth health and energy metabolism
potassium - which supports heart, muscle, nerve and kidney health
vitamins B2 and B12 - which support immunity, energy production and cell and nerve function
vitamin A - supports vision, immune function, cell growth and healthy skin
Satiety and weight management
The high protein and low carbohydrate content in yogurt, especially Greek-style yogurt, helps you feel fuller for longer which can help control your appetite. Greek yoghurt is often recommended by dietitians for this reason.
Reduced lactose
Compared to unfermented dairy products such as milk, yoghurt has lower levels of lactose as this is partially consumed during the fermentation process by the bacteria. This makes it more digestible for people who have some degree of lactose intolerance.
Factors we consider in our ratings
The factors we consider when doing a review (and the weightings of each of these) may vary depending on the product we are testing, but here are the key general factors we consider when we settle on a rating for a product.
Health benefits
We find out how the product will be good for your health and outline the benefits for you in simple language. This often involves doing research so you don’t have to. We often link to scientific studies or articles summarising scientific findings so you can dig deeper if you want to.
Things detrimental to health
We want to highlight where a product might include something bad for your health - even if it might be good for you in another way. This could include such things as pointing out certain additives it contains or high sugar levels.
How it’s made
This will vary depending on the product, but we want to see a quality process for making it and quality ingredients. For example, we want to see a kombucha traditionally fermented with lots of different microbial strains and we want to see a yoghurt made with fresh milk and not milk powders.
Price
While we expect quality products to be more expensive, they still have to be priced within reason. On the other side of things, a product which is priced very competitively will get a ratings boost based on the value it provides.
Flavour
For some products flavour won’t be a factor (eg probiotic tablets), but for others, like yoghurt or kimchi, flavour is a key aspect because these products are made to be enjoyed as well as being healthy! We will try to be as subjective as possible and describe the flavour in detail so you can get an idea of whether you would like it or not.
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Your reviewer
This article was written by Travis, the founder of this website, long-time gut-health enthusiast, science nerd and passionate kombucha maker of over 10 years!
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