I ate a Banana Nut VitaMuffin before I left for work. I was really hungry and needed something to hold me over until my Chobani taste test.
I tried the raspberry flavor first. I’m a huge fan of anything berry flavored so this was an easy decision.
The verdict?
Delicious. The raspberry flavor isn’t quite as sweet as the strawberry, which was nice. I love the thick creamy texture that Chobani’s Greek yogurt always has. I didn’t add anything to the yogurt and just enjoyed the simple, sweet yet tart raspberry flavor.
Yeah, I was clearly satisfied with this new flavor! Yum! Thank you Chobani for allowing me to sample your new flavors…I still haven’t been able to find the pomegranate or pineapple flavors at any of my grocery stores.
Here are some of the main differences between Greek Yogurt and Standard Yogurt:
- Greek yogurt has more protein (almost double the amount found in standard yogurt)
- Greek yogurt is lower in carbs
- Greek yogurt is lower in sugar (Less carbs and less sugar tends to make Greek yogurt a better choice for diabetics)
- Greek yogurt has a thicker and creamier texture (this texture makes Greek yogurt better for making dips and sauces)
- Sometimes Greek yogurt can contain less calcium than standard yogurt (Greek yogurt is triple strained so this can remove some of the calcium)
- Regular Greek yogurt may be higher in fat and calories than regular yogurt
I hope everyone is ready for the weekend. Apparently Miles had a busy week and he’s planning to use this weekend to rest and recover.
*Do you prefer Greek yogurt or regular yogurt?*
COMMENTS
13 Comments
1. Naomi(onefitfoodie)
January 8th, 2010 10:00 AM
OMG miles is adorbale! dogs are so cute and they don’t even know it!
I want to pet him!!!
thanks for he review on the rasp chob’s I saw it on WF the other day and didnt get it yet bc I didnt know about the taste, so thankyou!
2. bhealthier
January 8th, 2010 10:35 AM
love love love greek – only kind i eat now! Greek yogurt was my favorite discovery of 2008 ! I hate raspberry flavored anything- but I love all the other flavors of Chobani even though they are high in sugar!
The banana nut vitatop was my fav!!! So tasty and I love how portion controlled they are!
3. Jessica
January 8th, 2010 10:49 AM
Your doggie is so stinkin’ adorable!!
4. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
January 8th, 2010 10:50 AM
I went through a greek yogurt phase but now I am back to regular. It is just a little too thick for me!
5. Shelley Leeman
January 8th, 2010 11:07 AM
raspberry sounds really good, i’m excited to hear what you think about strawberry banana!
6. MelissaNibbles
January 8th, 2010 11:20 AM
Love Greek yogurt. I’ll never go back to regular yogurt.
We have all the flavors in the stores near me. Have you tried Shaws and Stop and Shop? Maybe you need to come down my way
7. Katharine
January 8th, 2010 11:21 AM
I need to look into getting a lunch bag, too – bringing my lunch in a plastic grocery bag is getting old. I’ll have to be on the lookout for the new Chobani flavors! I still haven’t been able to find pineapple or pomegranate near me. Boo!
8. Stephanie
January 8th, 2010 11:41 AM
I have never had Greek yogurt. Where can you buy it, do you know? (We don’t have a Trader Joe’s here so if you say TJ, I will cry.
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Also, if Miles likes it, I’m in.
9. Good Taste. Healthy Me
January 8th, 2010 11:57 AM
Your doggie is too cute!!! I just love him!
I can’t get down with Greek yogurt. It leaves almost like a chalky aftertaste in my mouth…it’s the only way I can think to describe it. I tried Stonyfields Oikos. I couldn’t even get through five bites. blegh!
10. Emily
January 8th, 2010 12:36 PM
Hi Melissa! I’m glad you approve of the raspberry flavor! I haven’t seen the new ones in the stores around me yet, but I can’t wait to try. I’m definitely a greek yogurt convert – the consistency of regular yogurt almost grosses me out now.
Happy Friday!
11. katie
January 8th, 2010 01:25 PM
greek DEF fills me up more than any other yogurt! love it!
12. Wishful Nals
January 8th, 2010 02:00 PM
yum, i love raspberry!
13. Carol
January 8th, 2010 04:12 PM
I love the pomengranate flavor,it is my favorite but I am excited to try raspberry.Melissa, I buy my yogurt at Market Basket, so when you are visiting Blackstone, try there for the pomengranate flavor, but they don’t always have it. Cute lunch bag, lucky you!!