Monday, January 31, 2011

My Big Fat Greek Yogurt Give Away

I feel as if in the past two years, people have gone crazy over Greek yogurt. I had never heard about it until I started working out and tracking my nutrition through Team Fitness at Lifetime Fitness, but it sounded intriguing.

The pro's I heard about:
  • High Protein
  • Low Sugar
  • Very Filling
Cons:
  • It tastes terrible
So, I bought some plain, 0% Greek yogurt, and with no add ins, it didn't taste that great. It was very tart/sour, but thick and smooth, something I love in yogurt, but thought I had had to give up for a non-fatty yogurt. So, I started mixing the greek yogurt with fruit, granola, honey, etc. and it tasted great!

That's where Chobani comes in. Recently I found their Greek yogurt flavors with fruit on the bottom, yum!!



Their multiple fruit flavors are delicious mixed with granola or Kashi, and give me enough protein with the cereal to be a great breakfast. I actually crave eating this yogurt, this is nuts!

Check out the nutrition facts in one carton of their Strawberry Yogurt:
Plus, there are SO many different flavors! (Yes, Chobani sent me these flavors to try, who knew there were so many?!)


The nice folks at Chobani want you to be a Greek Yogurt addict too, so they've donated two sets of six coupons for free cartons of their yogurt to be sent to two different readers.

Here's how you can try to win:
  1. Go to http://www.chobani.com/ and tell me what flavor you want to try
  2. Tell me how you would eat the yogurt: plain, with cereal, with extra fruit, etc?
  3. "Like" Chobani on Facebook
  4. Be a public follower of this blog
Leave a separate comment for each entry, and then there are FOUR ways you can win.

Here is the fine print: This giveaway is open U.S. Residents only. Entries must be received by Sunday, February 6 at 11:00 p.m. Central Time. A random winner will be announced by Tuesday, February 8, 2011 by 11:00 p.m. Central Time and the winner has until Friday, February 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Central to contact me, otherwise a new winner will be chosen.
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59 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I am CRAZY about Chobani! I love the Pomegranate flavor...it tastes like sweet tarts. I eat mine with Kashi-Go Lean Crisp Berry Crumbles and raspberries. I am with you - I totally crave it.

    It's true - we are food twins. :)

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  2. JakeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I would love to try the Black Cherry that I saw on their website.

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  3. JakeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I would eat the yogurt plain, or with a cup of cereal.

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  4. Jen H-Running FreeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    How funny that you are doing this giveaway - I just had my first Chobani this morning for breakfast - the Strawberry Banana was very good. I would like to try the pomegranate one too!

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  5. Jen H-Running FreeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    And I think I would eat it with extra fruit - I threw some blueberries in this morning! But I like the cereal idea too!

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  6. Jen H-Running FreeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    And finally - I just went and "liked" Chobani on Facebook - boy, I must really want to win this one! :) thanks for the opp!

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  7. SamJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I actually can't stand yogurt with fruit in it so I stick to the vanilla and then add in granola for an extra crunch and peanut butter for some extra flavor. But I had no idea there was a pomegranate flavor - i'd definitely be willing to try that one!

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  8. lisaJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    chobani is one of my favorite brands of greek yogurt! i would love to try the strawberry banana flavor - i've only ever gotten their vanilla.

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  9. lisaJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    also, i love to eat my yogurt with a little granola or ground up flax for extra texture.

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  10. Melissa @ Running with needlesFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Ooh, I love me some Chobani. I used ot buy the 32oz container and go through at least one a week. My favorite way to eat it is with some honey, granola, and some fresh or frozen berries. I'd love to try their new black cherry flavor, or the pomegranate. Yum!

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  11. MalloryFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Hi Alexa!

    I have been a Cho-addict for some time now, and am psyched about the three new flavors! (Mango, Black Cherry, Lemon... ok not so psyched about lemon, but still)

    I'd love to try the black cherry! I would eat it with some granola, and a few dark chocolate chips since I think it would go with the cherry so well.

    Ok my mouth is officially watering. Haha. Thanks for the opportunity!

    -Mallory

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  12. LindsayFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I would love to try Black Cherry,I have not tried that kind yet. I love this yogurts as well. I like to put sunflowers in it.

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  13. NickiFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I use the plain Chobani all the time in recipes, in place of sour cream and other items. I would love to try the pomegranate.

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  14. MarshaFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I usually eat my yogurt for breakfast with cereal and extra fruit - feels like eating dessert for breakfast.

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  15. MarshaFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I would love to try the new lemon flavor as a dessert parfait. Layer the lemon yogurt with thin crisp lemon wafers in a beautiful clear glass and let sit until the wafers soften, then enjoy!

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  16. Rachel @ EatMoreMeatLessFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I love their new vanilla flavor! It's best with granola and craisins MMM!

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  17. EliseFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I love Chobani! I've been wanting to try the pomegranate flavor and the mango flavor looks really yummy too. I love putting pomegranate seeds into their plain flavor and used to toss granola and honey in too!

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  18. KelseaFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    My favorite flavor right now is plain, but I would like to try the lemon flavor.

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  19. KelseaFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    My current favorite way to eat Greek yogurt is to mix the plain flavor with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and truvia. After those ingredients are mixed, I top the combo with sliced almonds and y favorite cereal. It's so delicious!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I've always wanted to try black cherry and mango, they're impossible to find!

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  21. AnneFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    1. Would like to try Verry Berry and Pomegranate.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog!

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  23. AnneFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    2. love the vanilla with frozen blackberries and Cascadian Farms honey oat granola.... great - now I'm hungry!

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  24. AnneFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    3. I liked Chobani on Facebook

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  25. AnneFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    4. I am a follower of your blog

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I would love to try the Strawberry Banana flavor!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I would mix dry oatmeal into my greek yogurt and mix it all together! Mmm. Kinda like fruity, creamy oatmeal!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I am also a fan of Chobani on Facebook!!

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  29. MalloryFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    In case you needed me to say on my previous post, I did like Chobani on facebook & I publicly follow your blog.

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  30. ToystoryFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Do we have to pick just one!
    OK, Vanilla.
    1prizewinner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. ToystoryFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I like to eat yogurt with granola.
    1prizewinner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. ToystoryFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Liked Chobani on Facebook
    Facebook name: Johannah Brookwell
    1prizewinner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. ToystoryFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Following publicly on GFC
    Johannah Brookwell
    1prizewinner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. Michelle by MilwaukeeFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Michelle by Milwaukee thinks the Mango would be fantastic!

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  35. Michelle by MilwaukeeFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I'd eat the yogurt plain for breakfast, or maybe make a smoothie out of it if I had the time!!!

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  36. Emily N.February 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I'd like to try the Black Cherry.

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  37. Emily N.February 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I'd eat it with granola and chia seeds.

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  38. Emily N.February 1, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I like chobani on facebook.

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Greek yogurt comes in flavors other than plain? (Which I love.) I had no idea! I think peach sounds pretty yummy - I would eat it by itself. I usually eat the plain stuff with granola.

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  40. HannahFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I love this stuff! I usually just eat it plain and love the fruit at the bottom. It's like dessert!

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  41. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I would try pineapple, I LOVE pineapple!

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  42. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Freeze it and eat it like ice cream, OR granola on top...SO good.

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  43. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Totally a follower already!

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  44. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Already like CHO on the FB.

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  45. Old LadyFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Have you tried Siggi Icelandic Yogurt? It's pretty good but it's intense!

    Love, old lady

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  46. KatyFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    1. Pomegranate, please!!
    2. With fruit AND granola - yum!!
    3. "LIKE" - done
    4. Who wouldn't want to follow Alexa!?!

    So question, I've tried Oikos (my fav), Voskos, and Siggi's Icelandic Sykr. How does Chobani compare?

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  47. JWFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I want to try the pomegranate flavor the most!

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  48. JWFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I like to eat my yogurt plain with fruit on the side or with cereal!

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  49. JWFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I like them on facebook as well!

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  50. Jenna ZFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    YUM, Honey for me, please!

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  51. Jenna ZFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I LOVE greek yogurt as an ingredient in baked goods! So I'd bake with some of mine. Make blueberry banana bread, and it's also greak in pancakse!

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  52. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    I love the pineapple yogurt! I would love to also try their new flavors! :)

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  53. PurpleLarkspurFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I would like to try the blueberry!

    larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com

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  54. PurpleLarkspurFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    I would probably eat the yogurt with tea for a light breakfast.

    larkspurpurple (at) gmail.com

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  55. PurpleLarkspurFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    I am am a public GFC follower

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  56. JordiFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    i want to try the new mango flavor!

    eternity_loves_you[at]hotmail.com

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  57. JordiFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    my favorite way to eat chobani is straight out of the tub, or if it is plain i like to add honey or slices of clementine!

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  58. JordiFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    i like chobani on facebook

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  59. pharmacyNovember 24, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    It's a good product, isn't it? I would buy it everyday if I could but it doesn't healthy enough.

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