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Update: This giveaway is now closed. The winner, as selected using Random.Org, is Kameron from A Wrinkle In Time. Enjoy trying the Strawberry and Blueberry! Thanks, everyone, for entering.
MyBlogSpark™ and Yoplait recently teamed up to introduce Yoplait Greek yogurt. They sent me two coupons to purchase the yogurt, try it, and write a review of it. Since Greek-style yogurt is something I particularly enjoy, I decided to give it a try.
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MyBlogSpark™ and Yoplait recently teamed up to introduce Yoplait Greek yogurt. They sent me two coupons to purchase the yogurt, try it, and write a review of it. Since Greek-style yogurt is something I particularly enjoy, I decided to give it a try.
In addition to sending me the coupons to try the Yoplait Greek yogurt, they also sent me a “Nourish Your Inner Goddess” gift pack. In my gift pack, there was a collection of items that would make a lovely, pampering experience, including a loofah scrub, wooden massager, spa slippers and a plush terry spa wrap.
Now, before I share my experience with it, let me share some of the information they provided. “With 12 grams of protein -- twice that found in leading yogurts-- new Yoplait Greek nourishes from the inside out. Available in four delicious flavors, Strawberry, Blueberry, Honey Vanilla and Plain, the brand´s newest offering has a unique thick and creamy texture with the unmatched taste expected of Yoplait.
To celebrate its new Greek yogurt and to encourage women to nourish their inner goddess, Yoplait has teamed up with actress Izabella Miko, who plays Greek Goddess Athena in the epic adventure new Warner Bros. Pictures´ and Legendary Pictures´ film "Clash of the Titans," in theatres April 2 in 3D.”
Check out this trailer for “Clash of the Titans”
But, what you really want to know is how I liked the Yoplait Greek yogurt, right? Well, let me tell you about my experience. First, I had to try several stores before I found it. I guess it is just because it is so new, since most of my local grocery stores do carry Yoplait brand yogurts. Ultimately, I found it at Kroger, priced at $1.19 per six ounce container. I chose Honey Vanilla, since that is my preferred flavor.
The first thing I checked was the label. One container has 130 calories. I was pleasantly surprised to find 270 mg of Potassium. That is a little higher than my usual brand of Greek yogurt. The protein content is consistent with other brands of Greek yogurt, most of which have around twice the protein of regular yogurt. What I didn’t care for is that the Honey Vanilla flavor contained no actual honey. It also does not contain live, active cultures, which I expect to find in any yogurt product I purchase.
The texture was thick and creamy, as I would expect. Honestly, though, there was something about the flavor that was off. It was not a bad taste; it just was not the flavor to which I am accustomed. There was a mild bitterness to it. There was a bit of an aftertaste, as well.
Would I buy it again? Maybe. Since it costs about half of what I normally pay for my usual brand of Greek yogurt, the price makes it more affordable, especially if I use a coupon. (You can download a coupon, too. See below.) But, I would buy it in addition to, not as a substitute for, my regular brand of Greek yogurt.
Would YOU like to give Yoplait Greek Yogurt a try? Yoplait and MyBlogSpark™ provided me the opportunity to give one of my blog readers another Yoplait Greek "Nourish Your Inner Goddess" gift pack like mine that will also contain two VIP* coupons for Yoplait Greek yogurt. (Please note *This coupon offer for a free cup of Yoplait Greek yogurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, and Tennessee.)
How do you enter? First, this contest is open only to residents of the
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You will need to leave a separate comment for each entry, up to a total of 5 entries. This contest will be open through 11:59 pm on Thursday, April 15, 2010. I will contact the random winner the next day. The winner will have two days to respond with shipping information or an alternate winner will be chosen. Please make sure your email address is available on your profile or leave it in the comment.
