Yogurt.
It’s all the same, right?
Over the years, I have been on a quest to find the perfect yogurt.
When I lived in Iowa, I was coo-coo for AE Yo Lite Black Cherry Yogurt. I wouldn’t eat anything BUT that yogurt. It was smooth, had a great black cherry taste (and chunks of black cherry included!) and it was good for me without tasting good for me. I also loved the blueberry and strawberry flavors too.
When I moved to Chicago, I could not find the “local” brand of AE, so I started experimenting, and only because I started WW did I start eating WW Yogurt in blueberry and strawberry. While I liked it, I always pined for the taste of the AE yogurt.
Before I forget to say this- I am an anti-peach yogurt eater. I can’t stand peach yogurt. Not sure why, I just -can’t.
When I moved to Atlanta, I was looking for WW yogurt at a store that didn’t carry it when I came across the Greek yogurt section of the ever-expanding yogurt isle. I was afraid to try something different (read: I am picky!) but figured if I hated it, I could always throw it away.
I picked up a few brands, but none of them had black cherry, so started looking for my second favorite- blueberry. Chobani Low fat Greek yogurt had blueberry, and the packaging was so cute – short and squatty!
Let me tell you, it was delicious! Greek yogurt has a flavor and texture all its own – creamy, thick, tangy and rich. The blueberry flavor is not too overwhelming, and GASP! there are plump while blueberries in the mix! The blueberry is on the bottom of the cup, so you get a little arm workout mixing in the flavor, which I find fun. Greek yogurt has 28% of the protein you need in a day in just one serving– I eat a cup for breakfast each day and it helps keep me satisfied until lunch.
While it is a bit pricey, (I paid 1.39 for one cup) it is well worth it if you want a good yogurt that hits the spot and helps you meet your protein goals (especially if you are a veggie!)
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I’ve been meaning to try Greek yogurt because it has so much more protein than regular yogurt. This is just a reminder that I need to get on that!