Future Froyo Shop Pictures: Yogurtland Santa Monica

Fro-yo girl here. First Yogurtland opened on Montana Ave. in Santa Monica in 2012 (now closed), then the location near Third Street Promenade opened in 2013 and now there’s another Yogurtland coming to Santa Monica. 

The newest location will be at a new strip mall on the corner of Lincoln and Pico. I spied a big pile of dirt and the wall where the froyo machines will be – the good news is that they’ll have 16 flavors.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* YOGURTLAND: 1902 Lincoln Blvd., Suite C, Santa Monica, CA

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New Angry Bird Spoons Arrive at Menchie’s: Bomb

Fro-yo girl here. Oh happy day, froyo spoon collectors: the newest Angry Birds froyo spoons have arrived at Menchie’s. The Bomb design is a black bird. When you turn the spoon over you’ll see the mirror image of the front of the Bomb character. The feather on top of his head is supposed to look like a bomb fuse. He’s known for his temper and apparently he hates when his froyo melts. I agree with him there. Melted froyo is horrible.

Bomb is the third Menchie’s Angry Birds spoon design. The limited edition spoons are available while supplies last.

There are two more spoon designs:

Matilda (release date: June 5 which is also National Frozen Yogurt Day)

Chuck (release date: June 12)

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Favorite Locations of Froyo Chains

Fro-yo girl here. If you’re lucky enough to live in an area with many frozen yogurt shops, you may live close to more than one location of the same chain. You may have noticed that not all locations of the same chain are the same. In Los Angeles, the chains with the largest presence are Menchie’s, Pinkberry, Tutti Frutti and Yogurtland. I’d like to recognize my favorite locations of major frozen yogurt chains. Thank you! 

• Yogurtland: The Yogurtland Pasadena location (415 S Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA) is by far my favorite Yogurtland location (I’ve also been to many other Yogurtland locations in the area – San Gabriel, Monterey Park, Alhambra, Eagle Rock, Old Town Pasadena, Montebello, Arcadia, Monrovia, etc.). Not only is the customer service extra friendly, but they keep up with Yogurtland promotions (e.g., if a collectible spoon or new flavor is supposed to be available on a certain day, this location will be ready and have it in stock). The location is clean with easy parking, the price is lower, they update their Facebook page unlike many Yogurtland locations, they participate in community events, they update the flavors on the Real Rewards app every morning (thank you!) and they have many promotions including the cold day discount, student discount, etc. They were one of the few locations to have a Kung Fu Panda 3 release party. On a sad note, they've never offered cookie dividers, they don't have the new syrups dispenser unit with Magic Shell and peanut butter sauce, and they need to rotate flavors more often. Bring back chocolate milkshake, flan, oatmeal cookies and lemon cookie.

• Pinkberry: The Pinkberry Americana location (459 Americana Way, Glendale, CA) is one of the largest of their locations. It’s also one of their busiest. The associates seem extra friendly here. They’ve had test flavors in the past. The décor is cheerful yet soothing and I do love strolling around the Americana outdoor mall. Parking can be a challenge though. The downtown Burbank location also is appealing when I'm feeling like self-serve. The sample cups are on the counter for easy sampling.

• Menchie’s: While the other Menchie’s locations in the area often don’t have the new flavors on the launch date, Menchie’s Monrovia (606 W Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA) usually has those flavors. And when the other Menchie’s locations (South Pasadena, Alhambra) ran out of Menchie’s Alvin spoons, Menchie’s Monrovia still had the Alvin spoons. Menchie’s Monrovia has also been known to hand out coupons and they have more promotions than the other Menchie’s locations in the area. They're the best about answering the phone when you call. If you're in the SFV, Menchie's Encino (17245 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA) is the best place to go - as the training center (aka Menchie's University), they frequently test new flavors and products and the froyo texture is always spot on (plus they're extra friendly).

• Tutti Frutti: Tutti Frutti La Crescenta (3731 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, CA) has all kinds of cute Tutti Frutti signs, plus cute TF cups and fruit shaped yogurt spoons. This location has more toppings and interesting flavors that I haven’t seen at other Tutti Frutti locations (e.g., cereal milk, peanut butter soy). They also carried soy frozen yogurt for a year but the last time I went it wasn’t there. I found light up Tutti Frutti spoons here. They also have happy hours, coffee and boba drinks. For SFV dwellers, Tutti Frutti Northridge (10186 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA) has better flavors, TF spoons, and drinks. 

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Freshii at Target California

Fro-yo girl here. Earlier this month I reported that the Target store of the future test market, which includes remodeling and healthier café concepts, had expanded to California.

Target started testing the new healthier café concepts in October 2015 in Chicago and Minneapolis. Nine Freshii locations opened inside Target.

The new Target pilot program called LA25, involves store enhancements at 25 stores in Los Angeles, including better lighting, mannequins and a department store like feel in the apparel area, more beauty department specialists and healthy fast casual café concepts like Freshii and Which Wich sandwiches.

I’m not sure how many Target locations in Los Angeles have a Freshii inside but the Pasadena location does have Freshii, and so does the one in Brea. The Freshii at Target locations in the Midwest are listed on the Freshii website and I assume they’ll add the California ones soon. https://www.freshii.com/target/

I’ve eaten at Freshii in Chicago and San Francisco but I haven't eaten at one in about 3 years. They offered original tart frozen yogurt back then and every time I had it the texture was suboptimal…the last time I went to one in San Francisco, the yogurt machine wasn’t even working.

This is from my old review of Freshii Chicago (from 2010): "They have fat-free, probiotic fro-yo but it's only one flavor (plain) and one size (large, 12 ounces). The price includes your choice of two toppings (choose from fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, candy, cookies, granola, sunflower seeds, honey and coconut). I don't think they had mochi.

* Plain fro-yo with strawberries and blueberries ($4.99): The fruit was fresh and the fro-yo flavor was decent (sweet aftertaste, very refreshing, icy, soft, a bit lemony/tart) but the texture was horrible. It was already melted when I first received it and turned to soup in a few minutes. They served melted fro-yo. Yuck!!!"

Once they opened in San Francisco I tried the food a few times. It wasn’t good. Those San Francisco locations have closed for good and it wasn’t just because the frozen yogurt wasn’t good. The food was really bland. It’s all cooked ahead of time and they assemble it to order. The sauce or salad dressing adds the flavor.

Now back to the present day, the food seems a little better now at the Freshii inside Target. The portion seems larger with more veggies. Maybe I just ordered something better than before? They have salads, wraps, bowls, burritos, soups, smoothies and juices. The frozen yogurt is different now – they no longer offer plain tart but it’s now a much creamier faintly vanilla flavor from Island Oasis. There’s only one size (still) and it comes with two toppings for $4.99. But if you get something off the kid’s menu, it comes with frozen yogurt plus one topping. I prefer plain tart to what they’re serving now.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* FRESHII at TARGET: 777 Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101

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New Angry Bird Spoons Arrive at Menchie’s: Pig

Fro-yo girl here. I’m not familiar with Angry Birds but I am a froyo spoon collector and it’s an exciting day when a new batch of limited edition frozen yogurt spoons is released. The latest Angry Birds spoon design features Pig. He looks like a pig but I guess he’s a bird without a beak? Oh wait, he isn’t a bird. He’s the enemy of the birds who tries to steal and eat their eggs.

Judging from the size of the spoon, Pig is a successful egg stealer. He’s one big (wide) spoon. The back of the spoon looks like the mirror image of the character on the front. His favorite froyo is Rich ‘n’Nutty Pistachio.

Menchie’s will release five limited edition spoon designs featuring different characters from the Angry Birds Movie. There will be a new spoon released every week. Here’s the schedule:

• Red (May 15)
• Pig (May 22)
• Bomb (May 29)
• Matilda (June 5)
• Chuck (June 12)

That’s three more spoons to collect. I found the other Angry Birds cup design. Menchie's will release two new Angry Birds inspired flavors in June: Strawberry Greek and Fresh Lime Sorbet.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Last Stop of Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest, Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet (New Zealand)

Fro-yo girl here. The last of this year's new Yogurtland Flavor Quest flavors was released today, Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet, inspired by the flavors of New Zealand. It’s the only sorbet featured in this year’s Flavor Quest.

The flavor card description says, “Grab a spoon and your sunnies to experience the New Zealand Kiwi life with this flavor-packed sorbet. We blended real raspberries and kiwifruit to create a naturally sweet and crisp combination from down under.”

* Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet: Both kiwifruit and raspberries are naturally tart and that’s why I like them. This sorbet isn’t tart though; it’s quite sweet. The two fruit flavors taste muted…especially the kiwi. It tastes like a sweet berry sorbet.

Suggested toppings: Keep it light with popping boba and fresh fruit

Kiwi raspberry sorbet should be available for two weeks or while supplies last. Remember to keep collecting stamps in your passport for your Yogurtland visits. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Join Real Rewards to participate.

The next big Yogurtland promotion will start this July and it has something to do with Nintendo.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Annabella Bufala Milk Yogurt Review

Fro-yo girl here. Annabella Creamery is the world’s first 100% free range, grass-fed water buffalo products. The line includes organic, grass-fed buffalo milk cheeses and yogurt. The products are made in Colombia on sustainable family farms and flown to the US for distribution.

I spotted Annabella bufala yogurt at Gelson’s for $2.29 on sale (regular price $2.99). The yogurt is made from 100% bufala/buffalo milk sourced from grass-fed buffalo in Colombia. One serving of Annabella’s honey yogurt is 6 ounces with 230 calories, 10g of total fat and 31g of carbohydrates (sugars 22g, fiber 8g). When compared to cow’s milk, buffalo milk is richer; it has higher fat and calcium content but lower cholesterol and lactose. Buffalo milk also has a much longer shelf life than cow’s milk. Annabella’s yogurt has no preservatives and is non-GMO.

Ingredients (honey): Pasteurized water bufala milk, wild honey, naturally milled sugar cane, live active cultures

Available flavors (at Gelson’s): Honey, Plain, Strawberry, Blackberry

* Honey: The yogurt texture isn’t as thick as Greek yogurt (perhaps it isn’t strained). The yogurt had a strong honey and cream flavor. It tasted much sweeter than I expected and it’s rich without being sour. The tang is very mild. I think it would make a great dip for berries but it was too sweet to eat by itself.

* Blackberry: The blackberry flavor was blended throughout with a few seeds left in. It tasted like berries and cream. This flavor was a bit tangier because of the tanginess from the berries and it also has less sugar (7g) than the honey variety.

This is a full fat indulgent product that would make a good dessert yogurt.

4 out of 5 stars

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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The Angry Birds Movie Spoons Arrive at Menchie’s

Fro-yo girl here. Froyo spoon collectors, make room in your drawer for a new batch of collectible, limited time only froyo spoons from Menchie’s. Menchie’s will release five limited edition spoon designs featuring different characters from the Angry Birds Movie. There will be a new spoon released every week. Here’s the schedule:

• Red (May 15)
• Pig (May 22)
• Bomb (May 29)
• Matilda (June 5)
• Chuck (June 12)

For the promotion they also have four new flavors: Strawberry Smoothie Sorbet and Freshly Squeezed Orange Sorbet in May and Fresh Lime Sorbet and Strawberry Greek in June. Top them with Angry Birds fruit snacks. I picked up one Angry Birds cup design and still need the other one.

Is it just me or does the Red spoon look funny because when you turn it over, you don’t see the back of Red? I'm not used to seeing a face on both sides of the spoon.

Some of the flavors are designated as the favorite of certain Angry Birds. Matilda’s favorite is Strawberry Smoothie Sorbet, Red’s favorite is Freshly Squeezed Orange Sorbet, Bomb’s favorite is Vanilla Snow and Chuck’s favorite is Pure Chocolate.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Continues with Peanut Butter Parfait NSA

Fro-yo girl here. Attention peanut butter lovers, the latest Yogurtland Flavor Quest flavor arriving in stores today is Peanut Butter Parfait NSA. I know several people that have been looking forward to this new flavor. I like peanut butter frozen yogurt as well, so my hopes were high even though it’s a No Sugar Added flavor. I usually avoid NSA flavors and sorbets.

The Peanut Butter Parfait flavor is part of the Yogurtland Fourth Annual Flavor Quest. The flavor was inspired by the flavors of the US. The flavor card description says, “Enjoy a taste of true Southern comfort food without the guilt. Adding rich vanilla to real peanut butter, it all combines for a delicious spoonful of flavor.” It’s lowfat and gluten free.

* Peanut Butter Parfait NSA: I tasted the vanilla and the peanut butter. The peanut butter flavor was muted by the vanilla flavor. It tasted like their French Vanilla NSA flavor combined with the peanut butter flavor. The texture was smooth but not quite as creamy. It tasted as sweet as their regular, non-NSA flavors but it had a slightly bitter aftertaste that I haven’t noticed in the regular flavor.

Suggested toppings: Shortbread fingers, whipped cream, peanuts, peanut butter sauce

I really like the regular Yogurtland Peanut Butter flavor. The peanut butter flavor is noticeable but it doesn’t completely overwhelm the flavor of the yogurt. Peanut Butter Parfait isn’t as good as Peanut Butter.

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last. Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

Next up: Kiwi Raspberry Sorbet (New Zealand) on May 19

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Target and Freshii Expand Test Market to California

Fro-yo girl here. Frozen yogurt is everywhere, from large cities to small towns it’s a global phenomenon. Frozen kefir, like yogurt, is a cultured milk product, but it's relatively hard to find (though that could soon be changing - read on). Both contain live and active cultures. Kefir has a higher probiotic count and more types of probiotic bacteria though and the consistency tends to be thinner (it’s often sold as a drink). Kefir contains beneficial yeasts that yogurt does not.

Lifeway describes the difference between yogurt and kefir as: “Lifeway Kefir contains 12 live and active probiotic cultures and is fermented for 14-18 hours after pasteurization. This results in more CFU per serving (7-10 billion) compared to most other commercially available cultured dairy products, including yogurt. The probiotic activity is what produces kefir’s signature fizz, which is why we delightfully refer to it as the Champagne of Dairy!”

The few times that I’ve had frozen kefir, it had an icier texture. It was tangy and tasted like frozen yogurt but the texture wasn’t as pleasing. Granted, so few places offer frozen kefir that the machine settings might have been responsible for the iciness but from what I’ve experienced, frozen yogurt is better than frozen kefir – though the taste is similar the texture of frozen yogurt is superior. I’d say that frozen kefir doesn’t taste as good as the best frozen yogurt but it doesn’t taste different enough from yogurt to make a difference to the consumer. However, if the consumer understands and cares that kefir is healthier than yogurt, it might make a difference for a segment of frozen yogurt consumers. Right now it’s difficult to find frozen kefir other than at the supermarket but that could change.

Target and Freshii announced a partnership late last year. Target is rebranding some of its cafes (it's unclear how many will be remodeled and rebranded) with Freshii opening locations in nine test markets in Chicago and Minneapolis. California will be the next test market for Freshii. With 1,700 Target stores with cafes, you could be seeing frozen kefir 
much closer to you. Update: The Freshii inside the Target on Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, CA is open but it doesn't have frozen kefir. Froyo is on the menu (though the machine wasn't ready to serve any during my visit).

I spotted a Freshii inside the Old Town Pasadena location and it looks like it's about to open. The soft serve machine was there and frozen kefir was on the menu.

Lifeway’s Starfruit Café serves frozen kefir in the Chicago area. Freshii switched from frozen yogurt to frozen kefir at some locations last summer, including in the Chicago area. Some Argo Tea locations in Chicago offer Lifeway frozen kefir.

Other frozen kefir purveyors outside of Chicago include:

• deKefir: 333 Bay St., Toronto, Canada
• Swirls Frozen Kefir, Unit 195A SM Mall of Asia JW Diokno Blvd., Pasay, Pasay City, Philippines
• Vanilla Jill’s, 298 Blair Blvd., Eugene, OR

Treat Petite was a frozen kefir shop in New York City that closed in 2012.

Lifeway’s frozen kefir products are distributed in the US, Canada, and the UK and can be found using the store locator: http://lifewaykefir.com/where-to-buy/

Babushka produces frozen kefir and is available at markets in Australia: http://babushkaskefir.com.au/find-us/

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Mother’s Day 2016 Froyo Specials

Fro-yo girl here. Moms love froyo. You love mom but you also love a good deal. Here’s the list of places with Mother’s Day froyo specials, in alphabetical order. Unless noted, all these specials are good on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016.

• Bluspoon (Australia): Free rose petal froyo for moms
• CherryBerry (Halifax, Canada): 50% off mom’s cup
• Chiller Bee: Free cup for mom
• Froyoland (Murrieta, CA): Buy one, get one free
• Frozen Yo (Cincinnati, OH): Half off for moms
• Ilya (Australia): Half off froyo for mom
• Mochi (Jacksonville, FL): Free 8 oz cup for mom
• Oh-yo (Grove City, OH): Buy one, get one 1/2 off
• Orange Leaf (Mustang, OK): Half off for moms
• Orange Leaf (Greenfield, IN): Half off for moms
• Orange Leaf (KY): Half off for moms
• Pinkberry (Canada): Buy a $25 gift card, get a free small Pinkberry from April 30-May 8
• Purple Penguin (Graham, NC): Moms get 5 oz free
• Sno (Lake Tahoe): Free cup of froyo for mom
• sweetFrog (Clemmons, NC): Free small cup of froyo for mom
• sweetFrog (Clinton, NC): Moms get 50% off their cup
• sweetFrog (Danville, VA): Moms get 50% off their cup
• sweetFrog (Fleming Island, FL): Buy one cup, mom gets a small 12 oz cup free
• sweetFrog (Jacksonsville, FL): Buy one cup, mom gets a small 12 oz cup free
• sweetFrog (Johnson City, TN)P: Moms get a 12 oz cup free
• sweetFrog (Lancaster, Shrewsbury, York, PA): Free cup of froyo for mom (up to $4 value) with the purchase of a cup of froyo for a child
• sweetFrog (Parkersburg, WV): Free cup for mom, up to $4 value
• Swirl It (Gilbert, AZ): Free 6 ozs for mom
• TCBY: Free small froyo for moms at participating locations
• Trugurt: Buy one, get one free
• Tutti Frutti (Canada): Buy a cup, get 50% off mom’s cup 
• Tutti Frutti (Nashua, NH): Moms get 30% off
• Qoola: Buy one, get one free
• Yogurt Hut (OR): Half off mom's cup
• Yogurt In Love (San Marcos, TX): 8 ozs free for moms
• Yogurt Shoppe: 8 ozs free for moms
• Yogurtland (Baton Rouge): Buy one, get one free
• Yogurtopia (MI): Half off for moms
• Zinga (Gainesville, VA): Buy one, get one free

Many shops announce Mother's Day specials on Mother's Day so check back for updates or call your local shop to see if they have any special deals.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest Introduces Horchata Froyo on Cinco de Mayo

Fro-yo girl here. Happy Cinco de Mayo, froyo fans! I remember celebrating last Cinco de Mayo (2015) with Pinkberry’s new Cinnamon Churro froyo.

This year Yogurtland has timed the release of its newest Flavor Quest flavor with Cinco de Mayo. It’s Horchata frozen yogurt and it’s made with real cinnamon and almonds. Yogurtland describes Horchata froyo as: “Meet Mexico’s most adored traditional beverage. With real cinnamon and almonds, this creamy treat is an authentic spoonful of the deliciously sweet Mexican rice drink.”

The non-fat Horchata flavor is creamy and smooth and it does seem quite sweet. The cinnamon flavor is noticeable but not overpowering. The dairy flavor is the strongest flavor component and there’s even a cream like finish that’s indulgent and yummy. The almonds tasted like coconut for some reason. The flavor was nice but didn’t have the strong rice-cinnamon flavor that I expected. Maybe it’s because of the almonds? Horchata is usually made with rice and no almonds.

Suggested toppings: Shortbread fingers, whipped cream, almonds

There was a new topping today: Mini shortbread cookies. These cookies are extra crunchy and didn’t become soggy despite being in contact with frozen yogurt. Yum.

Every Thursday will feature a new froyo flavor. The flavor will run for two weeks or while supplies last. Dulce de Leche Cookies didn’t last long at my Yogurtland.

Collect a stamp in your passport for every visit. The more stamps you collect, the more free froyo you can earn. Collect five stamps and get 5 free ounces. Collect ten stamps and you’ll be rewarded with 10 free ounces. Join Real Rewards to participate.

Next up: Peanut butter parfait NSA (USA) on May 12

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

New Flavors Arrive at Menchie’s Inspired by The Angry Birds Movie

Fro-yo girl here. Happy National Orange Juice Day 2016! It also seems like the perfect day to talk about the new Menchie’s flavor that I just tried, Freshly Squeezed Orange Sorbet. It’s part of the new Angry Birds Movie promotion at Menchie’s.

Finding the two newest flavors, Strawberry Smoothie Sorbet and Freshly Squeezed Orange Sorbet, in my area hasn’t been easy. Several locations are waiting for other flavors to run out before offering the new flavors. And the Menchie’s app doesn’t have a flavor finder nor do those locations regularly update their Facebook page. Sigh.

The Freshly Squeezed Orange Sorbet tastes like orange juice concentrate – the orange flavor is quite intense. Yogurt would mellow out the flavor (everything’s better with yogurt).

Recommended toppings: Whipped topping, strawberries, white chocolate chips

I haven’t seen the two new Angry Birds cup designs yet but I did get some Angry Birds stickers. The Menchie’s that I visited had Angry Birds gummy toppings. The employee had a Red (the bird) t-shirt on.

Two new flavors will be introduced during the promotion, fresh lime sorbet and strawberry greek during June. Birds seem to prefer sorbet.

The new spoons should start arriving on May 15th with five Angry Birds represented.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yeti’s Frozen Custard Review

Fro-yo girl here. Yeti’s Frozen Custard started out as a food truck in Austin, TX. They later built their wholesale business and recently (as of mid-February 2016) their pints became available nationwide at Sprouts. They plan to open a brick and mortar shop this year.

Yeti’s prides itself in its all natural quality ingredients and creative flavors like Cinnamon Toast and Lemon Lavender. They use local ingredients when possible. The fruits are from Texas. Their frozen custard is hand crafted and and hand packed.

The Sprouts I went to in Monrovia carried three flavors: Mint Chocolate Chip, Roasted Strawberry and Blueberry Pancake. A pint retails for $6.99. During the sale that I encountered, a pint was $3.99. The packaging with the yeti is cute and appealing.

* Blueberry Pancake frozen custard: The texture is denser and chewier than ice cream. The chewiness made it seem odd to me. However, it does taste like it’s made with good milk, cream and sugar. It’s rich and creamy. The blueberries are blended throughout. The blueberry flavor is faint and there is no pancake flavor. They did add maple syrup but that isn’t enough to make it taste like pancakes.

One serving (1/2 a cup) is 230 calories and 15g of fat. Yes, it’s rich.

Ingredients: Milk, cream, sugar, nonfat milk, egg yolk, blueberries, simple syrup, guar gum, carob bean gum, carrageenan, orange juice, orange peel

You can find a list of stores that carry Yeti’s Frozen Custard on their website: 
http://www.yetispot.com/#!where-to-buy/c24vq

4 out of 5 stars.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.