New Triple Feature Flavors at Pinkberry

Fro-yo girl here. Opening weekend is here and Pinkberry has critics raving with the Triple feature of limited time only froyo flavors: Chocolate Hazelnut, Strawberry Vanilla and Lemon Lime. Chocolate Hazelnut is a returning favorite. The other two flavors are brand new.

Lemon Lime Pinkberry is “a tart and refreshing citrus combo made with real lime puree.” I was a fan of Key Lime Pinkberry from 2013: http://froyogirl.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-flavor-alert-key-lime-pinkberry.html and this new flavor is similar but even better. The lemon gives it more of a tart punchy flavor but it’s not harsh because it’s sweetened and the yogurt makes it milky and mild. Think of lemon-lime curd plus yogurt. Yum.

Recommended toppings: Raspberries, shortbread cookies, yogurt chips

Strawberry Vanilla Pinkberry is “a tart flavor of fresh strawberry that ends with a creamy note of Madagascar vanilla.” The flavor is noticeably sweeter than Lemon Lime and other tart Pinkberry flavors. It reminded me of a yogurt you’d get at your supermarket (the refrigerated kind) only better because it’s lighter and more refreshing. Plus it’s frozen! You can see the vanilla bean specks.

Recommended toppings: Strawberry popping clusters, strawberries, raspberries, cheesecake

I spotted two new toppings: Caramel popcorn and Shortbread cookies. The shortbread cookies are thick, sweet and buttery – definitely get them.

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.

Flavor of the Year (2012)

Fro-yo girl here. While Lime Breezy was my favorite new fro-yo flavor in 2012, the flavor of the year honors go to...chocolate hazelnut aka Nutella.

Chocolate hazelnut has shown up so many places in 2012. Pinkberry introduced Chocolate Hazelnut fro-yo in August 2012 and in October, Red Mango released its Fro-Yo Mashups which included Nutty Potion No.9, which is made with Nutella. You can find chocolate hazelnut fro-yo at Menchie’s, Tutti Frutti, and even Cold Stone Creamery. Back in November 2011, Yogurtland introduced a limited time Chocolate Hazelnut fro-yo flavor. They were ahead of the trend.

Jif introduced a chocolate hazelnut spread this year. Stash Tea has a chocolate hazelnut tea. See, chocolate hazelnut is everywhere.
This reminds me that I haven’t had a Ferrero Rocher in years.

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

New Pinkberry Chocolate Hazelnut Flavor to Debut on Aug. 17

Fro-yo girl here. Pinkberry announced its newest flavor today, Chocolate Hazelnut. Chocolate Hazelnut fro-yo will be accompanied by new seasonal, gourmet toppings. Suggested flavor pairings include:

• Chocolate Hazelnut Trio (Nutella®, strawberry and banana)
• Chocolate Hazelnut Decadence (dark chocolate crisps and mixed nuts)
• Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch (honey almond granola, banana and almonds)
• Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle (milk chocolate crunch and strawberry)

“Chocolate is a popular flavor for many of our consumers” said Ron Graves, CEO of Pinkberry. “We are proud to introduce Chocolate Hazelnut a decadent twist on the beloved chocolate - made only from the freshest, highest quality ingredients with gourmet topping combinations specially selected to create one-of-a-kind experiences only found at Pinkberry.”

Chocolate Hazelnut Pinkberry is available in all U.S. and Canada Pinkberry stores starting August 17. I think I’m getting the Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch without bananas.

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