Yogurtland & Nintendo Game On New Flavor: Luigi’s White Chocolate Pistachio

Fro-yo girl here. The Yogurtland & Nintendo Game On promotion launches the latest (and last) Nintendo inspired flavor today, Luigi’s White Chocolate Pistachio froyo. White chocolate froyo is usually mild but tasty.

* Luigi’s White Chocolate Pistachio froyo is described on the flavor card as “Rich white chocolate is swirled together with nutty, antioxidant-rich pistachios for a super creamy, decadent flavor that Luigi goes nuts over.” It’s lowfat and made with real white chocolate and pistachio. The regular pistachio flavor at Yogurtland is pretty mild and without a strong pistachio flavor. White Chocolate Pistachio froyo is even more mild. It’s smooth, creamy and tastes like white chocolate with a slight hint of pistachio.

Recommended toppings: White chocolate chips, almonds, Cap’n Crunch, strawberries

Yogurtland also had a new topping, available for a limited time: Milk caramel turtles.

Luigi’s White Chocolate Pistachio froyo is available while supplies last.

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Yogurtland & Nintendo Game On New Flavor: Shy Guy’s Pineapple Lime Coconut Sorbet

Fro-yo girl here. The latest Nintendo inspired flavor arrives in Yogurtland stores today, Shy Guy’s Pineapple Lime Coconut Sorbet. It’s a sorbet, so it’s not as exciting as frozen yogurt but lime and coconut go well together so it seemed promising. They only have one new sorbet flavor for the Nintendo promotion, so that’s a plus (seems like they usually have more promotional sorbet flavors).

* Shy Guy’s Pineapple Lime Coconut Sorbet: According to the flavor card, “Take your taste buds on a trip to Yoshi’s Island with real pineapple, lime, and coconut water blended together to create a refreshing and light tropical sorbet.” It’s non-fat, dairy-free, vitamin C fortified and gluten free. I usually assume that the flavor that’s listed first is going to be the strongest but this wasn’t the case. The pineapple flavor was noticeable but it wasn’t strong and it didn’t add tanginess. The coconut water was what I tasted first, then the lime, and finally the pineapple. The flavor was light, sweet and refreshing – but I thought it could have been more flavorful.

Recommended toppings: Pineapple, coconut, mochi, granola

Shy Guy’s Pineapple Lime Coconut Sorbet is available while supplies last. Mark your calendar for the next new flavor, Koopa Troopa’s Lemon Cupcake on August 19th. Luigi’s spoon should be released on August 19th as well.

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New Yogurtland & Nintendo Game On Flavor: Goomba’s Iced Coffee

Fro-yo girl here. Goomba’s favorite froyo flavor has arrived at Yogurtland, Goomba’s Iced Coffee.

It’s the latest Nintendo inspired froyo flavor at Yogurtland.

I love coffee flavored froyo like Yogurtland’s Caramel Macchiato and Sumatra Coffee, so I was looking forward to this flavor.

* Goomba’s Iced Coffee: The flavor card says, “There’s no Goomba that wouldn’t want to take a bite out of this iced coffee froyo that blends together real Sumatra coffee and espresso for a lightly sweet and creamy guilt-free treat.” Goomba’s Iced Coffee is a No Sugar Added flavor that’s non-fat. It tastes very similar to Yogurtland’s Sumatra Coffee only it’s NSA; the Sumatra coffee gives it a distinctive taste but it's not harsh or bitter. I like crunchy chocolate with my coffee froyo. Recommended toppings: Chocolate shell, almonds, white chocolate chips, toffee bits

There was a new topping, sour twin cherries gummy candies. I don’t think sour twin cherries complement coffee froyo but I would add them to Plain Tart.

Goomba’s Iced Coffee is available while supplies last. The next new flavor is Princess Peach Tart which comes out on July 29, along with the Princess Peach spoon.

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Yogurtland Chino Hills Nintendo Launch Party/Guest Appreciation Event

Fro-yo girl here. I’m back from today’s Yogurtland Chino Hills Nintendo Launch Party/Guest Appreciation event. It was my first time at the Yogurtland in Chino Hills and I have to say that I’m very impressed. The people in and around Chino Hills are lucky to have such a well-run Yogurtland with a franchisee who really cares about his customers.

The day started with the VIP Platinum Card Holder Event. The doors opened earlier than usual at 10:30 AM. Platinum card holders with RSVPs received a cup of free froyo to fill up as much as they desired and a VIP Yogurtland gift bag. The gift bag contained many gifts, including a full set of the Nintendo Yogurtland spoons (even the ones that haven’t been released yet!!!), a Mario fan, Yogurtland water bottle, Yogurtland bracelet/wristband, Yogurtland lanyard and a dozen Yogurtland coupons. Ten of the coupons featured 10 different designs, one for each of the characters being featured in the Game On Nintendo promotion.

This wasn’t the first platinum card event at Yogurtland Chino Hills. The owner had a party for VIP platinum card holders two years ago (partnering with Charming Charlie), followed by a black tie event last year. He’s planning another platinum card holder event for this September. Other YL locations should learn from YL Chino Hills and show some extra love to their platinum card holders.

I wasn’t able to stay for the entire event (it’s all day) but here’s the schedule (there’s still time to go).

• 12 PM – 3 PM: $5 unlimited cup, first 100 people in line get a free gift
• 3 PM – 9 PM: Prize wheel
• 5 PM – 8 PM: Face painter
• 6 PM – 10 PM: $5 unlimited cup, first 100 people in line get a free gift

Nintendo costume contest: Come dressed in your best Mario or Luigi costume for your chance to win Yogurtland and Nintendo prizes.

Be sure to visit the Yogurtland Chino Hills Facebook page to see pictures from the event, including the costume contest winners.

P.S. If you’re not a Yogurtland Chino Hills Platinum Card holder yet, you should be.

Thanks Yogurtland Chino Hills for the invite and for making it such a special event!

* YOGURTLAND: The Commons, 4505 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709

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Yogurtland & Nintendo Game On New Flavor: Toad’s Rocky Road

Fro-yo girl here. The newest Nintendo froyo flavor arrived in stores today: Toad’s Rocky Road. Toad’s Rocky Road is a non-fat flavor described as a “decadent combination of real cocoa and roasted almonds swirled together with creamy marshmallow flavor in every bite.”

* Toad’s Rocky Road: It was sweet and creamy with a mild chocolate cake/brownie flavor. It’s not as intense as their Chocolate Gelato. I think the marshmallow mellows out the chocolate. The almond flavor is very subtle. Recommended toppings: Anything chocolate, whipped cream, chocolate shell, almonds

The next new flavor is Yoshi’s Honeydew, which comes out on July 15.

I didn’t spot any new spoon designs; they’re still giving out Bowser and Mario froyo spoons.

The promotion runs from July 1 – September 8.

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

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