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.

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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

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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

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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 Continues with New Dulce De Leche Cookies Froyo

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fourth Annual Flavor Quest continues with a trip to Argentina and a new froyo flavor, Dulce De Leche Cookies. In Argentina, dulce de leche cookies are called alfajores. They’re sandwich cookies with crispy melt in your mouth butter shortbread cookies and creamy milk caramel made out of slowly heated, caramelized sweetened condensed milk.

Yogurtland’s cookie flavors are usually winners because they’re made with real cookie bits. If you like the cookie, you should like the froyo version.

Yogurtland describes Dulce De Leche Cookies froyo as: “It’s hard to go wrong when you sandwich dulce de leche between two shortbread cookies. That’s why we took real dulce de leche and real cookies to create a creamy South American flavor that’s absolutely irresistible.” Dulce de leche cookies froyo is lowfat with live and active cultures.

I found the flavor to be extra creamy, smooth and rich. It doesn’t taste like your usual caramel. It has more of a caramelized sugar flavor. I didn’t notice the shortbread cookies but they’re in there. The flavor is pretty sweet but it’s so good that the sugar didn’t bother me.

Suggested toppings: Almonds, walnuts, bananas, coconut, condensed milk

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 (extra perk: you get 3 free ounces just for signing up).

Next up: Horchata (Mexico): May 5 (which also happens to be Cinco De Mayo)

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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 Continues with Fig & Honey Gelato (Middle East)

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fourth Annual Flavor Quest brings you a brand new flavor, Fig & Honey Gelato, inspired by the flavors of the Middle East.

I’m not a fan of figs or gelato, so I wasn’t too excited but I do like honey, so I was hopeful. Remember the Yogurtland Honeycomb Tart flavor? I was a fan. Plus Yogurtland gelato is not like other gelato because it has live and active cultures (big yay).

Yogurtland describes Fig & Honey gelato as: “To create this sweet combination, we visited the source of where figs originated – the Middle East! Known for their antioxidants, we combined real figs and a touch of honey to create a rich and sophisticated gelato.”

The fig and honey gelato smells like figs but the first flavor to hit me was the honey. The honey is definitely noticeable and it’s delicious. The fig flavor isn’t too strong but it lingers. The texture seemed denser and richer than their frozen yogurt.

Suggested toppings: Honey, almonds, galette cookies. I like something crunchy and nutty with honey. Baklava would be a perfect topping if they had it.

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: Dulce De Leche Cookies (Argentina): April 28

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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 Continues with Apple Strudel with Caramel (Austria)

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fourth Annual Flavor Quest brings you a new frozen yogurt flavor: Apple Strudel with Caramel. The new flavor was inspired by the flavors of Austria. I’ve never seen Apple Strudel froyo offered anywhere else though I’ve seen apple pie froyo, which is probably similar. Red Mango introduced Cinnamon Apple Pie froyo in 2012. Dannon Yo Cream has an apple pie froyo flavor and Honey Hill Farms has a spiced apple pie froyo flavor.

Apple Strudel with Caramel froyo is described by Yogurtland as: “A new take on the classic Austrian dessert of apples and cinnamon baked inside flaky pastry dough. With real caramel blended in and notes of real cinnamon, this delectable treat will become the apple of your eye.”

Apple Strudel with Caramel froyo is lowfat. It’s creamy and rich. I mainly tasted apples and caramel; the cinnamon note must have been overpowered by the sweet caramel. There is something about it that makes it different from caramel apple – the pastry note which for some reason had a bitter quality to it. The aftertaste wasn’t good.

Suggested toppings: Almonds, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, whipped cream

There was also a new topping available, Venetian chocolate truffle. It’s a good size, dense truffle that’s creamy and very chocolatey. The exterior is dusted with cocoa powder.

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: Fig & Honey Gelato (Middle East): April 21

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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 Continues with Coconut Mango Tart (Thailand)

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Flavor Quest continues with a returning froyo flavor: Coconut Mango Tart, inspired by the flavors of Thailand. It was first introduced during the 2nd Flavor Quest in 2014. Flavor Quest flavors are usually new, so it’s interesting that they brought back a flavor from a previous Flavor Quest. Since it’s been two years since I last had Coconut Mango Tart, I gave it another try.

* Coconut Mango Tart (Thailand) is described by Yogurtland as “Taste a true tropical treat from Thailand and one of their most beloved culinary combos. We paired two of the best mango varieties in the world and blended it with coconut water for a light tart flavor that refreshes your tastebuds.” The sweet mango flavor dominates but you can taste the coconut too. I like how the coconut isn’t overpowering. It’s really about the sweetness of mangos. For a tart flavor, it’s not that tart. Coconut mango tart tastes similar to Yogurtland’s mango froyo flavor.

Suggested toppings: Coconut, mango, popping boba, salted caramel sauce, lychee

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.

Sadly, some locations have run out of the French galette cookies. If you see them, get them. The next limited time only Flavor Quest topping will be chocolate truffles.

Next up: Apple Strudel with Caramel (Austria): April 14

P.S. It's raining today. Check your local Yogurtland to see if it has a rainy day special. Yogurtland Pasadena has a buy one, get one free double Real Rewards points on rainy days.

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.