New from Yoplait: Blended Yoplait Greek Yogurt

Fro-yo girl here. New Yoplait Greek features strained yogurt blended with real fruit pieces. Yoplait Greek is not Yoplait’s first Greek yogurt, but it is the first they’ve made with the traditional straining method for which Greek yogurt is known. 

While there are many brands of Greek yogurt out there, the new Yoplait Greek tastes different than the usual Greek yogurt because it is much sweeter. Yoplait Greek reminds me of the regular Yoplait yogurt only with a thicker, creamier texture. Those of you who like a sweeter yogurt might like Yoplait Greek. The texture is soft, smooth and creamy, with almost a slightly whipped texture..

I tried the vanilla flavor which features a mild vanilla flavor. The flavor was pleasant but I found it quite a bit sweeter than what I personally prefer. It is an improvement from their earlier Greek yogurt.

Yoplait Greek with live and active cultures is fat free, gluten free, gelatin free, 5.3 ounces a cup, under 150 calories and has 100% more protein than regular yogurt. It comes in six flavors: Vanilla, Tangerine, Coconut, Strawberry Raspberry, Pineapple, Blueberry

The suggested retail price is $1.29 per cup.

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Yoplait Greek Yogurt Relaunched

Fro-yo girl here. Yoplait recently re-launched its improved Greek Yogurt. Marketed as a healthy, satisfying snack, Yoplait Greek Yogurt comes in 6 flavors, including three fruit on the bottom varieties (Blueberry, Strawberry, Peach). Each cup has 14 - 17 grams of protein, live and active cultures. The yogurt is gluten free, with no artificial flavors, no artificial sweeteners.

* Honey vanilla Greek yogurt (99 cents on sale at Safeway): it is markedly better tasting than before. It's no longer unpleasantly chalky. The yogurt is very creamy and smooth with sour notes and a strong honey flavor. It would be lovely with a crunchy cereal. I'm impressed by how rich and creamy it is, while remaining a non-fat product.

It's worth trying...if you don't like it, you can always use Greek yogurt as a face mask (to soften your skin). Wash your face and apply 2 to 3 tablespoons of yogurt. If it's coming from the fridge, be prepared for a cold, clammy feeling.

4 out of 5 stars

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Dannon vs. Yoplait: Greek Yogurt Taste Test

Fro-yo girl here. I've noticed that the Greek yogurt (non-frozen) is increasingly popular, and that this trend parallels the fro-yo trend. Both Greek yogurt and tart fro-yo have that tangy flavor that people have grown to love. Check your local supermarket and chances are you'll find many more yogurt choices now compared to a year ago. Recently, Dannon and Yoplait introduced greek yogurt.

* Dannon Greek Yogurt: I tried the vanilla flavor (99 cents, on sale at Lucky, regularly $1.49). The yogurt had a slightly fluffy whipped texture and a smooth creaminess. I liked the sour tang and the subtle vanilla flavor. A pleasant surprise.

* Yoplait Greek Yogurt ($1.09 regular price at Lucky): It claims to have twice the protein of the leading yogurt. I tried the honey vanilla flavor (other flavors include strawberry & blueberry). The texture is creamy and flavor is sour, chalky, and horrible. Another negative: they added lemon juice concentrate. I would never get this again.

The winner: Clearly, Dannon.

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