Menchie’s is Testing Froyo + Acai Superbowls

Fro-yo girl here. Remember back in 2015 when Menchie’s released Power Pomegranate Acai and encouraged guests to make their own acai bowls? Menchie’s is testing acai bowls again, only this time they’re combining froyo with acai and calling the creation a Superbowl. They’re using Sambazon Amazon acai. Several Superbowl recipes were provided, including the Super Berry, Tropicalicious, and PB Power Boost.

I spotted the Froyo + Acai Superbowls at Menchie’s University in Encino, CA. I also spotted new three new organic granolas from Nature’s Path: Love Crunch, Pumpin Seed + Flax, and Summer Berries.

I didn’t try a Superbowl because I just don’t like acai bowls. Someone must be eating acai bowls. At this point, many froyo chains have carried acai bowls, including 16 Handles, Orange Leaf, Pinkberry, Red Mango, and Yogurtland.

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

* MENCHIE’S UNIVERSITY: 17245 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316

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2019 Veterans Day Froyo Offers

Fro-yo girl here. Thank you, vets and active military. I’ve compiled a list of froyo shops that are honoring veterans with a froyo discount or free froyo for Veterans Day. Here’s the alphabetical list:

• 3 Spoons (Waco, TX): Up to $5 free froyo w/ military ID or proof of service on Nov. 11
• 20 Degrees Froyo (Cookeville, TN): 15% off on Nov. 11 for active duty and vets w/military ID
• Arctic Ape (Windcrest, TX): First 8 oz free on Monday, Nov. 11 for all active military and veterans
• Ayelada (Pittsfield, MA): Free froyo for vets and active duty on Nov. 11
• Berry Bear (Clarksville, TN): Active and retired military get 15% off on Nov. 11
• Berry Fresh Desserts (Bayport, NY): 15% for vets on Nov. 11
• Cherry on Top (Pearl City, HI): 20% off for military members and family with ID on Nov. 11
• Cherry on Top (Riverside, CA): 15% off with military ID on Nov. 11
• Chill Zone (Rio Rancho, NM): 10% off for vets on Nov. 11
• Chiller Bee (Conroe, TX): Free froyo for vets on Nov. 11 w/ ID
• Chilly Billy's (MN): 10% off for vets and active duty on Nov. 11
• Cool King (Huntington Beach, CA): Buy 10 oz, get up to 10 oz free on Nov. 11
• Cool Spoons (Carbondale, IL): Free froyo for vets with military ID on Nov. 11
• Cool Spot (Brentwood, CA): 15% off for military every day, free coffee or slushy on Nov. 11
• Counter Culture Line & Youree (Shreveport, LA): BOGO free on any size of Humphreys for vets and active military on Nov. 11
• Counter Culture Airline (Bossier City, LA): BOGO free on any size of Humphreys for vets and active military on Nov. 11
• Crazy for Yogurt (Carmichael, CA): 6 oz free for military personnel and vets w/ military ID on Nov. 11
• Cup N Spoon (Morganton, NC): 50% for vets on Nov. 11
• Cyber Yogurt (El Monte, CA): 20% with valid military or vet ID every day
• Delish Frozen Yogurt (New Paltz, NY): Free froyo for vets and active military on Nov. 11
• Feeney's (Greensboro, NC): 4 oz free for vets and active duty on Nov. 11
• Frannie's Goodie Shop (Mt. Kisco, NY): Show military ID for free froyo on Nov. 11
• Freeze Frame Yogurt (Columbus, GA): 10% off w/ military ID on Nov. 11
• Frosty Parrot (Blacksburg, VA): $1 off any item for vets on Nov. 11, 10% off every day
• Froyo Bubble Bar (Rigby, ID): Active military & veterans receive 25% off on Monday, November 11th
• Froyo Earth (Spokane, WA): Vets and their families get a free 8 oz froyo on Nov. 11
• Froyo Maya (Scottsdale, AZ): 50% off for vets on Nov. 11
• Frozen Delight (Tucson, AZ): 25% off with military ID, police or fire ID every day
• Happy Cow Froyo (Wesley Chapel, FL): Free 6 oz with military ID on Nov. 11
• House of Yogurt (Costa Mesa, CA): Vets and active duty, get 8 oz of froyo for free w/ ID on Nov. 11
• Island Froyo (Henderson, NV): 50% off for vets w/ military ID on Nov. 11
• Just Chill (Clinton, NJ): Active and retired military enjoy a free sundae on Nov. 11
• Kelani Yogurt (Boerne,TX): 15% off for military on Nov. 11
• Kiwi Loco (Rexburg, ID): Free 16 oz froyo for vets on Nov. 11
• Menchie’s (US locations): Menchie’s continues to its tradition of celebrating vets and active military personnel with 6 oz of free froyo with proof of service (military ID) on Veterans Day, November 11
• Monster Yogurt (TX): Veterans eat free on Nov. 11 with ID
• NoY Frozen Yogurt (Davie, FL): 30% off for vets on Nov. 11
• Oh My Yogurt (Lodi, CA): 6 oz free for vets on Nov. 11
• Olo Yogurt (Albuquerque, NM): 3 oz free w/ military ID on Nov. 11
• Orange Leaf: Free froyo for active and retired military on November 11 at participating locations
• Peachwave (Bettendorf, IA): On Nov. 11, veterans and active military members will receive 30% off any size cup, smoothie or shake with a valid military ID at the point of purchase. 
• Peachwave (Holland, MI): On Mon, November 11, all veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase another cup or beverage will get a FREE white cup.
• Pink Octopus Cafe (Rockport, TX): Active and retired military discount applies every day
• Pinwill's Frozen Yogurt (Glenwood Springs, CO): Free cup of froyo for anyone with a military ID on Nov. 9 & 10
• Red Mango (Franklin Square, NY): 30% off purchase with military ID every Monday
• Royal Berry Bar (Katy, TX): Active and retired military get a free drink or froyo with military ID or proof of service 
• Skinnysweet Froyo (Glen Ellyn, IL): 20% for veterans on Nov. 11 
• Strawberry Fields (Union, NJ): Free froyo for vets on Nov. 11
• Suzy's Swirl (Lake Bluff, IL): All military personnel receive 50% off all day on Veterans Day, November 11
• sweetFrog: Vets and active military, enjoy a free 12 oz cup of froyo on 11/11/19 with military ID
• Sweetsie Treatz (Elizabethton, TN): 6 oz free on Nov. 11 for active and retired military personnel
• Sweetspot Frozen Yogurt (Longview, WA): Active duty and veterans receive a free 8 oz cup on Nov. 11
• Sweet by Holly (Orlando, FL): 10% off for vets and active duty military on Nov. 11
• Sweet Luna's (Old Saybrook, CT): Free treat for veterans on Nov. 11, mention at the register that you served
• Sweet Spot (TX): 15% off a purchase of $5 or more for vets with valid ID every day
• Sweet Things (San Diego, CA): Free 8 oz froyo for active and retired military w/ military ID on Nov. 11
• Swirl Bliss (Baldwin, NY): 15% off for vets on Nov. 11
• Swirl Fiesta (Riverside, CA): 50% for vets that show their ID on Nov. 11
• TCBY: First 6 oz free for active and retired military on November 11 at participating locations
• Toppings (Big Rapids, MI): 50% for vets on Nov. 11 w/ military ID
• The Pink Spoon (Forest Grove, OR): Free cup of froyo for vets on Nov. 11
• The Swirl (North Bend, WA): 15% with military ID on Sunday, Nov. 10 & Tuesday, Nov. 11
• TNT's (Santa Maria, CA): Free item for military vets, 20% off for their family on Nov. 11
• Ugurt (Salt Lake City, UT): Come with someone with a military ID and get 50% off on Nov. 11
• Uswirl (Las Vegas, NV): Vets and active duty military get 10% off every day
• Yog-art (San Diego, CA): 10% off every day for active and retired military w/ID
• Yogart Froyo (Edgewater, NJ): Vets and active duty military get a free dessert with ID on Nov. 11
• The Yogurt Experience (Round Rock, TX): Free froyo for active and retired military on Nov. 9-11, 2019
• Yo Zone (Beaverton, OR): Veterans and active military get 6 oz of free froyo on Nov. 11 with valid ID
• Yogli Mogli (Douglasville, GA): 50% off for vets and active military on Nov. 11
• Yogo Crazy (Wyomissing, PA): Enjoy 8 oz free with military ID on Nov. 11
• Yogurt 101 (San Diego, CA): 20% off for those who served, show military ID on Nov. 11
• Yogurt Factory (Temecula, CA): Free cup of froyo for vets and active military, up to 16 oz, on Nov. 11
• Yogurt Mill (Central Valley, CA): Show your military ID for a free small froyo on Nov. 11
• Yogurt Mountain (Hoover, AL): Free 6 oz for vets and active military on Nov. 11
• Yogurt Shoppe (Pendleton, OR): Free small cup of froyo from noon - 4 PM w/ military ID on Nov. 11
• Yogurtland (Anaheim Hills, CA): BOGO for vets and active duty military with military ID on Nov. 11
• Yogurtland (Anaheim Katella, CA): Show your military ID for 25% off 
• Yogurtland (Bountiful, Jordan Landing, UT): Free froyo for vets with military ID on Nov. 11
• Yogurtland (Chandler, AZ): Show your military ID for 20% off 
• Yogurtland Dallas (Northcrest Hwy): BOGO for vets and active military w/ ID on Nov. 11
• Yogurtland (Orange, CA): Show your military ID for 25% off 
• Yogurtland (Pico Rivera, CA): Show your military ID for 25% off 
• Yogurtland (Pomona, CA): Show your military ID for 25% off 
• Yogurtland (West Covina, CA): Show your military ID for 25% off on Nov.11
• Yogurtland Waterside (Fort Worth, TX): Show your military ID for 25% off  
• Yogurtology: Vets and active military get 5 oz of free froyo on Nov. 11
• Yojo Coffee & Frozen Yogurt (Menifee, CA): 15% off with military ID on Nov. 11
• Yoloberry (Davis, CA): Free 8 oz froyo for those who have served with ID on Nov. 11 
• Zo Yogurt (AZ): 10% off everyday for military active and retired personnel

I will update the list as I come across new offers.

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.

Menchie’s November Feature Flavors, Gift Card Special, Holiday Spoon, Holiday Cup & Contest

Fro-yo girl here. Happy Holidays! It feels like Christmas season starts the day after Halloween? Anyway, it’s the time of year for holiday froyo flavors. This November is a busy one at Menchie’s. There are two new holiday flavors, Frosted Cupcake froyo and Mrs. Smith’s Famous Apple Pie froyo. They also have a new limited edition holiday cup, a holiday spoon with two Sweet Friends on one spoon (one side with Kiwi, one side with Mellow), a new holiday spoon photo contest and a gift card special. The spoons weren’t available during my visit. If you take a selfie with the Menchie’s Snow One Like You spoon in your Menchie’s mix, post it on Instagram, tag @MyMenchies and use the hashtag #MenchiesSnowman, and make sure your account is public, you’ll be entered into the photo contest. The prize is a $25 Menchie’s gift card. One winner will be chosen every week in November and December

* Frosted Cupcake froyo: It tasted different than vanilla froyo…I guess it tasted more like vanilla cake with frosting. It was thick and creamy. Recommended toppings: Nilla wafers, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles.

* Mrs. Smith’s Famous Apple Pie froyo: I’ve never had apple pie or any pie from Mrs. Smith’s. I was surprised to taste apple first and then cinnamon. The yogurt muted the pie flavor so it wasn’t cloyingly sweet. I liked it better than the Frosted Cupcake froyo. Recommended toppings: pretzels and cheesecake bites.

There’s one new Holiday cup design featuring Menchie’s and his friends, Cup, Sprinkle, Kiwi, Chip, Mellow, Mookie, and Barry looking festive.

And the holiday gift card offer is back. When you buy $25 in gift cars, you’ll get a free $5 bonus card. 

Don't forget about the Veterans Day offer on November 11. Active and retired military get 6 oz of froyo free with military ID.

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 at Yogurtland: Milk Chocolate Candy made with M&M’s Froyo, M&M’s Topping, Ultimate Creation, New Milkshake Flavor

Fro-yo girl here. I was happy to see that Pumpkin Pie froyo had returned to Yogurtland and they introduced a new froyo flavor and topping that complements Pumpkin Pie froyo.

Milk Chocolate Candy frozen yogurt made with M&M’s is described as, “We used real M&M’S® Candies in our smooth and creamy, sweet frozen yogurt for a rich milk chocolate flavor. It’s like tasting a million M&M’S® Candies in every bite.” And it did taste like Milk Chocolate M&Ms in froyo form. It wasn’t crazy sweet. Texture-wise, it was rich, smooth, and creamy. Yes, I’m biased because I like M&M’s. I paired this flavor with Pumpkin Pie froyo, White Pumpkin Pie M&Ms, whipped cream, and Teddy Grahams. It was the perfect combination.

The new topping is White Pumpkin Pie M&Ms. They’re big M&M’s and they have pumpkin pie spice. They’re actually tasty but on the waxy/chewy side.

I was also able to try the new milkshake flavor, Cookies & Cream. It was good (creamy, with chocolate cookie flavor) but I prefer froyo…

There was also a sign for the Ultimate Creation event. On November 12, 2019, come to Yogurtland for a special offer: $5 for any cup or cone.

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.

Yasso’s New Gingerbread Frozen Yogurt Review

Fro-yo girl here. Yasso recently announced their limited time winter flavor lineup: Gingerbread, Peppermint Crunch, and Sugar Cookie. The Gingerbread flavor is new. I found it at Target where one box of 4 Yasso bars (14 fl oz) is currently $4.94.

The box with the gingerbread man eating a Gingerbread Yasso bar is adorable. Each bar is individually wrapped. There were different gingerbread men on the wrappers. Awww. One 65g bar is 110 calories, 1.5g total fat, 15g total sugars, 5g protein, and 19g total carbohydrate.

* Gingerbread: The bar was smooth, creamy, and light. The warm gingerbread spices were noticeable but not overwhelming or too strong. The spices were more mellow. I could not taste yogurt but I still enjoyed the bar. The bar has cream cheese swirls. Those are mild too.

Ingredients: Nonfat Milk, Greek Yogurt (Nonfat Milk, Yogurt Cultures), Frosting Swirl [Cream Cheese (Milk, Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Sugar, Invert Sugar, Water, Corn Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Cream Cheese Powder, Natural Flavor], Sugar, Gingerbread Base (Tapioca Syrup, Brown Sugar, Water, Cane Sugar, Apple Extract (for color), Natural Flavors, Corn Starch, Molasses, Cinnamon), Milk Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin, Cream, Fruit and Vegetable Juices for Color, Hibiscus Concentrate for Color, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum

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.

Halloween 2019 Froyo Shop Spirit Winner Announced

Fro-yo girl here. Happy Froyo Halloween! I love seeing Halloween spirit at froyo shops and there’s a lot of it out there, all over the world. For example, Myfroyoland in India is having a pumpkin carving party and has flavors like Count Chocula, Spookberry, Witch’s Brew Sorbet, and Boo-tterscotch.

Each year, I like to recognize one froyo shop (or chain) for showing the most Halloween spirit. After careful consideration, the award for the most Halloween spirit goes to…Menchie’s.

Menchie’s, a multi-year Halloween spirit winner, came out with a new Halloween froyo spoon (Menchie dressed as a vampire), sponsored a Halloween spoon froyo contest, made Monster froyo cakes and had spooky Halloween inspired froyo flavors and flavor signs (Haunted Harvest Pumpkin and Sugar Cookie Spell). Sugar Cookie Spell is a new froyo flavor.

The previous winners were:

2013: Menchie’s

2014: 16 Handles

2015: Wakaberry

2016: Menchie’s

2017: Yogurty’s

2018: Smile Yogurt

Last year’s winner, Smile Yogurt in Hong Kong, creates elaborate froyo parfaits for Halloween and other holidays.

For a list of shops with Halloween specials, check out IFYA’s list: http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/news/2019-halloween-froyo-shop-specials/

For over 1,500 Halloween froyo images, visit IFYA’s Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/froyogirl/halloween-froyo-froyo-shop-decorations/

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 Pinkberry Holiday Flavor, Cranberry Orange Frozen Yogurt

Fro-yo girl here. Pinkberry just introduced its holiday flavor of 2019, Cranberry Orange (tart) frozen yogurt. Cranberries and oranges do go together, so I had high hopes for the new flavor. It’s available from October 25 until January 5, 2020. Pinkberry recommends pairing Cranberry Orange froyo with fresh orange pieces, dried cranberries and honey granola. I noticed cute table decals to promote the new flavor.

* Cranberry orange froyo: It was tarter than average which I appreciated. The yogurt was a pale pink color. Texture-wise, it was smooth and light. It melted quickly for some reason. I could definitely taste cranberry and only a hint of orange. The cranberry dominated the other flavors. I would have preferred a stronger note of orange. Recommended toppings: fresh orange pieces, almonds, and gummy bears.

It’s been many years since I last had Cranberry Orange froyo. Yogurtland had it back in 2013. I haven’t seen at Yogurtland in years.

Here’s the official press release from Pinkberry:

PINKBERRY INTRODUCES CRANBERRY ORANGE FROZEN YOGURT FLAVOR

This Tart Swirl is Available for a Limited Time Only

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinkberry® (www.Pinkberry.com) invites you to spend the holidays delighting in our new Cranberry Orange frozen yogurt flavor! This flavor will be available from October 25, 2019 until January 5, 2020.

This refreshing tart swirl will also be featured in a combination topped with cranberries, fresh orange pieces and honey granola to create the perfect holiday treat.

"The refreshing combination of tart cranberries and orange citrus is the perfect break from your typical decadent holiday treats," said Melissa Hubbell, senior director of marketing for Kahala Brands™, parent company of Pinkberry. "The new Cranberry Orange frozen yogurt will definitely make your season feel merry and bright!"

At Pinkberry, guests can customize their sweet citrus flair with a variety of toppings that include fresh, never frozen, fruit that is hand-cut in stores daily, along with premium granolas and nuts, specialty chocolates, and much more. Pinkberry is swirling with possibilities!

Promotional Flavor:

Cranberry Orange frozen yogurt

Promotional Combination:

Cranberry Orange frozen yogurt topped with cranberries, fresh orange pieces and honey granola

About Pinkberry

Pinkberry® launched in Los Angeles, CA in 2005 as the original brand that reinvented frozen yogurt. Today, over a decade later, Pinkberry continues to create great tasting treats with fresh ingredients in an experience comprised of distinctive product, outstanding service and inspirational design. At Pinkberry you can taste the difference of an uncompromising commitment to quality and freshness. Most recently, Pinkberry U.S. was acquired by Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 29 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3000 locations in 35 countries.

For more information about Pinkberry, visit www.Pinkberry.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

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.