Tuesday, March 15, 2011

My First Taste Of Chobani

Well, I think I''m a little late to jump on this train, but none the less, here I am. After finding out I was lactose intolerant in 2007, I cut all dairy, including yogurt, out of my diet. As a person who consumed boatloads of dairy every day (and had yogurt almost every morning for breakfast), this was kind of heartbreaking to get used to. Then in late 2008 or 2009, a friend suggested that I might be able to handle Activia due to the live bacteria cultures. Much to my relief, I could handle this just fine, and added it once again to my daily diet. So maybe towards in end of 2009, or beginning of 2010 (fuzzy on dates but that's sort of irrelevant), I heard about "greek yogurt". Because I love basically all things greek, the idea of yogurt with the word GREEK in the name excited me quite a bit. But because of the lactose intolerance, it was just easier to stick with what I knew worked for me.

Fast forward to a few months ago, when I saw food bloggers start raving about Chobani Greek Yogurt (like this post here detailing various flavors). I dutifully read the posts, and wanted to try the yogurt, but was once again nervous. I wasn't about to sit through a night of pain/torture just to try it out. not worth it. Then, a few days ago, I read this post over at Designer Wife, and my fears of Chobani and my lactose intolerance were stilled.

This weekend while grocery shopping, I automatically went to grab my usual Activia, and noticed the Chobani next to it. I scooped up 4 flavors (pictured above), and tried my first flavor (pomegranate) on Sunday afternoon. It was DELICIOUS (included real seeds!), and did not bother my lactose intolerance in the slightest. I would suggest you go out and try some right now! I will be mixing this up with Activia to help keep grocery costs down...

And, here's a little about Chobani and some recipes you can make using Chobani.

Have you tried Chobani before? If so, what's your favorite flavor?

18 comments:

  1. I've never tried Chobani! Definitely keeping that in mind for the future :) I just stumbled upon your blog. I absolutely love it, and I'm definitely a new follower :)

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  2. So glad that you enjoyed it without any problems!! The pomegranate is YUM! Blueberry is also very good and Strawberry + Banana is one of my current faves. :)

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  3. Thanks for sharing! I've had similar issues (ever since a terrible, life altering stomach virus). I don't go near dairy & only drink soy milk & eat soy yogurt. I was curious about the Greek yogurt bandwagon. Thanks for your insight!

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  4. My hubby LOVES LOVES LOVES Chobani. I never quite joined the bandwagon but one day likely will.

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  5. LOVE Chobani!! Blueberry is my favorite, especially half frozen

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  6. I keep saying that I'm going to try it, but just haven't! I'm lactose intolerant too and yogurt has never really bothered me. I am going to the store tomorrow to try some!

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  7. Love Chobani! Any flavor is a-ok with me!

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  8. I've thought about getting this before but never did. I will try the next time I go grocery shopping thanks to you! Stopping by from the @SITS #commenthour!

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  9. Interesting, I might have to try it. I am picky about yogurt.

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  10. Yogurt - I keep buying it but it never makes it into my mouth

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  11. I have seen Chobani before but have never tried it; I might have to now!
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  12. I was diagnosed with Celiac disease last year so I completely sympathize losing some of your favorite foods! But yay for finding awesome replacements! I have yet to try greek yogurt but may just have to give it a whirl (if its GF)!

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  13. Never heard of Chobani. Interesting. Def will check it out. #commenthour

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  14. Visiting via SITS! Love love love Chobani. Eat it every day. I am on a peach kick right now. Burned out on pomegranate!

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  15. I love Chobani! Enjoy!

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  16. I still prefer the plain, even though the flavors are good. Makes it more versatile for me to have plain Greek yogurt :-)

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  17. I actually LOVE plain, fat free Greek yogurt. I add honey and flavorings like coconut, almond, raspberry, root beer. I find it incredibly creamy and nothing like regular yogurt. And with 20+ grams of protein per serving...how can you beat it?

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