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Dannon Oikos Review #cleveryogurt
By Laurie | August 31, 2011
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I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls on behalf of Dannon. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program but my opinions are my own.
For more information and recipe ideas, visit www.oikosyogurt.com or www.facebook.com/oikos. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. |
I am not a breakfast person. At all. Unless you count a Peppermint White Mocha. Which clearly I do. I really do try to make healthier choices more often than not, and yogurt is such an easy way to do that. I was really excited when Dannon introduced Oikos as a new option to my morning routine.
I am really picky about flavors and texture, but it appears Dannon kept it simple. I shopped for Oikos at my local Walmart, and there were four flavors to choose from– Plain, Traditional Strawberry, Fruit on the bottom Strawberry, and Honey. I bought one of each with a $5 gift card provided to me as part of this blogging series.
Dannon Oikos is created through an authentic Greek straining process which gives it a rich and creamy-thick texture. The Plain and Fruit on the Bottom varieties contain 0% fat, while the traditional blended varieties contains about 3% fat. Both are an excellent source of protein, twice that of most regular low fat yogurts. The 0% varieties contain active yogurt cultures and range from 80 calories (Plain) to 130 calories (Fruit on the Bottom) per 5.3 oz. cup. Sounds like a no guilt breakfast or mid-morning snack to me!
I tried Honey on the bottom this morning, and actually the honey was everywhere except on the bottom- probably due to shifting while carrying it in my lunch bag. None-the-less I noshed on it while answering some e-mails. The texture reminded me of cream cheese and the taste of the yogurt itself was really bitter. The honey sweetened it, but it was really too sweet for my taste. On the plus side, it was a nutritious start to my day and definitely a step in the right direction for my goal to eat a healthy breakfast most weekday mornings. I am looking forward to trying strawberry tomorrow morning.
Have you given Dannon Oikos a shot? What did you think? Check out their website or Facebook page (facebook.com/oikos) for recipes (and occasional coupons).
Disclosure: As mentioned above, I have partnered with Dannon to help promote the Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt Series. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program, which includes writing about the promotion and product. While I was provided with product information, compensation and a gift card to sample Oikos, the opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint. I have not been paid to publish positive comments.
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Mmm, these are my favorite brand!
Posted by: Megan @ Weight Loss Mother