Trader Joe's Goes Greek

As much as I try to stay on schedule, there are mornings when I am running late or don't feel like making something, so I need something quick. What's my go to? Trader Joe's Greek yogurt. I have had other brands of Greek yogurt, but the Trader Joe's version seems to have more choices in the flavor department. The consistency is a bit thicker, creamier, and not as runny. It also seems that on a calorie comparison basis you get to eat more of the Greek yogurt than in the regular yogurt. Though I am not a medical professional (nor am I offering medical advice), I have heard that it is better for you than regular yogurt. I have never seen it in flavors other than some kind of fruit, plain, or with honey. I decided that I would give some of them and try. I ended up with blueberry, honey, pumpkin, and apricot mango. The honey was light and not overly sweet, with just a subtle honey note. (The traditional way is to eat it with honey.) The blueberry had real fruit in it and the pumpkin had a surprise spice flavor to it, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. The apricot mango (was sadly not nonfat) also had fruit pieces and it definitely had a richer texture. The great thing about all these is that they don't taste at all artificial and make a great snack as well. So on your next trip to Trader Joe's make sure that you pick up some of their delicious Greek yogurt.

Catch the Peach Wave!

So frozen yogurt is the hot new dessert trend, but let's be honest. Most of the places are super similar and only have variations in the decor and some of the flavors. Even though they are so similar, I try to give each one their fair shot. Of course, trying out a frozen yogurt place was on the to do list while in Tulsa, so I decided to catch the Peach Wave. Usually, I try to be healthy and eat the yogurt with fruit and granola, but I decided that I would have a little bit of both. I chose a cupcake flavored yogurt, which amazingly tasted exactly like a frosted cupcake. It was super delicious, I have to admit. I topped it with some raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, sprinkles, and chocolate covered raisins. I know it probably sounds like a weird combination, but I promise you it was delish! The bf opted for white chocolate and cookies and cream yogurt with chocolate syrup, gummy bears, brownie bites, and m&ms. This place ranked pretty high up on the frozen yogurt list, but maybe it's just because I adored the cupcake yogurt. Can you tell which yogurt is mine? Comment below to see if you are right and be sure to stop by the next time you visit Tulsa.

Munching on Menchie's

I am a huge fan of dessert, especially ones that are on the healthier side. Frozen yogurt seems to be the hot new treat, so I am always up to comparing the available options. My most recent frozen yogurt outing took me and a friend to a place called Menchie's. How can you not love a really fun, brightly colored yogurt scoop as the mascot? This concept is unique because they have lots of rotating flavors. They also have two different topping bars. One has healthy options like fruits and nuts and the other has less healthy, but just as yummy treats, like sprinkles and gummy bears. Plus, they have sauces like hot fudge and marshmallow, which are not available at the other places I have been to. One other really unique thing is that they have waffles bowls available. As a bonus they have waffle bowl Wednesday where you can get a free waffle bowl. What's not to love about that?! They have a great rewards program where you earn smiles which count towards coupons, making everything sweeter. Stop by Menchie's to beat the heat and customize your own frozen yogurt concoction.