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Chobani Review and Giveaway!

I'm pretty sure it's not a secret that me and Greek yogurt are in a serious relationship. I know, I know...hubby can read this. But he's well aware of the affair. At least once a day I need my fix. Sometimes it's a mid-morning snack with fruit, or a lunchtime topper for baked potatoes. Other times it's the sweet dessert topped with fruit and chocolate shavings that completes my night. Plain, vanilla, fruity...I could wax poetic about the stuff for ages.

Don't worry, I won't.

What I will say is that as much as I love Greek yogurt, I figured it was all the same. I saved a little money (18 cents on each container at my local store) in order to get the cheaper no-name brand. Then Chobani was on sale, so I picked up a few. Um, this stuff is THICK! So much creamier and thicker - and tastier - than any other brand I've tried. Sorry, extra 18 cents. You are now being diverted to my Chobani fund.

I won a Chobani giveaway a couple of weeks ago hosted by Itzy's kitchen, and got this awesome delivery sent to my door:




Obviously I couldn't wait to dig in. That was on Friday, and now almost 2 of those 32 ounce containers are finished. I wasn't kidding when I said I eat it every day. High protein, low in fat and calories, filling and tasty. Here are some of my favorite ways to use Greek yogurt:

Topped with fruit and PB rice cakes

Served with honey caramelized peaches

As a topping for baked potatoes
Hungry yet? I just ate dinner and I am again already. Dang pictures of good food are distracting me. Right - Chobani! I'm sure you want to win some of your own right? The lovely folks over at Chobani offered to send one reader a 12 pack of individual Chobani flavors to try out. Some of them include black cherry, lemon, apple cinnamon, blood orange, honey and pomegranate. 


Here's how to win! None of these actions are mandatory, but the more you do the greater your odds of winning. Please leave a comment for each entry:
+1: Follow the blog Gourmet Runner
+1: Like Gourmet Runner on Facebook 
+1: Like Chobani on Facebook too!
+1: Tell me your favorite way to use Greek yogurt
+1: Spread the word about this giveaway! Facebook, blogs, Twitter, whatever!
+1: Go here to see me as a featured blogger on Chobani's website and leave a comment there!

This giveaway is only available to those in North America (they are shipped cold so they can't travel far!) but my Canadian friends will only be able to receive limited flavors depending on what is available in their country. Just a heads up! The giveaway will last until midnight on January 9th. Good luck!

Note: I received the Chobani items featured free of charge thanks to a giveaway win from Itzy's Kitchen. I will also receive a 12 pack from Chobani as a Featured Blogger. However, as always all opinions are my own. 

Comments

  1. i've never thought of using it on a baked potato!! definitely adding that to my list! I LOVE greek yogurt too, my favorite way to use it is to add some fruit+ shredded coconut and bust it in my ice cream maker. i could eat it all day..and have :)

    great post and giveaway! i'm a follower!!

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  2. I am a follower well a bit of a stalker. I love your blog!

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  3. I like Chobani on Facebook. If I could love them I would!

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  4. My favorite way to enjoy Chobani is straight up! Love, love the stuff!

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  5. I love to mix in my homemade granola into greek yogurt

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  6. And I follow your blog already through Google :)

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  7. I am a happy follower of your blog. :)

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  8. I spread the word via my fb - running with the girls

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  9. I like Gourmet Runner on Facebook!

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  10. I'm a follower of Gourmet Runner!

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  11. And I "like" you on facebook!

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  12. And my favorite way to eat Greek yogurt is with cereal, yum!

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  13. I love greek yogurt mixed with a little ranch seasoning - it's a healthy alternative to sour cream - and dip my veggies in it! I also love it with fresh fruit and honey!

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  14. My favorite way to eat Chobani is with granola or honey. YUM!

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  15. So far I have just eaten Greek yogurt as yogurt, but I do want to try using it in recipes in replacement of sour cream. Also Greek yogurt pancakes sound pretty good!

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  16. I shared the giveaway on my blog's Facebook page!

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  17. I love greek yogurt in every way possible. It's a sick addiction, really.

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  18. oooh yummy I eat Greek Yogurt pretty much everyday too! I am obsessed!

    And I am a follower!

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  19. I like to eat some for breakfast with a banana and some granola mixed in!

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  20. Love greek yogurt with fresh fruit!

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  21. I LOVE the pineapple chobani!!! YUM! A perfect dessert! I also love the plain chobani mixed with slightly thawed frozen fruit! It is the perfect breakfast!

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  22. Ha ha, I heard all the hype about greek yogurt, tried it, was like "what is the big deal?" and went back to my regular yogurt …..then I tried Chobani and it all made sense :) It's totally worth the extra money! Anyway, I follow you!

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  23. I know Greek yogurt has a billion amazing cooking uses, but I'm all about the big bowl of yogurt-oats-fruit-PB-sunflower seeds. Amazing every time.

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  24. I haven't thought of using greek yogurt to cook with. I usually eat it for breakfast as is. But I like the way you used it on baked potatoes. Good idea!

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  25. I haven't gotten that creative with greek yogurt yet, but I love it with granola for breakfast.

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  26. I've never had greek yogurt before always wanted to try it just never got the guts to buy it. It sure looks yummy on a baked potato and with the peaches. Those would probably be the first ways I'd try it.

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  27. I am a Gourmet Runner blog follower.

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  28. My favorite way to use Greek yogurt: Generous serving of plain thick Greek yogurt, topped with raspberries, blackberries, grapes and strawberries. Sprinkle a litte granola and drizzle with honey. OMG!

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  29. I love putting green tea powder in my greek yogurt and having it for breakfast with cereal in place of milk!

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  30. Spreading this on my blog's side bar

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  31. And liking Gourmet Runner on Facebook.

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  32. I follow you, liked you on fb, and I love greek yogurt! I love to mix it with frozen berries and agave for late night snacks.

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  33. My favorite way to eat chobani is to stick a spoon in the container and shovel it in my mouth!

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  34. My fav way to eat chobani is in a smoothie! Yumm!

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  35. Posted on my blog @ kansasrunnerblog.blogspot.com

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  36. I eat Chobani right out of the container, nothing added. It IS delicious!!!

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  37. Shared this giveaway on my FB and also added it to my blogs sidebar.

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  38. I love overnight oats with Apple
    Chiobani and just a bowl of goodness with strawberries is my favorite!

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  39. I love to put greek yogurt on my pancakes in the morning!

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  40. Love Greek yogurt with fruit and with muesli.

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  41. Linking to my blog sidebar now!

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  42. Great review!! I love all of their flavours!! SO GOOD :)

    Follower, obviously!

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  43. I like Chobani on Facebook too! I really want to try their new flavours. I imagine the apple cinnamon is to die for!

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  44. I like Greek yogurt best on my pancakes. When I have the flavoured Chobani though, I like it as-is. They are way too good to mess with!

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  45. I like it with fresh fruit. I haven't tried Chobani, so I would LOVE to!

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  46. I am now a follower of your blog!!

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  47. I love chobani with fresh fruit, cereal, and cinnamon! mmm... delicious!

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  48. My favorite way to eat it?? I have never tried greek yogurt...but it is on my shopping list!

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  49. I love substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream!

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  50. Tweeted!
    https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/oowidescrnoo/status/154435594867576833

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  51. I've never had greek yogurt before (gasp) - so I don't have a favorite way to eat it...yet.

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  52. posted on my blog - http://dailyvitaminf.blogspot.com/2012/01/total-giveaway-tuesday-45.html

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  53. Yogurt bowls for breakfast are my favorite way to use - bunch of yogurt, bunch of fruit, little bit of granola.

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  54. I like Chobani yogurt as a quick snack after a run!

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  55. I love Chobani as is in the mornings with fruit sometimes Kashi granola

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  56. I eat yogurt obsessively. My favorite ways are in smoothies or overnight oats, or just plain.

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  57. I am a fan on facebook as well!!

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  58. I just love to eat it all by itself. So good!

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  59. My favorite way to eat greek yogurt is in smoothies, as a sour cream substitute, and just plain with a little honey and some fresh fruit!!

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  60. You call that a PB topped rice cake ..... I'll show you a PB topped rice cake one day!!! OH crud, just realised why I never loose any weight ;-)

    Good luck Chobani entrants.

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  61. I follow you.

    Also, who knew you could ship yogurt in the mail?

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  62. i love to make parfaits with my greek yogurt, and i also use it quite often in place of sour cream

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  63. I think that I like Greek yogurt best with fruit.

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  64. Great giveaway! I follow your blog already.

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  65. I follow you on here. I heart Chobani

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  66. I make a yummy dip with Chobani, avacado, salsa and onions. Also use with fruit for breakfast, dip apples in it after a run.

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  67. Chobani is the best! I love vanilla with granola on top.

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  68. I like Chobani on FB (as Enjoying the Course).

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  69. I just found your blog and now I am a follower!

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  70. My favorite way to enjoy Chobani is with a little fruit and Grape-Nuts or Cracklin' Oat Bran mixed in.

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  71. Linked on my sidebar of my blog

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  72. I'm already a follower of you and Chobani!

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  73. Favorite way to eat Chobani. . . small flavored ones: Pineapple is my new FAVORITE, top with a bit of walnuts (english, not black).

    OR plain or vanilla with some honey from a small grower and english walnuts and dried cranberries.

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  74. My favorite is two ways - with Kashi Go Lean Crunch for breakfast or PB2 for a treat. Yum!

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  75. Um obviously I follow your blog!

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  76. My favorite way to use greek yogurt is to just pack one in my lunch. I've honestly never tried any other way. I really need to get more creative!!

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  77. I love mixing Greek yogurt with some Parmesan cheese and using it as a topping on fish or chicken

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  78. my favorite way to eat greek yogurt is either as a dessert with some honey, cinnamon and chocolate granola or to use it instead of sour cream!

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  79. Nice write up on the Chobani site, Vanessa. I left a comment there, too.

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  80. I use greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream!

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  81. I commented on the chobani featured blogger of the week :)

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  82. My favorite use of yogurt is in a classic parfait, but I have also created a couple yummy dips with it too!

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