Thank goodness for weekends! My Friday was a long one, so I’m happy to be sitting in my pajamas, eating pb&banana toast, and drinking coffee.
I’ve actually had more time all week to sit and enjoy my breakfast and coffee. I didn’t work out in the morning all week since I needed to take a week off, and I actually had time to cook eggs. Wow. Simple pleasures!
I made 1 egg and 1 egg white, but since I’m one of those people who hates wasting yolks, the kitties got a small special breakfast too.
Thanks Mom!
I’m excited to get to the gym again next week. I’m going to lift heavy, eat clean(er), and up my protein intake. With that said, you can imagine how extra excited I was when I found it on my doorstep.
Chobani kindly sent me different flavors of their Greek yogurt. I have tried the 0% plain before, and I’m a fan. I will review other flavors as I have had more time to try them. (Look for these babies in future WIAW posts!)
As far as yogurt’s concerned, it’s not all Greek to me. All yogurts have protein, potassium, calcium, probiotic cultures, and other nutrients, but Greek yogurt is a little different. According to WebMD, makers of thick and creamy Greek yogurt strain out the whey. This means it contains less lactose and has twice the protein of regular yogurts. This also explains why it’s usually a bit more expensive.
I prefer plain yogurt that skips the added sugar, but I’ll admit that plain yogurt is an acquired taste. Most of these Chobani flavors are sweetened with added sugar in the form of evaporated cane juice.
- Do you make egg whites or whole eggs?
- What’s your favorite type a/o brand of yogurt?
February 25, 2012 at 8:10 am
Chobani is my favorite!
February 25, 2012 at 8:21 am
You will LOOOOVE the different flavors! They are so delicious! I love plain yogurt too…but every once in a while the flavored ones are SUCH a nice treat! My faves are the honey, the vanilla, the lemon, and the pomegranate flavors! Try the vanilla with some cocoa powder and walnuts stirred in! ITS DELICIOUS!!
February 25, 2012 at 11:59 am
I’m eager to try pomegranate!
February 25, 2012 at 8:37 am
I love greek yogurt. You can’t get it in Mexico so I am making do with low fat vanilla yogurt. Its hard though because it is so sweet in comparison. In the US, I love the greek yogurt from trader joes.
I like egg whites but I think there is a lot of good stuff in the yolk too, so I usually do 1/2 and 1/2 like you
February 25, 2012 at 10:21 am
as for whole eggs vs. egg whites, it depends on what i’m having or making… i usually do a combo of the two if i’m having an egg scramble or omelet. if i’m baking or cooking, it depends on what it is. i do love the extra flavor the yolk gives!
i LOVE me some chobani! i love the punch of protein it gives and the flavor. i wish it weren’t so expensive, but buying it in the larger tubs is helpful.
February 27, 2012 at 8:12 am
Yeah, I normally only buy it on sale. It adds up fast!
February 25, 2012 at 12:03 pm
I definitely use the whole egg. There is so much nutrition in the yolk. Happy Healthy Mama has a great post on why you should eat the yolk.
As for yogurts, my favorites are chobani and fage.
February 25, 2012 at 12:28 pm
oh yes, enjoy those moments of a slow breakfast. so rare, eh? and i am a plain greek girl too. at least chobani isn’t too sweet. i like that about them.
February 25, 2012 at 1:28 pm
I llike plain yogurt too! I remember that it was the only kind that I would eat when I was a little kid…which I think is weird. I just never minded the taste!
February 25, 2012 at 4:03 pm
I am NOT a flavored yogurt fan. No matter how many I try, I just find them too sickeningly sweet! The only way I can eat flavored is if I mix with with plain yogurt. My absolute fave yogurts are Siggi’s Skyr Plain 0% (and actually- they’re flavored ones are okay- they’re a lot lower in sugar) and Fage Plain 2%.
It’s weird- because I have a total sweet tooth- but mostly for chocolate. I can’t do really sweet “fruity” flavors (which is probably why I am also super picky about mixed drinks.)
February 27, 2012 at 8:10 am
I haven’t tried Siggi’s. I’ll have to check that out sometime.
February 25, 2012 at 7:33 pm
I only like plain yogurt! FAGE 2% and Siggi’s are my favorite!
February 27, 2012 at 8:11 am
I haven’t tried Siggi’s. I’ll have to look for it at the store.
February 26, 2012 at 8:48 am
I’ve only had the 0% Chobani! I like flavors and all, but I’m with you on the added sugar boat– I try to stay away from it. Sometimes I’ll add some stevia into the plain though
February 26, 2012 at 9:32 pm
I don’t like yogurt very much (ate it too much when I had braces as a kid) but I LOVE LOVE Greek yogurt as a sub for sour cream. I emphasize love because we use it all the time! I did buy some flavored Chobani to see if I like those.
February 26, 2012 at 11:06 pm
Chobani’s Pineapple is the best yogurt I have ever had. I love it!! And I wasn’t a yogurt fan before that!
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