{"id":17640,"date":"2014-09-22T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-22T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=17640"},"modified":"2020-12-28T19:19:22","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T05:19:22","slug":"review-chobani-limited-batch-pumpkin-spice-greek-yogurt-and-yoplait-limited-edition-pumpkin-cheesecake-greek-yogurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2014\/09\/22\/review-chobani-limited-batch-pumpkin-spice-greek-yogurt-and-yoplait-limited-edition-pumpkin-cheesecake-greek-yogurt\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Chobani Limited Batch Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt and Yoplait Limited Edition Pumpkin Cheesecake Greek Yogurt"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Chobani<\/p>\n

Sometime between the introduction of Trix-flavored Go-Gurt and the advent of yogurt with poop-inducing bacteria, I lost all capacity to keep up with what is particularly trendy when it comes to fermented dairy. Kefir<\/i>, you say? You mean that guy from 24<\/i>? Call me overwhelmed, but I just don\u2019t quite understand it all.<\/p>\n

You know what I do understand? Pumpkin.<\/p>\n

In donuts. In ice cream. In waffles and in cookies and, by George, this flavor actually <\/a>works on a Pringle! And while I\u2019ve yet to encounter the rumored Pumpkin Spice Burger the release of two new pumpkin-flavored Greek yogurts is enough to piqu\u00e9 my interest to an otherwise flabbergasting catalogue of yogurt types and flavors.<\/p>\n

First up is Chobani, which has actually had a rough go of it in 2014. <\/a><\/a>Banned by Russia for the Olympics and later accused of being Turkish<\/i>, Chobani\u2019s Limited Batch Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt holds the distinction of having actual pumpkin<\/i> in the ingredient list, something that seemingly 90 percent of pumpkin-flavored goodies seem to be missing in what is becoming the most oversaturated single-product market since Pok\u00e9mon cards. <\/p>\n

Not to be outdone, Yoplait\u2019s Pumpkin Cheesecake also features real pumpkin puree, in addition to the one-up mention of everyone\u2019s other favorite cultured dairy dessert. I know what you\u2019re thinking; cheesecake<\/i> beats spice<\/i> every time, right? But let\u2019s not forget both these yogurts are of the 2 percent variety, and claim actual sugar to sweeten the deal. Pumpkin, milkfat, sugar? Seems like neither can go wrong.<\/p>\n

\"Chobani<\/p>\n

If pumpkin spice is your deal\u2014as in, you\u2019re one of those people who carries around your own Williams-Sonoma Pumpkin Spice canister to dump on EVERYTHING\u2014you\u2019re going to love the Chobani rendition. All the usual spices are present, but it\u2019s their intensity\u2014as if fresh grated nutmeg and ginger were added just minutes before packaging\u2014which is most striking.<\/p>\n

The cinnamon has a floral quality rising above cheaper imitations, and the strong ginger notes give the flavor an exotic appeal. Still, the flavor seems incomplete. There\u2019s an absence of vanilla that would otherwise bring the flavors together, and a quiet sweetness bemoans the decision not to go with a more intense brown sugar sweetness. The texture, too, is imperfect. More jiggly than creamy, with a hint of surface water, it lacks a degree of richness which otherwise would have gone a long way to making it one of the early highlights of pumpkin season.<\/p>\n

Yoplait\u2019s Pumpkin Cheesecake is a different gourd, but not completely. Call it a Kabocha Squash to your typical Sugar Pumpkin, if you will. The texture is actually remarkably similar to the Chobani flavor. A bit more prone to breaking into multiple blobs of orangish yogurt, but still reacting with a jiggly effect when prodded by spoon (or finger, I don\u2019t judge).<\/p>\n

\"Yoplait<\/p>\n

I take a bite, hoping to be greeted by a rich and creamery fresh taste not unlike that <\/a>Baskin-Robbin ice cream, but instead I\u2019m left with a somewhat artificial spice flavor and odd acidic aftertaste. It\u2019s not altogether unenjoyable because the yogurt base is sweeter and the pumpkin flavor more intense than the Chobani yogurt, but it still leaves something to be desired. The cheesecake flavor seems more buttermilk inspired than cream cheese, but unlike the Chobani Pumpkin Spice, there\u2019s a more familiar dessert-inspired flavor. The sweetness sure isn\u2019t lacking, and together with a robust pumpkin flavor, it\u2019s more versatile to use as a dip or in smoothies.<\/p>\n

Neither Chobani\u2019s Limited Batch Pumpkin Spice nor Yoplait\u2019s Pumpkin Cheesecake flavors blew me away, although the freshness of the pumpkin spice flavor in the Chobani yogurt might be the most authentic rendition I\u2019ve had to date. But the problems for both yogurts are unfortunately all too familiar for the seasonally-inspired treat. Too little brown sugar sweetness and not enough richness leave the pumpkin exposed to blandness, and despite the addition of milkfat, the texture of both yogurts doesn\u2019t conjure up images of dessert. I may not be hip to the latest fads in yogurt, but I think it\u2019s a safe bet to assume adding pumpkin won\u2019t be the next big thing.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – Chobani Limited Batch Pumpkin Spice<\/b> \u2013 130 calories, 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 60 milligrams of sodium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 12 grams of sugar, 12 grams of protein, and 15% calcium. Yoplait Limited Edition Pumpkin Cheesecake<\/b> \u2013 150 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 75 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 16 grams of sugar, 11 grams of protein, and 10% calcium.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Chobani Limited Batch Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $1.39
\nSize:<\/b> 5.3 oz.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Remarkably fresh and flavorful combination of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Contains actual pumpkin. Good source of protein and calcium. Sticking it to comrade Putin.
\nCons:<\/b> Not quite sweet enough to really showcase the pumpkin flavor. Lacks richness or creamy taste. Questionable country of origin.<\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Yoplait Limited Edition Pumpkin Cheesecake Greek Yogurt
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $1.00
\nSize:<\/b> 5.3 oz.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Sweet and authentic pumpkin flavor. Has a cheesecake tang. Tastes like dessert.
\nCons:<\/b> Jiggles more than a fat guy\u2019s triceps. Gloopy. Spice flavor is artificial. More calories and less protein than Chobani.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sometime between the introduction of Trix-flavored Go-Gurt and the advent of yogurt with poop-inducing bacteria, I lost all capacity to keep up with what is particularly trendy when it comes to fermented dairy. Kefir, you say? You mean that guy from 24? Call me overwhelmed, but I just don\u2019t quite understand it all. 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