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Baking with Greek Yogurt {Yoplait Review and Giveaway} - CLOSED


And the winner is...
SUMMER PLEWES17 April 2013 10:21
I have never tried greek yogurt. I don't know what is stopping me , but I just love regular yogurt so much lol


 Healthy eating is important, but if you're like me, sometimes you need a little treat.  So... in an effort to eat a bit better, I have been meaning to give greek yogurt a try.  It can be a great lower fat alternative to butter and oil when baking (and it is a source of protein).  So, I pulled out my "no fail" banana bread recipe (that I wrote about here), and I substituted the 1/4 cup oil with 1/4 vanilla greek yogurt.


It turned out great.  Are you encouraged to give it a try?  Well... I can help...


Want to win four coupons for free Yoplait Source greek yogurt AND one $100 gift card for Lululemon?  Just leave a comment below letting me know whether or not you have ever tried greek yogurt.  Simple, right?  :-)

 And, if you want a BONUS ENTRY, just subscribe to my RSS feed or by email, and leave a comment letting me know you have done it.

BTW... I found some great info about greek yogurt baking substitutions here.  Let me know what you think.

Good luck!

♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Disclosure: I am part of the Life Made Delicious Blogger program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. However, (of course!) the opinions on this blog are my own.

Rules {I am a mom... I can't help it}:
  1. The winner of the contest will be chosen by the Random Number Generator.
  2. To enter the contest, you must leave a comment on this post.  Contest is open to Canadian residents (over 18 years of age) only.
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  4. Contest closes on April 29, 2013 at 11:59pm EST.  A winner will be chosen on April 30, 2013.
  5. Prize will be accepted as awarded. 
  6. Winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond.  After 48 hours the prize will be forfeited, and another winner will be selected. 
  7. East Coast Mommy (aka Gina Bell) is not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prize.  However, while I am not responsible, I will make every effort to assist the winner in obtaining their prize.
  8. There are other bloggers offering similar giveaways through Life Made Delicious.  You may enter on numerous blogs, but you may only win one prize.
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121 comments:

  1. Cheryl Fields11 April 2013 at 09:02

    I haven't tried the greek yogurt yet but it sounds yummy. I will have to give it a go. :)

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  2. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 09:10

    I use greek yogurt whenever I can in my baking! It is great in smoothies as well.
    paula_brophy@hotmail.com

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  3. Laura Snow11 April 2013 at 09:15

    We love greek yoghurt but have never tried it in baking. Time to try something new!

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  4. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 09:53

    I use greek yogurt all the time its great much smoother than regular yogurt.
    sandra_iw@yahoo.com

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  5. Matt_Middleton11 April 2013 at 09:54

    I'm a big fan of Greek yogurt - I often use it in place of sour cream.

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  6. Carrie11 April 2013 at 09:59

    Greek yogurt is so yummy!

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  7. MotherOfGooses11 April 2013 at 10:07

    Greek yogurt has ruined me for all other yogurts...and with the kids eating it too, it is impossible to keep it in stock.

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  8. sandra11 April 2013 at 10:12

    We use plain greek yogurt in place of sour cream when eating nachos.

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  9. April11 April 2013 at 10:20

    We use greek yogurt everyday in our house! Smoothies,fruit dip,substitute in muffins and cakes-the uses are endless! april_cossaboom@hotmail.com

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  10. Mama Bear11 April 2013 at 10:42

    I love it but haven't tried it in baking...yet!

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  11. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 11:04

    I love greek yogurt!! It is high in protein as well. :)
    Rachael Murray

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  12. flowerchild11 April 2013 at 11:47

    Yes I have tried greek yogurt, we love it.
    thanks
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  13. flowerchild11 April 2013 at 11:48

    Email subscriber
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  14. Glogirl11 April 2013 at 12:35

    I have tried greek yogurt and enjoy it!

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  15. Glogirl11 April 2013 at 12:38

    I subscribe to your RSS feed.

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  16. MrDisco11 April 2013 at 12:49

    I have not tried Greek yogurt as I'm a picky eater

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  17. MrDisco11 April 2013 at 12:50

    signed up for your email: mrdisco/gmail.com

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  18. J11 April 2013 at 12:53

    Haven't tried it...I think.

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  19. J11 April 2013 at 12:55

    Subscribed via e-mail
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  20. Shalane11 April 2013 at 13:13

    We love greek yogurt in our house! Sometimes for a snack, I make a variety of toppings in little bowls (raisins, chopped fruit, shredded coconut, chia seeds, vanilla, honey, etc..), and let the kids "decorate" their plain greek yogurt. :)

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  21. Kelly11 April 2013 at 13:16

    Our family loves greek yogurt! A great substitute for sour cream...have yet to bake with it though! Thanks!!

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  22. Kelly11 April 2013 at 13:19

    Subscribed by email too! :)

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  23. Unknown11 April 2013 at 13:35

    It is a great snack for the kids! It fills the void between meals. Unlike regular yogurt... the kids love to try the different flavours.

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  24. OrangeHeroMama11 April 2013 at 13:36

    I have never tried Greek Yogurt (I heard it was sour!)

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  25. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 13:40

    I'm a big fan of Greek yogurt - I use it to make Magical Breakfast Cream (from "The French Women Don't Get Fat Cookbook" by Mireille Guiliano) and I'm about to use some to make a birthday cake this afternoon (it calls for sour cream but I know the Greek yogurt will do the trick just fine). Thanks for the great contest offer!

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  26. Julianne Gallant11 April 2013 at 13:42

    whoops - my email address is grg1@ns.sympatico.ca (from the comment above about the Magical Breakfast Cream)

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  27. Country Mouse, City Mouse11 April 2013 at 14:41

    I love greek yogurt and tend to pick some up weekly. I am really excited to try lemon flavour. Thanks for the giveaway!

    pytoomanykids@gmail.com

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  28. Jen Clifton11 April 2013 at 16:12

    I've never tried greek yogurt period...love regular yogurt...but haven't tried it in baking either! Something I should try!!

    jclifton@eastlink.ca

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  29. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 17:07

    I have tried Greek yogurt before and I love it!
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  30. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 17:11

    Subscribed to your feed via email
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  31. Torviewtoronto11 April 2013 at 17:49

    delicious healthy yogurt looks wonderful

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  32. josiefiorda11 April 2013 at 18:10

    have tried it and love it!

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  33. maria11 April 2013 at 19:40

    I have tried it and i love it!

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  34. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 19:54

    I Greek yogurt for the first time last year and have not looked back since. Regular yogurt pales in comparison.
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  35. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 19:55

    Subscribed via email
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  36. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 21:47

    I have never tried Greek yogurt before.
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  37. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 21:48

    I subscribed via email.
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  38. Andrew Pham (apham17)11 April 2013 at 21:53

    Just recently tried it a couple days ago and loved it!

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  39. Andrew Pham (apham17)11 April 2013 at 21:54

    Subscribed via email

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  40. Unknown11 April 2013 at 23:43

    I have tried greek yogurt and I love how thick it is.

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  41. Unknown11 April 2013 at 23:44

    I subscribed via email.

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  42. Anonymous11 April 2013 at 23:46

    Love greek yogurt! And a fun contest too, thanks!
    angela_walford@hotmail.com

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  43. Anonymous12 April 2013 at 00:32

    I've only tried plain Greek yogurt.
    suevogues at yahoo dot ca

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  44. Anonymous12 April 2013 at 12:16

    We love Greek yogurt in our house! I bake with it, use it in smoothies and with granola! So yummy! Thanks Gina :)
    Vinnysteph@hotmail.com

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  45. HappyChinaDoll13 April 2013 at 02:14

    Yes, I have tried Greek Yogurt - different brand
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  46. the monks13 April 2013 at 12:14

    we love blueberries dipped in honey greek yougurt and then frozen. great snack on a hot day that even toddlers seem to enjoy.

    breanna_boudreau@hotmail.com

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  47. Maggie13 April 2013 at 18:49

    We love greek yogurt ( cherry and lime )

    Maggie_cameron@hotmail.com

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  48. suzie13 April 2013 at 23:00

    love greek yogurt use it in my smoothies every day

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  49. suzie13 April 2013 at 23:01

    follow you with RSS

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  50. Donna14 April 2013 at 03:24

    I've never tried greek yogurt. Crazy right??

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  51. maria14 April 2013 at 15:32

    I've tried it and i love it.

    billiondollarprincesss@hotmail.com

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  52. Belinda M14 April 2013 at 19:21

    I have tried another brand of greek yogurt and I really like it


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  53. Belinda M14 April 2013 at 19:24

    I am an email subscriber using the email bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com


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  54. Unknown14 April 2013 at 23:27

    Yes, I have tried Greek Yogurt before. And I like it!

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  55. Kat Gignac15 April 2013 at 16:40

    I sure have! I am actually a hard-core Greek yogurt addict!

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  56. Angela M15 April 2013 at 18:28

    I looove Greek yogurt and having been eating for awhile. I really like plain Greek yogurt with frozen berries:)
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  57. Angela M15 April 2013 at 18:30

    I follow you by email
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  58. Jonnie (JB)16 April 2013 at 14:34

    I have never tried greek yogurt but I'm hearing about it everywhere lately.

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  59. Jonnie (JB)16 April 2013 at 14:36

    email subscriber

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  60. meredith m17 April 2013 at 00:20

    I love greek yogurt!
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  61. meredith m17 April 2013 at 00:22

    RSS subscriber!

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  62. jackiekatie110517 April 2013 at 08:56

    love Greek yogurt
    email subscribe

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  63. SUMMER PLEWES17 April 2013 at 10:21

    I have never tried greek yogurt. I don't know what is stopping me , but I just love regular yogurt so much lol

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  64. Andrea Amy17 April 2013 at 17:31

    I haven't because I only eat Yoplait and until now there wasn't any greek yogurt made by Yoplait! :)

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  65. Andrea Amy17 April 2013 at 17:32

    subscribed by email (with my google account!)

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  66. SG17 April 2013 at 18:19

    Love Greek yogurt!
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  67. Shirley17 April 2013 at 19:00

    Thank you for the contest. I have never tried Greek yogurt.
    c(underscore)ssm(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  68. Shirley17 April 2013 at 19:09

    I subscribed to your RSS feed through google reader
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  69. Brenda Penton17 April 2013 at 20:49

    I eat Greek yogurt daily for breakfast with some granola added or for a snack.

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  70. Brenda Penton17 April 2013 at 20:50

    Subscribed via email

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  71. Nancy T18 April 2013 at 07:27

    I love Greek yogurt and so many fantastic flavours that aren't available in regular yogurt.

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  72. Nancy T18 April 2013 at 07:28

    I subscribe via email

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  73. Lisa Bolduc18 April 2013 at 21:45

    i have yet to try it

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  74. Anonymous18 April 2013 at 22:36

    I tried Greek yogurt and love it!
    woofbow at yahoo dot ca

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  75. Anonymous19 April 2013 at 11:42

    Keep meaning to but haven't gotten around to try it yet.
    colbosh(at)yahoo(dot)ca

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  76. Anonymous20 April 2013 at 03:08

    No, I haven't tried it yet.
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  77. Michelle B20 April 2013 at 05:30

    I've never tried greek yogurt before.
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  78. Michelle B20 April 2013 at 05:35

    I subscribe via RSS
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  79. Suzie B20 April 2013 at 11:34

    Tried and love it :-) Thanks!
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  80. Anonymous20 April 2013 at 13:15

    Tried it and now it's the only yogurt I will eat. :)
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  81. Anonymous20 April 2013 at 18:56

    Tried Greek yogurt for the first time last week.
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  82. Anonymous20 April 2013 at 23:38

    yes, i've tried it before.
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  83. Anonymous21 April 2013 at 03:05

    Yuppers, I've had Greek yogurt since I was a child.
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  84. Anonymous21 April 2013 at 12:43

    Yes, tried it and LOVE it.
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  85. Anonymous21 April 2013 at 12:44

    Subscribed by email
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  86. Dreena21 April 2013 at 13:35

    I've tried Greek yoghurt before - first time, ages ago in tzatziki sauce/dip. I also like honey flavouring and lemon.
    Thanks.

    dreena_b at hotmail dotcom

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  87. Dreena21 April 2013 at 13:36

    Email Subscriber.
    Cheers.

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  88. Anonymous21 April 2013 at 17:56

    (small voice) I haven't tried Greek yogurt before. Eek.
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  89. Anonymous21 April 2013 at 23:13

    I've had Greek yogurt at friends' houses, but haven't bought any myself.
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  90. Anonymous22 April 2013 at 02:46

    Yes, I eat Greet yogurt regularly at least 4 times per week.
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  91. Anonymous22 April 2013 at 13:22

    Greek yogurt virgin here!
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  92. Anonymous22 April 2013 at 22:49

    We (meaning my entire family) loves Greek yogurt!
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  93. Anonymous23 April 2013 at 00:54

    I used Greek yogurt once while baking. That counts, right? :)
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  94. Anonymous23 April 2013 at 03:12

    Have never tried greek yogurt.
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  95. Kelly23 April 2013 at 13:53

    I did try it once, but it was plain. I'm not a fan of plain regular yogurt, so understandable I wouldn't really like plain greek. I should try baking with it though, I'm sure that would be fine. And I've been meaning to try some of the newer flavored stuff that's been coming out lately.

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  96. Anonymous23 April 2013 at 14:11

    I've only had Greek yogurt while eating out.
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  97. Anonymous23 April 2013 at 20:03

    I was introduced to Greek yogurt a few years ago. Initially I didn't like it but I've grown to love it. :)
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  98. Anonymous24 April 2013 at 02:44

    Haven't tried it yet but will have to do so soon.
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  99. cp24 April 2013 at 09:44

    I have just tried greek yogurt this past two weeks and I really like it. candessphillips@gmail.com

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  100. cp24 April 2013 at 09:46

    I am a new email subscriber to your site. candessphillips@gmail.com

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  101. Anonymous24 April 2013 at 11:38

    I use Greek yogurt in my smoothies.
    rollersing at yahoo dot ca

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  102. Gloria24 April 2013 at 11:49

    I love Greek yogurt in smoothies!!!

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  103. Jennifer24 April 2013 at 16:20

    most definitely I love Greek Yogurt, have had it many times

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  104. Jennifer24 April 2013 at 16:21

    subscribed to your RSS feed
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  105. Jessica Thibodeau24 April 2013 at 17:39

    I love Greek yogurt! Eat it almost every day! jthibodeau at live dot com

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  106. Jessica Thibodeau24 April 2013 at 17:42

    subscribed via email too! jthibodeau at live dot com

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  107. Anonymous24 April 2013 at 18:35

    I've tried it and it gets my seal of approval!
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  108. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 00:59

    Been eating Greek yogurt regularly for about a year now.
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  109. Cheryl G25 April 2013 at 03:02

    I've tried fruit flavoured Greek yogurt, but haven't tried plain Greek yogurt yet.

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  110. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 03:31

    I've tried plain Greek yogurt.
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  111. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 18:41

    I'm a Greek yogurt regular!
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  112. Anonymous27 April 2013 at 18:11

    I grew up eating yogurt because it is the cooling agent with spicy Indian food. My stomach can't take spicy anymore but it certainly loves yogurt with mild food of any time. I also love baking with yogurt and recently used it in fruit scones and blueberry muffins. Thank you for the chance to win awesome prizes, psst who doesn't love yogurt and Lululemon?!
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  113. Susan Margaret28 April 2013 at 16:31

    I've never tried greek yogurt but I'd like to!

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  114. Susan Margaret28 April 2013 at 16:33

    I now subscribe via email :)

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  115. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 18:13

    never tried Greek yogurt yet, only really tried the sugary fruity yogurts recently.
    ~Shannon
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  116. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 18:43

    I just tried it for the 1st time last week. So sorry I didn't try it before now, I've been missing out on a yummy treat!
    Andrea
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  117. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 20:55

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  118. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 22:08

    Jenny Benvie Edison
    I haven't tried Greek yogurt yet but plan to...!
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  119. Bree29 April 2013 at 22:30

    I have never tried greek yogurt!

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  120. Bree29 April 2013 at 22:31

    email subscriber

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  121. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 23:22

    Have tried Greek yogurt and seem to like it sometimes but other times by itself find it bitter.

    Lindsay

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