SOCIAL MEDIA

Monday, February 21, 2011

Chobani Review and Giveaway

I love yogurt and I try to eat it at least twice a week. The taste of it is great and I love the health benefits it provides.

About Chobani:
Mustafa Dogan is Chobani’s master yogurt maker. He’s an artisan armed with years of yogurt-making experience and is responsible for crafting the rich, deliciousness that is Chobani.

Mustafa custom blends special yogurt cultures just for Chobani. We add these to the milk that we receive daily from local farms to make yogurt. We then strain this yogurt to make it outrageously creamy and ridiculously high in protein.

This unique straining process is what makes Chobani Greek yogurt “Greek” and full of flavor and health benefits:
· All natural. No preservatives. No artificial flavors.
· Free of synthetic growth hormones: No rBST-treated milk.
· Includes 5 live & active cultures, including 3 probiotics.
· Made with real fruit.
· Twice the protein of regular yogurts.
· A good source of bone-building calcium.
· Gluten-Free and Kosher-Certified.
· Safe for people with corn, nut and soy allergies.
(Taken from website.)

Chobani comes in a range of different flavors: black cherry, lemon, plain, blueberry, honey, raspberry, peach, pomegrante, strawberry, and vanilla.

I was sent a variety of 6 oz yogurt cups to review.


The cups are a generous size and hold a lot of yogurt. I never had Greek yogurt before, but have heard good things about it. I was interested to try it. I tried the blueberry first and the yogurt was much denser, thicker, and creamier than normal yogurt. It also had bits of blueberry pieces on the bottom of the cup. Upon first bite, it was very creamy and had a milkshake consistency to it. The blueberry flavor was prevalent and I did like that. It took a while to get used to the extra creaminess of it. I did not love it, but I am willing to give it a second chance. I think it's the type of food that takes getting used to it and you probably have to have it more than once to fully enjoy it. Greek yogurt is extremely healthy for you and has fantastic health benefits. I do like that the yogurts come in so many different flavors for everyone's taste preference.

GIVEAWAY RULES:
1. I will be picking ONE (1) winner who will win a sample pack of Chobani yogurts.
2. YOU MUST DO THIS FIRST or all other entries will be DELETED! Please tell me why you would like to win this sample pack of yogurt. (1 entry)

BONUS ENTRIES

2. Subscribe by Email and Confirm that Subscription (1 entry)

3. Subscribe to Sammi's Blog of Life in a Reader (1 entry)

4. Follow me on Blogger (1 entry)

5. Follow me on Twitter (www.twitter.com/pinkice88) (1 entry)

6. Leave a Tweet and the direct link to that tweet (1 entry) (You can do this daily)

7. FOR (5 EXTRA ENTRIES) - Blog about this giveaway with a link to my blog and come back and leave the link to your blog post. Post FIVE separate comments that you've blogged about this.

9. Add my main button to your sidebar (if it's already there, let me know that! Leave link to your blog.) (1 entry)

9. Add Sammi's Blog of Life to your blogroll (using my URL), with a link back to me! (1 entry)

10. Follow me on Facebook for (1 entry).

11. "Like" Chobani on Facebook for (1 entry).

Winner will be chosen on March 3, 2011 at 10 pm and then will be emailed.
One entry per day.
Alternate winner will be chosen if winner does not respond after 48 hours. Thank you and good luck!
Disclaimer-
I was provided a product in exchange for my review.
You can read more about my blog policies in my disclaimer.
Sammi's Blog Of Life Follows All New FTC & Facebook Laws for Reviews & Giveaways.
IF YOU DO NOT CORRECTLY ANSWER MY CONTEST QUESTION, YOUR COMMENT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REJECTED.








203 comments :

  1. I would like the yogurt because I love Chobani but it is a little expensive for a college senior, which I am. It'd be an extra special treat to get me through the semester AND it'd be a great start to my spring break!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I subscribed to your blog in my reader

    ReplyDelete
  3. I followed your blog so you now have 1,085 Followers... YOU GO!!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. I left a tweet... Follow me @ElleHattan

    ReplyDelete
  5. Blog post http://collegegirlsguidetolife.blogspot.com/2011/02/chobani-giveaways.html

    ReplyDelete
  6. blog post http://collegegirlsguidetolife.blogspot.com/2011/02/chobani-giveaways.html

    ReplyDelete
  7. 5th entry... Whoo Hoo Blog Posted :) Can you tell I want this?

    ReplyDelete
  8. I'd like to win because I've never tried Greek yogurt and I love yogurt.

    ReplyDelete
  9. I love yogurt although I have not tried Chobani and would love to try it!! Thanks!
    schaefer7382 at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  10. GFC follower! Thanks!
    schaefer7382 at aol dot ocm

    ReplyDelete
  11. I love Greek Yogurt, but haven't tried this brand. I'd love to give it a try too!
    eabivens at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  12. I LOVE Chobani but I usually just get the plain 0%. I want to try the new flavors to see what they've come up with and fall in love with another flavor! Great giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  13. I already follow Chobani on Facebook!

    ReplyDelete
  14. I love greek yogurt but unfortunately the closest place to buy chobani for me is 3 hours away :( so this would be a great item for me to win
    cher_theblondeprincess@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  15. GFC Follower
    cher_theblondeprincess@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. LIke Chobani on facebook
    cher_theblondeprincess@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. I would love to win because I love Chobani yogurt!

    ReplyDelete
  18. I follow you on Twitter @yaelleah

    ReplyDelete
  19. I RTed Chobani's tweet about this contest @yaelleah

    ReplyDelete
  20. You're right it definitely takes some getting used to! I like that it comes in a lot of flavors, as well as the portion sizes are so much larger than typical yogurt. I also love that Chobani has so many recipes for other things you can do with it (dips, muffins, etc.), so you can get the protein this way as well!

    ReplyDelete
  21. I'd like to win because I've heard so much about Chobani lately and would like to try it!

    shaerem at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  22. I would like to win because I am in love with the strawberry Chobani but I feel like I need to branch out and try the other 13 flavors which sound amazing. Plus I hav only seen a few flavors available at my grocery store.

    ReplyDelete
  23. I would like to try Chobani because I have heard so much about in bloggy land but have never seen it where I live. I would love to see what all the hype is about. :)

    ReplyDelete
  24. I would love to win because I love Chobani and would like to try all the flavors.

    ReplyDelete
  25. I would love to win this because we only get 4 flavors where i live and i would love to try the others that they have to offer!

    eternity_loves_you[at]hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. I would love to win a sample pack b/c i need to branch out of my obsession of their pineapple flavor.

    ReplyDelete
  27. I left a Tweet with the direct link to that tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/LTLoaBudget

    ReplyDelete
  28. I'd love to win samples of Chobani because it is the perfect afternoon snack, full of protein and delicious flavors to keep me satisfied until dinner!

    ReplyDelete
  29. I also like Chobani on Facebook :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. I would like to win because I love Chobani but it's a little pricey for a grad student's budget.

    smoody88@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  31. Followed you on twitter and liked Chobani on FB!

    ReplyDelete
  32. YUM! I'd love to win this so I can try the flavors I haven't tried yet. We seem to get very limited selection around here!

    ReplyDelete
  33. I follow you on twitter (corgipants)

    ReplyDelete
  34. We're big fans of Chobani,kids love having them as snack and breakfast! I would really love to win this

    ReplyDelete
  35. I would love to win Chobani because I haven't been able to find the new flavors and I'd love to try them all!

    ReplyDelete
  36. http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/40178759772409856

    ReplyDelete
  37. blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-sammis-blog-of-life_22.html
    1

    ReplyDelete
  38. blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-sammis-blog-of-life_22.html
    2

    ReplyDelete
  39. blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-sammis-blog-of-life_22.html
    3

    ReplyDelete
  40. blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-sammis-blog-of-life_22.html
    4

    ReplyDelete
  41. blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway-sammis-blog-of-life_22.html
    5

    ReplyDelete
  42. Follower on FB@tcarolinep JessieKatie S

    ReplyDelete
  43. "Like" Chobani on Facebook@tcarolinep JessieKatie S

    ReplyDelete
  44. Because I love peach chobani and what better way to venture out and try a new flavor then to get a sample of them. =)

    ReplyDelete
  45. tasted regular greek yogurt and dont care for it but never tasted the flavored...would like to try it
    carole
    gram122@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  46. I love greek yogurt but have never tried Chobani. They just recently started carrying this brand in my grocery store.

    ReplyDelete
  47. i want to win Chobani so i can start my days off with a BANG! besides, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and Chobani helps me accomplish that :)

    ReplyDelete
  48. I've never tried this. I would like to try!
    merleandtina@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  49. follow you on twitter
    merleandtina@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  50. http://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/40224716488712193
    merleandtina@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  51. I would like to win because I have never tried this brand before.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  52. I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  53. I'd like to win because I always like to try new things, and I've never had this before.

    ReplyDelete
  54. I would love to win because I LOVE greek yogurt but I have never tried Chobani and with all the flavors I would love to try this brand.

    Thanks!
    VaDebby@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  55. I follow via GFC as dukebb.

    Thanks,
    VaDebby@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  56. I'm an e-mail subscriber.

    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  57. I follow you on FB. (Debby Matay)

    Thanks,
    VaDebby@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  58. I like Chobani on FB.

    Thanks,
    VaDebby@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  59. love to try it its a health benefit bonanza
    mverno@roadrunner.com

    ReplyDelete
  60. i follow as mverno sia gfc
    mverno@roadrunner.com

    ReplyDelete
  61. I would love to win this sample pack because I occasionally try Chobani at Wow Bao but it is pricer than other yogurt brands. It's definitely worth the price, but as a college student, I can't get my Chobani fix as often as I'd like due to budget constraints!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  62. I follow your blog with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  63. I like/follow you on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  64. I like Chobani on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  65. I follow you @pinkice88 on Twitter - I'm @AmberGoo
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  66. I tweeted, I'm @AmberGoo: http://twitter.com/AmberGoo/status/41524813898059776
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  67. I want to win because my kids love yogurt!
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  68. I want to win because I'm trying to eat better. I'm on disability and food wins really help.

    ReplyDelete
  69. I follow on blogger/GFC as Ericka T.

    ReplyDelete
  70. tweeted giveaway

    http://twitter.com/#!/humanecats/status/41553794630164480

    ReplyDelete
  71. I have never tried Chobani, and I am not sure why. I just got into the habit of buying the same brand over and over again. I would like to try Chobani to see if I like it as well as my current brand.
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  72. I subscribe via E-mail
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  73. I subscribe via Google Reader
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  74. I've always wanted to try Greek yogurt.

    ReplyDelete
  75. I'd love to win because I'm a huge Chobani fan and can't always afford to buy it. Email in profile.

    ReplyDelete
  76. I like Chobani on Facebook. Email in profile.

    ReplyDelete
  77. I eat the plain Chobani nearly every day. I would like to get some of the other flavors for my kids and husband to enjoy.

    ReplyDelete
  78. so i can give it to my cousin sara crystletellerday@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  79. I love Greek yogurt and think Chobani is the best
    pbabcock2004(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  80. I follow you on twitter (@chvydupont24)

    pbabcock2004(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  81. I can't say that I like the taste of all yogurts - so I would love to win this to see if I add it to my favorites :)
    janicecrespo AT gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  82. Email Subscriber
    janicecrespo AT gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  83. Receive your RSS Feed
    janicecrespo AT gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  84. Your Google Friend
    Janice Crespo
    janicecrespo AT gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  85. Follow you on Twitter
    @janicecrespo
    janicecrespo AT gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  86. Text Blog Roll
    ALifeInSpace.com/?page_id=157
    janicecrespo AT gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  87. i love yogurt, that's why i'd like to win it.

    ReplyDelete
  88. I'd like to try this, but would like to taste before buying.
    madprofnancy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  89. I follow on twitter as madprofnancy
    madprofnancy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  90. I follow on GFC
    madprofnancy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  91. http://twitter.com/#!/MadProfNancy/status/41978014438789120
    madprofnancy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  92. I'd love to win the sampler pack because I have tried plain Greek yogurt, but not any of the flavors. The have such a great variety.

    ReplyDelete
  93. I'd love to win because I eat alot of yogurt and this brand is wonderful!

    hebert024 at aoldot com

    ReplyDelete
  94. I love yogurt and have heard a lot about Greek yogurt. I'd love to win so I can try it.

    ReplyDelete
  95. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/clc408/status/42180181414252544

    ReplyDelete
  96. Like Chobani on fb (Cynthia Conley)

    ReplyDelete
  97. http://twitter.com/#!/MadProfNancy/status/42303221410168832
    madprofnancy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  98. I'd like to win because this is delicious yogurt!
    pkildow at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  99. I would love to win because I have never tried this type of yogurt but I see it in the store all the time and wonder about it.

    ReplyDelete
  100. I follow you on twitter @bkxanon

    ReplyDelete
  101. i tweeted about this
    @fru1t55

    eternity_loves_you[at]hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  102. http://twitter.com/#!/MadProfNancy/status/42647900681023488
    madprofnancy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  103. I'd like to win because I've never tried Greek yogurt either and this sounds like a great introduction!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    ReplyDelete
  104. I'm an RSS subscriber via Google Reader.

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    ReplyDelete
  105. I'm a Google Friend (follower): Cori Westphal

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    ReplyDelete
  106. I follow you on Twitter @coriwestphal

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    ReplyDelete
  107. I like you on FB: Cori Eckstrom Westphal

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    ReplyDelete
  108. I like Chobani on FB: Cori Eckstrom Westphal

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    ReplyDelete
  109. Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/42657272295464961

    coriwestphal at msnd ot com

    ReplyDelete
  110. I 'd like to have Chobani yogurt so that I could have my local grocers taste them and convince them that Greek yogurt is something they should be carrying and haven't been

    gandolina(atsign)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  111. I want to win because a) I can only find two flavors in my area which can get a little repetitive and b) it is pricey, so this would help out a lot!


    --Meagan

    ReplyDelete
  112. I follow you on twitter @vivalameaganx3

    --Meagan

    ReplyDelete
  113. Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/vivalameaganx3/status/42769433617367040

    --Meagan

    ReplyDelete
  114. http://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/42808523205259264
    merleandtina@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  115. I would like to win because Chobani is my favorite yogurt brand. I'd never go back to Yoplait or Dannon!

    glycine.max at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  116. I follow your blog via GFC.

    glycine.max at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  117. I follow you on Twitter as @one_of_three.

    glycine.max at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  118. I have a link to your blog in my sidebar at http://coffeecritical.blogspot.com

    glycine.max at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  119. I like Chobani on Facebook as Erin A. L.

    glycine.max at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  120. http://twitter.com/#!/MadProfNancy/status/42987716941590528
    madprofnancy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  121. I would love to win this. I love yogurt and often buy the Chobani Pomegranate, which totally rocks. I'd really like to try the other flavors.

    katfam95 at aim dot com

    ReplyDelete
  122. Thanks for such a great giveaway! I would love to win this Sampler pack because I have turned everyone in my family on to Chobani and they can't get enough!

    My email is:
    tra313 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  123. I'd like to win because Chobani yogurt is a healthy yet delicious food choice. I am trying to eat a more balanced and healthy diet and this product is a perfect element of that type of regime.

    sylvieanddudes@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  124. I love yogurt and would love to try this!
    cluelessme8{at}hotmail{dot}com

    ReplyDelete
  125. I follow on GFC
    cluelessme8{at}hotmail{dot}com

    ReplyDelete
  126. I follow on twitter @jeffandmandy
    cluelessme8{at}hotmail{dot}com

    ReplyDelete
  127. I love Yogurt and would love to try this brand
    hrddiana556(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  128. I follow on GFc
    hrddiana556(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  129. http://twitter.com/#!/MadProfNancy/status/43348579502407680
    madprofnancy@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  130. I'd love to win because I love Chobani, but it's expensive so I can only get it when it's on sale.

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  131. I like Chobani on Facebook (Danielle Knapp).

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  132. I would really Love to win this yogurt becayse it is hte best yogurt I have ever had!!
    lmkay630@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  133. I subscribe via google reader
    lmkay630@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  134. I follow you GFC..lisa kay
    lmkay630@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  135. I follow you on twitter
    @springfling60
    lmkay630@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  136. I follow you on FB
    lisa jorgenson kay
    lmkay630@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  137. I "Like" Chobani on Facebook
    lmkay630@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  138. This is the most culture that I get in a day! Hah!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  139. I've been seeing the commercials and have been wanting to try this.


    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  140. i would like to win because i have always wanted to try greek yogurt
    stracey2010@live.com

    ReplyDelete
  141. I want to win because I ADORE Chobani but can't afford to buy it often, only once in a while as a special treat. This would be an awesome prize!
    april dot vrugtman at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  142. I would LOVE to win this because Greek yogurt is my absolute favorite, but i have not had the chance to try Chobani yet!!
    beckeesdeals at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  143. confirmed email subscriber!
    beckeesdeals at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  144. GFC follower
    beckeesdeals at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  145. Twitter follower @beckee13
    www.twitter.com/pinkice88

    ReplyDelete
  146. I like you on FB
    beckeesdeals at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  147. Like Chobani on FB
    beckeesdeals at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  148. I'd like to win because I've heard so many people go on and on about Greek yogurt, but haven't really gotten to try it yet.

    ReplyDelete
  149. I added you to my Google Reader.

    ReplyDelete
  150. I really like Chobani yogurt but I am on a very limited food budget so sometimes cannot afford it so I would really like to win some.


    apoalillo AT hotMail (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  151. I like yogurt thats why I want to win

    ReplyDelete
  152. I would like to win because I have never tried this product. Thanks!
    aleksa91 hotmail com

    ReplyDelete
  153. I love Chobani yogurt...the first adult yogurt! It is so creamy...I always grab 2 12 packs at costco...I will not go back to the other one!

    ReplyDelete
  154. I love yogurt and would like to win so that I can try Chobani. The Dark Cherry sounds delish! trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  155. i would love to win this sampler pack of yogurt because i love yogurt and i haven't ever tried chobani, but i have heard great things about it.
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  156. follower on gfc susansmoaks
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  157. your twitter follower @fdp4life
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  158. I would like to win because i LOVE greek yogurt! They even have a pomegranate flavor that totally interests me!
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  159. email subscriber
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  160. rss subscriber through my yahoo
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  161. blogger follower(cpage2323)
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  162. twitter follower(@trixie420247)
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  163. tweet
    http://twitter.com/trixie420247/status/43753619102777344
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  164. fb follower(tina wofford page)
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  165. i like chobani on fb(tina wofford page)
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  166. Would love this because we buy and enjoy Chobani already
    juliebean06 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  167. I would like to win because I would enjoy trying different greek yogurt flavors.

    longbarb1@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  168. i would like it because I love yogurt!
    Diane Baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  169. I would like to win this because I love yogurt and eat it almost every day. I haven't tried this particular brand yet and I'd like to have the chance.

    ReplyDelete
  170. I subscribe with google reader.

    ReplyDelete
  171. I follow you on twitter as willitara.

    ReplyDelete