Showing posts with label banana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label banana. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Banana Split!


*7 out of 10

Ingredients:

- Arctic Vanilla yogurt
- Bananas
- Chopped peanuts
- Ghirardelli chocolate syrup

So this mix was put together in memory of my childhood. My childhood thoughts came rushing back to me as I began to eat this delicious treat. The yogurt was not as sweet as I thought, but I was only going off the comparison the Vanilla Wafer yogurt. Off course, froyo is not as creamy as ice cream but it is better in the fact that there is less fat and sugar. So, I would have to say that the Arctic Vanilla yogurt met the standards for the banana split. Next up are the bananas, which were very fresh (as expected) and a perfect combination for the peanuts because of the contrast of soft and crunchy textures. What surprised me was the Ghirardelli chocolate syrup because it usually has a strong taste like a dark chocolate but all in all it was your typical banana split. The only thing I wish I could add would be a cherry on top (no pun intended)! It's definitely worth a try if you love banana splits but I would not get it everytime.


*8.5 out of 10


Ingredients:

- Red velvet cupcake batter yogurt
- Plain tart yogurt
- Bananas
- Cap'n crunch
- Mochi

This has got to be one of the best yogurts I've tasted. The red velvet cupcake batter and plain tart seems to be an unlikely mix, but believe me, it works and it's good. It's a very full flavor, beginning with red velvet and ending with tart. The toppings are a wonderful combination--the crunchy and chewy textures pretty much perfect. This is a yogurt I definitely recommend that you try... and more than once.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

The Acai Bowl - straight off the poster


* 7 out of 10

Ingredients
- Acai yogurt
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Granola

The Acai yogurt is here! We took this combination straight off the poster.  This is a good mix to try especially if you want to play it safe and get an idea of the potential of the acai yogurt. The acai yogurt has a strawberry-banana taste to it so adding the fruits only strengthens its complexity.  I personally would have enjoyed this yogurt more if the bananas were chopped into smaller pieces so that I didn't have a mouthful of banana and only a small amount of yogurt.  This really isn't too big of an issue since one can just cut up the bananas with the spoon.  The granola goes extremely well because it adds a unique texture, not to mention, the taste of the granola goes well with the fruits.  However, also beware that the texture of the granola has a time limit, as it can slowly become soggy when the yogurt starts to melt and soak into the pores of the granola.  Overall, the yogurt was tasty but I have a feeling that there are other ingredients that one could add, which will be just as good if not better.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Tiramisu with Bananas


*6 out of 10
(1 = never get it again, 10 = worth getting every time)

Ingredients:
- Tiramisu yogurt
- Sliced bananas

A fairly simple combination but if you are craving something Tiramisu, this will be disappointing. The Tiramisu yogurt tastes very similar to the coffee nevertheless it is fairly enjoyable. The Tiramisu was fairly sweet, which is why the banana is a good mix because the banana isn't too sweet and it keeps the texture consistent. If you are looking to add a crunch factor into the mix, I would recommend almonds.

So, strictly speaking, the yogurt's okay, but it's not tiramisu.