I t's Friday! You've survived another long, hard week. It's time to start to relax, enjoy your weekend, and indulge a little.
You know... sleep in, eat a fancy meal, or drink that extra glass of wine. :)
I'm planning on laying out by the pool and reading, maybe watching a movie, and possibly doing some extravagant hat shopping.
Do you like??
This weekend, I'm also going to be indulging in this new Caramel Oikos Greek Yogurt I purchased.
I love Greek yogurt, and Oikos is my absolute favorite. Oikos is a little $$$ but it's worth every penny. It's organic and the quality is better than other Greek yogurts. I've been wanting to try their new caramel and chocolate flavors for a while now.
I have been looking for the flavors all over Springfield and haven't been able to find them. Until yesterday. I found the caramel flavor and it made my day!
I sampled it today and it's SO good. It's thick, creamy, and tangy, and the caramel tastes like dulce de leche. It's not that fake corn syrup caramel - it's real caramel!
Real caramel, I tell you!
I'm still looking for the chocolate flavor, and when I find it I'll tell you if it's good.
But it will be good. I have a good feeling about the chocolate.
Today, to all you fabulous Sugar Plum readers, I'm giving away an organic chocolate indulgence giveaway package sponsored by Oikos and I want you to enter! Wellll, only US residents can enter, unfortunately.
Included in the package:
- 1 coupon for a free Green & Black Organic Chocolate Bar
- 1 sample of Numi Organic Chocolate tea
- 1 Dagoba/Eco Lips Organic Chocolate chapstick
- 1 Skinnyskinny real cocoa organic soap bar
- 2 free coupons for Chocolate and Caramel Oikos multipacks
- Recipe card set featuring Chocolate Cheesecake, as well Oikos spatula
To win, leave me a comment on this post telling me about a dessert you could make with Chocolate or Caramel Oikos. The giveaway will end on Sunday, July 25th at 11:59 PM. I will select a winner using a random number generator and announce the winner on Monday's blog.
You can only enter once, and be sure to leave a way for me to contact you (email address, blog, etc.) I can't wait to read about your desserts!
Good luck and enjoy your weekend!
... enjoy yours too !! this greek yogurt seems to be so good !! yummy !! i do love greek yogurts too but mine contains honey... miam !!! have a nice day !!
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ReplyDeletea dessert? mmm... how about some sort of parfait? i love greek yogurt with just berries or other fruit in it... did you see inception, yet? what'd you think?
ReplyDeleteYum! I love me some Greek yogurt and have been meaning to try the chocolate and caramel Oikos. I've been meaning to come up with a good yogurt-waffle recipe. If I used caramel or chocolate yogurt, that would count as dessert, right?
ReplyDeleteI could make Caramel Blondies or some Chocolate Blondies with the caramel or Chocolate Oikos, respectively. I would add other flavors/fun "add-ins" to that dessert baked good, of course.
ReplyDeleteI just tried Greek yogurt for the first time a few days ago. I'm officially in love. Had no idea there was so much difference in texture.
ReplyDeleteI would probably make a parfait.
I just wanted to let you know... I live in Springfield too, and I have found the chocolate flavor at Target. It's the only place I have seen it. It's yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love it with just a bit of chocolate almond butter in it. it's like frosting and it is such a good dessert!
ReplyDeleteThis is a double loaded task - isn't that dessert in and of itself??? ;-) I would probably do something along the lines of a parfait OR as a filling for angel food cupcakes. I'd most likely use the caramel by the way...
ReplyDeleteI'm about to move overseas so I don't think I'm eligible to enter, but I just wanted to comment on your hat picture. It makes me smile! I love how your personality really shines through on your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI still haven't found the chocolate and caramel flavors over here! At least not in College Station. I would love to use the caramel oikos in a caramel coconut cupcake. I bet that could be awesome. But first, I would just eat it on its own!
ReplyDeleteMy dessert would be a smoothie! Yum! Banana, caramel Oikos, ice... maybe a strawberry or two! My mouth is watering thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the caramel yum I love caramel-- but I would probably do like you did at the fro yo place and add reese cups and m and m's
ReplyDeleteI would use it plain, slice some bananas on top of the caramel yogurt, maybe a little bit of chocolate sauce. Yum!
ReplyDeletewith caramel oikos, or chocolate oikos, I would combine with a bit of shredded coconut and coconut milk to make caramel/chocolate coconut popsicles!
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I have a banana cake recipe that would be wonderful with the caramel greek yogurt! I am so in love with greek yogurt now. I can't get enough of it.
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The yogurt can be used in all sorts of cakes. I'd probably make a chocolate cake with the yogurt and make a peanut butter frosting to go with it. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious and even though I am vegan I live with a non-vegan that would love this. I would make a mini chocolate pound cake using the Oikos. That grab bag sounds exciting!
ReplyDeletei LOVE your necklace in your fancy hat picture. Please tell me where it's from.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't cook with the caramel oikos, but I would make a rich spicy gingerbread and use it as a topping. Does that count as a recipe?
I just saw these last night and immediately wanted to try them (once they went on sale). I would use the yogurt to make some yummy caramel crunch scones!
ReplyDeletehow about on top of a fruit crisp? or some slow roasted stone fruit... yum. is it time for lunch yet?
ReplyDeleteis a scone a dessert? i hope so because i would totally make my chocolate chip scones [which use sour cream or greek yogurt as the creamy base] with chocolate oikos. i love oikos and had no idea they make caramel and chocolate. i would love to win!! :) those scones would also be great subbing caramel chips (do they make those? if not they should!) and using caramel oikos. yum! would love to win!
ReplyDeleteI've been reading this blog for a long time. Even though I don't have a blog, I bake a ton; I actually think you're 'Best Chocolate Chip cookies' (with the toasted walnuts) are better than the NY Times. But I digress, were I to win I would make my forthcoming birthday cake using the yogurt as a substitution for part of the butter in the cake and buttercream of the Opera Cake listed on the Shared Sugar Blog. PLEASE note: Shared Sugar is NOT my blog; I just want that cake to make that cake on my birthday (July 30th). It looks entirely tasty, and I've only had Fage not Oikos, so it would be grand to try it. Email: L-schlesinger@Northwestern.edu
ReplyDeleteFor a minute there I thought it was ice-cream so rich and creamy!!
ReplyDeleteMy family and I usually put Greek yogurt in our brownie batter instead of oil and eggs. For this recipe, you take it a step further and use both Caramel AND Chocolate Oikos!
ReplyDeleteCaramel Brownie Trifle
1 box Brownie Mix
1/2 cup Chocolate Oikos yogurt
1 oz. pack Vanilla pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
12 oz. Cool Whip
6 oz. Cream Cheese
8 oz. Caramel Oikos yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 jar Caramel ice cream topping
1/2 package of toffee bits
Take a boxed brownie mix and add Chocolate Oikos yogurt instead of oil and eggs.
Bake according to packaged directions. Let cool and cut into chunks.
Mix 1 oz package Vanilla pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups milk.
Mix 6 oz cream cheese with 8 oz Caramel Oikos and 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tsp vanilla.
Fold in pudding mixture and 1 cup Cool Whip into cream cheese/yogurt mixture.
Layer brownie, pudding mixture, and remaining Cool Whip, then top with drizzle of Caramel sauce and toffee bits. Repeat this process until you have a beautiful and delicious dessert!
I use a brownie mix from Trader Joe's that is just the mix and 2/3 c. vanilla yogurt. I could so see using this yogurt instead.
ReplyDeleteI love Greek yogurt....but chocolate?
ReplyDeleteYummy! I would make it into some kind of chocolate pie.
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Ok, this is like my all time fav yogurt right now!! If you haven't tried it on sliced apples...good do that right now! It will change your life girl!! YUMMMMMY!
ReplyDeleteI have a recipe somewhere for banana muffins that calls for yogurt. I think the caramel yogurt would make them even tastier! The chocolate might be good if I turned them into banana chocolate chip muffins.
ReplyDeleteWow, an awesome giveaway! I would combine the chocolate version with strawberries to make a great dessert!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make this into yogurt pops for the kids (and me)!
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I'd freeze a banana, then puree it in a food processor with either the chocolate or caramel yogurt for instant frozen banana yogurt with a twist!
ReplyDeleteA dessert... a parfait with chocolate oikos and strawberries and bananas... sounds delicious, right?
ReplyDeleteI would totally mix the caramel oikos with brown sugar and glop it down atop some fresh berries. Then I'd pop it under the broiler for a few and wallah! I'd first eat it with a spoon, and then stop fooling myself and use sugar cookies to scoop it up! yum! Jcickay@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou could substitute the chocolate yogurt for sour cream in chocolate cake and have an extra chocolaty, just as moist cake.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make a chilled chocolate and caramel yogurt pie in a graham cracker crumb pie crust. It would be a cool treat for these hot summer days!
ReplyDeleteOh, yum, that caramel Oikos looks awesome! I've been buying the vanilla honey, but will look for the caramel. My favorite yogurt treat is to put the yogurt in a Fiestaware bowl (because I like the colors), top it with a big handful of walnuts, a scoop of granola, a bunch of fresh blueberries and then sometimes I sprinkle it with cinnamon and drizzle with honey. It's my favorite thing!
ReplyDeleteI would make a Raspberry Brown Sugar gratin a la Smitten Kitchen.
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Either of those yogurt flavors would be a great oil substitute for a cake or something. What a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeletei would freeze the chocolate or caramel oikos, then blend it with a frozen banana. top with almond butter and melted chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI think it would be great as a filling in a tart shell and topped with fresh sliced fruits: the chocolate with strawberries, and the caramel with peaches perhaps. Yum!
ReplyDeleteDon't you wish we wore fancy hats these days?
I would swirl the caramel/chocolate into the yogurt and freeze them into frozen yogurt popsicles!
ReplyDeleteI use yogurt in baked goods in place of oil and/or eggs, but my main use for yogurt is with cereal. I'm not much of milk girl, so when I put a bowl of cereal in front of myself, I spoon in 1/3 to 1/2 cup of yogurt. Occasionally, I'll add 1 or 2 TBSP of choc sauce cause I want it to be choc. That's what I'd likely use this for.
ReplyDeleteI think I would try some sort of chocolate cheesecake. The blueberry is great - can't wait to try the caramel yogurt.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try a frozen yogurt with the new Oikos flavors. I perfect summer evening treat!
ReplyDeleteMmmm..greek yogurt is awesome, I don't get how they get it so thick and creamy and it's still low fat. I terms of making a dessert with it, I would maybe sammich it between chocolate chip cookies and freeze it. I don't how that would work out but it may be good!
ReplyDeleteI'd top or layer my pancakes with those yummy yogurts! Perhaps also as "frostings" for chocolate cupcakes, or simply just dipping sauce for strawberries! YUM.
ReplyDeletecaramel oikos!?!?! my life simply won't be complete until i find and try it! i can see myself adding it to muffins or cakes occasionally, but more often than not, i'd just sprinkle some granola in there and spoon it in. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd make a parfait with the caramel yogurt, sliced bananas and chocolate cheerios!
ReplyDeletei think i'd just throw a bunch of candy in it and call it dessert. it's friday and i'm feeling lazy ;)
ReplyDeleteSome type of wonderful smoothie using the caramel - I love caramel and I love greek yogurt! Have a great week-end!
ReplyDeleteHmm actually might make some kind of trifle with it. With some yellow cake and fruit. Yum-my!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely try out one of my chocolate muffin recipes using their yogurt...both flavors would be fantastic!! :)
ReplyDeleteI would blend the yogurt with a frozen banana and then drizzle chocolate over the blend!!!
ReplyDeleteI wanna try putting caramel Oikos in the freezer, and hopefully that would turn into frozen yogurt in a few hours. That sounds divine.
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I would make a fudge brownie recipe that called for yogurt, but use the caramel yogurt instead and add pecans to the batter - making a low fat and fudgey oikos turtle brownie!
ReplyDeleteI would make a chocolate and caramel oikos greek yogurt pound cake in place of the sour cream. It would have swirls of chocolate and caramel with a moist crumb because of the thick yogurt. You could even throw in some chocolate chips or chocolate caramel chips if you are really feeling adventurous and maybe a light chocolate glaze or raw sugar topping. MMM I may have to try this now.
ReplyDeleteI will make a delicious bread for dessert using this yogurt. Last one I won I didn't get the prize so maybe I will win this one? This looks yummy I want to try this but I haven't been able to find this here!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely banana cake with the caramel oikos if there is any left after my snacking!!
ReplyDeleteI would add some chocolate chips or M&M's to it and maybe some crushed up peanuts. YUM!
ReplyDeleteI have a recipe for banana yogurt muffins. It would be extra delicious to use the caramel yogurt in there, I'm sure. YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteI would use the caramel yogurt as a base for frosting for a chocolate cake. Enjoy your indulgent weekend dear!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely use the yogurt to try out a variation on the raspberry brown sugar gratin mentioned on smittenkitchen... instead of sour cream, you could use the greek yogurt! I can't decide, though, if I'd keep the brown sugar topping, or would switch it in favor of something else. If I had the chocolate Oikos, I'd probably try to top it with a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon!
ReplyDeleteI'd make Cupcake Project's greek yogurt frosting ofr cupcakes - but it would be chocolate or caramel depending on the yogurt. I could also include it in the cupcake itself by replacing some of the butter / eggs with the yogurt. I've made greek yogurt cupcakes before and they are very delicate, but tasty for the two days.
ReplyDeleteI love greek yogurt! I haven't tried this brand but now I will! The flavors look delicious.
ReplyDeleteI would make banana muffins with the chocolate yogurt.
I've never tried this brand so I'll have to look for it. I indulge in Greek Goddess honey yogurt - so yummy! I'd make bread pudding with the caramel Oikos.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm...I love Greek yogurt. I would use it in place of sour cream when I make waffles.
ReplyDeleteParfaits! Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and home-made granola. Mmm... I have this great granola recipe that involves cinnamon and dried fruit. It's toasted and spicy and so good. :D
ReplyDeletei would make a frosting from it for some chocolate cupcakes!! I think it could it work...
ReplyDeleteIt would neat to experiment with adding it to a cake or cookie mix!! Also, freezing it for a little fro yo action! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI JUST saw this in the supermarket the other day and wanted to buy the chocolate, but talked myself out of it because of the price. I would probably use it in lieu of the pudding/whipped cream in an ice box cake!
ReplyDeleteoh my delicous girl... I would make the most delicous muffins with these. awh yummmm
ReplyDeleteI would put it in my ice cream maker and make frozen yogurt! Just the thing for this season!!! Plus, I wouldn't feel guilty about this fabulous treat! :)
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Caramel Oikos yogurt cheesecake, with extra caramel swirls if necessary. And mini chocolate chips on top ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll make two types of baby cakes with these yogurt--one caramel and the other, chocolate to which I'll add some dates.
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How about grilled peaches topped with a dollop of caramel yogurt and crumbled gingersnaps?!
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If you would like something caramel that is bad but not too bad, I recommend Skinny Cow brand ice cream, specifically the Dulce de Lece flavor...tastes just like caramel marshmallows, and the texture is amazzzzzinnnng!!!
ReplyDeleteI would eat it topped with fresh sliced strawberries!
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I'm not sure, the possibilities for this yogurt are endless. Haven't seen it yet. I want to taste it and the chocolate, too. Muffins, cupcakes, bar cookies???
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! Those were some good ideas. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, right you are! I found it there today!
Kirstin, aww thank you! <3
Cynthia, thank you!
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Hi Anon, thank you for reading! I'm so glad you liked the cookies. I just made some more of those, with an interesting twist to the recipe. Stay tuned!
I would add the chocolate yogurt to a chocolate cake to replace sour cream! I bet that would be yummy.
ReplyDeleteThey have the chocolate (and caramel( at Target. I saw it today. $3.99/4 pk.
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fold the yogurt with light cool whip and put in a graham crust shell, top with fresh berries and you have a great light summer dessert.
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