| Ruminations of a Twenty-Something Momma |: Yoplait Frozen Smoothies Review and Giveaway (Smoothie & Blender Prize Pack)

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Here's a startling statistic: did you know that 7 out of 10 Americans don't consume the daily recommended amount of fruit?

Consider the benefits that fruits offer our bodies - they are filled with good carbohydrates, little to no fat or sodium, and are a wonderful source of dietary fibers. Besides giving you the same energy boost as sugary snacks (without the added calories), fruits help you maintain your weight and decrease your chances of suffering from diabetes, cancer, and even heart disease.

Despite this, 70% of us aren't getting as much fruit into our systems as we should be. Why is this?

It could have a lot to do with the fact that we live such rushed, hectic lives - with morning commutes, errands to run practically all day long, and little to no time to devote to healthy eating, it's no wonder that we rarely stop to think about what we're actually putting into our bodies.

Well, what if I told you that there was a fast, easy way to get in at least one serving of fruit a day, in as little as two minutes?

Yoplait Frozen Smoothies are a healthy new way to fit essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals into your diet. Each Smoothie package contains a variety of anti-oxidant rich fruits, along with real Yoplait yogurt pieces made with live and active cultures. Simply add the recommended amount of milk into a blender along with the fruit and yogurt pieces, and in only minutes you're ready to enjoy a delicious (and nutritious!) home-made smoothie.

With only 110 calories per serving (and two servings per package), Yoplait Frozen Smoothies are healthy, convenient, and sure to fit in with your current diet and lifestyle choices. For those of you who are interested in switching things up, Yoplait Frozen Smoothies come in three different flavors (Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Mango Pineapple, and Triple Berry), giving you just enough variety without compromising on taste.

For review, Yoplait (in collaboration with MyBlogSpark) generously provided me with a coupon good for the Smoothie package of my choice, along with a Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender to prepare the smoothie in. I chose to trade in my coupon for a Triple Berry Yoplait Frozen Smoothie package, which includes a mixture of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and Yoplait's signature frozen yogurt bits.

To show you just how easy it is to blend your very own Yoplait Frozen Smoothie, here's a quick play-by-play of the process (your mileage may vary depending on whether or not you have a 2-year-old "helping" things along):

Gather all necessary ingredients (Yoplait Frozen Smoothie package, milk, and blender - assistant optional).
Pour milk, fruit, and yogurt pieces into blender.
Hit the big blue button (otherwise known as "Pulse") to start the blending process.
Stop occasionally to see what the smoothie looks like when it isn't swirling around inside the blender.
Remove top compartment and inspect finished smoothie.
Enjoy!

The Yoplait Triple Berry Smoothie was absolutely delicious! Besides the fact that strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries taste great when combined, I was definitely impressed by the addition of the frozen yogurt bits - they seemed to bring a kick of sweetness to the mix and, along with the milk, helped to make the smoothie creamier and more enjoyable.

Of course, if we're going to talk about my favorite part, it would have to be the fact that even my picky toddler enjoyed this refreshing blend. V may not have very many words, but Yoplait's delicious Triple Berry blend motivated him to add one more to his vocabulary: "Soobie!"

BUY IT!
Yoplait Frozen Smoothies are available in the frozen fruit section of grocery stores nationwide.

WIN IT!!!
Yoplait and MyBlogSpark would like to gift one (1) lucky reader with a VIP coupon* to purchase a free Yoplait Frozen Smoothie package, along with a Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender (with travel lid)!

*Coupon not valid in CA, ID, LA, MN, NJ, ND, and TN.

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