There has been an intense heat wave over New Orleans the past few days. I was told the heat index reached 117 degrees yesterday. During the summer months, I tend to crave cooler foods such as salads, smoothies, and frozen treats. So when I drove past the recently opened Pinkberry the other day, I had an instant craving for some frozen yogurt. Cory and I decided to try out their “Fro Yo” over the weekend. Can you believe Cory had never heard the term “Fro Yo” before?!
I was delighted as soon as pulled into the parking lot. Seriously, how cute is this place?!
There was a gorgeous display of fresh fruit toppings (kiwi, mango, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, watermelon, strawberry, etc) along with some crunchier toppings like low-fat granola, nuts, & cookies. I decided on the pomegranate flavor frozen yogurt but first I sampled the original flavor which tasted like a Greek yogurt but frozen (note to self- start freezing Greek yogurts!). I added fresh kiwi and raspberries and a waffle cookie.
Frozen yogurt contains active live cultures which helps support a healthy immune system and may help regulate digestion. While frozen yogurt is often a lower fat and lower Calorie alternative to ice cream, you have to be careful with serving sizes and toppings. The size options at Pinkberry were “mini”, “small”, “medium”, and “large”. I ordered the “small” size which equals about 3/4 cup of frozen yogurt at 180 Calories, 32 gm sugar, 5 gm protein, 0 gm fat, & 15% of the Daily Value of Calcium. I added an extra 30 Calories of fresh fruit and an estimated 80 Calories from the Waffle Cookie for a grand Calorie total of 290 Calories. My “Fro Yo” was outstanding!!! Pinkberry’s employees actually portion everything out for the customers which is a huge benefit in my opinion. Some other Frozen Yogurt joints are self-serve which means you can pile on a much frozen yogurt and toppings as you want into a pretty generous bowl and pay by the ounce as you leave. That sounds dangerous in regards to portion control because many underestimate serving sizes.
Have you enjoyed a frozen yogurt treat this summer? Have you ever eaten frozen Greek yogurt?
Kasey
I like Pinkberry, but we haven’t gotten any in a long time. The store near our house is always super crowded. I like your point about portion size. I think frozen yogurt is a great summer treat, but it’s still important to be conscious about portion size…
Yes, we’ve been eating fro-yo like it’s our job. There are at least 4 of the self serve places within 2 miles of our house. (and we do go overboard on portions)
I haven’t had frozen Greek yogurt, but I don’t think I’d care for it. I’m not a fan of the tart type fro-yo’s.
Yes I have tried pinkberry! It is awesome. We have another franchise by my work and it is call Cherry Berry and the girls I work with love it. I still have not tried Greek yogurt, but I will!!
pinkberry.. I was exposed in NYC. Very delish! I have to agree, its super beneficial to have topping portioned out. Why else include nutrition facts on the recepit if you’re going to heap everything on? We have a new frozen custard spot. Not sure how it measures up to fro-yo but my oooh my is it fabulous in this summer heat!
Have a great weekend.
I’ve heard so much about Pinkberry — I can’t wait to try it! The south has been pummeled with heat — stay cool!