Boston Cream Pie Fruit Salad

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Whether I want to fix a quick snack or make an easy side to add to dinner, this Boston Cream Pie Fruit Salad is always a great choice! Using Yoplait Greek 100 Calories Boston Cream Pie yogurt is my secret for rich flavor and fast prep time.

Do you have a favorite Yoplait flavor?

This Boston Cream Pie is one of my favorites, and it contains just 100 calories. I am pretty sure the original custard can't claim that! I picked up my Yoplait yogurt at Walmart where you can find this flavor, plus a wide selection of other delicious options for Yoplait Original, Light, Greek, and Gogurt®.

Of course, when my family gets hungry they often ask for chips, cookies or other snacks. I try to keep it as fresh and simple as possible. Have you noticed how fast kid will tear through a bag of chips? Okay, when I make 'bagged' snack choices, I tend to mindlessly munch my way through the bag, too. This summer I am trying to make a conscious decision towards more wholesome snack choices for myself as well as the rest of my family.

During the summer, I don't have time to spend on complicated recipes. No, we like things as simple and fresh as we can make it. There is always fresh fruit in the fridge and my kids love to have their fruit tossed in it. I also add in some chopped nuts for more crunch and we are good to go!

Boston Cream Pie Fruit Salad

You will need:

• 1 - 5.3 oz. Yoplait Greek 100 Calories Boston Cream Pie
• 1 small apple, diced
• squeeze of fresh lemon
• 1/3 c. red grapes
• 1/3 c. cantaloupe, diced
• 1/3 c. blueberries
• 1/3 c. hazelnuts, roughly chopped

Toss the diced apple in a squeeze or two of fresh lemon juice to prevent browning. Put all the ingredients in a medium bowl and toss with yogurt. Serve immediately or chilled.

Enjoy!

Be sure to keep an eye out for in-store demos for Yoplait in select Walmart stores the weekend of July 10. If you get a chance to attend, I would love to hear all about it!

What ideas do you have for wholesome snacking this summer with Yoplait?

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Yoplait®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Freezer Pops

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Yoplait®. The opinions, experiences and text are all mine.

Summer came fast this year and this past week it has been really hot! Here in Oregon we are not used to all the triple digit weather and the forecast shows no relief coming. I had promised my kids a trampoline for summer and it arrived just in time for these sweltering temperatures to hit.

Despite the heat, my kids have been trying to get in as much time bouncing as possible. We have a misting hose set-up near one side and that helps, but when my kids come back inside in the afternoon they are both hot and hungry. I created an easy snack to give them both energy and cool them off at the same time! These Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Freezer Pops with Yoplait are easy to make and perfect for a hot day of fun.

That is definitely my idea of wholesome summer snacking!

We love Yoplait yogurt in this house. I really enjoy Yoplait Greek, but my husband is a traditionalist, he always choosesYoplait original. We found all our favorite flavors on our last shopping trip to Walmart. Walmart carries Yoplait Original, Light, Greek, and Gogurt®.

I grabbed a couple containers of Lemon Burst, my absolute favorite, to pair with local fresh blueberries and a little granola for added crunch. Whenever I make a dish with blueberries I always add a little lemon zest or juice. The two flavors complement each other so well!

And after a hot day of hard play, nothing is better than a cold, creamy yogurt freezer pop to cool off with.

Gather up your supplies and let's make some freezer pops!

To speed up the freezing process, I love to use frozen blueberries in my freezer pops, but you are welcome to use fresh, frozen or freshly frozen as you have available.

I wanted a little added crunch in these freezer pops, so I added a little maple almond granola to the bottom of my freezer pop tray as well as sprinkle the top with just a bit more before inserting the sticks to freeze.

I love how simple these are to make! My kids are always excited about frozen treats, and on hot days like these, this is how I like to snack on my favorite Yoplait yogurts.

Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Freezer Pops

You will need (makes 10 freezer pops):

• 3 - 6oz Yoplait Original Lemon Burst yogurt
• 1 c. blueberries
• 1/2 c. of your favorite granola

Mix together the yogurt and blueberries.

Sprinkle a little granola in the bottom of each mold before filling. Sprinkle a little more granola on the top before replacing the lid and inserting sticks.

Freeze for at least 4 hours or until hard. To remove, run the bottom of the mold under a little tap water till loosened.

Enjoy!

Be sure to keep an eye out for in-store demos for Yoplait in select Walmart stores the weekend of July 10. If you get a chance to attend, I would love to hear all about it!

What ideas do you have for wholesome snacking this summer with Yoplait?


This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Yoplait®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Digging into a Satisfying New Yogurt - #LandofPlenti

My days are packed with to-do lists, wish lists, obligations, routines and requests from my family. From the moment my eyes open in the morning, with a little help from a vocal 2-year-old, till that blissful moment my head hits the pillow and I melt into bed, there is plenty to keep me busy.

One of the hardest things for me is to remember to eat and stay fueled throughout the day. Grabbing breakfast and even lunch can be a challenge some days. Working from home adds a new dimension of difficulty to my situation.  I often don the hat of a short-order cook to keep my picky eaters happy, then there is naptime to manage, the meal's dishes to tackle, etc.

But now I have a new option for grabbing a quick meal or snack...

I picked up these new Yoplait Plenti at my local Fred Meyer (Kroger store). I love Greek yogurt, and I really enjoy mixing in fruit and other items like nuts and grains. This yogurt comes with whole grain oats, flax and pumpkin seeds. Yes, it is the yogurt that just comes with more! 

So I can save precious time hunting around the pantry for add-ins, I can grab a cup of Plenti for everything I need to enjoy a fulfilling snack or quick meal.

Plenti is the same amazingly smooth yogurt you would expect from Yoplait, But, in this case, more is more... you get MORE in each bite, MORE flavor, and MORE texture. And yes, it has taken just one container of yogurt to leave me feeling satisfied because it contains more than your average container of Greek yogurt.

Now, I love the Black Cherry, Blueberry was nice, too. But, you can find a variety of Plenti flavors at your local Kroger store:

• Plentí – Black Cherry
• Plentí – Blueberry
• Plentí – Coconut
• Plentí – Peach
• Plentí – Raspberry
• Plentí – Spiced Apple
• Plentí – Strawberry
• Plentí – Vanilla

So for a busy Mom with plenty on her plate already, Plenti from Yoplait is how I tackle those busy days. All I need to add is the spoon.

Look for all the great flavors at your local Kroger store and be sure to learn more about how Plenti is packed full of goodness on the Plenti Greek yogurt website.

Which flavor would you like to dig into first?