dip healthy this fall with chobani meze dips

fall is here, and that means it's prime time for after-school treats, on-the-go snacks, football tailgates, and more.  for me, the dance season has started back up again, and i'm always looking for snacks between dance classes, the gym, yoga, errands, work, etc.

when you're reaching for snacks or looking for something to put out for guests, it's easy to fall into a rut with the same old "chips and dip" plate.  in our house we're all about finding healthy substitutions, so we're teaming up with chobani today to offer some simple ways to dip healthier when it comes to snack time and party time this fall.

we were thrilled when chobani introduced their savory meze dips this summer.  we just love that they feature real veggies, herbs, and spices blended with creamy chobani greek yogurt.  what's more is that they are made with only natural, non-GMO ingredients which makes us feel good about enjoying them!

chobani's savory meze dips come in four flavors (roasted red pepper, three pepper salsa, chili lime, and smoked onion & parmesan) and we've tried all of them.  ryan and i agree that the smoked onion & parmesan is our favorite.

go ahead and change up the classic "chips and dip" plate and dip healthy this fall.  substitute a meze dip for a traditional dip, and get dipping with some healthy alternatives to chips, pretzels, and crackers.  here are some ideas to get you started . . .

happy dipping!

love, laurie

get dipping this summer with chobani meze dips

it's summer time, which means it's prime time for summer parties.  if you are looking for something to put in the center of your party food table this 4th of july, check out chobani's new meze dips.

we're huge fans of chobani at our house, so we are thrilled about chobani's new line of savory dips which feature real veggies, herbs, and spices blended with creamy chobani greek yogurt.  they are made with only natural, non-GMO ingredients too.  their perfectly-sized 10oz. containers are ideal for a family barbecue or if you just need a snack.

meze dips pair great with chips, pretzels, and crudites, and they come in four flavors: roasted red pepper, three pepper salsa, chili lime, and smoked onion & parmesan.

click here to save $1 on chobani meze dips and click here for a chance to enter to win a stay in the chobani meze home this 4th of july!

love, laurie

live life a little lighter

we're half way through january, and now is about the time when many people start forgetting about their new year's resolutions.  (especially if those resolutions involved getting healthier, eating better, or getting in shape.)

since we don't want to fall off the new year's resolution bandwagon, we're teaming up with chobani to "crunch the numbers" and dedicate ourselves to living life a little lighter in the new year, and we want you to join us!  you don't have to make any drastic changes, try starting with 100 fewer calories per day!  here are 12 easy and fun ways to burn 100 calories . . .

i love the idea that i can burn 100 calories by dancing around the kitchen for 20 minutes, and another 100 calories by cooking for 34 minutes!

i've mentioned before that my whole family loves yogurt, especially greek yogurt, and we are huge chobani fans.  so, we are excited to help chobani celebrate the launch of their new simply 100 crunch yogurt which is the first and only 100-calorie greek yogurt with crunchy, natural goodies on the side.  this new line of naturally-sweetened greek yogurt is full of flavor and satisfaction for only 100 calories.  made with natural, non-GMO ingredients, it's an ally in your weight-management journey.  they are an excellent source of protein and fiber, and they have less sugar than regular fruit yogurt.

i'm a big proponent of eating healthily, so i read labels closely and i carefully watch what i put in my body.  be sure that you know what's in your cup of yogurt.  other greek yogurts on the market use potassium sorbate as a preservative (which is used to kill bugs) and sucralose as a sweetener (which has chlorine added to it).  no thank you!

chobani's simply 100 crunch yogurts come in three different flavors, which will make you think that you are indulging on dessert: blueberry cookie crumble, strawberry chocolate truffle, and mango cone crisp.  (be sure to click here for a $1 off coupon too!)

join us and start 2016 off strong!

love, laurie

take a break with chobani flips

my whole family loves yogurt, especially greek yogurt, and we are huge chobani fans.  (in fact, when ryan and i recently took a road trip with my mom to north carolina in june, my mom packed an entire cooler full of chobani yogurt to take with us on the car ride!  we're all addicted.)

chobani's latest campaign (the #breakyoumake project) encourages people to take a break from their crazy schedules and to snack on chobani's flip yogurts.  with our hectic schedules and our love of yogurt, that's a campaign we can certainly get behind!

we all know someone in our lives who deserves to take a break for the daily grind.  one person i know who really is in need of a break is ryan.  even though it's summer, ryan's schedule has not slowed down at all.  he runs around like crazy doing so many different things while still keeping a positive attitude and a smile on his face.  despite all the craziness he always stays so calm, cool, and collected.  on sunday, we took an afternoon break to enjoy the nice weather outside with a little yogurt picnic just for the two of us.  it was nice to take a break to clear our heads and to snack on flips.  we scraped the containers clean, savoring every last bite!

chobani's flip yogurts come in a so many different flavors, including:

- strawberry summer crisp
- peanut butter dream
- coffee break bliss
- chocolate haze craze
- salted caramel crunch
- almond coco loco
- key lime crumble
- nutty for 'nana
- peachy pistachio
- tropical escape
- clover honey

we have tried a bunch of flavors and it's hard to pick a favorite because they are all so good!  ryan loves the key lime crumble because it tastes just like key lime pie (but healthier!) and i love the almond coco loco because it tastes so tropical.  the nutty for 'nana is one of my favorites too.

really, they're all delicious!  i'm a huge fan of peanut butter and coffee so i'm really looking forward to trying the peanut butter dream and the coffee break bliss next!

it's important to step back and take a break from time to time and chobani's flips are the perfect snack when you need a break.  they're great any time of the day for breakfast, afternoon cravings, or late night snacks.  the combination of creamy and nutritious greek yogurt with delicious flip-in toppings like seeds, nuts, and chocolate makes for a unique and satisfying snack.  when snacking, i like to choose healthy snacks.  chobani's flip yogurts are made without preservatives, artificial ingredients, or artificial sweeteners.  that's something you can feel good about.

who in your life deserves a break?  sit them down for a much needed break and enjoy a yogurt snack with them!  be sure to visit chobani's break you make page to score a coupon for chobani's flip yogurts too!

love, laurie