Monday, August 22, 2011

$10 Subway Giveaway & Parfait Review

I am a fan of Subway for the reasons most of you are: healthy choices, variety, a decent food for your money. I even interviewed the infamous Jared from Subway when he ran the NYC Marathon last year.

Recently I was sent a gift card to Subway to try their new Vanilla Yogurt Parfait. Prior to indulging in this treat, I did some research.

Description: Made fresh daily with sweet blueberries, juicy strawberries, crunchy granola and creamy yogurt:

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Okay, I’m game, sounds harmless. Feeling like a big spender, I grabbed the kids and husband for a Sunday afternoon outing. Yes, we live the big time over here. Sunday afternoon at Subway. If we are lucky we fill up the gas tank on the way for some added excitement.

Once there, we got in line. I figured these were made-to-order parfaits. Until Sam pointed to refrigerated case and said, “Umm, Mom, there they are.”

First thing I noticed is the size: very small (5.8 oz). But, for 164 calories and $1.69, what do you expect?

There was a little granola pack on the top to mix in.

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Ken doesn’t eat dessert anymore (WTF? Who does that? He stopped like three years ago, something about being addicted. Good for him. Me? I still am a dessert freak). He eats a lot of yogurt. I mean like wheelbarrows full. He gave it a thumbs up. Or a dirty look.

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Sam liked it, but he is a thirteen year old bottomless pit and will eat dirt with whipped cream if you gave it to him.P1100732

Emma informed me she doesn’t like berries and she doesn’t like granola, so she opted for cookies, which are VERY good. Hasn’t your mama ever told you not to talk with your mouth full?P1100733

Impressions: Overall, very tasty. Fruit was slightly frozen, but that was okay. I liked it even better on top of a cookie.

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Don’t mind my chlorine damaged, stringy hair. I never said I looked pretty on Sunday afternoons.

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Conclusion: I don’t think I would make a special trip to Subway just for the parfait, but it is a low cal, low fat, inexpensive option to go with your sandwich.

Want to try one or get your favorite sandwich for free? I have a $10 Subway gift card to give away. To enter (comment for each):

  • Tell me your favorite “healthier dessert” + 1 entry
  • Follow this blog if you don’t already, or tell me if you do + 1 entry
  • Blog, twat or FB about this giveaway + 1 entry

I’ll pick a random winner on Wednesday.

SUAR

Fine print:

  • Open only to US readers
  • Subway provided me with a giftcard and the giveaway giftcard. I paid nothing for them
  • Winner chosen by Random.org

Brought to you by ShutUpandRun at 11:21 AM

121 comments:

  1. MollieAugust 22, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    "Healthy dessert," huh? Hmm, I don't know if I do that...I guess Trader Joe's soy vanilla ice cream counts right? It's pretty delish! (And even better on top of a brownie and drizzled with chocolate sauce...)

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  2. MollieAugust 22, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    And I follow, obvi! :)

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  3. Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be MeiriAugust 22, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    FRUIT. I will eat it until I shit myself.

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  4. Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be MeiriAugust 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    And I follow your ass off, yo.

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  5. Running In BoiseAugust 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Since my zucchini plant in the garden is huge, and I just found an 18" zucchini friday, my "healthy dessert" right now is chocolate zucchini muffins.

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  6. Running In BoiseAugust 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I am a blog follower.

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  7. LeauxraAugust 22, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Are Twinkies good for you? No?

    Yeah, I am with your husband on this one. I can't have dessert or I just go hog wild and stuff my face with cookies until I'm sick.

    I have been opting for a glass of chocolate milk in the evening instead (lowfat but does include sugar because I am, actually, a junkie).

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  8. lindsayAugust 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I like peaches with cottage cheese.

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  9. lindsayAugust 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I subscribe to your blog on Google Reader.

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  10. LindseyAugust 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I follow your blog!

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  11. abbeyAugust 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    is it just me or is this the same as a yogurt parfait from mc d's for 69 cents more?

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  12. LindseyAugust 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    My favorite "healthy" dessert, at least in the summer, are the popsicles made with real fruit and splenda, that have around 30 calories. I also love a 100 calorie bag of kettle corn for a sweet treat, but more as a snack than a dessert.

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  13. KeithAugust 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I once ate subway for lunch every day for 2 months straight, with one weekend off in the middle. Let's just say that lunch options in the boonies of Alberta are very limited and leave it there. So, no thank you, I do not want a subway coupon. I do not want it in a plane, or on a train, or on a boat, and certainly not with a goat.

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  14. RunGingahRunAugust 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    My favorite healthy dessert is Oikos nonfat Greek yogurt with grilled peaches and grilled pineapple, a Tbsp of chopped toasted pecans and a teeny drizzle of honey. Awesome in the summertime! YUM!

    Yes, I totally follow you and have suggested your page to beaucoup friends.

    I don't tweet (or "twat"...I hope that was just a typo!), just FB.

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  15. PennyAugust 22, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I love yogurt and granola.

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  16. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    My healthy dessert is a square of Endangered Species 72% dark chocolate bar. Sometimes dipped in peanut butter.

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  17. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I FB u.

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  18. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I was surprised to find I didn't follow you with GFC, but I do now.

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  19. ~K~August 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    my fav healthier dessert is Activia strawberry yogurt. In fact, it's so healthy, i hafta eat around the strawberries since i don't want to consume an actual fruit with my yogurt! (I'm like Emma that way...)

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  20. ~K~August 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    i follow your blog!

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  21. JasonAugust 22, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Don't want the gift card but that size is about the same size as a container of greek yogurt so in all actuality it is the right size.

    Are companies finally making the correct serving sizes? That would be awesome.

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  22. JasonAugust 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    OK, I just read Rose's two comments and just farted from laughing so hard.

    Thanks Rose.....good thing I am home.

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  23. Sarah @ The Pajama ChefAugust 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    favorite healthy dessert would have to be fruit & yogurt!

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  24. Sarah @ The Pajama ChefAugust 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    i follow your blog!

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  25. Momma got the runsAugust 22, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I follow ya!

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  26. CrystalGBAugust 22, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    My favorite healthy dessert is a baked apple. Thanks for the giveaway. Love Subway.
    Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  27. CrystalGBAugust 22, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I follow your blog.
    Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  28. Momma got the runsAugust 22, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    For healthy desserts I like strawberries dipped in ff whip cream or a no sugar added fudgecicle. Or trader joes reduced fat brownies (made with yogurt). But mostly I say screw it and have a small portion of something good.

    Your hubz needs therapy- no desert- there must have been a hush hush incident with an m and m and a snickers bar. He needs to work past it. Dont blame all sugar for one not so sweet incident.

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  29. TriMOEngrAugust 22, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Jello Fat Free Chocolate Pudding mix with skim milk - makes me feel like I'm cheating and gets in some calcium (since I am not really a milk drinker - this is a good thing). Occassionally I make the banana pudding the same way and add fresh bananas - yum!

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  30. gloryrunningAugust 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    frozen berries with a dollop of cool whip on top. Holy YUM. also, i like those fancy red licorice bites from Trader Joe's - which I pretend are healthy just because they come from Trader Joe's.

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  31. gloryrunningAugust 22, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Yes, I follow. Mostly to hear about the latest crazy place you sharted.

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  32. AndreaAugust 22, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    fave healthy dessert...plain greek yogurt with fresh blueberries and granola

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  33. AndreaAugust 22, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I'm a follower.

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  34. AndreaAugust 22, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I tweeted about the contest.

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  35. Mary AnnAugust 22, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Of course I follow you! As for a 'healthy' dessert, I frequently make fruit crisps. It's just fresh or frozen fruit (usually a combination of black and blueberries) with a crisp topping. the topping consists of oatmeal, whole wheat flour, brown sugar and either olive oil or good old butter. It kind of loses it healthiness when you top it with ice cream, but my intentions are always good.

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  36. ShelleyAugust 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  37. ShelleyAugust 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    My favorite healthy dessert is two pieces of Dove's dark chocolate Promises. Hey, it's healthy because it's only two pieces. And that whole dark chocolate thing. But mostly because I keep it to two pieces.

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  38. Runners FuelAugust 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Already a follower!!

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  39. kimiAugust 22, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Fav healthier dessert is dipping an apple in melted PB.

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  40. kimiAugust 22, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I already stalk...errrr... follow this blog.

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  41. Runners FuelAugust 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I love my cobblers I make. Especailly the one in the crock pot!

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  42. Boston Bound BrunetteAugust 22, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    My favorite healthy dessert is apples and peanut butter or almond butter

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  43. Boston Bound BrunetteAugust 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Just provided the link in my blog too!

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  44. JPAugust 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Healthier dessert: Angel food cake with seasonal fruit any way you like it (stewed, raw, grilled, canned) and unsweetened whipping cream. I pull that out at nearly every dinner I host. Sometimes I even chunk the cake and make pretty little dessert cups (usually, that's too much effort).

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  45. Andrew @ One Step FurtherAugust 22, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I follow your blog

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  46. JulieAugust 22, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I follow your blog

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  47. JulieAugust 22, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I don't have too many "healthier" desserts....maybe ice cream with only a little chocolate syrup??

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  48. Steel SpringsAugust 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I love Greek yogurt with fruit or with chocolate sauce. I discovered the joy of chocolate sauce on yogurt when we were moving and those were the only two things left in the fridge.

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  49. Steel SpringsAugust 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I'm a follower.

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  50. JenniferAugust 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Favorite healthy dessert: strawberries and whip cream on angel food cake.

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  51. JenniferAugust 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  52. Ms. WitiAugust 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I am going to start following this blog!

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  53. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Healthier dessert? Hmm more like a drink. Coconut milk with a banana and frozen berries! YUM!

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  54. Ms. WitiAugust 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Healthy dessert? Hmmmm..healthy dessert??? Seriously!!!!! I don't think those two words really go together....My dessert of choice is ice cream any kind, any topping, any day... ICE CREAM!! My favorite healthy food is cooked broccoli with sprinkles of bacon tidbits {really its healthy!}

    ;-)

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  55. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    favorite healthy dessert...I am in love with marshmallows dipped in nutella (not sure how healthy that is)!

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  56. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I totally follow your blog!!

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  57. KarenAugust 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I'm a follower.

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  58. KarenAugust 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I run cottage cheese through the food processor with a little splenda and almond extract. Top with fruit and it's not half bad.

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  59. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Eh, Subway has gone down hill in my book. But who can beat a flat bread blt? awesome.

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  60. ColleenAugust 22, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Favorite healthy dessert is any kind of fruit. Right now I am eating a lot of cherries!

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  61. ColleenAugust 22, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  62. ColleenAugust 22, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I facebooked about your giveaway!

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  63. KimAugust 22, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I'm a follower! Absolutely love your blog.

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  64. KimAugust 22, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    My favorite healthy dessert has to be fresh strawberries with a slight sprinkle of sugar on top.

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  65. Trail WomanAugust 22, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I have a vegan chocolate cake recipe that takes about 6 minutes to make and tastes like indulgence. I'm not vegan but this cake would save me from insanity if I was. I have enjoyed following your blog for the past 3 months. Thanks for the fun!

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  66. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Healthy Dessert? uh... frozen yogurt with berries (unhealthy - chocolate with chocolate and chocolate on top)

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  67. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  68. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I linked to the giveaway on my blog.

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  69. KeithAugust 22, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Wait. Your well beloved husband gave up dessert 3 years ago, and you only just noticed NOW? you are trying for the " fool some of the people some of the time" thing, aren't you?

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  70. JillAugust 22, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Looks good...but small, I'd probably eat 4 of them and then the calories would overtake me.

    I'm a follower - yay!

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  71. JillAugust 22, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I'm posting on my blog.

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  72. JillAugust 22, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Red Velvet cupcakes are healthy, right?

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  73. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Does frozen yogurt with fruit count? I hope so, cause that is as healthy as it gets for dessert around here.

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  74. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I follow your blog (Google Reader).

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  75. See.Kate.RunAugust 22, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Yeah I am a follower.

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  76. See.Kate.RunAugust 22, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Fage with honey and fruit is bomb.

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  77. Erik AmmonAugust 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I follow your blog

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  78. Erik AmmonAugust 22, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I'm like Ken, I haven't eaten dessert for 3 years. I was addicted as well and that's part of what helped me lose 60 pounds in 10 months. I will never eat desserts again- or candy, soda, or anything with high sugar added to it.
    Instead? I eat fruit! or I'll have a coffee as well.

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  79. Lisa GAugust 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  80. Lisa GAugust 22, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I mentioned your giveaway on my blog! http://slowandsteady.blogspot.com

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  81. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Favorite healthier dessert is Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt, mixed with crumbled reduced fat Nilla wafers and banana slices. Tastes like banana cream pie!

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  82. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I follow you! :)

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  83. KaelinAugust 22, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I dont eat "heatlhy" desserts. I eat healthy 90% of the time, and dessert isn't included in that. Sometimes I get just a soft serve cone instead of a hot fudge sundae. Healthy-er. Maybe.

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  84. KaelinAugust 22, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I stalk you daily.

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  85. KaelinAugust 22, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    And shared your blog on FB...

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  86. AubreyLaineAugust 22, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I love Greek Yogurt and blueberries
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

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  87. AubreyLaineAugust 22, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I am a follower
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

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  88. MarkAugust 22, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I follow. And I like subs.

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  89. MarkAugust 22, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I likes me some froyo. That's kinda light...er. Did I mention I like subs?

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  90. Detroit Runner(Jeff)August 23, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I follow you! Thanks!

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  91. christaAugust 23, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Hmmm...I love cupcakes, not too healthy, I like fruit with whipped cream too.

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  92. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    It's not really healthy but I like Eddy's Slow turned Ice cream. It has less calories then their other kinds and I buy them in the small snack sizes so I don't go back for more.

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  93. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I follow your blog already.

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  94. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I posted your giveaway on my blog.

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  95. cassi!August 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I love fruit smoothies! I'm actually drinking a peach-yogurt-cilantro smoothie right now (but for breakfast not desert).

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  96. cassi!August 23, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  97. jennAugust 23, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    FYI: Desserts are stressed spelled backwards and a reason to have them.

    1. favorite is the Fiber One choc and PB brownie. YUMMY
    2. I am a loyal follower.
    3. I am posting to my FB

    Would love to try it.

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  98. PJ runsAugust 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Healthy dessert would be Healthy Choice fudge bars-only 100 calories.

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  99. PJ runsAugust 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I'm a follower

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  100. pegAugust 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Jelled Champagne Dessert:
    1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
    2 cups cold white grape juice, divided
    2 tablespoons sugar
    2 cups champagne or club soda
    8 fresh strawberries, hulled
    I follow your blog every day...

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  101. JulieAugust 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I love a fresh fruit salad thanks
    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  102. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    My healthier snack is usually a bowl of Trader Joe's multigrain O's and almond milk or multigrain english muffins with peanut butter :)

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  103. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I also follow your blog!

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  104. KarinAugust 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Healthy dessert??! Banana popsicles? OK.. maybe not so healthy. If I go "healthy", I go with yogurt or fiber one brownies.

    karin56381 (at) gmail.com

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  105. KarinAugust 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Shared on FB

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002665671640#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=184064498330301&id=100002665671640

    karin56381 (at) gmail.com

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  106. KileyAugust 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    My favorite healthy dessert is yogurt with granola

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  107. KileyAugust 23, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I follow your blog

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  108. KileyAugust 23, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    posted on my blog - http://dailyvitaminf.blogspot.com/2011/08/total-giveaway-tuesday-28.html

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  109. LucyAugust 23, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    imma follower.

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  110. LucyAugust 23, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Apples and peanut butter or bananas and PB.
    Like manna from heaven.

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  111. christineAugust 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I am the froyo queen.

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  112. christineAugust 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I am the froyo queen!

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  113. SheilaAugust 23, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Fruit tops my list for healthy.
    I follow your blog. Great pictures of the family, out enjoying a Sunday afternoon treat:)

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  114. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    "Healthy" and "dessert" do not go together in my vocabulary. lol.

    I will have to go with most and say fruit. or I just made this healthy banana bread with garbanzo beans in it.

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  115. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I follow you. Have been for awhile.

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  116. DeniseAugust 23, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Finally following you - my work computer blocks Blogger, but it let me see your blog for some reason. Just logged on at home to find the Follow button.

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  117. DeniseAugust 23, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I always try to keep Kozy Shack NSA Tapioca and/or Chocolate pudding around for a nighttime treat. Or, some Trader Joe's Gone Bananas (chocolate covered bananas) or a Fudgsicle can usually satisfy my chocolate cravings.

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  118. JulieAugust 24, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1210474835 Julie Scott Laws
    shared on fb 8/24
    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  119. A Prelude To...August 26, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I like frozen fruit bars. A sweet cool treat with few calories and a little fruit involved so it feels healthy.

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  120. VeronicaJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    I already follow you :)

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  121. VeronicaJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I love Froyo with berries!

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