A few weeks ago I reviewed a selection of Chobani yogurts. If you missed my post, you can find it here. These fat free yogurts are absolutely delicious and healthy. And make a versatile ingredient for lots of different recipes, both sweet and savoury.
Lovely people from Chobani have kindly offered a baking hamper for one of my blog readers.
One lucky winner will receive:
- Full range of fat free Chobani Strained Yoghurts
- Apron
- Tea towel with handy healthy swaps chart
- 2 x cake tins
- The ingredients they need to make Chobani Cranberry Blood Orange Oat Bars (see the recipe below)
Cranberry Blood Orange oat bars
INGREDIENTS
190ml Chobani Fat Free Blood Orange Strained Yoghurt
120g plain flour
155g quick cooking oats
110g brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
¼ tsp salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp canola oil
3 tbsp orange juice
100g sugar
15g plain flour
1 large egg white
250g dried cranberries
Zest of ½ an orange
PREPARATION
Step 1
Preheat oven to 160°C (Gas Mark 3). Lightly coat a 17.75-‐cm (11x7-‐in) rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Step 2
Whisk together flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, bicarbonate of sod and salt in a ;arge bowl. In a small bowl whisk together butter, canola oil and orange juice. Add juice mixture to flour mixture stirring until
crumbly.
Reserve 125ml of mixture for later. Press rest o fmixture into pan and up sides, using bottom of a measuring cup to even out base.
Step 3.
Whisk yoghurt, sugar, flour and egg white in a medium bowl. Stir in cranberries and orange zest. Spread over base in even layer. Sprinkle reserved oat mixture on top.
Step 4.
Bake until edges are golden-‐brown, 30-‐40 minutes. Cool completely and slice into bars.
So, what do you need to do to win this fantastic hamper?
T&Cs:
Only one step is mandatory: answering the question. All the other steps are optional.
Only one entry per person is allowed (however, you can tweet daily to increase your chances).
The giveaway is open to the UK residents only.
The closing date is 1 May 2013 (just in time before the World Baking Day on 19 May).
(A little inside: the Rafflecopter tells me exactly if you have done the correct step or not, so a little word of warning to those people who click on the form without actually doing what has been asked, your entry won't count. I would not have mentioned it, but checking the last Rafflecopter form for the previous giveaway I was saddened to see that some people cheat. For example, the Rafflecopter form tells me that 65 people clicked they have answered the question, while there were only 58 comments left. So please do not disqualify yourself).
So, what do you need to do to win this fantastic hamper?
T&Cs:
Only one step is mandatory: answering the question. All the other steps are optional.
Only one entry per person is allowed (however, you can tweet daily to increase your chances).
The giveaway is open to the UK residents only.
The closing date is 1 May 2013 (just in time before the World Baking Day on 19 May).
(A little inside: the Rafflecopter tells me exactly if you have done the correct step or not, so a little word of warning to those people who click on the form without actually doing what has been asked, your entry won't count. I would not have mentioned it, but checking the last Rafflecopter form for the previous giveaway I was saddened to see that some people cheat. For example, the Rafflecopter form tells me that 65 people clicked they have answered the question, while there were only 58 comments left. So please do not disqualify yourself).
Apologies for the word verification, I had to add it here, as I am bombarded with spam otherwise.
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Many thanks to all for all your food suggestions! I enjoyed reading your comments. The Rafflecopter has picked the winner: it is Jane T as you can see on the form above.
Big well done, Jane! I have tweeted to you with good news.
I love to make mild curries with yogurt like chicken korma
ReplyDeletei love a good healthy prize
DeleteI bake spur of the moment cakes with yogurt, for some reason I always have yogurt and oil in the house but rarely eggs!
ReplyDeleteOooh those bars look lovely - I love putting coconut yogurt in korma or using it in place of cream or custard as a dessert topping.
ReplyDeleteyogurt used in curry is a fav
ReplyDeleteI made an amazing strawberry bundt cake recently using strawberry yoghurt it tasted amazing, and one if my recent favourites.
ReplyDeleteAngela
I love yogurt in anything but my healthiest favourite is tasty low fat dips for veg and salads. I experiment adding different herbs and spices and get a different flavour every time!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is meringue and fresh berries topped with greek style yoghurt - the tart and sweet are brilliant together
ReplyDeleteMY FAVOURITE IS SEAFOOD LASAGNA. I USE YOGURT ALOT IN MY COOKING. IT'S SO VERSATILE
ReplyDelete.........got to be curry
ReplyDeleteI ACTUALLY USE YOGURT IN MASHED POTATO!
ReplyDeletemild curries for me
ReplyDeleteStrawberry to make a lovely Cheesecake x
ReplyDeleteGot to be in a mild fish curry which is a family favourite.
ReplyDeleteHazel Rea - @beachrambler
I'm doing Slimming World at the moment so use fat free yoghurt to make a lovely trifle :)
ReplyDeleteHele
I love adding Greek yogurt to my chip dip, instead of sour cream.
ReplyDeleteI love yogurt and would like to try some of these receipes out.
ReplyDeleteI love use the yogurt in a curry
ReplyDeleteRaita is my favourite - yummy
ReplyDeleteI use it in some cakes.
ReplyDeleteGot to be curry.
ReplyDeleteive baked with it before, made some banana bread
ReplyDeleteI love making a cucumber raita as a cool accompaniment to firey curries.
ReplyDeleteI love doing chicken, chestnut mushrooms and bacon in a white wine, yogurt and creme fraiche sauce!
ReplyDeleteI love using yoghurt in curries
ReplyDeletea curry
ReplyDeletei like yogurt in my eton mess, it adds to the taste
ReplyDeletei use yogurt for my curry sauces
ReplyDeletelinz.1979@hotmail.co.uk
I use it in everything, but in tuna salad is my fave cos i eat it so often :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely cake particularly cake with fruits such as banana, apples, berries.
ReplyDeleteCurry in the slow cooker. Really creamy
ReplyDeleteI use it in curries.
ReplyDeleteThe cheffy husband makes a mean yogurt cake.
ReplyDeleteI use yogurt in curries...Yum!
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid hamper. I use yogurt a lot in my baking, especially cakes where it helps to give a rise and makes the cakes moister with a slight tang - love it. Have loads of recipes using it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI use a tub of yougurt in my favourite wheatgerm bread recipe.
ReplyDeleteI love to make Carrot Yogurt cake - it is moist yet crumbly. It disappears in seconds in our home!
ReplyDeletePatricia Owen
I love using yogurt in salad dressings, and as a replacement for oil in brownies!
ReplyDeleteI use them in smoothies - banana usually.
ReplyDeletechicken korma lol
ReplyDeletenaan breads are really scrummy
ReplyDeleteCurries , makes them taste nice and creamy.
ReplyDeletenot really a recipe but the best way to have yogurt is poured over ice cream!
ReplyDeleteI like to use it in dips.
ReplyDeleteI love to use yoghurt to make Irish soda bread. Traditionally buttermilk was used but I usually use yoghurt. If you would like to give it a try, check out my recipe here Vohn x
ReplyDeleteP.S. LOVE those cake tins - so pretty!
Simple quick dessert, mix equal quantities of thick yoghurt with whipped cream and add halved grapes, any colour and sprinkle demarara sugar on top.
ReplyDeletetzatziki
ReplyDeleteI use yogurt in my homemade curry sauces! Scrumptious! x
ReplyDeleteI love to mix yogurt with chilli, paprika and ginger and then marinade on chicken and put it on the bbq. Simple yet effective!!
ReplyDeletemine is cakes
ReplyDeleteI have a mushroom salad recipe that uses yoghurt, so a creamy but not oily dressing, goes down well with bbq meats
ReplyDeletehomemade naan breads are great using yoghurt
ReplyDeleteI make a cranberry almond muffin using yogurt instead of milk
ReplyDeleteRafflecopter name: Margot Core
I use yoghurt in my banana bread.
ReplyDeleteI love trying different flavours to make yogurt cake.
ReplyDeleteYoghurt with meringue and berries is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI love making my lemon yoghurt cake - very simple & healthy - my young daughter knows how to make it too :)
ReplyDeleteI like making creamy steak and onions ( cut steak into strips and fry with red onion & garlic. Add couple of teaspoons of tarragon and large pot of natural yoghurt. Heat until bubbling. Serve with rice.
ReplyDeleteCake, we have made cake a few times using yoghurt and as the topping :) x
ReplyDeleteSpecial K, Natural Yoghurt and some blueberries and rasberries, yum
ReplyDeletei use it to make a cake my grandma made when i was a child.
ReplyDeleteI like to use natural yoghurt in curries :)
ReplyDeleteI use yoghurt in muffins as a substitute for milk. It gives them a nice edge.
ReplyDeleteI have a lovely recipe for scones which I use yoghurt for @mscazzingtons on Twitter
ReplyDeletesmoothies
ReplyDeletecurries
ReplyDeleteI use yoghurt to make a really creamy chicken korma!
ReplyDeleteAmong my favourite and most-used recipes is one for Ciambella (and Italian ring cake) that uses yoghurt and olive oil. It's very good, easily adaptable and, most remarkably, readily eaten by both of my children
ReplyDeleteI use yoghurt in my chicken curry and nann breads
ReplyDeletei make a lamb curry with yoghurt
ReplyDeleteIt's not a recipe as such but I love honey in yoghurt, slightly warmed - yummy. It reminds me of Greece
ReplyDeleteI love Tzatziki
ReplyDeleteuse it instead of cream in lots of things
ReplyDeleteI use it to cool down curries
ReplyDeleteYoghurt with meringue and berries
ReplyDeleteI use a low fat one and add fruit then freeze it to make a low fat ice cream :)
ReplyDeleteclaire matthews-curtis
claire.bob23@hotmail.co.uk
I make baked yoghurt bars. The family love them.
ReplyDeleteYoghurt and mint dressing!
ReplyDeleteI use it in my ice cream
ReplyDeleteI freeze it and use it instead of ice cream
ReplyDeleteI use it in curry
ReplyDeleteWe use if in a curry - never tried a cake recipe using it
ReplyDeleteMaking ice cream from a good quality yoghurt can't be beaten
ReplyDeleteWith loads of fresh fruit as a snack
ReplyDeletewith fruit
ReplyDeleteprobably a cake
ReplyDeleteA yummy cheesecake!
ReplyDeleteA dessert sundae with icecream and all the trimmings like merigue and choc chips :)
ReplyDeleteI Love to use it in a nice smoothie homemade smoothie with lots of fresh fruit Banana strawberries ect mmmm :)
ReplyDeleteIn curries, as a low fat alternative to cream.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely in the cupcake. My daughter is fast becoming a cupcake wizard. This prize would surely inspire her to greater and tastier things!
ReplyDeleteawesome prize
ReplyDeleteI love yoghurt in my currys - healthier than cream but just as tasty
ReplyDeleteI love yogurt and muesli. Otherwise I use it in curries - yum!
ReplyDeleteI use yoghurt in curry.
ReplyDeleteI use yoghurt in curries as it takes the edge off the spicyness but doesnt have as many calories/ fate as cream.
ReplyDeleteI like it in cakes
ReplyDeletei make a really nice yummmmmmmy cake with it
ReplyDeletechicken tikka masala!
ReplyDeleteIt has to be curry.
ReplyDeleteI love putting yoghurt in a Tikka or Korma, I love the taste!
ReplyDeleteI love using yogurt mixed with the contents of a baked potato with maybe some prawns and chives
ReplyDeleteSarah Evans
Mild curries
ReplyDeleteemmawrenn@hotmail.com
In curries or dips
ReplyDeleteOH who does the cooking in this household uses it on his fabulous Cod Rarebit. My Favourite fish dish.
ReplyDeleteyogurt in a fruit salad is cool for summer
ReplyDeleteI love to make a moist and delicious strawberry yoghurt cake. It's a family favourite
ReplyDeleteI just like yoghurt neat. Though, I did try my hand at making some ice cream with it last year. (didn't work out cos I don't have an icecream maker and it ended up more like a block of ice... still nice though once it'd softened a bit)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a curry
ReplyDeleteCheesecake
ReplyDeletedefinately in a curry or. used in a desert
ReplyDeleteI make milkshakes using milk, fruit yogurt and icecream
ReplyDeleteI love making a korma
ReplyDeleteA marinade for kebabs
ReplyDeleteI have never been brave enough to use yoghurt in cooking, but do when making cupcakes
ReplyDeleteEton Mess
ReplyDeleteI soak chicken breast in yoghurt with a secrect mix of spices before bread crumbing it and making Hannah Bee's fab fried chicken
ReplyDeleteI love yoghurt in smoothies!
ReplyDeleteI put yogurt in my curries as my 5 yr old only eats very mild curries :D
ReplyDeleteI love using yoghurt as part of a salad dressing eg yoghurt and mint or cucumber
ReplyDeleteIn curries
ReplyDeletei love using yoghurt in curries & breakfasts liaburns18@hotmail.co.uk
ReplyDeletei use plain yougurt in savoury cheese & bacon cupcakes - You just replace the sugar with grated cheese & add a couple of spoons of yougurt into the mix
ReplyDeletea curry is always great
ReplyDeleteI only like yoghurt on it's own or on my museli
ReplyDeleteyoghurt on tortillas, sprinkled wit ceese and a little onion and paprika makes a quick great evening snack
ReplyDeleteI use yoghurt in curries...fab taste enhancer!
ReplyDeleteI've started using yoghurt in cake. Coconut cupcakes, using coconut yoghurt, are amazing - it gives a lovely soft crumb!
ReplyDeleteIlike to use it in curries and my cereal at breakfast
ReplyDeleteI love to use it to make a marinade to put on my prawn and mediterranean vegetable skewers that I cook on the barbie! Great summer food! :)
ReplyDeleteMint suace for my poppodoms
ReplyDeleteMixed berry smoothies.
ReplyDeleteI love making curries and smoothies - Havent really heard of anything else I can use yoghurt with xx
ReplyDeleteWe love to make rice cakes with yogurt dip x
ReplyDeleteIf I ever have yoghurt to use up, I love to make Basbooseh
ReplyDeletedip!
ReplyDeleteI love greek yoghurt mixed with honey and fruit, with grated ginger nut biscuits on top.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely cupcakes - mmm! Another great way of using yoghurt is in fruit salad.
ReplyDeleteChocolate brownies
ReplyDeleteCurry.....mmmmmmm xxx
ReplyDeleteI make indian meatballs and use yogurt to bind the meat together along with cumin, fresh coriander and chopped root ginger yum.
ReplyDeleteI love making smoothies with Yogurt
ReplyDeletemy favourite is choc cake with yogurt
ReplyDeleteI love to make butter chicken curry and add yoghurt instead of cream
ReplyDeletegot to be in my dips
ReplyDeletecurrys
ReplyDeletemarinades
and peppercorn sauce
I Love yogurt with cucumber ideal to accompany a hot Indian curry
ReplyDeleteDried apricots and yoghurt as a dip in separate ramekins.
ReplyDeleteGreek lemon yogurt cake - totally divine x
ReplyDeletei love the yogurt with a banana fritter mmm
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if these count, since they're so simple, but my favorites are greek yogurt parfaits and frozen greek yogurt (mixing chobani with chocolate, nuts, sugar, etc., and sticking it in the freezer for a bit)! YUM!
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I especially love this Ottelenghi recipe: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/jul/12/recipe.foodanddrink1
ReplyDeleteI use yoghurt in making bread, it gives the bread a lovely flavour and keeps it soft and fresh for longer
ReplyDeleteI love to use the yogurt in my protein shake along with some oats, very tasty
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with some of the other comments, mint yogurt goes fabulously in a curry!
ReplyDeleteI love yoghurt mint and cucumber dip with grilled pitta bread!
ReplyDeletei love yoghurt with fresh fruit in a bowl
ReplyDeleteGerman chocolate cake made with gluten free flour and yoghurt.
ReplyDeletechocolate fudge cake using yoghurt instead of sour cream- amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love making smoothies with yogurt it makes them rich and creamy,xx
ReplyDeleteIt would have to be cakes
ReplyDeleteyoghurt cake is great, flavoured by the yoghurt you choose and so easy make!
ReplyDeleteLamb & feta burgers with minty yogurt
ReplyDeletehmm a nice creamy curry
ReplyDeletep.s. I'm an optimist - maybe the people didn't realise you had to comment - I've nearly done it before
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I like using a yoghurt as a dressing with mint in homemade lamb pittas.
ReplyDeleteTo marinate chicken pieces for roasting. mmmmmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteA curry
ReplyDeleteEtonian yogurt mess! - yog, meringue & fresh strawberries!
ReplyDeleteWin a baking hamper with Chobani (giveaway c/d 1 May 2013)
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased to have won, thank you :)
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