When Dreyer's asked me to review their new Shakes and Smoothies, I knew it would be a great opportunity to put my girls to work: They're honest, they love to eat, and they especially love ice cream. First we went shopping, and bought nearly all the flavors in the freezer section.
Willow's allergic to mango, so we skipped the Tropical Smoothie, even though it looked good. Then we came home for supper, and tried a couple of the Shakes for dessert (Chocolate and Cookies n' Cream).
The girls were able to open and mix these up on their own, easily. I took video of the whole thing, but am too horrified by my voice to post it. I'll just say that they were both very happy, loved the flavors, and asked if we could get these for "all the time?"
After they devoured every drop of their Shakes, I started looking at the labels a little more closely. The Smoothies are gluten-free, nut free, and kosher. The Shakes are all that, too, and only about half (or less) of the calories in a restaurant milkshake, which surprised me.
The next day was hot, and the girls had a friend over. After lunch, we went out to the backyard with a couple of Smoothies (Strawberry Bananna and Mixed Berry), the Vanilla Shake, and a few cups of milk. Again I got out the video camera, but this time I let the girls do all the talking.
Dreyer's smoothies & shakes from Jenifer Monroe on Vimeo.
You can see these were a BIG hit with all three kids, so I've promised to go back to the store and stock up. You'll find special offers for Shakes and Smoothies on Dreyer's Facebook page. Looks like it's time for me to get that second freezer set up in the garage. If you're in need of cash to go toward a second fridge to store all your Dreyer's Shakes and Smoothies in, be sure you enter to win the $100 Visa Gift Card that Dreyer's is giving away to celebrate their newest release (info on how to enter will be at the bottom of this post). Don't have Dreyer's in your area? Ask for them under the name Edy's. There are also other chances to win on the BlogHer.com roundup page, so be sure to visit the Promotions & Prizes section. You'll want to hurry up, as this sweepstakes is only running from August 16th through August 31st.
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I would love to try the shakes when they (finally) appear on my grocery store shelf! I buy Edy's ice cream all the time.
We have a couple of these in the freezer.. I just bought them but we haven't tried them yet. Glad to see they're easy to mix.
I sent this tweet too! Enter the Dreyer's contest @jenijen has going on her blog! She says "...I'm bad at statistics, but do know your chances to win this are very good, no catch: http://is.gd/NkAeS2
Thanks for the Twitter love! They are pretty easy to mix, and Scuba liked them, too.
I'd love to try the vanilla shakes.
tweet-https://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/103874118524473344
delicious id love to try the mango one!!
http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/103968197014863872
I wonder if they would have the same awesome with almond milk mixed in? We never seem to have actual milk 'round these parts...
Thanks for the heads up. I'd love to try mixed berry smoothies
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tweet.http://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/104048457702051840
I really want to try these!
We're popsicled out this summer and these sound like a good substitute to mix it up. We may have to try them.
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/rsmstahley/status/104378831808376834
I love fruit smoothies and anything with chocolate or mint ice cream.
I am going to try these, they sound really yummy...
I haven't tried them yet but I love Dreyer's ice cream...I think I'd go for the Tropical Smoothie first.
Tweeted;
http://twitter.com/#!/auntiethesis/status/104418889231904768
We tried them, but never bought them again. Don't know why?
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These looks yummy and so easy to make, I'll have to check them out.
http://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/105012602417057792
How can I choose my favorite? I am in the mood for chocolate and then I am in the mood for something fruity. What to do? I know go to the freezer and make one in minutes. No waiting in a drive through no waiting in line....I love it. Never again will I say to my husband...I am in a mood for a milkshake will you go 10 miles to get me one? lol
Misty
There look terrific! I've been craving shakes .... :)
mmmmmmmmm, chocolate looks yummy
ooh these look yummy, definitely want to try!
tweeted:http://twitter.com/#!/roomofmyown/status/105346669255737346
These look delicious...I'll have to try them out!
I tried these only because my mom had a coupon for them. They are sooooo good. My kids loved the strawberry banana and the cookies and cream. Quick, easy and delicious.
These sound really good! I like that you included info on the fact that they are gluten-free, nut free, and kosher and half the calories of a regular milkshake... just makes them that much more appealing, no? I think the cookies and cream flavor sounds delicious!
Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/ktkatherine/status/105398386026496000
I've heard of these recently and am dying to try out a Cookies N Cream. Hope to find them in my local store sometime soon!
http://twitter.com/#!/WINitAJ/status/105439381472542720
tried these and good tasting
tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/cjsorel/status/105460630613536768
Great contest! Great girls...
Well I can't enter but I enjoyed the video. Sophie really liked hers.
Yum! I'm going to have to try the Strawberry Banana smoothie! :)
Here's my tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/egood33/status/105715167408566272
I have tried shakes from the freezer section before, but not this brand. The other one was not that flavorfull and a little chunky. I just heard about this and would love to try it out as I am a huge ice cream fan! Thanks!
I'm really looking forward to trying these, been looking at the store for them. Thanks for the chance to win
I definitely will be checking out the vanilla and strawberry--they look good. Great about the Kosher!
I also sent a Tweet: "Byroney
Check out Dreyer's new shakes and smoothies. They look delicious! Follow the link for a chance to win: http://t.co/PMDbRgF"
Sounds Yummy!
Mmmmmmm. Ice cream. Mmmmmm. Visa Gift Card.
If it's gluten-free I can totally be down for this! I'm wallowing about the big boy going off to start his new life, have to go grocery shopping today to get lunch supplies for the younger two -so I'll stop by the frozen section to see if our wee mountain grocery store carries anything so hip.
These sound delicious and I would LOVE to try them---plus they look super easy to mix!
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Oh, those look yummy! Thanks for sharing! :-) We could definitely use some money to put toward a new freezer. Or heck, a whole new kitchen! Every little bit helps! :-)
~Angela~
Mmm...ice cream. Yes, please!
Your girls are so sweet. I would love to win!! Hard times, hard times..