On my last grocery run a free coupon popped out of the register for this new Yoplait Greek 100 yogurt.  Living with both type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, I’m always looking for the perfect bedtime snack.

What does perfect mean to this Mom?  Well, that changes with the wind…
As unpredictable as type 1 diabetes can be, the carbohydrates in a bedtime snack may vary but this is pretty close to perfect.

This particular yogurt has a total carbohydrate count of 11 with an additional 13 grams of protein (not to mention the benefits of probiotics as well- especially with celiac disease).

What does this translate to in our world?

This is a bedtime snack that has a low glycemic load and sufficient protein to sustain overnight blood sugars.  If the blood sugar indicates higher carbohydrates are needed, it is easy to add in some extras (granola, sliced almonds or dried fruit).

I am a big fan of greek style yogurt and usually go for the FAHE brand yogurt which is also gluten free but higher in carbs than this Yoplait variety.  My hope is that Yoplait might come out with this new yogurt in an organic option as well.  Oikos has a wonderful yogurt in both organic and non-organic versions.  I prefer my dairy products to be antibiotic and hormone free… so I must digress.

This yogurt in vanilla is quite delicious with a nice light lemon flavor and can be found right now in your local grocery store.  Give it a try… eat it up and go to bed.