Whether traveling for business or personal pleasure, one thing’s certain: People’s eating habits are often thrown into flux when they’re on the road. The good news is that there are more choices than ever available to keep travelers feeling good away from home.
Guests crave comfort even when they’re visiting new locales. While many travelers enjoy trying local favorites, it’s nice to have classic options available, too. With that in mind, it’s not entirely surprising that, according to Technomic’s Ignite Menu Data, nearly 67% of all lodging foodservice facilities offer yogurt of some type—it’s a tasty and familiar option.
Customizable, tasty options
Yogurt is a popular snack and meal choice because it’s flavorful and delicious, but beyond that, it’s an ideal choice for operators to offer thanks to its ability to be customized. One great option operators can offer is yogurt parfaits made with an array of different toppings or mix-ins. For instance, granola and fresh fruit are staples, but health-halo toppings like chia seeds and flaxseed can boost the appeal for diners looking for those ingredients, and seasonal fruits—like pineapple in the summertime and roasted fruit compotes in the fall and winter—can pique the interest of diners who love eating seasonal produce.
Other unique and nontraditional toppings that operators can consider offering include pumpkin puree (perfect for pumpkin spice season!), graham crackers and chocolate chips (s’mores, anyone?), pomegranate seeds or acai berries for a superfood boost, grapefruit and honey—a breakfast classic—and more.
Whether they’re on the menu or on shelves in a grab-and-go area, yogurt parfaits offer guests and travelers a nearly endless amount of choices. And for operators, offering an array of options is easy—especially when using Pro by Dannon, a bulk solution for traditional yogurt. Pro by Dannon is easy to pour and comes in a resealable package, making prep time more efficient. All operators have to do is sprinkle on toppings and serve.
An easy-to-prep, familiar choice
When dining out while traveling, some guests may gravitate toward new flavors, but others might be looking for comforting options that make the long days feel a little easier. For those guests, foods like yogurt can be a big success. Dannon’s bulk option for traditional yogurt, Pro by Dannon, gives operators the flexibility and speed needed for prepping parfaits and yogurt bars, too—just pour into the desired container, and it’s ready to go.
Pro by Dannon offers operators a convenient, easy-to-prep and high quality yogurt option to use for customizable yogurt parfaits and other yogurt offerings. To learn more, visit http://www.danoneawayfromhome.com/probydannon.
This post is sponsored by Danone North America