Hello Glorious You,
I’m smiling from ear to ear over here. Today we’re talking about one of my favorite topics, I’m sharing a recipe from my new book (!) and I have a crazy-awesome giveaway for you (!!)…
Ya know I love my green juice. But there’s another biggie in my regular super-drink repertoire that doesn’t get quite the fanfare my juicing habit does: smoothies! In a typical week, I drink almost as many smoothies as juices, so today I wanna shine a light on these blended superstars and hook you up with a chance to win a Vitamix blender!
Why smoothies?
When you go the blended route, you get to pack in a boatload of fruits and veggies like you would for a juice, but you also keep all the fiber—and man oh man, is fiber fabulous! From “sweeping out” excess cholesterol and harmful bacteria to keeping the poop train moving, fiber is most certainly our friend. And although it’s totally possible to keep your juices low-sugar, smoothies are a great choice for people who need to watch their blood sugar—the fiber slows sugar absorption into the bloodstream.
Another marvelous smoothie benefit? You can add ingredients to your drink that your juicer wouldn’t be able to handle, or that just don’t belong in a juice. Sprouts, nut butters, superfood powders? Load it up! And with those added, heartier ingredients, smoothies can even replace snacks or meals. Score!
Alright, so we all agree: Smoothies are incredible and we need more of them in our lives. What’s our first step? Get a blender.
I’m giving away a Vitamix blender!
In celebration of my new book, Crazy Sexy Juice—which is packed with amazingly yummy and nourishing juice, smoothie and nut milk recipes—I’m giving away the ever-popular Vitamix blender! The Vitamix is one of my favorite machines. It’s versatile, powerful and super easy to use. Though a Vitamix can be pricey, there’s another way to get this bad boy onto your counter. It’s called certified reconditioned blenders, and since I’m a thrifty gal myself, I wanted to share the low-down on this awesome alternative—and what better way than to just give you one?!
Now you may be thinking, wait, Kris, you’re giving me a used blender? Like from the back of your closet? Ha! I thought that, too, when I first heard about these models. But here’s the deal: “reconditioned” is almost a misnomer. These aren’t refurbished (or broken) machines; they’re simply returned machines that have undergone an intense inspection as part of the Vitamix Certified Reconditioning process. With a 5-year warranty and No Risk Guarantee, they gotta make sure these blenders are in tip-top shape. Reconditioned Vitamix blenders also come with a brand new container and cookbook package.
I like to think of purchasing reconditioned appliances like adopting pets—there are wonderful blenders out there that need a new home and some love.
Okay, wanna get your hands on one of these fancy-pants machines?
Great—I’m giving away one certified reconditioned standard 5200 Vitamix Blender today!
May fave smoothie ingredient is cucumber. I add cucumber to every smoothie!
Nana/Greens/Hemp seeds/Dates – a must! Makes my life brighter every day! ♥ Thank you Kris for being amazing YOU! ♥
Frozen banana chunks
All time favorite smoothie add is ginger! Goes with green smoothies and fruit smoothies!
I love to add fresh spinach to my smoothies.
Have always wanted a Vitamix!!!!
I try to shop locally and seasonally in the PNW, so my FAVORITE smoothie ingredients are organic apples: they are almost always in season, and add a sweet bite without refined sugars!
THANK YOU so very much for sharing your wonderful spirit and wisdom, Kris Carr – and many thanks for the opportunity to win a dream-worthy Vitamix! <3
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Pineapple is hands-down my fave ingredient to add. It really peps up the flavor and adds a nice tropical spin. 🙂
chia seeds give my smoothies the boost that keep me energized!
I love pineapple to add sweetness my my smoothies!
Awesome giveaway! Couldn’t have come at a better time, mine just broke! Fingers crossed I win! Good luck everyone! Favorite smoothie ingredient has to be spinach!! Can’t make one with out it!
My fave ingredient is chia seeds- they make me stay fool and are healthy- anything with raspberries is my second fave but love my chia seeds first.
I mean “full” hahah
Shilajit powder. Just small amount, and you will be full of energy all day long. Goes very well along with cacao powder
frozen banana always does the trick for me 🙂 It’s a staple as far as I’m concerned 🙂
Spinach!!!!
Bananas
Spinach!! I absolutely love spinach
Banana (or maybe kale)
I recently started adding cilantro to my smoothies when I learned how good it was for liver health and removing toxins. Tastes great in my pineapple/kale smoothies.
Freshly ground cardamom. It adds a new layer of spice and depth.