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!
My favorite smoothie recipe is loaded with veggies! 1 medium carrot, 1 medium tomato, 1/8 red pepper, 1 celery stalk, handful of spinach. I love how the pepper gives this smoothie a nice zing. Add more or less to fit your taste.
Blueberries. 🙂
Coconut! I’ve always wanted a Vitamix!
I love frozen bananas in all my smoothies!
My favorite smoothie ingredient is GINGER;)
Hi Kris! It’s *crazy* because I JUST lost my VitaMix that I had for so many years when my house burned down in the Valley Fire in northern Cali the other day. It was the first major purchase I made in my young adult life and I brought it with me to celebrations (marriages, birthdays, dance parties…), and I still used it everyday (to the day I lost it). I discovered a new love of “smooth food” with my VitaMix. There are too many amazing ingredients to choose from but one of the most versatile ingredients in the VitaMix for me is always fresh, young coconut meat (for sweet or savory recipes). Turmeric is another favorite smooth food ingredient. Thanks for making someone’s day with this <3
Bananas, pineapple and spirulina play well together in smoothies. Add almond milk, Vega and some greens and you have perfection in a glass!
I always start with a banana base. it gives them a thick & creamy texture!
I love adding blueberries!
Bananas are always a must! Thanks for your fabulousness, Kris!! 🙂
dark cherries make any green leaved veggie awesome!
Frozen banana and cacao nibs with protein/vitamin powder
Hemp seeds are a smoothie must for me!
Chia seeds …. coconut oil …. cinnamon !
Sea Kelp Powder
Spinach!!
My fave smoothie ingredient is banana!
Howdy, my favorite smoothie ingredient is banana!
What is a smoothie without Kale?
Bananas!