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!
Amazing Grass Chocolate Green SuperFood
Frozen banana..and cacao powder! 🙂 Thanks, Kris!
Tahini is a great smoothie ingredient! Good for your hormones and adds yummy creaminess!
Bananas!
Kale, because I rarely eat it otherwise!
Strawberries & banana!
I love adding spinach to get in some hidden greens! Also, chia and ground flax are always staples in my smoothies!
Carrots
avocado and raw cacao powder
Kale. It makes me feel so nutritionally responsible. And that positivity carries through my entire day.
Cantaloupe! Mmmm, so refreshing.
Almond milk!
Spinach leaves is the king of greens to throw in any juice or smoothie
Coconut oil! 🙂
Thanks for all the crazy sexy inspiration! ☮
Xo
Hands down spinach! It’s the only way I can get my son to eat it is in a smoothie. Our blender does not work half the time so smoothies are a special treat when we can get it to work!
I LOVE fresh ginger, (peel if first) in my smoothies and I’m addicted to avocados!! :O)
I put a fresh carrot in with the ginger and a SLICE of lemon, ( yup, seeds, peeling and all!! I learned about the healing power of the peeling from a Naturopath Doctor while going to Massage Therapy School. ) Cut those into big chunks; Run it til the ingredients are a pulpy puree…. I then add the rest of the ingredients in stages. ( I have a $25 blender that serves me very well. Just can’t expect it to do what the “BIG BOYS” do! LOL)
I also add flax seed meal and hemp powder.
I of course have altered it to my taste. Its part of my daily day starter.
I REALLY miss it when when I’m traveling or forget to pick up my favorite ingredients!!
I got my original glowing green smoothie recipe from my eldest Daughter who is Vegan. Who got it from you, Kris…
THANK YOU!!
Macau powder and/or peanut butter powder with banana, sorry I can’t decide on just one!
Maca powder!
I know it seems boring but have to have a banana!! 🙂
Blueberries and Bananas!