Today’s giveaway in the Month of Holiday Giveaways is something I’ve been THIS excited to share with you – a Blendtec Blender! More on that in a minute though, as I want to share the to-die-for smoothie I’ve been making with it recently first. Grab your shades (and your appetite!) for a vitamin-packed Sunrise Smoothie!
This tropical-tasting smoothie combines the antioxidant power of frozen berries with a blast of vitamin C from a whole orange, a punch of potassium from a frozen banana, and staying power from protein-packed Greek yogurt. It tastes like a vacation in a glass, and is seriously the perfect way to wake up.
Clocking in at around 350 calories (depending on how big your orange and banana are,) with 1 gram of fat, 14 grams of fiber, and 15 grams of protein, this smoothie is as healthy as it is TOTALLY SUCK WORTHY. Which is a good thing – when you’re talking about smoothies anyways. ;)
This thick and frosty smoothie could not be easier to make, either. Start with a blender. Blendtec Blenders sent me thier Total Blender Classic Wildside to try a few months ago (the same one they’re giving away at the bottom of this post) which I am in total awe of.
More computer than blender, well ok, mostly still blender, this thing makes way more than your standard smoothie. From frozen yogurt and milkshakes, to soups, batters, and juice, I’ve been using it so much over the past couple of weeks that it’s received a coveted, permanent spot on my tiny kitchen counter. That, my appliance-loving friends, is when you know you’ve got something great on your hands.
Now – about that smoothie! To the blender jar add 1 cup organic frozen berries, and 1 frozen banana. Tip: I always slice or squish my banana up in a ziplock bag before freezing it. Makes it a whole lot easier to blend.
Next add 1 peeled & segmented orange, plus 4 – 6oz Greek yogurt. I used a 5.3oz container of Vanilla Oikos Yogurt. It tasted like icing!
Put the lid on top, press “smoothie”, then let the blender do the work. Depending on what “cycle” you’ve chosen, the Blendtec Blender will change speeds at different times to give you the perfect consistency. It’s actually really cool!
30 seconds later – voila! Sunrise Smoothie.
Pour into a cup and slurp on the go, or enjoy while you’re getting ready for the day. Either way, it’ll power you way past lunchtime!
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Sunrise Smoothie
Description
Sunrise Smoothie is full of fresh and healthy ingredients to get any morning off to the right start!
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic frozen mixed berries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 4 - 6oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt (I used a 5.3oz container of Vanilla Oikos)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender then blend until smooth.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Like I said – you will totally suck this down! It may be my most favorite smoothie to date, actually. Tropical-tasting and sweet, with the perfect, smooth and creamy consistency. YUMMMM!!
Jodi N 12.12.2012
I would love to give this to my husband!
Peter 12.12.2012
That might just be the most gorgeous looking smoothie I have ever seen. Immense, definitely making this tomorrow.
Courtney n 12.11.2012
The color of that smoothie is so pretty!
Donna 12.11.2012
Awesome smoothie (I make a similar one!) and awesome giveaway. Thanks!
Stacey 12.11.2012
Your photography is beautiful, it makes the smoothie look so scrumptious, I feel like I can just reach into the computer and take it off your table
Debbie (Accidently Delish) 12.11.2012
considering my blender is my parents wedding gift blender (im 28 by the way so that REALLY ages the blender) i could use a new one! one that actually works well. haha.
Lisa Whaley 12.11.2012
We make smoothies all the time. I would love to have this blender. Ours is not quite so robust and we could make much smoother ones with a Blentec!
Michelle 12.11.2012
We have a Blendtec and absolutely LOVE it. It’s one of the best investments we’ve made and the proof is in the counter on the front display – were at 400+ after just 18 months!! Even the kids have fun coming up with new yummy (almost every time) combos of fruits and veggies. Can’t beat it!
Debbie 12.11.2012
P.S. I would LOVE to win this!!! :)
Debbie 12.11.2012
Such a beautiful Smoothie!! Can’t wait to try it,I LOVE Smoothies.I had major jaw surgery two years ago and two more since then,now dealing with braces too so I eat, or should I say drink ALOT of smoothies.Love all your smoothie recipes.Keep em’ coming!!
Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} 12.11.2012
I want this blender so bad!! :) Your smoothie looks great!
Amanda 12.11.2012
i have been eyeing a blendtec for a while now! it was the top of my christmas list from my parents, but i recently had to tell them to return it and give me some cash to help out with my finances here lately instead. im so dissapointed that it wont be under the tree anymore but hoping that the giveaway might work out, or possibly saving up for it in a few more months! smoothies are such a good way to get in fruits and veggies for a low calorie meal- perfect for dropping a few pounds before my wedding!
Melissa 12.11.2012
What an awesome giveaway! :)
And that smoothie looks sooooo good! I must try it!
sharon columpsi 12.11.2012
Love the blender. Love your site. Will try this recipe when I receive the blender.
Candy M. 12.11.2012
Wow, this looks delicious! Other than subbing the Greek yogurt for a coconut milk yogurt, any suggestions for making this dairy free? :)
Jen 12.11.2012
looks good…I like the color
TiffH 12.11.2012
I love smoothies! This one looks so good, def need to try out your combo. Question? Are you sure you have to have a facebook account to enter in the rafflecopter? It let me enter with just a name and email address, or does it not really enter me? Yes I am one of the 2% of people who do not have a facebook account ;)
Iowa Girl Eats 12.11.2012
OMG I feel like such a bonehead! I had tested using the email address and thought it didn’t work, but YES, it does! Thank you for pointing this out, Tiff!
Carole Resnick 12.11.2012
Wonderful recipe
Sherrill Yoder 12.11.2012
Morning smoothies are one way I get my daughter some nutrients in her day!
Shannon Orton 12.11.2012
This Iowa girls wants one!!