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!
free email bonus
Dinner Made EASY
5 days of simple yet flavorful recipes that take the stress out of dinnertime!
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!!
27 Easy and Healthy DIY Smoothie Freezer Pack Recipes 12.19.2014
[…] little bit of fresh orange and Greek yogurt is all you have to add to this smoothie freezer pack recipe before […]
Quadra InfoTech linux email hosting 10.30.2014
The reseller is only responsible for the interconnections with his
or her customers. Linux hosting servers providing
high security services compare to all other platforms. By by using a Plesk hosting
control panel a user is always protected from various problems and
vulnerabilities. Usually, the occupy rate iis pretty high because clients actually find it easier to permit the same
service provider take care of everything. There are a few reseller internet
hosting firms that gives some space so that you just get the chance of hosting different websites yourself.
Actually, many deceitful individuals take the content
of others, repackage it, and then sell it as their own.
Your customers will need to possess access for your products and services, and a great company name can help them remember where to discover you around the Internet.
This means every client can install any of the applications, software
and operating platforms which can be legal and together with proper
license. This package is then broken uup into ten accounts, each with 100MB disk space and bandwidth.
Competitive Edge: The reseller has the possiblity to offer other services which might be used in conjunction with web hosting accounts.
Delicious High-Protein Smoothie Recipes | zanetine 09.23.2014
[…] Sunrise Smoothie Protein source: Greek yogurt Take a (sort of, not really) vacation when sipping this tropical-tasting smoothie. It calls for Greek yogurt and antioxidant-rich berries, an orange, and banana. […]
Randi Zurenko 07.23.2014
Could you post the nutritional value counts for this smoothie…calories, fat, protein%, etc? Thanks, I had this smoothie this morning and it was amazing :)
Kristin 07.24.2014
Hi Randi – so glad you enjoyed the smoothie! I don’t calculate nutritional information for my recipes but recommend Livestrong’s Recipe Calculator Tool if you want that info. It’s great and really easy to use:
http://www.livestrong.com/recipes/create/
12 Frozen Fruit Smoothies to Beat the Heat – GleamItUp 06.20.2014
[…] via iowagirleats.com […]
Fly Spear | 34 Surprisingly Delicious High-Protein Smoothie Recipes 06.15.2014
[…] throughout the day, says Jeff Thomas, Director of Nutrition at Creative Edge Nutrition. Photo: Sunrise Smoothie / Kristin Porter1. Sunrise SmoothieProtein source: Greek yogurt Take a (sort of, not really) vacation when sipping […]
34 Surprisingly Delicious High-Protein Smoothie Recipes - Perfect Your Lifestyle 06.03.2014
[…] Photo: Sunrise Smoothie / Kristin Porter […]
Top 50 smoothie recipes I Heart Nap Time | I Heart Nap Time - Easy recipes, DIY crafts, Homemaking 05.20.2014
[…] Â Sunrise Smoothie at Iowa Girl Eats […]
25 Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes 04.22.2014
[…] Sunrise Smoothie by Iowa Girl Eats […]
Need a Kick of Energy? Try a Smoothie! | Mexico Wedding Expert 12.30.2013
[…] Credits:Â Banana Chai//Mixed Berry//Eggnog//Grapefruit Oatmeal//Coconut Green//Superfood Green//Mango//Strawberry//Blueberry Spinach//Sunrise […]
Need a Kick of Energy? Try a Smoothie! | Wedding Gifts Tips 12.27.2013
[…] Credits:Â Banana Chai//Mixed Berry//Eggnog//Grapefruit Oatmeal//Coconut Green//Superfood Green//Mango//Strawberry//Blueberry Spinach//Sunrise […]
Need a Kick of Energy? Try a Smoothie! | My Website 12.27.2013
[…] Credits: Banana Chai//Mixed Berry//Eggnog//Grapefruit Oatmeal//Coconut Green//Superfood Green//Mango//Strawberry//Blueberry Spinach//Sunrise […]
50 Healthy Smoothie Recipes | Slender Kitchen 12.20.2013
[…] Berry Smoothie, 207 calories, 5 PointsPlus Blackberry Vanilla Smoothie, 231 calories, 5 PointsPlus Sunrise Smoothie, 332 calories, 8 PointsPlus Pear Me Up Protein Smoothie, 212 calories, 5 PointsPlus (for 4 […]
Sunrise Smoothie Drink Recipe | Things To Do Yourself - DIY 07.12.2013
[…] Sunrise Smoothie […]
EASY Blue Sunrise Smoothie | Your Makeup Social. 04.30.2013
[…] (photo courtesy of Iowagirleats.com) […]
Mary 04.11.2013
I tried the smoothie. I used plain yoghurt, vanilla extract and strawberries/blueberries and it was absolutely delicious!
Sunrise Surprise | foodforfoodies 03.19.2013
[…] Inspiration: Pinterest and Iowagirleats […]
What's for dinner today?? - Page 1698 03.18.2013
[…] the recipe person had. I used Very Cherry/Grapefruit. Here's the recipe if she wants to try it! Sunrise Smoothie | Iowa Girl Eats HCW SUPER MOD I don't have a short attention span, I just……Oh look… a kitty ! When […]
Sunrise Smoothie - Fabulous Photography 03.04.2013
[…] Read all the details about the recipe on: Â iowagirleats.com […]
Stephanie 12.14.2012
I just made this tonight so I can have it tomorrow morning, and my sample of it was really good! Mine turned out more pink/red because my mixed berries had more strawberries and such in it. I also used two little clementines that I had on hand instead of an orange. It takes a while to blend (maybe because my blender is older), but it turns out nice, thick, and tasty!