Fusion Fun and Giveaway!
This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and V8 V-Fusion + Tea.
When I was offered the opportunity to review the New V8 V-Fusion + Tea I was reluctant. Isn’t V8 tomato juice? The only time I have ever drank tomato juice was when I would fly by myself in high school. It made me feel grown up, like I was a sophisticate drinking a bloody Mary as my converse sneakers tapped my backpack under the seat. If V8 back then made me feel grown up then V8 Fusion makes me feel like a kid. I almost want to put it in a sippy cup. I guess that’s what happens when you drink primarily water or plain green tea. When you taste something new your taste buds go a little nuts.
I have reasons why my primary drinks are pretty boring. Yet, there are times when water or plain green tea won’t suffice and I want something a bit more exciting but don’t want to go for a soda. This is where V8 V-Fusion + Tea comes in. For me, it’s a good alternative to soda when I’m stopping by a convenience store on a road trip or anytime I want that little “oomph” that water just doesn’t provide.
What I liked
The flavors. I tried the Raspberry + Green Tea, Pineapple Mango + Green Tea, and Pomegranate + Green Tea. All three flavors were good but my favorite was raspberry. I’m very sensitive to any sort of “chemical†taste and while I could taste the sucralose, it wasn’t overwhelming.
Only 50 calories per glass. One of the reasons I drink more water than anything else is that I prefer to eat my calories but 50 calories per serving is certainly not going to throw me off track.
I won’t kid myself and say it’s like eating a plate full of fresh fruits and vegetables but I do like that it’s not just “empty calories†like soda.
What I didn’t like
It’s sweetened with sucralose. I’m just not a big fan of artificial sweeteners but every once in a while I don’t have a problem with them especially when I otherwise enjoy the product.
While I liked the V8 V-Fusion + Tea on it’s own, I also used it to give a smoothie a little “oomph”.
Vanilla Berry Smoothie
1 Cup of V8 V-Fusion Raspberry + Green Tea
½ Cup of Plain Unsweetened Yogurt
1 Cup of Frozen Blueberries
¼ tsp of xanthan gum*
½ tsp of guar gum
few drops of vanilla
Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth.
*My good friend Deb introduced me to the wonders of gums.
Since California just decided it was summer in November, I also made a yummy pineapple mango popsicle on a chopstick.
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Have you tried V8 V-Fusion + Tea? What is your favorite drink?
Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn
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Disclaimer: For this review, I was given the product and compensated for my time. All opinions are my own.
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The smoothie sounds great!
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i want to try the pineapple mango
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Your smoothie looks delicious.
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Vanilla Berry sounds delish
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I’m a big fan of Low Sodium V8.
Thanks!
My fave is V8 Splash Berry Blend.
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I love the Pomegranate Tea.
i’d like to try the light Strawberry banana
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The Vanilla Berry Smoothie sounds de=lish. Thanks.
i LOVE v-8 fusion and have never thought to use it for smoothies! genius!
I try to drink green tea several times a day, so I would love to add more VFusion for variety. I agree about the sucralose. I wish they had chosen to use Stevia, the natural herbal sweetener.
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
Happy holidays!
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The pomegranate flavor sounds really good!
How did I miss this post the first go-round?! Thanks for linking it again. The pomegranate flavor sounds awesome
Mmm! This sounds so yummy…I love Pomegranate so I’d love to try one with it! Please consider me entered. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
I have not tried their juices/teas but would love to try the new pomegranate green tea flavor!
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/12518000317956096
I’ve always liked the original V8 veggie juice. I also like the low sodium variety. I have yet to try their new stuff.
my tweet https://twitter.com/#!/RePurrPussed/status/12530859785584640
I’m like you – don’t care for artificial sweeteners but I’ve tried the Raspberry tea and would drink that again.
pomegranate for sure
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The Pineapple Mango flavor sounds delicious–I’d love to try that!
Sounds delicious. Thanks for the contest.
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Hi! These V-8 drinks look really good. I would like to try that Raspberry one.
I think that adding the juice to smoothies would make me get more fruits…I definitely also prefer to eat my calories!
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I would like to try one of the flavors of V8 V-Fusion + Tea. Your recipe for Vanilla Berry Smoothie sounds really good!
berry smoothie yummy
That popsicle sounds great!
I love the v-8 splashes. Thanks for the chance to win the card!
I like the Strawberry Banana
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I haven’t tried these yet, but I’m headed to the grocery store today and I’m going to look for them. They look and sound awesome!!
I haven’t tried these drinks yet, but I love the smoothie recipes using these. I will have to get some next time I’m at the store.
I think the pineapple mango would be wonderful!
I love to cook my pot roast in the original V8 juice. Yum!
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I love the original V8 tomato juice and think these new fusions look GREAT. Will definitely be trying a few.
Thanks, greimanjATcomcastDOTnet
These are great smoothies as well. I just add some ice cream and ice. It’s great!
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/pauline15/status/12973964057903104
I like V8 Splash Berry Blend
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great giveaway, just in time for christmas shopping!
The orginal V-8 is my favorite!
My hubby is looking forward to try the Pomegranate