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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I don’t like the taste of chemical sweetners either but I’d be willing to give this a try, V8 has never disappointed in the past!
ooh sounds yummy!
I usually drink water too but stay away from most fruit juices because they are just too sweet. These sound pretty good.
That looks delicious!
I actually got to try the Pineapple Mango V-Fusion +Tea, and it was definitely my favorite V8 juice. Thanks!
I haven’t tried the new V8 “V-fusion + Tea” drinks yet, but I hope to soon. My current favorite drink is orange juice.
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javen’t trie it but it sounds good
I haven’t tried this yet.
I like the Pomegranate one great giveaway thank you!
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I would put this to great use!!!
I haven’t tried this fusion + tea, but I do like the strawberry banana fusion.
I haven’t tried the V8 V-Fusion + Tea yet, but it sounds pretty good. My fave drink is water, but for a treat my fave is Cherry Coke Zero. Thanks!
I haven’t tried the V8 Fusion plus tea, Love my
V8 vegetable blend, and if I splurge it is with Vanilla Coke.
I haven’t tried it yet, but the Raspberry + Green Tea sounds AWESOME!
I love how you made a smoothie with it! It looks delicious
I’m wanting to try the raspberry green tea.
I like the idea of mixing yogurt with a V8 drink for a smoothie. V8 drinks are already a little thicker than normal juices. Should be good.
Pineapple Mango is one of my favorites!
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I like the Pineapple Mango Green Tea. Thanks for the contest.
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I haven’t tried it yet but I want to!
I would love to try the pineapple mango green tea. Great giveaway
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Thank you for hosting this!! 😀
I would luv to try the Pineapple Mango flavor!
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That smoothie looks delicious, and so colorful! I’ve been addicted to the Pomegranate Blueberry V8-V Fusion for a while now, and I can’t wait to try out these new flavors. Thanks!
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I drink the fusion raspberry! It’s so good!!!
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That smoothie looks YUM!
Haven’t tried it yet but it looks good
Now I have to go find the Pineapple Mango, sounds like just my cup of tea (I know, bad pun)
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I love me some V-8..yumm makes great morning after drinks.
We love the V8 Berry Blend!
I also like the origional V8 and have not tried the new ones. I won’t buy products with sucralose in them, though.
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Thank you for hosting this amazing giveaway and thank V8 for sponsoring it.
I like th v-8 fusion but haven’t seen the + tea ones. My favorite is the orignal v-8 though.
I like that you made your own creation with it, what a great idea! I can’t wait to try some of these flavors…
i can’t wait to try all the new flavors, got have my V8
I love the new Pineapple Mango!
Yum! Yum! Yummy!
Thanks for the chance to WIN!
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The pineapple mango sounds great
I love V-8 but do not like the fusion drinks, tho I have not tried the stuff with tea yet. My main problem with them is that I can taste an undercurrent of tomato juice, and I don’t like my vegetables sweet.
I’d like to try the Acai Mixed Berry variety.
I haven’t tried these but I like the original V8 low sodium version
I haven’t tried these yet but they sound yummy!
I would love to try them, they sound so good.
Havent tried this. I’ll have to look for it at the store!