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.
As part of the V8 V-Fusion + Tea review BlogHer is giving away one $100 Visa card to a Girl Hero reader!!! To enter leave a comment.
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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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That smoothies looks great! I’d love to enter!
I haven’t tried the new Fusion drinks, but I love V-8 so I’ll give them a try
Thank you for the opportunity to win. I can’t wait to try the Raspberry and Green Tea flavor.
I just found your blog through Blogher. Your story is really interesting!
Pineapple mango would be my favorite.
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Thank you for such a great giveaway I love V8
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I agree on the sucralose – i have instant awareness if I eat something that has sucralose – I will give it a try and let you know!
thanks!!
That Vanilla Berry Smoothie looks fabulous!
The smoothie sounds delicious! I’d love to enter the giveaway
Sounds delicious! Now I need a smoothie.. damn! Thanks for hosting this delish-giveaway!
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I haven’t tried the new line yet but I love the Fusion!
I haven’t tried it yet, but the Pineapple Mango Green Tea sounds delicious
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I love the diet Tropical blend!
I like the V8-Fusion tropical blend. You would never know there’s veggies in there just by drinking it. Thank you!
we love to make smoothies
i have not tried the v-8 fusion and tea but my son loves the v-8 fusion strawberry and banana and i love he gets veggies in him
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I tried the Pineapple Mango and it’s quite tasty. My favorite is still the regular fusion in Peach Mango.
pineapple mango looks good
Thanks for entering me!
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I love original V8, but the Pineapple Mango sounds fab!
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Pomegranate for sure for me!
My husband loves the traditional V-8 tomato juice!!!!
I love anything pomegranate!
Initially, I was skeptical of these, but I gave one a try while travelling over the Thanksgiving weekend and I definetely enjoyed it.
Mmmm! Love V8. My favorite are the fusion juices with veggies sneaked in.
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This would be awesome to win. This is one of the few things my daughter will drink that is healthy.
This would be awesome to win, This is one of the few things my daughter will drink that is healthy
V8 Fusion is one of the healthy drinks that my grandchildren will actually drink.
I haven’t tried the V-Fusion + tea, but the Strawberry Banana V-Fusion juice is one of my favorites!
I like this trend towards including vegetables in other foods and will happily drink something Raspberry to get some servings of veggies.
I have tried a few of the V8 fusions and found them to be a little too flavorful for me. I am looking foward to trying the new teas, would like to try both the raspberry and pomegrante! Smoothie is a great idea!
v-8 fusion is so good and good for you. i feel better when i drink it regularly.
Would love to try this! I’m counting calories like a mofo lately. Sigh!
p.s. first time to your blog…I love it!
Wow!! your pictures before and after are AMAZING!!! GOOOOO GIRL!!! You’re MY Heroine now!! Can you send me a smoothy made with the V-8? : )
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Sounds like something Jared and Emma would be into. Enter me!
I’d love to try the Pomegranate + Green Tea!
Never thought of making popsicles – good idea!
How cute – I can’t wait to make popsicles!
My entire family LOVES every kind of V8! The top shelf of our fridge is nicknamed the V8 shelf! Drinking V8 is the way my kids get their veggies, and they don’t even know it
I love the Pomegranate Blueberry.
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Thank you for the giveaway.
I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve officially added the Pineapple Mango version to my grocery list. That sounds delicious!
I love v8
I haven’t tried but I would like to try the Pomegranate Green Tea!