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 have to say I love V8 Fusion! Yummers.
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Gotta love V8 Fusion!
I would love to try the Pinaplle Mango…I love V8 Fusion!Great Giveaway!
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The pineapple mango green tea sounds so good!
I have not tried it, but the Pomegranate sounds good.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
I would like to win.
Thanks for the giveaway! That smoothie looks delicious!
haven’t tried yet, but looks great
That smoothie sounds really good. Looks really great also..I need to make some fruit pops for my kids. would be fun for me and them to make
Love V8 Fusion juices……and would love to have a VISA card:)
Looks interesting, thanks.
I haven’t tried the New V8 but I love my good friend spicy V8.
My favorite drink is low sodium V8. I heat it sometimes and it’s delicious hot!
I love the new V-8…thanks!
I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m going to put the Raspberry on my grocery list. I feel like you–I hate to buy soda, but sometimes water just isn’t quite what I’m looking for.
I would love to win and use it on V-8 juice and other things, thanks!
I tweeted at http://twitter.com/sbshortie/status/11198941068533760
My family loves V8. When we buy V8 it goes fast.
I love v-8 juice. I cant wait to try these flavors
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We haven’t had a chance to try this new kind of V-8. The smoothie looks delicious.
I enjoy V-8 Fusion a lot. I like sneaking healthy stuff into my kids :0)
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Sounds great!
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I’ve tried the Pomegranate V8 and I really enjoy it.
i’d love to win! thanks!
Its been a long time since I tried V8 and I’ve never tried infusion or that and tea together. thanks for the opportunity
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I would love to try the PomegraNATE.
Our family loves the V8 Fusion juice!
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The vanilla berry smoothie sounds great!
tweeted. http://twitter.com/jen_r_horn/status/11500071472336896
I want to try Pineapple Mango!
Sounds like an interesting product to try. [email protected]
I would love to try this! [email protected]
I would love to win this giveaway! [email protected]
I haven’t tried it yet but the Pineapple Mango sounds just my style…I love anything pineapple and usually buy Pineapple Orange juice when I shop.
thanks for the giveaway my daughter loves V-8 fusion
This sounds so yummy! V-8 Fusion is the new V-8!
I tweeted too
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I haven’t tried it yet, but I love tropical flavors so I’d love to try the pineapple mango variety
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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I haven’t tried it yet, but the V8 V-Fusion Raspberry + Green Tea sound good!
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New reader, would love to win. kekagel(at)yahoo.com
I don’t like tea, but I’ve wanted to try the regular fruit fusions!
Pineapple Mango sounds terrific!
V8 Fusion Tea is delish!
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Count me in.
(and that smoothie looks awesome!)