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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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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Thanks for the review, I’m very interested to try these, especially the pomegranate!
I haven’t tried them yet and tea is my favorite drink.
These look really good and even better in your smoothie! That is a reason all its own to try these! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway…we drink the original & the Fusion/Pomegranate Blueberry; eager to try the Raspberry Green Tea.
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I have tried the Pineapple Mango + Green Tea but I mixed it with vodka…..Healthy still I think? LOL!
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I’ve only tried the Strawberry Banana so far and I like it!
The Vanilla Berry Smoothie doesn’t look very appetizing to me.
I haven’t tried the ones with the tea but my favorite is the Pomegranate Blueberry V8 V-Fusion juice.
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What – Did I not join in the fun? How’d I miss this!? Thanks for the shout!!
Yum! I’ve never tried this product but the smoothie looks and sounds delicious.
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Wow I love V8 Fusion its the only way to to get boyfriend to get any fruits or veggies NO exaggeration!
I love the original V-8 and so do my three daughters. Although I’m not a big tea drinker (and, like you, I don’t care for artificial sweeteners), the girls also like V-8 Fusion + Tea.
Thanks for the giveaway.