Georgia Peach Smoothie & A Giveaway
Disclosure: Ninja provided a Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ in exchange for my post and the subsequent giveaway. As always, all opinions are mine alone.
Smoothies are one of the quickest, easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy a good breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or even a healthy lunch or dinner. I love a smoothie full of nutritious ingredients, colorful and good for you fruits and veggies. Whether you choose to start or end your day with a smoothie – they are a tasty treat any time.
Recently the folks at Ninja were gracious enough to send me their latest greatest Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ Compact Blender. All I can say is “WOW!”. It comes equipped with the Ninja base, 2 cups (one stainless steel), lids, 3 blades, one for chopping, one for dough and an extractor blade, a blend and prep bowl, and a pitcher with a lid.
This blender is equipped to extract all those great nutrients and vitamins packed into fruits and veggies, as well as break down whole foods, ice, and seeds. Putting you on the receiving end of all that healthy goodness most of us are looking for in our diets. You know you want to win…sign up below!
I decided to stick with a simple smoothie the first time I played with my new kitchen toy! Before the giveaway ends I’ll share more complex recipes with you to help you get all excited about winning! With soup season here I know my new blender will be getting it’s own place on the counter for the next few months.
Georgia Peach Smoothie & a Giveaway
Author: Linda Walbridge
Ingredients
- 1 cup peaches, fresh or frozen cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 Tbsp. Georgia Peach Spice (Savory Spice Shop)
- Dash Cinnamon
- 1 cup Good Belly Tropical Green Juice
Instructions
- Put peaches in first, followed by
- juice and topped off with
- ice.
- Blend until desired consistency.
- Pour into a glass and add a dash of cinnamon.
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Prize: One (1) Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ Compact Blender. Giveaway runs through the evening of December 9, 2015. Eligibility: Winners are limited to the continental United States and must be 18 years of age or older. See full contest rules in the rafflecopter form. You will be notified via the email you used in the rafflecopter form if you win, and you will have 48 hours to respond, or a new winner will be chosen. Enter using the rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
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Wow! That smoothie sounds delicious! 🙂
And…I posted before I clicked on the rafflecopter, so…I would make a healthy eggnog. 🙂
Ooohhh…I like that idea! Good luck!
This would also be a great tool in making chimichurri. I make a red and a green for flank steak. Marinate in the green chimichurri and serve with the red chimichurri after grilling. Yum!
Ingredients
Green Chimichurri:
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 cloves garlic
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut crosswise into 3 pieces
Smokey Red Chimichurri:
1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon pureed chipotle in adobo
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish
I think you’re right – will have to try that! YUM!
I like green smoothies with banana, strawberry, keifer, and spinach.
Me too!!!
Green smoothies are my favorite! I’m just so lazy in the mornings that I prefer a quick grab and go option or I just end up going without breakfast. 🙁 I totally agree about soup season, I can have it every day these days!!
I agree Autumn – quick and easy!
I would use it to blend my cranberry orange sauce. Thanks for the chance!
Brenda – you’re going to enjoy the next smoothie post – coming next week! And cranberry – orange is one of my favorite combos! Good luck!
I have not tried the Ninja Blender before but I would like to make some nice winter squash soup in the Ninja Blender and I would also like to make some mango salsa.
Those both sound delicious! I love mango salsa 🙂
I love making a thick icy protein shake in a good blender!
This is one “great” blender! Good luck!
I love strawberry watermelon smoothies!
That sounds light and refreshing! Good luck!
I found this 3-2-1 Immune Boost smoothie on their website that would be perfect this time of year!
Ingredients
3 tangerines, peeled, 2 kiwis, peeled and halved, 1 grapefruit, peeled and halved, 1 tablespoon dried goji berries, 1 cup water, 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Place the Top Blades in the Pitcher and add all of the ingredients in the order listed.* Select Speed 1 and flip the switch to START. Slowly increase to Speed 8 and blend until smooth. – See more at: http://www.ninjakitchen.com/recipes/search/0/all/1/3-2-1-immune-boost#sthash.B7bZmeLl.dpuf
I agree that would be a good idea for this time of year when we all need to keep our immune systems UP!
I’ve been curious about the Ninja Blender. I might just add it to my Christmas list! As always, everything on your site looks and sounds delish, Linda. And since I’ve been your dinner guest, I know that I’m not mistaken.
Thank you Donna! You should put it on your list…I love having my Ninja – it’s super easy and smart!
You will not regret having the Ninja Blender. I have it and you can make many recipes with it even sorbets.
Ive used my moms ninja to make a banana smoothie once!!
Sounds delicious and full of potassium!
My favorite recipe is the strawberry banana smoothie.
Seems like bananas are the most popular addition to smoothies! Yum and so good for us too!
Yes.
I always use my Ninja single serve function to make my peanut sauce for stir fry, marinade for homemade BBQ pork and of course my smoothies. It would be great to have the compact version and not have to take the blender out of the cabinet all the time.
Sounds like you’re a pro at using a Ninja! Good luck!
I would use it to make overnight oats, smoothies, and almond milk!
Oooohhh almond milk – it would be great for that! Good luck!
The first thing I would make is the Choc-A-Lot Frappe.
Wow that sounds yummy….I love chocolate anything! Good luck!
I would love a Peach smoothie in December! Your site is great.
Thanks Susie! I freeze fresh peaches so I have some in the winter!
I would love a Peach smoothie in December–maybe add a few cranberries! Your site is great.
Oh – yum that sounds like a killer combo! Thanks for your compliment!
Well, I don’t have a Ninja, but I love to make a Smoothie drink with Mango, Raspberry, Blueberry and Orange Slices with Oatmeal and Flax and Chia and Almond Milk. I cook the oatmeal just a bit and put a cold glob (that looks very unappetizing!) right in there and it make everything very silky and creamy.
Cool – I’ll have to try that – Ninja could definitely handle that combo!
I’ve not tried a Ninji before but, I think it would be helpful for my butternut squash soup and I just know it would make a good smoothie!!
You are exactly right Kathy! Perfect time of year for soup!
I’ve never had one, but I’d make a lot of smoothies starting with a coconut pineapple banana one.
That sounds very tropical!
My favorite recently is carrot ginger soup.
I love making fruit and veggie smoothies, but I’ve never had a blender this nice, so many more things I could do with this!