Acai Pomegranate Smoothie and Blendtec Blender Giveaway
November 27, 2011I hope everyone has had a great holiday weekend. Did you go shopping? I am so excited about sharing my recipe for Acai Pomegranate Smoothie (my kid’s favorite). It tastes great, and it’s full of vitamins and antioxidants. Now, I can’t wait to announce my Blendtec Blender giveaway: One lucky winner will receive the Total Blender Combo including the Fourside and Wildside Jar, a $474 value. This blender is my newest all-time favorite all-in-one kitchen appliance. Not only does it make the best smoothies, but I have used it to prepare dips, fondues, ice cream, salad dressings, sauces, soups, milkshakes and even bread dough.
My kids have been making smoothies and milkshakes daily, and I feel great letting them try different fruits and yogurts to create new concoctions. Whether you’re in college, single or have a family, using a Blendtec is a great way to stay healthy this time of year. The winner will be able to choose a white, red or black model, and this is one of the best holiday presents ever.
To enter this giveaway, follow the steps below. Winner will be chosen by random.org on Thursday, December 1st, at 9 a.m EST.
1. Follow Alison Lewis on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know
2. Like Ingredients, Inc. on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know
3. Follow Alison Lewis on Pinterest and leave a comment letting me know
4. Follow Blendtec on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know
5. Like Blendtec on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know know
6. Join the Blendtec Mailing list and leave a comment letting me know
7. Join the Ingredients, Inc. email list and leave a comment letting me know
8. Tweet about this giveaway by mentioning the following or something similar: check out @alisonlewis @Blendtec giveaway just in time for the holidays
Acai Pomegranate Smoothie
Prep:
10 minutes
Yield:
4 servings
Ingredients
2 (6-ounce) containers low-fat blueberry yogurt
2 frozen acai packs
1 cup pomegranate juice
11/2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed
1 cup cubed ice
Fresh strawberries (optional)
2 frozen acai packs
1 cup pomegranate juice
11/2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed
1 cup cubed ice
Fresh strawberries (optional)
Preparation
1. Process all ingredients in a container or blender until smooth. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.
194 Responses to “Acai Pomegranate Smoothie and Blendtec Blender Giveaway”
giveaway hound says:
November, 30 2011at 10:21 pm
3. Follow Alison Lewis on Pinterest and leave a comment letting me know
done
Judy Brunk says:
November, 28 2011at 09:01 pm
Hi Allison,
Fred and I are Donne's, and Packy's, Aunt and Uncle. We met you in the Frankfurt Airport Lounge and have been following your wonderful blog since then. Of all people who need the Blentec it would be us.....Fred has made smoothies (AKA Breakfast Drinks) for over 40 years. We have been through so many blenders through the years and this may have to be the next one we buy. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes and bring this machine to our attention. We didn't enter the 'giveaway' since we don't do Twitter, but hope you get lots of new fans. We'll be your fans forever 'cause we love the way you cook! Thanks, Judy and Fred
giveaway hound says:
November, 29 2011at 11:08 pm
2. Like Ingredients, Inc. on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know
DONE
Lisa says:
November, 27 2011at 02:57 pm
omg fabulous giveaway!
Jeanette says:
November, 27 2011at 04:28 pm
I am following you on twitter and like Ingredients, Inc. on FB
Jeanette says:
November, 27 2011at 04:30 pm
Ok, now that I've entered your generous giveaway, I want to tell you how much my kids would love your smoothie - full of antioxidants!
Evelyn R says:
November, 27 2011at 05:01 pm
I like Blendtec on Facebook
Evelyn R says:
November, 27 2011at 05:03 pm
I like Ingredients Inc on Facebook
Tina Case says:
November, 27 2011at 06:33 pm
http://twitter.com/#!/parentgrapevine/status/140935377446899712
I tweeted the link and included your handle. cheers.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says:
November, 27 2011at 07:24 pm
Awesome giveaway. I really want to get into smoothies - this just might do the trick! :)
I follow you on twitter!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says:
November, 27 2011at 07:26 pm
I follow you on pinterest
San Diego Momma says:
November, 27 2011at 09:32 pm
Following you on Twitter! LOVE the Acai recipe you posted. Thank you.
San Diego Momma says:
November, 27 2011at 09:33 pm
Following Ingredients Inc. on FB! Can't wait for the recipes!
November, 27 2011at 09:34 pm
Following you on Pinterest! Yeah! Excited for your pins!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says:
November, 27 2011at 10:37 pm
I'd love this beautiful blender wrapped up under my tree. I follow you on Twitter.
jenny says:
November, 28 2011at 06:42 am
I follow you on pinterest!
Jenn Sutherland says:
November, 28 2011at 09:28 am
Since I already follow you on all social outlets, I liked Blendtec on FB...I've been eyeing one of those fancy machines for a LONG time. On my dream appliance list, for sure!
Elle says:
November, 28 2011at 09:33 am
Words can't even describe how much I need this blender. Our current one takes about 10 minutes total to make a simple smoothie. Pathetic, right?
I followed you on Twitter!
Elle says:
November, 28 2011at 09:37 am
And I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/elleskitchen/status/141163657500426240
Thanks for the chances to win, Alison!
erin says:
November, 28 2011at 09:53 am
I follow Alison on twitter.
erin says:
November, 28 2011at 09:54 am
I like Ingredients, Inc on facebook.
carly {carlyklock} says:
November, 28 2011at 10:10 am
this sounds yummy! and it'll keep me from getting wrinkles on my face, right?!!??
i follow alison on twitter (DUH)
Daryl says:
November, 28 2011at 10:10 am
I already follow you on twitter
Daryl says:
November, 28 2011at 10:11 am
I am Dthern and I tweeted
check out @alisonlewis @Blendtec giveaway just in time for the holidays
Cookin' Canuck says:
November, 28 2011at 10:23 am
What a perfect smoothie for some healthy energy in the morning. No need to enter me in the giveaway - I love my Blendtec!
Carolyn says:
November, 28 2011at 10:47 am
Delicious smoothie and an even more delicious giveaway. I am off to tweet it for you!
Julie Potter says:
November, 28 2011at 11:18 am
I'm subscribed to blendtec's mailing list
Cathy says:
November, 28 2011at 11:45 am
I joined the Ingredients,Inc mailing list.
Cathy says:
November, 28 2011at 11:48 am
I'm following you on pininterest.
Cathy says:
November, 28 2011at 11:49 am
I like Ingredients, Inc on facebook.
hminnesota says:
November, 28 2011at 01:01 pm
following you on twitter:hminnesota
hminnesota says:
November, 28 2011at 01:02 pm
twitter follower:blendtec:hminnesota
hminnesota says:
November, 28 2011at 01:03 pm
already newsletter subscriber to blendtec with same email id in the comment
hminnesota says:
November, 28 2011at 01:05 pm
newsletter subsriber to ingredients, inc.- same email id.
hminnesota says:
November, 28 2011at 01:08 pm
like ingredients, inc on fb:heta s
Sheila says:
November, 28 2011at 01:23 pm
I liked Ingredients, Inc. on Facebook!
Sheila says:
November, 28 2011at 01:25 pm
I follow Blendtec on Facebook
Sheila says:
November, 28 2011at 01:26 pm
I am on Blendtec's mailing list!
hminnesota says:
November, 28 2011at 01:27 pm
like blendtec on fb:heta s
Sheila says:
November, 28 2011at 01:30 pm
I joined the Ingredients, Inc email list too!
Atour says:
November, 28 2011at 02:21 pm
I liked ingredients,inc on facdbook
Atour says:
November, 28 2011at 02:22 pm
I am already a subscriber to ingredients,inc.
Atour says:
November, 28 2011at 02:25 pm
I joined blendtec's email list. I would love to win this blender.
Diane says:
November, 28 2011at 02:42 pm
I like Ingredients Inc on FB and am on the email list...
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 02:45 pm
I did step 1
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 02:45 pm
I did step 2
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 02:51 pm
Working on #3...don't have an account with Pinterest yet. But it will be done.
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 02:52 pm
Already follow Blendtec on Twitter
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 02:52 pm
Already follow Blendtec on Facebook
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 02:53 pm
Already on Blendtec mailing list
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 02:54 pm
Asked to join the Mailing list for this blog..used my other email address (the one I used for subscriptions). Waiting on the confirmation.
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 02:55 pm
Posted on Twitter...
http://twitter.com/#!/Sathiera/status/141241035153096704
November, 28 2011at 03:47 pm
Awesome, awesome giveaway! Follow you on Twitter.
Tessa says:
November, 28 2011at 04:03 pm
I already follow you on twitter! FABULOUS giveaway. Just showed my boyfriend the "Will it Blend?" video on youtube.
November, 28 2011at 04:11 pm
Just tweeted about your fab giveaway!!
November, 28 2011at 04:12 pm
Oops, I also liked Blendtec on Facebook and followed them on Twitter.
Kristan Heyman says:
November, 28 2011at 04:12 pm
I'm following you on twitter -kristanheyman
Kristan Heyman says:
November, 28 2011at 04:14 pm
I like Ingredients, inc on FB
Kristan Heyman says:
November, 28 2011at 04:16 pm
I follow you on pinterest.
Bill Ritchotte says:
November, 28 2011at 05:18 pm
I followed you on Twitter under the name @DbAndDataGuru
Bill Ritchotte says:
November, 28 2011at 05:20 pm
I liked you on Facebook under my name.
Bill Ritchotte says:
November, 28 2011at 05:22 pm
Ok I followed Blentec on twitter
Bill Ritchotte says:
November, 28 2011at 05:22 pm
Ok I followed Blentec on Facebook
Bill Ritchotte says:
November, 28 2011at 05:24 pm
I Joined the Blendtec Mailing list
Bill Ritchotte says:
November, 28 2011at 05:28 pm
I joined the Ingredients, Inc. email list
Diane {Created by Diane} says:
November, 28 2011at 08:32 pm
looks like a great drink and blender
I follow you on twitter :)
Diane {Created by Diane} says:
November, 28 2011at 08:35 pm
I tweeted the giveaway http://twitter.com/#!/createdbydiane/statuses/141329315253063681
Isa says:
November, 28 2011at 09:22 pm
I already follow you on twitter!
Isa says:
November, 28 2011at 09:22 pm
I followed you on Facebook!
Isa says:
November, 28 2011at 09:23 pm
I followed you on Pinterest!
Isa says:
November, 28 2011at 09:24 pm
I followed Blendtec on Twitter!
Isa says:
November, 28 2011at 09:26 pm
I followed Blendtec on Facebook!
Isa says:
November, 28 2011at 09:26 pm
Tweet, tweet! I tweeted to you and Blendtec!
Plain & Fancy Living says:
November, 28 2011at 09:49 pm
I already follow you on Twitter Allison! I would love to win this baby!!
Amy R.
Plain & Fancy Living says:
November, 28 2011at 09:53 pm
Just tweeted for an extra shot! Fingers crossed:)
Amy R.
November, 28 2011at 09:59 pm
Wonderful giveaway Allison! I'm following you on Twitter!
November, 28 2011at 10:00 pm
I'm following Blendtec on Twitter!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Kayce says:
November, 28 2011at 10:36 pm
I liked you on facebook
Kayce says:
November, 28 2011at 10:36 pm
I follow you on Pinterest.
giveaway hound says:
November, 28 2011at 11:13 pm
1. Follow Alison Lewis on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know
DONE!
Lauren says:
November, 28 2011at 11:21 pm
YUM! I love pomegranate. This sounds like a great breakfast!
Charise Preston says:
November, 28 2011at 11:25 pm
I liked Blendtec on FB!
Charise Preston says:
November, 28 2011at 11:27 pm
Joined Ingredients Email List!
Charise Preston says:
November, 28 2011at 11:28 pm
I Liked "Ingredients, Inc" on FB!
Charise Preston says:
November, 28 2011at 11:29 pm
I joined the Blendtec Mailing List!!
Charise Preston says:
November, 28 2011at 11:31 pm
I followed you on Pinterest!
Tyler Preston says:
November, 28 2011at 11:34 pm
I liked Blendtec on FB!
Tyler Preston says:
November, 28 2011at 11:35 pm
I joined the Blendtec mailing list!
Tyler Preston says:
November, 28 2011at 11:36 pm
I liked Ingredients, Inc on FB!
Brandon says:
November, 29 2011at 12:06 am
Try using Amafruits acai frozen packs. If you live in the midwest near Chicago, they're available in many stores. If not, they sell bulk online at great prices www.amafruits.com. They are the best acai packs you can get, with much more fiber, omegas and antioxidants than the others I've tried.
K says:
November, 29 2011at 02:04 am
Followed you on Twitter. :)
Stefani says:
November, 29 2011at 04:41 am
Following you on twitter!
Stefani says:
November, 29 2011at 04:42 am
like you on facebook!
Stefani says:
November, 29 2011at 04:42 am
following you on pinterest!
Stefani says:
November, 29 2011at 04:42 am
following blendtec on twitter!
Stefani says:
November, 29 2011at 04:43 am
joined the blendtec mailing list!
Stefani says:
November, 29 2011at 04:43 am
i'm on the ingredients, inc. email list!
Stefani says:
November, 29 2011at 04:44 am
tweeted!
Betsy says:
November, 29 2011at 07:26 am
I liked you on facebook
Doris says:
November, 29 2011at 11:07 am
I liked Blendtec and ingredients inc on FB . YAY!
Deanna Middleton says:
November, 29 2011at 12:35 pm
I liked Ingredients, Inc. on Facebook.
Melissa Huizinga says:
November, 29 2011at 04:47 pm
I also tweeted about this giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity. I found your site through pinterest.
Kristan T. says:
November, 29 2011at 05:04 pm
I like Ingredients, Inc. on facebook!
Anne says:
November, 30 2011at 06:37 am
I follow you on pinterest.
Anne says:
November, 30 2011at 06:37 am
I am on blendtec's mailing list.
Karen L says:
November, 30 2011at 01:41 pm
I follow you on Twitter
Karen L says:
November, 30 2011at 01:42 pm
I follow Blendtec on twitter
Karen L says:
November, 30 2011at 01:43 pm
I follow you on Facebook
Karen L says:
November, 30 2011at 01:46 pm
I follow Blendtec on Facebook
Karen L says:
November, 30 2011at 01:47 pm
I subscribed to your emailing.
Karen L says:
November, 30 2011at 01:49 pm
I subscribed to Blendtec emailings.
Karen L says:
November, 30 2011at 01:55 pm
I tweeted on twitter about the contest. Thanks for the giveaway.
giveaway hound says:
November, 30 2011at 10:22 pm
4. Follow Blendtec on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know
done
giveaway hound says:
November, 30 2011at 10:22 pm
5. Like Blendtec on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know know
done
giveaway hound says:
November, 30 2011at 10:23 pm
DONE
8. Tweet about this giveaway by mentioning the following or something similar: check out @alisonlewis @Blendtec giveaway just in time for the holidays
Erin from Long Island says:
December, 01 2011at 12:59 am
Follow Alison Lewis on Twitter
@erunuevo
Erin from Long Island says:
December, 01 2011at 01:01 am
Like Ingredients, Inc. on Facebook
erin neu
Erin from Long Island says:
December, 01 2011at 01:04 am
Follow Blendtec on Twitter
@erunuevo
Erin from Long Island says:
December, 01 2011at 01:05 am
Like Blendtec on Facebook
erin neu
Erin from Long Island says:
December, 01 2011at 01:05 am
Joined the Blendtec Mailing list
Erin from Long Island says:
December, 01 2011at 01:07 am
Joined the Ingredients, Inc. email list
December, 01 2011at 07:59 am
I follow you on twitter! :-) What a great giveaway!
December, 01 2011at 07:59 am
I like you on facebook, too...of course! :-)
December, 01 2011at 08:00 am
I'm a follower of your boards on pinterest too!
Julie Davis says:
December, 01 2011at 08:00 am
I follow you on twitter @finntannermom
Julia Davis says:
December, 01 2011at 08:03 am
I like you on ingredients.com on facebook
Kimberlee says:
December, 01 2011at 08:14 am
I am a twitter follower, @theALprincess
Kimberlee says:
December, 01 2011at 08:15 am
I like ingredients,inc. on Facebook
Kimberlee says:
December, 01 2011at 08:15 am
I am following several of your boards on Pinterest
Kimberlee says:
December, 01 2011at 08:16 am
I follow Blendtec on twitter
kimberlee says:
December, 01 2011at 08:16 am
I like Blendtec on Facebook
Kimberlee says:
December, 01 2011at 08:39 am
I am a member of the Blendtec mailing list :)
Kimberlee says:
December, 01 2011at 08:42 am
I am on the ingredients, inc. mailing list!
Kimberlee says:
December, 01 2011at 08:47 am
I tweeted about the giveaway (@ theAlprincess)
Alison Lewis says:
December, 01 2011at 09:12 am
Comments are closed now! Thanks to everyone for entering! Winner is Lauren Sathiera! Congrats!!













