I am super excited to bring this post to you today, not only do I have a tasty smoothie to share with you, but thanks to Bai5, I also have a giveaway! The people at Bai5 reached out to me a month or so ago to see if I was familiar with their product and if I’d be interested in sampling several of their flavors, before creating a recipe, and hosting a giveaway for my readers. I was thrilled at the opportunity and jumped at the chance. Free yummy, healthy drinks, full of antioxidants and other nutritional benefits shipped directly to my doorstep? Yep, please!
And while I had heard of Bai5 and even sampled one of their delightful drinks at Costco several months back, I knew little of their brand, product, and vision. After receiving a bottle of each of their unique flavors, I did a bit more research to discover how they manage to create such flavorful drinks, without the calories, or aspartame. I learned that each bottle of Bai5 is made from fresh fruit flavor infused with coffeefruit. Coffeefruit is an antioxidant-rich superfruit, these free-radical fighting antioxidants help protect the body against the damaging process of oxidation. Each bottle is sweeten with organic stevia, keeping the product all natural and only five-calories per serving! I think I can handle that. I tend to only drink water, coffee, and occasionally hot tea. I love flavored waters and vitamin drinks, but so many of them are either loaded with sugar, made with aspartame, or full of unnecessary artificial ingredients. I love having an option that is bold in flavor, while sticking with natural ingredients, that can actually offer my body some benefits!
Before I get to the details of the giveaway, lets chat about this smoothie. It is fresh and sweet, yet a bit tart. I tend to like my morning breakfast to not be overly sweet, so for me, this smoothie is just right. However, if you prefer your smoothies on the sweeter side, I’d suggest using the Brasilia Blueberry or Sumatra Dragonfruit in place of the Ipanema Pomegranate – OR, add a little extra stevia or honey to the mix. The Greek yogurt and whole oats create a great thick consistency, while the flaxseed adds some fiber, and the raspberries, pomegranite, and cinnamon fill in the flavor! One of the reason I love smoothies is you cannot go wrong, use what you have, change it up next time, add a little of this or that – ultimately load it up with whole, nutrients dense foods, a bit of fresh flavor and color, and you’re golden!
To learn more about Bai5, check out there site here!
Be sure to enter below for a chance to win a case of Bai5 drink!
Georgie says
Wow! These photos are gorgeous. What a delicious looking smoothie – running to my blender like right meow :)
Kaylee Pauley says
Thanks Georgie! :)
Candace says
Right now I’m loving coconut mango smoothies
Kaylee Pauley says
Delish! Haven’t tried that combo, but will definitely add it to the list!
Bani O'Connor-Bobb says
I love triple berry coconut smoothies! I use strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, ice & So Delicious vanilla coconut milk.
Kaylee Pauley says
Yum, sounds wonderful!!
Home says
I have never thought about using greek yogurt! I love that stuff! Great post :)
Kaylee Pauley says
Thank you! :)
Elizabeth Jarrard RD (@ElizabethEats) says
I love a chocolate ginger smoothie right now!
Kaylee Pauley says
Yum! Another one I’ll have to try!!
Tessa says
Looks yummy Kaylee! I have been enjoying simple banana, spinach, almond coconut milk, pineapple, vanilla protein powder, chia seed smoothies almost every morning for two weeks!
Kaylee Pauley says
That sounds wonderful Tessa, and a good way to sneak in a little veggies for breakfast! :)
Melinda says
This sounds amazing! I would love to try this!
My favorite smoothie lately has been, banana ,coconut milk, raspberries and flax seed.
Kaylee Pauley says
Yum, love the coconut milk and I’m always a fan of throwing in a little flax seed! :)
alexandra robertson says
Anything with strawberry or pineapple!!!
Kaylee Pauley says
Can’t go wrong with either of those!
Abbie @ Needs Salt says
I have to admit, I kind of squealed (just a little) when I saw the title of this post in my inbox. I love Bai5! Like, SO MUCH. It’s one of my go-to ingredients for smoothies. My favorite blend is banana, apple, kale, hemp protein and fresh almond milk, and I love to add a splash of Brasilia Blueberry for a little extra sweetness. This smoothie looks brilliant, and you’re right — Ipanema Pomegranate is a bit tart. But I’m sure it’s positively delicious in this smoothie! Pinning this giveaway!
Kaylee Pauley says
Thanks Abbie! You’re banana, apple, kale, hemp and almond milk with the Brasilia Blueberry sounds wonderful! I’ll have to give that a try! :)
Jordan D. says
I’ve been in the Christmas spirit and have been obsessed with peppermint chocolate smoothies and gingerbread smoothies. Yum!
Kaylee Pauley says
Those both sound incredible, I hadn’t thought about a peppermint Chocolate smoothie, but I LOVE that combination – great idea! :)
Maximilian says
I love the a good PB&J Smoothie. Just some milk, berries and a spoonful of peanut butter, an voila, a perfect smoothie! :D
Kaylee Pauley says
Sounds quick, easy, and delicious!! :)
julie says
mango is my favorite
Kaylee Pauley says
Yum! :D
Prasert says
mango kale smoothies are my favorite
Julie Raye-Rod says
i love mango smoothies
shaunie says
My favorite is strawberry
Rose Martine says
This so AMAZING! This is a dish that I would totally make for myself and probably keep for myself. My grandmother used to make something similar when I was a little girl.
Kaylee Pauley says
I love hearing that, thanks so much for taking the time to share!! :)