Cook's Hideout: Banana Strawberry Protein Smoothie (Sunwarrior Product Review and a Giveaway)

August 07, 2015

Banana Strawberry Protein Smoothie (Sunwarrior Product Review and a Giveaway)

I posted about my new exercise routine that I started at the beginning of this year here. Recently I fell off the P90X wagon -- mostly because I was getting bored of doing 1 hour long workouts over and over again. But I didn't want to stop exercising altogether, so I started doing 30 minute cardio and aerobic workouts watching you tube videos.
After a workout I try to drink a healthy smoothie (either by adding protein powder or peanut butter or chia/ hemp seeds). Recently Sunwarrior reached out to me to do a review on their new product line -- Classic Plus.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Like all the other Sunwarrior products, Classic plus is also based on the original rice protein and has added amino acid balancing effects of peas, chia seeds, quinoa and amaranth. Read more about it here.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Plant based proteins generally have gritty texture and leave an aftertaste. But the vanilla flavored Sunwarrior's protein powder smelled amazing (my daughter thought it was vanilla ice cream) and tasted even better. No tell tale signs of the protein powder in either taste or texture. I served it to my picky husband and he loved it too. I would totally recommend this to anyone looking for a good (tasting) plant protein.
Scroll all the way down to see how you can win a Sunwarrior Starter kit.

Ingredients: Serves 1
Banana - 1
Strawberries - 3~4 medium, coarsely chopped
Almond Milk - ½cup (any dairy or non-dairy milk will work)
Vegan Protein powder - 1 scoop
Sweetener - as needed (optional) (I use agave if the smoothie is not sweet enough for me)

Method:
  • Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A chance for all US residents, bloggers and non-bloggers, to win a Sunwarrior Starter Kit. Here's what you need to do:
  • Just leave a comment below and let me know if you are interested in getting the starter kit and I would love to know if you have a favorite workout routine. 
  • Follow me on Facebook and/ or Twitter and/ or Pinterest to double your chances to win.
  • I want to add another giveaway to a second winner (also for US residents only). It is a Vegan cookbook 'Big Vegan' by Robin Asbell.
  • I will randomly choose 2 winners on August 22. So you have until Friday August 21, 11:59 PM EST to leave your comment.
Thank you all for your interest. Your comments are motivating me to up my exercise routine too :-) I picked a random winner and here are the winners:

Sunwarrior Kit winner is Latanya.
Cookbook winner is Sapana.

This giveaway is now closed.
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46 comments:

  1. Wow Pavani the smoothie looks so tempting.Clicks are amazing as well.I would love to try recipes from the vegan cookbook if I get a chance to win.

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  2. I'd love to win this starter kit! I really love working out with kettlebells, so I would love to have this kit for a good post-workout recovery snack. Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  3. I follow you on facebook and twitter (@j_mosh), too!

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  4. I would love the starte kit, I walk a lot natbelinsky@verizon.net

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  5. I'd love to win the starter kit! Currently I'm mostly swimming and lifting weights.

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  6. Hi Pavani, so amazing to hear about a protein powder that does not feel too gritty. Love that it plant based as well as it s so important for our family. I would absolutely love to give this a try. I try to incorporate lot of exercise routine as a family, which includes, biking, brisk walking/jogging, hiking on weekends and gardening. I usually do 3 days of cardio and 2 days of weights if I am in the gym. I follow you on all the social media platforms :)

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  7. I'd love the starter kit! My favorite workout routine is Jim Wendler's 5/3/1.

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  8. I would love to try the starter kit! I have been wanting to try Sunwarrior! I walk every day, usually at least two times a day, any weather!

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  9. I would love to try the starter kit! I have been wanting to try Sunwarrior! I walk every day, usually at least two times a day, any weather!

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  10. I'm following you on Pinterest! So many great pins there!!!

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  11. I'd love to try the starter kit! My workout routine consists lately of just hiking 2-3 miles a day.

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  12. I would love to win the starter kit. I jog several times a week. I really like cardio workouts.

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  13. I am following on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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  14. Thanks for the giveaway! Favorite work-out is the half an hour brisk walk during lunch time at work. Gives me plenty of Vitamin D and fresh air!

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  15. Thanks for the giveaway. My workout consist of a 3-4 mile run each day and I would love to try the starter pack!
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  16. wow..georgeous looking smoothie which is both yummy and healthy..would love to try this healthy product..

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  17. I run almost every day i would like to try the strater kit

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  18. Would love a starter kit, I follow on Facebook.
    I walk everyday on my lunch break and do a walk/run combo at night.

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  19. I would love the kit. I walk most days.

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  20. I would appreciate the starter kit. We have always eaten healthy but for me, a workout program was lacking. I decided to step up and set a good example for my three children so I recently began bootcamp. It feels great!

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  21. I am a new Facebook fan of your blog!

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  22. I messed up my knee so now my favorite routine is walking slowly and carefully. I would love to try this kit.

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  23. I follow on pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/wlburro/

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  24. I would love to try a starter kit. I work out with free weights for my arms 3 times and week and walk the dogs almost every day.

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  25. I followed you on Pinterest. treasure2day.
    treasuretoday@aol.com

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  26. I am interested in the starter kit. My favorite workouts are social dancing and roller skating! adriannebraun at yahoo dot com

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  27. I follow on Pinterest pinterest.com/adriannebraun

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  28. I would love the starter kit. I like using the elliptical for about 20-30 minutes and then doing some strength training for 20 minutes.

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  29. pinterest follower as @sweetums82

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  30. I would love the starter kit, I walk up and down stairs for a workout

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  31. I Follow you on Facebook and Twitter and Pinterest

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  32. I would love to win it, currently I do a lot of walking and yoga

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  33. I dont' have a fave workout routine, and I'm interested! eclairre at ymail dot com

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  34. I have a simple routine of running. Thanks!

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  35. I would love the starter kit. I am a daily walker
    hrddiana556@gmail.com

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  36. I'm interested in the sunwarrior starter kit:) My workout routine is doing reps (like jumping jacks and push ups and high knees, etc).
    annejk112233 at yahoo dot com

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  37. Like u on fb (anne dall)
    annejk112233 at yahoo dot com

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  38. I would love the Starter Kit! My favorite workout routine is a 2-3 mile walk in our neighborhood, with light weight lifting for toning!

    andysavi.mom@gmail.com

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  39. I follow you on Facebook as Angela Saver.

    andysavi.mom@gmail.com

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  40. This protein mix sounds so yummy! I'd love to try it. For exercise, I like to do yoga, swimming, and water aerobics. (alh2027 AT gmail DOT com)

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  41. Also, I follow on FB, Twitter (alisonleeh), and Pinterest (alh2027). Thanks so much!

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  42. I would love to try the starter kit! My favorite workouts include jogging, pilates, and swimming laps.

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  43. I follow on FB. Jenny 'Lemke' Anwar

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  44. Thanks Pavani for choosing me as one of the winner.

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