Introducing Smoothie Madness

Sarah Lefkowitz | March 7, 2019

Everyone has a favorite smoothie recipe. You know which one I’m talking about; it’s that go-to smoothie you can recreate by memory down to the exact blueberry (and yet you forget the name of your local coffee shop barista, the one who holds eye contact just a little too long). Yes, that smoothie recipe. Well, it’s about time that your favorite smoothie gets the distinction that it deserves.

Here at nutribullet Headquarters, inspired by the competitive atmosphere created by March Madness and bracketology, we’ve designed our own crucible of smoothies: Smoothie Madness! It’s time to decide, once and for all, which smoothie recipe reigns supreme. In this ultimate competition, smoothies will test their strengths up against each other and compete to be the best of the best.

We’ve sifted through all the recipes and hand-selected the top 16 smoothies based on numerous criteria including website visitation, popularity, and of course, employee bias. We then seeded them, ranking the smoothies from 1 through 16 based on the likelihood that they will be crowned “most delicious”. As in any March Madness competition, however, the higher seeds don’t always prevail. And you can decide which smoothie is ultimately at the top.

Current Ranking

  1. Power Breakfast – Power up in the morning with a protein-packed breakfast smoothie!
  2. Berry Green Layered Smoothie – This sweet and colorful recipe is bursting with vitamins and minerals to promote a healthy immune system and keep you energized.
  3. Mint Condition – Minty and refreshing, this recipe blends cacao and mint with almond butter to help start your day right.
  4. Pumpkin Latte Smoothie – A nutrient-dense alternative to the traditional pumpkin latte.
  5. Green Smoothie Bowl – Beat your sugar cravings with a simple and sweet green smoothie bowl that'll give you an energy boost!
  6. Apple A Day! – You know the saying: an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
  7. Rainbow Smoothie Bowl – The rich and creamy berry smoothie makes the perfect base for an array of colorful and fresh fruits.
  8. Happy Belly Soothing Smoothie – This smoothie is made with sweet and juicy pineapple, which helps sooth digestion and fight inflammation.
  9. Lean Green Spinach Machine – Get clean while fueling green with a Lean Green Spinach Machine
  10. Smoothie (Bowl) Madness – Switch up your smoothie routine with a rich and creamy smoothie bowl, topped with fresh berries, shredded coconut, and crunchy granola!
  11. Pineapple Coco Turmeric Smoothie – The best way to describe this smoothie is to liken it to a creamy, tropical lemonade!
  12. Kale-O-Mite – Packed with digestion-calming ginger and inflammation-fighting pineapple, this smoothie will add a bit of pep to your step!
  13. Beet It – Get things moving and grooving with a sweet and energizing smoothie that tastes as vibrant as it looks.
  14. Coco Spirulina Smoothie – Smoothies are a perfect way to consume spirulina, a superfood powerhouse rich in phytonutrients.
  15. Slimming Green Smoothie – For healthy weight loss, you can't go wrong with an energizing green smoothie made with superstar ingredients like parsley, cucumber, and apple.
  16. Ashwagandha N' Greens – Load up on superfood ingredients with a luscious green smoothie that works as hard as you do.

How to Participate

Download this blank bracket, fill it out, and email it to contest@nutriliving.com BEFORE Monday, March 11th. Fill out your bracket based on which smoothie recipe you think will win in a head-to-head matchup. Email submissions dated after Monday, March 11th will not be eligible to win.

Every weekday starting Tuesday, March 12th, we will display two smoothie recipes on our Instagram stories (@thenutribullet) and you, along with fellow nutribullet fans, have the chance to vote on which recipe you deem to be more delicious.

After 24 hours of voting, we will announce the winners of each round. Be sure to follow our Instagram and vote in the polls every day to make sure that your picks advance to the next round.

For a full list of rules and requirements, click here.

Prize

Winners will receive a nutribullet Balance valued at $149.94. Valid to participants within the US only. Read full terms and conditions here.

Selection Thursday

Thursday, 3/7: Brackets released and picks submitted.

Sweet 16

Tues, 3/12: Matchup 1 – Power Breakfast vs Ashwagandha N Greens

Wed, 3/13: Matchup 2 – Lean Green Spinach Machine vs Happy Belly Soothing Smoothie

Thurs, 3/14: Matchup 3 – Pumpkin Latte Smoothie vs Beet It

Fri, 3/15: Matchup 4 – Kale-O-Mite vs Green Smoothie Bowl

Tues, 3/19: Matchup 5 – Berry Green Layered Smoothie vs Slimming Green Smoothie

Wed, 3/20: Matchup 6 – Smoothie (Bowl) Madness vs Rainbow Smoothie Bowl

Thurs, 3/21: Matchup 7 – Mint Condition vs Coco Spirulina Smoothie

Fri, 3/22: Matchup 8 – Pineapple Coco Turmeric Smoothie vs Apple A Day

Elite 8

Tues, 3/25: Matchup 9- Power Breakfast vs Happy Belly Soothing Smoothie

Wed, 3/26: Matchup 10- Beet It vs Green Smoothie Bowl

Thurs, 3/27: Matchup 11- Slimming Green Smoothie vs Rainbow Smoothie Bowl

Fri, 3/28: Matchup 12- Mint Condition vs Pineapple Coco Tumeric Smoothie

Final Four

Tues, 3/29: Matchup 13- Power Breakfast vs Green Smoothie Bowl

Wed, 4/1: Matchup 14 Rainbow Smoothie Bowl vs Pineapple Coco Tumeric Smoothie

Finals

Mon, 4/8: Matchup 15 Power Breakfast vs Rainbow Smoothie Bowl

Good luck!

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Sarah Lefkowitz

Sarah Lefkowitz, Registered Dietitian (RD) was raised in an “organic foods only” home which taught her first hand the importance of a healthy diet. She developed a passion for cooking, farmer’s markets, food nutrient composition, yoga, nutrition education, and living a healthy and active lifestyle. Her philosophy revolves around the idea of food as medicine; looking at the properties of individual foods and harnessing them into life-long health and vitality. Earning her Bachelor of Science from the Pennsylvania State University in Nutritional Science she moved to LA to study nutrition in the UCLA Medical Center Dietetic Internship Program. She has worked within health care as part of the patient care team, rounding with doctors in ICU (intensive care unit) and trauma centers. Additionally, she provided outpatient counseling in a digestive disease clinic, wound care clinic and center for geriatric health. One of her greatest accomplishments within health care, was starting a hospital funded garden in Lynwood, CA, that provided low income families with locally grown fruits and vegetables. Stepping out of health care was a highly anticipated change of pace within her career and opened her eyes to a world beyond the hospital. Working with a start-up company run by the former CEO of AOL and Myspace, presented an exciting amount of new challenges. She was involved in education, branding, social media and marketing of a widely popular woman's athletic wear company. Going further into her career she led the Los Angeles Dietetic Association as President and continues to build a community under the name FearlessFig that is focused on health and wellness, creating a support system for a healthy lifestyle. "My passion for nutrition and helping others has taken me on an incredible journey and I want to share that with you."

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