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Seattle’s Best Coffee Giveaway – Answer this Question for Chance to Win!

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UPDATE! 11/23/11

We have our winners!!!

Congratulations to Linda Robles and Donna L. you were chosen as the winners in our Seattle’s Best Coffee Giveaway!

Be sure to check your emails (and junk mail) for the announcement and how you can claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone who participated

-Sarah (Editor)

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UPDATE! 11/21/11

This contest is now closed, we will be announcing the winners shortly, thank you all for participating!!

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This week we’re doing something a little different for our latest giveaway; we’ve partnered up with Seattle’s Best coffee to offer 2 winners a free bag of Level 2 coffee. But this time instead of just entering to win, we have a special question to ask all of you. All you have to do is answer this simple question (see below) in the comment section of this post for a chance to win!

Levels is this cool new packaged coffee from Seattle’s Best which is numbered by strength, with Level 1 being lightest and Level 5 being darkest.  Pretty to easy figure out don’t you think? For this giveaway we’re going to focus on the Level 2 coffee which is a key ingredient in this week’s highlighted recipe from Seattle’s Best – the Bright and Lively, Fresh and Fruity smoothie. This smoothie recipe is a quick and delicious way to make a filling on-the-go breakfast or midday snack. Plus it’s the perfect way to give yourself a jolt of caffeine if you’re in need of some energy.

Check out the recipe below and don’t forget to look for the special question that follows:

Recipe: The Bright and Lively, Fresh and Fruity Smoothie

By: Inspired by Patricia Bannan, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of brewed Level 2 coffee (see 3 easy tips for brewing at bottom)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, non-fat
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup of ice

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in blender, adding ice until you reach desired consistency.
  2. Look for Greek yogurt with 6 grams or less of sugar per serving and avoid nut butter with any hydrogenated ingredients!

Quick notes

If you don’t have peanut butter, ground nuts work well in this recipe.

Number of servings (yield): 2

Question: What would you add to the Bright and Lively, Fresh and Fruity smoothie to put your own signature spin on the recipe?

Remember we’ll give two winners the chance to make their own delicious smoothie with a free bag of Level 2 coffee. So leave your answer to the above question in the comment section below. (Only one answer per person please!) This contest runs until November 13th.

Check out what some reviewers had to say about the Level 2 Coffee on our Seattle’s Best Review page. Good luck to those participating!

*Read the full contest rules and terms and conditions here.

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Three Easy Steps to Double Brew Coffee Concentrate at Home

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarse ground coffee, (French Press), Seattle’s Best Coffee Level 2
  • 2 cups hot water

Instructions

  1. Add Level 2 coffee grounds in the paper cone filter.
  2. Heat water to optimal temperature for coffee brewing (195 – 205 degrees Fahrenheit)
  3. Pour hot water over grounds. Once the hot water has been poured over the coffee grounds and the coffee has brewed into the carafe, remove cone and discard paper filter. Coffee can be made ahead and placed in the refrigerator to cool down.
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Comments

  1. Lisa Erickson says

    I definitely add some form of chocolate. 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder or maybe equal amount of Nuetella to keep it healthier….yum.

  18. Theresa Fletcher says

    I would put in a touch of dark chocolate syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon and probably leave out the PB. If I had to I’d probably use almond butter instead. I never thought of combining my two loves… coffee and smoothies 🙂

  34. Cheryl says

    I would take out the peanut butter and put in nutrella and strawberries for a chocolate strawberry drink!

  36. Lori Clover says

    a good spoon of each hot fudge topping and caramel topping and to make over the top add whipped cream on top drizzled with a little more chocolate and caramel, beautiful!

  37. Nancy Michel says

    I would replace the 1 Tbsp of peanut butter(insignificant amount of protein for 2 servings) with 1/4 c. Nutella spread (cocoa and hazelnuts as well as skim milk powder) and I would use honey flavored Greek yogurt to increase the honey and it’s known health properties. I wouldn’t change or add anything else or the calorie count, sugars and fat get to high for one serving.

  50. debbie leonard says

    first love your coffee truly!!!! as for my ingredient 2 tablespoons of ben&jerry’s fish food ice cream would go in to mine and who-ever i was sharing it with!!!! yum yum!!

  53. Charles says

    i wasn’t able to answer the question. i was going to say or answer cinnamon added to your recipe.

  54. P.J. Coldren says

    I would add just a dash of chili powder and/or some chocolate — both go so very well with coffee and would definitely add a little zip to my morning!

  72. carol prezioso says

    I would definitely add a banana, kiwi,
    blueberries and coconut to give it
    a special kick.

  73. charlene says

    1 scoop protein powder, 1/2 scoop orange flavored fiber (flavor and thickening)–especially tasty after placed in freezer!

  83. ginny murray says

    those flavors sound great and recipes are amazing. can’t wait for holidays to share them more with friends and family. yummy, thanks.

  89. Kim in Texas says

    A teaspoon of a Torani’s Sugar-Free flavored syrup, Chocolate, Vanilla and hazelnut are my favorites!

  90. Eve Tsufura says

    I would add powdered chocolate over the top
    with a drop of vanilla in the smoothie
    with a nice fresh ripe strawberry to start the flavor experience

  91. holly bogart says

    I would definately replace the PB with nutella, more bang for your buck you know. I would also add Pluot if it was in season, so bright and fruity! Pomegranite juice or pineapple if pluots are not available would really elevate this smoothie, and boost the health benefits.

  96. Janet Hamid says

    Well, my answer is going to be like others, but I would definitely add cinnamon or caramel! YUMMMMM

  105. Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez says

    I would add some strawberries and blueberries and other yummy berries to go with the banana and yogurt to complete the recipe. Please enter me in this great contest. Thank You, Cecilia

  118. Carole Vaughan says

    remove peanut butter, add frozen raspberries and chocolate syrup, top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

  119. Carole Vaughan says

    no peanut butter, add frozen raspberries and chocolate syrup, top with whip cream and chocolate shavings and shredded coconut.

  124. Blenda Brown says

    I would add a little maple syrup and a candy cane then watch a movie with my hubby and/or friends, as coffee is best enjoyed with somebody else.

  126. Evelyn Elliott says

    I would add blueberries or mandarin orange slices when blending. Any fruit would do but make sure either of the above are patted dry.

  147. Martha says

    I’d add a good shake of cocoa chile blend (chipotle pepper,cocoa powder,soy lecithin,paprika,sugar). Adds a delicious kick!

  149. Sally Hall says

    I would add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened coffee, l tsp vanilla and a banana. I would blend this with other ingredients.

  154. Dansk says

    The other 141 suggestions are excellent! I can only add further recognition to some of them: 1) a creamy liquer; or 2) replace peanut butter with fresh or frozen fruit or 3) another ripe banana; 4) use a cinnamon stick to stir; and, 5) place a pink ribbon close by in support of Breast Cancer.

  159. Carissa Jordan says

    Never would have thought to use coffee in my morning smoothie, but I’ll have to try it this week. I’d probably replace the peanut butter with Nutella since I love hazelnut, but to make it even more my own I’d add flax seed to bump up the health factor and maybe some blueberries.

  162. says

    Oh … I think this recipe screams for chocolate. Banana, peanut butter … and yep … chocolate. Yum! Thanks for this opportunity!
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  166. Amie Gahris says

    I would add 1/4 cup of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liquor. If you didn’t want alcohol added, you could use a powdered coffee additive/creamer with the Irish Cream flavor.YUM!!!!!!!

  171. Donna says

    Vanilla, cinnamon, and a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder, to make it taste like a peanut butter cup.

  192. Gaynell says

    I would add a little International Delight Almond Joy coffee creamer and leave out part of the honey.

  205. Martha Book says

    I’d add chopped pecans and frozen strawberries, with a dab of Cool Whip on top. Oh! I forgot! Cancel the peanut butter!

  214. Lynne Sargent says

    Instead of peanut butter, I would add an equal amount of Nutella (or similar creamy hazelnut spread) for a chocolatey/hazelnut twist!

  215. Kelly H says

    I would add french vanilla, chocolate creme, or biscotti flavored flavored Coffee-mate coffee creamer for a rich taste

  217. Tanya Womack says

    Seattle is the best coffee, i like the idea that their are different levels for how you are feeling any given day.

  222. schatzi says

    I think a splash of maple sryrup (combined with bananna, peanut butter and chocolate sryurp) stirred into the Seattle’s Best…..would be hard to beat! It makes getting up in the morning worthwhile!

  225. Tammy Nevill says

    It sounds amazing the way it is….but if I had to add something to it then I would add a handful of cranberries to it…for to reasons… one the are an antioxdiant and two I love how they taste …no matter what you add them to!!!

  240. Barbara says

    I would blend in toasted almonds because the rest of the recipe sounds just delicate enough for a extra ingredient.

  246. Mary W says

    I would use Level 5 Seattle’s Best coffee because it is my favorite. Add berries and Silk coconut milk.

  252. Jennifer Dickerson says

    I would add a scoop of banana whey protein powder! Protein powder always seems to bring all the ingredients in a smoothie together.

  253. michele k says

    i think adding strawberry jam would make a tasty addition..kinda like a peanut butter n jelly in a glass!!

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