Orange Sunrise Smoothie

Mornings really suck sometimes.  Especially mornings like today, when I didn’t get home til after 11 (when I was falling hard from a major caffeine high – venti frappuccino after a cup of regular isn’t recommended for someone who hardly drinks coffee at all!) and then I still forced myself out of bed at my standard pre-dawn hour for work.

To make matters worse, I was expecting a quiet office to myself for an hour or so … my fellow early bird officemate has an appointment this morning … but someone else in the office decided to try to catch the worm today!  Arg.  And this particular coworker often has a habit of his music and his thoughts with everyone else in the room, whether we’re interested or not. **sigh**

So, all that to say that on some mornings, an extra boost of sunny, citrus-y goodness is exactly what I need to get my motor running, and that’s when I head for the local Jack-in-the-Box drive-thru to pick up a tasty Orange Sunrise Smoothie.  It’s made with real fruit and non-fat yogurt, so I’m not worried about an overload of fat like I’d be with some other blended drinks I could choose (Starbucks, anyone?)  A 16 oz version of the Orange Sunrise contains 280 calories, 0 grams of fat, and 3 grams of protein.  It is high on the carb end … 70 grams with 53 from sugar, so if you’re watching carbs and/or sugar intake, you’d better opt for a smaller size.  And even if you’re not, it should still only be an occasional treat.   But seriously, on some mornings when I just don’t have time for a healthier homemade version, the Orange Sunrise can be a lifesaver.

Even better, I just discovered a coupon!  Considering that I’ll be paying rent and all that no-fun grown-up stuff real soon, coupons are my new best friend.  Get yours here and let me know how much you love the Orange Sunrise Smoothie too!