If you have read my site for long you know that I love to find make at home versions of foods we love.
I love the challenge of coming up with a less expensive and healthier version of our favorite foods.
I have done this with my Chipotle style black beans and rice, a Jamba Juice Orange Smoothie, Emeril’s Seasoning, and with Marie Callender’s Cornbread.
Today I have yet another copycat recipe that we love.
We enjoy smoothies and make them quite often. I usually try to make healthy smoothies, but occasionally we like to make more of a dessert style smoothie.
Today’s recipe is definitely more of a dessert style recipe. This is not something I would serve my kids for breakfast, we eat this as a dessert, but whenever you eat this it is really good.
I will say that the amounts in this do not have to be exact. I use the basic measurements as a guide, but I do not usually measure everything exactly.
Jamba Juice Strawberry Smoothie
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries ( I find that the sliced ones work better)
- 1 banana, frozen (again I like it sliced or at least into chunks)
- 1 -1 1/2 cups of frozen yogurt
- 2-4 ice cubes (depending on how thick you want your smoothie)
- 8 ounces of apple juice
Blend all together in a blender until smooth and is the consistency that you like. Enjoy!
For more frugal ideas see Frugal Fridays. This post also linked to I’m Lovin’ It.
I keep all the leftover banana pieces (my kids always want a whole banana and end up leaving 30% behind) in a plastic bag in the freezer. Our favorite smoothie combo is yogurt with frozen pineapple, a scoop of OJ concentrate, and a tsp of coconut extract. I always make extra so we can have popsicles!
@karen, I am going to have to start adding a little coconut extract to some of my smoothies. I never thought to do that. It would add a lot of great flavor. Thanks for the idea!
Love Jamba! This is a great recipe — thanks 🙂
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Thanks we LOVE making up great drinks!!…..smoothies are always a favorite!
Thanks for linking up to I’m Lovin’ It!! Have a GREAT weekend!
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Sounds so yummy. Sadly my bananas are not frozen, yet. Tomorrow morning I shall have this. I’m bookmarking your page!
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