My Home Version of Jamba Juice’s Banana Berry Smoothie

Most of us love smoothies because they’re refreshing, fruity, healthy and just plain delicious. The banana berry smoothie is one of the most popular at Jamba Juice..Ā  My home version is chock-full of vitamins and fiber thanks to the frozen blueberries, strawberries, banana and juices. I’ve cut down on the amount of yogurt and sorbet and added some frozen strawberries to make this smoothie a even healthier. With all the frozen fruit, no ice is needed.Ā The skinny for each smoothie, 219 calories and 1 gram of fat.Ā Ā Share with someone and you’ll cut theĀ POINTSĀ down to 3!Ā Give this skinny smoothie a whirl soon. You’ll love it!
Make at Home-Jamba Juice’s Pomegranate Paradise Smoothie, Delightful and Dairy Free

Helpful Tips About this Recipe

Makes 1 large smoothie (to cut calories and points, make this smoothie to serve 2)

Food Fact

Although there are dozens of smoothies to choose from at Jamba Juice, the Banana Berry smoothie is considered one of their classics.

Healthy Benefits

Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants and are an excellent source of vitamins C, K, fiber and manganese.
Strawberries are super low in calories, sodium and are loaded with vitamin C and fiber.
Bananas are rich in potassium and vitamin C.
V8 V-Fusion Light Strawberry Banana juice containsĀ  a combination of sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, beets, white grapes, oranges, apples, strawberries, bananas and banana puree.Ā  The Light version has half the calories and sugar of their regular one.

Shopping Tips

V8 V-Fusion Light Strawberry Banana juice is sold in the juice aisle of the supermarket.
Buy fat-free vanilla yogurt at your local yogurt shop.
Raspberry sorbet is sold in most supermarkets in the ice cream aisle.Ā  You can also use raspberry sherbet, if desired.

Prep Tip

To freeze a banana, first remove the peel, slice in half and wrap in plastic wrap.Ā  Frozen bananas will keep in the freezer for several months.Ā  Great to add to any smoothie.

Weight WatchersĀ 
(old points) 4
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUSĀ 
6
SKINNY FACTS: for 1 smoothie
219 calories, 1g fat, 2g protein, 51g carbs, 4g fiber, 39mg sodium, 26g sugar
FAT FACTS: for 1 small Jamba Juice smoothie
270 calories, 1g fat, 1g protein, 64g carbs, 3g fiber, 60mg sodium, 57g sugar

 

Make at Home-Jamba Juice’s Pomegranate Paradise Smoothie, Delightful and Dairy Free

My Home Version of Jamba Juice’s Banana Berry Smoothie

No ratings yet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ā…“ cup apple juice
  • ā…“ cup V8 V-Fusion Light Strawberry Banana, see shopping tip
  • ½ medium frozen banana, see prep tip
  • ā…“ cup frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cup frozen strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free frozen vanilla yogurt, see shopping tip
  • 2 tablespoons frozen raspberry sorbet, see shopping tip

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, add all ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth.Ā  If necessary, stir a bit to loosen ingredients and blend again until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 39mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gPlus Points: 6
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating