Try some of my other dessert smoothies next, like another Jamba Juice copycat: Caribbean Passion Smoothie, or this Strawberry Piña Colada.
Jamba Juice Strawberry Wild
The Strawberry Wild and Caribbean Passion are the two smoothies I’m typically debating between at Jamba Juice — which one to get?!
Luckily, I’ve created my own “copycat” recipes so I can switch off frequently between the two, right from the comfort of my own home. And now you can too with this easy recipe!
Not to mention, it’s also much more economical — the ingredients to make this smoothie will last for many smoothie creations! Plus, all the ingredients together are *almost* cheaper than buying one smoothie from the shop.
Ingredients
- Apple juice. We love the subtle sweetness of apple juice in this smoothie, but Jamba Juice typically uses juices with a blend of flavors (their particular recipe calls for an apple-pear-strawberry juice blend). If you’d like a fruitier flavor, try a juice with a few different fruit profiles.
- Frozen vanilla yogurt. You’ll find frozen yogurt right by ice cream in the grocery store. If you can’t find it, use regular vanilla ice cream in a pinch. If you’d like to make this Jamba Juice Strawberry Wild dairy free, use a strawberry sorbet instead!
- Frozen strawberries and frozen banana. We want to use frozen (not fresh) fruit to ensure this smoothie is ultra thick as well as very cold.
- Ice. Ice helps cool down the drink and contributes to the desired thick consistency.
Jamba Juice Strawberry Wild Tips
- While it might seem silly to actually measure out the ingredients for this smoothie (instead of just eye-balling and throwing everything in), I do recommend measuring ingredients the first few times you make this or until you have a feel for the quantities. Throwing random quantities of ingredients in a blender can often end up giving you WAY too much smoothie or the beverage can end up tasting off.
- When measuring the frozen fruit, pack it into a measuring cup to get an accurate measurement.
- To get a thick smoothie consistency, use a very high-powered blender. Be patient as you blend, since the majority of the ingredients are frozen. Stir in between blending bursts if needed.
- Add liquids into the blender first with frozen fruit and ice on top. This helps avoid blender cavitation.
Storage/Leftovers
I recommend drinking this Jamba Juice Strawberry Wild all in one sitting, preferably right after making it. This smoothie separates and begins to taste off very soon after making.
If you’re uncertain it will all get finished in one sitting, I recommend halving the recipe — this drink is very forgiving as quantities are cut down.
More Delicious Smoothies:
- Cherry Smoothie only four ingredients!
- Mango Smoothie with frozen strawberries and peaches
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Greek yogurt
- Banana Smoothie with a hint of cinnamon
- Green Smoothie Recipe with frozen pineapple
Jamba Juice Strawberry Wild
Ingredients
- 1 cup (255g) apple juice Note 1
- 1 cup (145g) vanilla frozen yogurt (or vanilla ice cream) Note 2
- 1 cup (155g) frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup (70g) frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup (80g) ice about 6 ice cubes
- Optional: fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- BLEND: To measure the fruit, pack it tightly into a measuring cup. In a high-powered blender, process all of the ingredients in the order they are listed on the recipe card. Blend until completely smooth and no chunks remain. If you aren't using a high-powered blender, you may need to stir ingredients a few times in between blends.
- DRINK: Divide evenly among 2 cups (large serving) or 4 cups (treat-size serving) and if desired, add a strawberry to the rim of the glasses. Enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wow this is so amazing and looks like so healthy
Thank you!
This smoothie is looking so good & healthy and also I really love the images. This recipe is a pure bliss. Loved it completely. Will try this easy peasy recipe asap at my home. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe with all of us. Best wishes and Regards.
Thank you! 🙂
Now this lipsmacking smoothie.I can’t wait to have it.I love smopthies alot.If i add some lueberries with strawberries will it be a good combination or not?please suggest.
You can add blueberries if you’d like!
Wow, this looks amazing and refreshing.Surely I’ll try out for my upcoming summer, for now, I’ll bookmark this smoothie.
Hey girl- I love everything chocolate to! This smoothie looks really good!