Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009

After reattempting this recipe I'm changing my review and giving it an extra star. This recipe really makes closer to 2 servings than 5, but since I only wanted one here is what I did. I used 1 frozen banana cut up into chunks instead of 2, I added 1/2 c of blueberries because the banana taste is very overpowering, I used about 3/4 c. of fat free vanilla yogurt. Added about 1/2 tbsp of honey. Omit vanilla (left a HORRIBLE aftertaste the first time). I tried both juice and milk with this recipe before and neither were to my liking. The yogurt made a HUGE difference! The shake has a great smooth and thick texture so you will get full if you are having this as a meal replacement shake. The idea of using frozen banana chunks instead of ice is also fantastic. This makes it easier to blend in a regular blender and gives it the same texture that you'll get from a smoothie made with a commercial blender (no ice chunks!). I will try again with raspberries next time!

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2009

The orange juice I used was very tart and gave the whole smoothie a tart flavor. Fine by me, but if that isn't something that you like, I would be sure the orange juice had a sweet flavor. I also added about 3 scoops of icecream. That way there was enough for three people and I perfer the thicker texture.

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Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2009

Very tasty and refreshing! I used milk instead of orange juice, omitted the honey and added a tbsp of vanilla protein powder. Surprisingly, I really liked the vanilla flavor with the blueberries! Will try again with juice next time. Thanks!

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Christine M

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Holden, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2009

I substituted blackberries for the blueberries. Only had 1 banana. It came out VERY thick so I added 1/2 cup of plain yogurt.

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2009

I love this smoothie. I did make a few changes, but nothing major. I left out the honey and added vanilla soy protien instead of liquid. I also added flax seed. It was really good and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. I will be making this again! Thanks!

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GJONES143

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Reviewed: May 31, 2009

This recipe is excellent as written, although it is actually a "freeze" rather than a smoothie. Great for a hot summer day. I actually tried adding some vanilla yogurt, but that ruined it - next time, no yogurt! (Make sure you peel the bananas before freezing them - it's really hard to get the peel off). I added the 1 Tb honey, but no vanilla needed.

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STARFLOWER

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Reviewed: May 13, 2009

used frozen mixed berries and a fresh banana and it was perfect.

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Angie

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2009

I followed the recipe exactly and it was a tad bit to sweet so I then added 1/2 cup of yogurt. Perfect! THe taste is outstanding but I do prefer thicker smoothies...but I will continue to make this. GREAT!!

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Jenn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2009

Very good smoothie! I also added a couple Tbsp of plain yogurt. I will definitely make it again.

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Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2009

Just the perfect smoothie that I was craving. I tried it both ways, one with the orange juice and one with milk. I felt it really needy the acidity of the orange juice. So the recipe is perfect

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2009

Very good. I used an orange pineapple banana juice blend. My kids and I really liked it. I think next time, I'll add some strawberries.

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Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2008

The only bad thing about this recipe is that my daughter keeps asking me to make it again and again! Very tasty!

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Hope

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Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2008

I made it for kids and 2 of the 3 said they liked it, but did not finish their small glass-fulls. The one that didn't like at all, loves most smoothies, but said it tasted like "grape bubblegum", Actually it did have a "grapy flavor" IMO also, but that was not a bad thing for me! Considering all the antioxidents in this, I will make again for a breakfast drink but will add milk or yogurt to add a little creamieness, and ice to make it more of an "icy".

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