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Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
I think an Orange Julius would kick the Vivanno's butt tastewise plus they have about half the calories.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
I 've had the banana chocolate smoothie many times and I think it's delicious! And I think that everyone who thinks that the vivanno nourishing blends don't taste very well, I simply don't understand what they don't like about it. But, overall it's not a milkshake...it's a smoothie. And at starbucks they're trying to make it as healthy as possible. I think it's a great healthier choice to try out.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
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Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
I actually loved the Banana Chocolate Vivanno from Starbucks. I tried the Jamba Juice equivalent and wasn't impressed. However, I do like Jamba's Chocolate Ice Cream smoothie.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
The choc-banana with espresso is delicious, but maybe that's because i went in expecting a protein shake, not a milkshake. As a protein shake, it is head and shoulders above Slim Fast shakes and the like.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
I had the Orange Mango Vivanno today with soy and 2 shots of espresso. It tasted, not like a milkshake, nor a smoothie.
I will probably do it again sometime, but I'm not salivating.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
In Los Angeles, some stores are also selling "Sorbettos", which are smoothies made with Pinkberry yogurt or ice. I did try the mango sorbetto (with yogurt), and it was pretty yummy, creamy, tart, and fruity. But it did feel a bit weird not ordering a coffee or frapp.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
I had a coupon for a free Vivanno/whatever. Tried the orange mango. Didn't like it. Too thick and milky.
Never tried a Jamba Juice smoothie but then I'm not a smoothie kind of person.
Think I'll just stick with my tall coffee with a little half and half.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
It's the whey protein powder that is the flavor/texture/fake chocolate flavor you dislike so much. It is definitely an acquired taste. As someone who weight trains and regularly has protein shakes, I wonder if it would taste better to me. I add protein at Jamba Juice also.
My mom had one when we were at Starbucks the other day (I was just getting iced coffee), and she tried a sample and really liked it (she's difficult to please too). I didn't try it because I assumed it was just another sugary smoothie. Now that I know what it is, I think I'd actually like to try one.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
I broke down and had the chocolate-banana thingy with an espresso shot this morning. After filling up the cup, half of it remained in the blender. So much for my caffeine. I'd have to rate it slightly better than chocolate milk, and certainly as something that I could make better at home. For $4.50, I'll pass.
Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies
Okay, back again. Since some folks seem to like the new Chocolate Banana Vivanno, I figured I'd give it another try. So I tasted some of my husbands this morning (he kinda likes them with a shot of espresso-he's not sure whether he'll keep buying then but says he does prefer the Fraps).
Though this one wasn't watery, I still wasn't impressed. My honest thought with the first sip was....this tastes like a chocolate Slim-Fast. Maybe it's the powder they add?
I still love having a Starbucks but I think I'll stick with the Fraps!
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I think an Orange Julius would kick the Vivanno's butt tastewise plus they have about half the calories.