Gather all your ingredients and ensure your frozen strawberries are ready to use. If using a fresh banana instead of frozen, make sure it's ripe with brown spots for maximum sweetness and creaminess.
Add the nonfat milk and orange juice to your blender first as the liquid base. This helps the blender blades move more freely and prevents the frozen ingredients from getting stuck at the bottom.
Break the banana into chunks and add them to the blender along with the frozen strawberries. The combination of these fruits creates the signature sweet and tangy flavor profile that Jamba Juice is known for.
Add one scoop of vanilla whey protein powder directly into the blender. The protein powder should dissolve completely during blending, creating a smooth texture without any chalky grittiness.
Add the ice cubes to the blender, which will help create that thick, frosty consistency characteristic of Jamba Juice smoothies. If you prefer an even thicker smoothie, you can add an extra 2-3 ice cubes.
If desired, drizzle in the honey for additional sweetness, though the ripe banana and strawberries usually provide plenty of natural sugar. Taste preferences vary, so you can adjust this to your liking.
Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible chunks of fruit or ice. The smoothie should have a vibrant pink color and a thick, pourable consistency.
Pour the smoothie into a tall glass immediately and enjoy right away for the best texture and temperature. The smoothie should be thick enough to drink through a straw but smooth enough to flow easily, just like the Jamba Juice original.
