Product Review Odwalla Smoothies

With time being divided between reading, writing, housecleaning and socializing with the now walking toddle baby, I haven't had much time for blogging. So I'm taking advantage of a free moment to try to whip out a product review on Odwalla smoothies and juices that my sister, baby, husband and I have tried over the summer.

My favorite smoothie from this company is Red Rhapsody. Made from non GMO ingredients, this smoothie has a delightful blend of apple juice, strawberry puree`, banana puree`, beet juice, tomato puree`, plum puree`, pomegranate juice, raspberry puree` and assorted vitamins. With a thick yet smooth texture, it's reminiscent of straight tomato juice with sweeter fruits added to give it a unique delicious flavor. I love tomatoes and raspberries so this smoothie is perfect for me. Baby love sit too. But she probably just likes the 39 grams of sugar in it.

My husband loves the Strawberry Banana smoothie and prefers this brand to other companies' smoothies of the same flavor. Made with orange juice, apple juice, banana puree`, strawberry puree` and a couple added vitamins, this smoothie has 44 grams of sugar and a thick banana-y texture. The baby has tried it but finds it unimpressive compared to other smoothies while Daddy can't get enough of it.

With a fun name like Mango Tango, you'd think we'd have loved the mango smoothie. And while it was very mango-y and delicious, it doesn't rank high on the favorites list. Made with mango puree`, apple juice, filtered water, banana puree`, coconut cream, lemon juice and added vitamins, this smoothie has 55 grams of sugar and a very smooth consistent texture. I do like it but every time I try it, something just doesn't quite gel just right with all the other flavors. Usually it's pineapple juice but since there isn't any in this smoothie, I'm gonna blame it on the coconut cream.

Berries GoMega isn't a favorite with me but it's a good second choice if Red Rhapsody is all sold out. Made from apple juice, orange juice, cherry puree`, peach puree`, pear puree`, mango puree`, blackberry puree`, strawberry puree`, ground flaxseed, lemon juice and inulin {not really sure what that is}, this smoothie has 45 grams of sugar in it. There is a smooth very fruity flavor to it but I think the orange juice throws off the balance and makes it taste a little odd. Baby doesn't mind it though and will gleefully dribble it down her chin in attempt to drink it quickly.

Mo'Beta smoothie is my sister's choice and it's made from orange juice, peach puree`, mango puree`, plum puree`, apple juice, pineapple juice, vitamins, green tea powder and Stevia leaf extract. There are 41 grams of sugar in it. While I like Stevia {my brother devoured our plant once} and green tea, this fruit smoothie just doesn't cut it for me. Probably too much orange and pineapple juice. Still, it's a lovely smoothie for my sister and baby to enjoy.

The green Original Superfood smoothie is another of my sister's choices. Made with an assortment of ingredients that include apple juice, peach puree`, mango puree`, strawberry puree`, banana puree`, spirulina, spy lecithin {which isn't good for you}, kale, wheat grass, barley grass, wheat sprouts, Jerusalem artichoke, and Nova Scotia dulse, this smoothie has only 49 grams of sugar. As with a previous similar smoothie, the dulse rather adds an odd flavor to me and I don't much care for this particular smoothie, Neither does baby, but my sister likes it.

Strawberry C Monster is a very unique and sweet smoothie. Made with orange juice, apple juice, strawberry puree`, cane sugar, concord grape juice, vitamin C and rose hips, this juice has a very thin juice texture rather than a thick smoothie texture and contains 54 grams of sugar. I liked this smoothie but it was a little too sweet for me and had a very strong orange juice flavor to it while the grape juice added a slightly odd mix to the flavors. It's a good boost of vitamin C which I enjoyed.

I don't know if we've tried the Citrus C Monster or not, and I do know that my sister has tried the straight carrot juice. Since carrot juice is just carrot juice and rather plain, I'll never it at that.