Strawberry, Mango, and Yogurt Smoothie & Red Jacket Juice Giveaway

by Erin

Everyone’s had apple juice, but have you ever had FUJI apple juice?Leave it to Red Jacket to create an entire line of fantastic juices including strawberry apple, raspberry apple, blackcurrant apple, grape apple, tart cherry stomp, apricot stomp, apple cider, and even spiced apple cider. And their company is close to where I grew up, so it’s great to support a local company!

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Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State along the rolling hills of Seneca Lake, Red Jacket was originally planted in 1917.  Today, the orchard and juice company is managed by the second and third generation of the Nicholson family, who have spent over 50 years mastering the art and science of quality fresh fruit and juice production.

But what makes their juice so special? It is 100% juice, never from concentrate, cold-pressed, unfiltered (so it retains the fiber of the fruit), 50% more antioxidant activity than clear juice, and made right on the orchard in Geneva, NY. It’s as close to eating the whole fruit as you can get! And I’m giving away a 6-bottle variety pack and the end of this post! (US residents only – but they cannot ship to CA.)

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After thoroughly enjoying drinking a couple juices straight up, I decided to make a smoothie using the Fuji Apple Juice. I make green monster smoothies almost religiously, so it was fun to change it up a bit. The tangy-ness brought by the Greek yogurt and mango was well balanced with the sweetness of the strawberries and juice. I may need to add some of their juice to my green monsters!

Strawberry, Mango, and Yogurt Smoothie

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STRAWBERRY, MANGO, AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE

Makes 2 large or 4 small smoothies

Ingredients:

1-1/4 cups Red Jacket Fuji apple juice

1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (I used 0% vanilla Chobani)

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

2 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks

Directions:

  1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and puree until smooth.

Source: Adapted slightly from Everyday Food, June 2010.

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Disclosure: I was sent a variety pack of juice from Red Jacket. Giveaway provided by Red Jacket. I was not compensated for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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27 comments

Donna April 25, 2013 - 1:09 pm

Apple Juice tastes so good in smoothies

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vivian s April 24, 2013 - 7:13 pm

over ice

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Vera K April 24, 2013 - 5:14 pm

I use apple juice in my smoothies every morning.

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Vunda V April 24, 2013 - 1:56 pm

i like it straight up or i do make smoothies with it too!

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Barb S. April 23, 2013 - 1:12 pm

Straight from the bottle or in a glass! Or even in a fruit smoothie!

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Leah April 22, 2013 - 2:57 pm

I love a small glass of apple juice in the morning, like the way some people drink orange juice. It really wakes me up and refreshes me.

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rachel April 22, 2013 - 9:37 am

Warm and mulled with spices…yay for fall

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Teresa April 21, 2013 - 10:01 pm

I like apple juice in smoothies.

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Stefanie April 21, 2013 - 8:03 pm

Can’t wait to make this smoothie!

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Jill Hartley April 20, 2013 - 5:47 am

Just straight apple juice nice and cold with breakfast… yummmy.

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Corisa April 20, 2013 - 12:01 am

i’m not a huge apple juice fan ! but I literally love every other juice flavor!

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Shelly April 19, 2013 - 10:12 pm

I love it in my smoothies!

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Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) April 19, 2013 - 8:26 pm

I totally went into “smoothie mode” this week with warmer temps. Yours looks delicious! And you know I’m going to love a juice company based in upstate NY! <3

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Natalie S April 19, 2013 - 8:20 pm

I like it warmed with spices!

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barbara n April 19, 2013 - 7:10 pm

I loved apple juice as a kid and I still love apple juice as an adult…warmed on a cold winters night

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Aimee Siegler April 19, 2013 - 7:01 pm

Straight up and iced cold!

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meredith April 19, 2013 - 6:55 pm

I like it with some cloves and cinnamon for fall!

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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers April 19, 2013 - 6:22 pm

I love apple juice cooked with pork! One of my favorite uses for apple juice! Yum!

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Leslie April 19, 2013 - 6:19 pm

In the fall, I heat cider with a cinnamon stick and a few cloves.

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Anne April 19, 2013 - 6:17 pm

I love apple juice straight-up and icy cold!

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Suzanne April 19, 2013 - 5:27 pm

Hello…
My favorite way to drink apple juice is icy cold!!!! YUMMY

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Madeline April 19, 2013 - 3:34 pm

Straight from the carton! Or mixed in a smoothie :)

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Mr. & Mrs. P April 19, 2013 - 1:04 pm

We add apple juice to our smoothies!! Delicious!

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Olivia @ Liv Lives Life April 19, 2013 - 11:45 am

I haven’t had apple juice in such a long time! But I used to drink it every morning as a kid. I bet it would be great in a smoothie! :-)

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Laura C. April 19, 2013 - 8:49 am

Mixed with brewed Lemon and Red Zinger teas! Yum

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Zainab April 19, 2013 - 8:42 am

This looks great!! Apple juice is always a great smoothie starter.

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Chris April 19, 2013 - 7:37 am

As a slushy! Especially in the summertime when it’s nice and hot.

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