This drink isn’t only fun, it’s tasty! I’ve heard that the Starbucks version tastes like an orange creamsicle, so I added a little orange juice to this smoothie to mimic that flavor, but it’s also loaded with antioxidant-rich blueberries and frozen banana to replicate the bold purple color. The addition of chia seeds make this shake look more “spooky,” like the Starbucks drink, and they also make this smoothie more filling. I added a touch of matcha powder to give it a subtle shade of green.
Layer the smoothie with spoonfuls of this easy chia pudding for a fun and spooky look. And if you want a real “copycat” smoothie, add a little whipped cream and extra matcha powder on top.
Recipe Notes:
Use coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free topping. If you don’t have matcha powder on hand, you can omit it! It doesn’t do much flavor-wise, so it’s just for looks. Spirulina would have a similar color effect, but I do think you can taste the “seaweed” flavor if you use too much.
— Reader Feedback: Do you like making fun copycat recipes like this for holidays? I think my kids are going to love it!
