Are Starbucks smoothies healthy (What goes in Starbucks smoothie+ more information)?
Starbucks smoothies have grown to be loved worldwide. The main question everyone is asking is, Are Starbucks smoothies healthy? Well, read on to find out.
Considering that Starbucks smoothies are blended with natural fruits and fibre, they are not only healthy, but also very lip-smacking. I discovered this when I got sick not long ago. My doctor recommended smoothies as part of my diet. I did not know where to get the smoothies and my doctor recommended the Starbucks smoothies. He told me they are natural with no added sugar or artificial flavoring. I have been taking the smoothies and I have never had any health complaints about them. In case you are going through the same thing or want to get smoothies, but don’t know where to get one, Starbucks is your best option. I have written this article to give you all the information you need to know about Starbucks’ different smoothies.
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Orange Mango Smoothie
Orange Mango smoothie is the most famous smoothie at Starbucks. This smoothie is frequently sold at Starbucks and is available at any time of the day. No matter the day, month, or year, the orange mango smoothie option is good for you.
The orange mango smoothie is made of Starbucks protein powder, a banana, an orange mango Puree, and a dash of milk. The puree gives the smoothie its liquid form together with the milk.
Healthwise, Orange Mango smoothies are healthy for everyone. You cannot get any other orange mango smoothies made of natural fruits instead of artificial flavoring. When you take the drink, you will note that it has a natural taste.
Chocolate Smoothie
When you hear about chocolate smoothies, you think of them as chocolate and milk which should be called coffee instead of a smoothie. Well, this is not the case with Starbucks Chocolate smoothies since they have bananas in them and qualify to be called smoothies.
The chocolate smoothie also has protein powder and milk. In this smoothie, Starbucks does not use blended fruits. It uses dark chocolate to make the smoothies a chocolate smoothie. I can say that this smoothie is not sweet at all since it contains dark chocolate and there is no added sugar. When you see the drink, you will think that it is sweet, though that might not be the case.
The chocolate smoothies are very healthy. Because of their protein powder and dark chocolate, the drink can be considered an energy drink. It does contain a little caffeine. This drink is suitable for workout hours and days when you need energy. You can also have chocolate smoothies during your adventures to keep you energized.
Strawberry Smoothie
Starbucks is known for its Strawberry puree that they use to make the strawberry cream Frappuccino. The strawberry cream Frappuccino is one of the ingredients used to make the strawberry smoothie. Strawberry smoothie is sweeter compared to most Starbucks smoothies.
What makes the Strawberry smoothie is a banana, protein powder, milk, and ice blended. Starbucks uses whipped cream to top the strawberry smoothie. You may be wondering whether it is healthy or not and let me assure you that it is very healthy. The protein in it makes you feel strong and healthy.
Pineapple Coconut Green Smoothie
Are you a vegetarian? This is the healthiest drink for you to order at Starbucks. It is green in color and surprisingly very delicious. It gives you pineapple juice with a toasted coconut taste. This smoothie is made of kale, spinach ice, coconut milk, and pineapple blended.
It is the most vegan smoothie at Starbucks. One sip of this drink will make you want to have more glasses, with all the health benefits intact.
Berry Vanilla Smoothie
This is a secret menu item in the Starbucks barista. To get the Berry Vanilla Smoothie, you have to read the ingredients and be sure they will mix them and make the most delicious drink for you.
To make the Berry Vanilla Smoothie ask your barista to start with the Vanilla Bean Cream Frappuccino. Then ask the barista to put in a little coconut milk and some scoops of Freeze-Dried berries and finally put in the banana. This mixture is blended and to make it presentable, it is topped with whipped cream.
This drink is the most refreshing drink that I have ever had. It is healthy for all people who would like to drink it. It can be taken during the summer to cool and refresh your body.
Berry Forest Smoothie
It is another drink in Starbucks’ secret menu. The Berry Forest smoothie contains sweet ingredients. It starts with a strawberry cream Frappuccino.
Now, instead of adding milk to the cream, Starbucks uses some passion tea. They then add a little raspberry syrup and some freeze-dried berries bought at the supermarkets. The mixture is blended to make the Berry Forest smoothie.
This smoothie is not very healthy for people who avoid sweet things. It is sweet and if you are not worried about taking sweet drinks, this is the best smoothie to drink. The color will make you want to have the smoothie and after one sip, you will go back for more.
Very Berry-Licious Smoothie
This is another smoothie like the berry smoothie. It has a delightful taste that refreshes your body. Its base is made of Starbucks Evolution Fresh organic vital berry juice. After the base, add milk, a few scoops of berries, and orange slices. The next thing that is added is bananas. The mixture is then blended to liquefy it for sipping. This smoothie is healthy and has not had any complaints health-wise.
Pumpkin Smoothie
When most people hear about the Pumpkin smoothie, they think of it as a smoothie to be drunk during the pumpkin season and that Starbucks only sells then. Well, that is not the case. Starbucks provides drinks to its fans without caring much about the season, as long as you are happy.
The Pumpkin smoothie contains a banana, milk, and protein powder blended. In this amount of ingredients, they add about six pumps of pumpkin sauce. The milk gives it its liquid form. This smoothie is healthy for all people since as you can see the only ingredients used are natural.
Cinnamon Dolce Smoothie
Well, I have told you about the smoothies on the secret menu. Cinnamon Dolce Smoothie is the mother of this secret menu smoothie. It is the most delicious smoothie on the secret menu and let me assure you that you will love it.
It is more like a chocolate smoothie with cinnamon Dolce Syrup and vanilla bean powder. To order the smoothie at Starbucks, order a coffee Frappuccino and ask the barista to put in it the cinnamon dolce syrup and the vanilla bean powder. This drink contains a lot of caffeine since it is a coffee Frappuccino. It is healthy and considered to be a stimulant.
FAQs Section
In What Sizes Are Starbucks Smoothies Available?
Starbucks provides only one size of its smoothies: Grande. This can be said to be a medium size equal to 16 ounces.
Are Customizations Available for Smoothies at Starbucks?
Yes, they are. There are more than 170,000 ways you can customize your drinks at Starbucks.