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arispawild
arispawild Posts: 155
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How bad are they?
I love to go and get the chocolate or strawberry one without the banana and made with soymilk. They put in protein and fiber powder so it is very filling and mine only comes to around 190 calories. So is it that bad? (The chocolate is unsweetened, they add no sugar to these drinks. It's just cocoa powder)

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  • reinach31
    reinach31 Posts: 71
    I was just thinking "Starbuck" - My fav is Caramel Frappuccino! - and the Grande is about 240 cals - not sure about other drinks!

    I guess is not bad - as long as you don't do it every day and or go over your calories(if you are not working out).

    Sorry, I am not sure if I helped much!

    Good luck!
  • Leslietheriot
    Leslietheriot Posts: 303 Member
    The strawberry banana (grande size) is 280 calories.
  • arispawild
    arispawild Posts: 155
    Not every day, but a lot. And I usually don't even reach my calories. I'm just maintaining.
  • millionsofpeaches
    millionsofpeaches Posts: 372
    I get the chocolate banana one w/ skim milk... They are really good and has a fair amount of protein in them. I think you can look up the calorie/nutritional content searching in MFP. I say yes!!! I get one when I am in a huge rush and did not plan lunch and do not have time to stop. It is a much healthier alternative to fast food.
  • arispawild
    arispawild Posts: 155
    The strawberry banana (grande size) is 280 calories.
    Removing the banana minuses 100 calories. And soy minuses ten.
  • worldhurdler
    worldhurdler Posts: 153 Member
    Coming from someone who managed a Starbucks for 5 years:
    No, the smoothies aren't that bad. They work fine as a meal replacement if you're super-rushed on time, or as a snack b/t meals that actually does contain some nutrition. You can also add extra scoopes of the protein+fiber powder if you want to up that content (note: they will charge for extra scoops if they're paying attention). However, I saw you noted that the chocolate is unsweetened - not true =) It's the same mocha sauce they use in all of their drinks. It's "semi-sweet", but not without sugar.
    I used to get an orange mango banana smoothing after my weight workouts twice a week. They ended at 10am, so I was mildly hungry but didnt' want a big meal to throw off my lunch schedule. Smoothie was a perfect option! You can definitely incorporate them into a healthy diet.
  • kimi131
    kimi131 Posts: 1,058 Member
    I so miss vivanos! I might have to get one soon. I live by the "everything in moderation" rule, so if you have the calories for it, I say go for it!
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