The Healthiest Smoothie King Options for Every Goal
The healthiest smoothie at Smoothie King is the “Green Tea Tango,” packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and low in calories, making it a nutritious choice.
Smoothie King offers over 1,000 locations nationwide with customizable blends for fitness, weight loss, and overall wellness. But with so many options, how do you choose the healthiest smoothie? We analyzed nutrition facts, ingredients, and dietitian recommendations to identify the top picks.
How We Selected the Healthiest Smoothies
Our criteria focused on three key factors:
1. Low Added Sugar (Under 7g)
While fruits contain natural sugars, added sugars should be minimal. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar to 25g daily for women and 36g for men. Our top picks contain 7g or less.
2. Balanced Macronutrients
The best smoothies combine protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. This balance supports energy levels and keeps you full longer.
3. Clean Ingredients
We prioritized smoothies with whole food ingredients and avoided artificial sweeteners, colors, and flavors when possible.
Top 5 Healthiest Smoothie King Options
1. Green Warrior (Best Overall)
This nutrient-packed blend includes:
- Spinach
- Mango
- Banana
- Whey protein
Nutrition per 20oz:
| Calories | Protein | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | 22g | 29g (0g added) |
2. Lean1 Vanilla (Best for Weight Loss)
With 27g protein and only 4g added sugar, this smoothie helps control hunger. The protein comes from Lean1 Vanilla Protein blend rather than artificial sweeteners.
3. Pineapple Mango Refresher (Best Low-Calorie)
At just 140 calories with 63mg natural caffeine from green coffee beans, this is perfect for an energy boost without sugar crash.
4. Gladiator Strawberry (Best Post-Workout)
Packs 40g protein to support muscle recovery. Use a high-powered blender if making a similar smoothie at home.
5. Keto Champ Coffee (Best Low-Carb)
With only 4g net carbs, this blend uses almond milk, almond butter, and keto protein for sustained energy.
Smoothies to Avoid
Some menu items sound healthy but pack hidden sugars:
1. Hulk Strawberry
Contains 98g sugar – more than 3 cans of soda.
2. Angel Food
Despite the name, has 88g sugar and artificial flavors.
3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Includes 72g sugar and processed peanut butter.
Customization Tips
Make any smoothie healthier with these tweaks:
1. Size Down
Choose a 20oz instead of 32oz to control portions.
2. Boost Nutrition
Add spinach or kale to any smoothie for extra vitamins.
3. Watch Add-ons
Skip turbinado sugar or honey which add empty calories.
Making Healthy Smoothies at Home
For those who prefer homemade, a quality blender makes all the difference. Try this Green Warrior copycat recipe:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- Blend until smooth
According to Eat This, Not That!, the key is balancing natural sweetness from fruit with protein and healthy fats to create satisfying, nutrient-dense smoothies.
