Have you joined the smoothie trend yet? Smoothies can be used as a form of meal replacement, however, they can also be used as a way to enjoy getting more nutrition into your diet.
It is so awesome that you can put pretty much anything in a smoothie.
Although you can make your own healthy smoothies at home, with few calories and all of the nutrition, and none of the added sugars, it is not always an ideal option.
This is why sometimes a smoothie from Jamba Juice is just what you need to hold you over on your smoothie addiction.
However, if you do want to get a smoothie from Jamba Juice, watch out for the ones which are packed with sugar, some can even contain as much sugar as coke can. Some of these sugars come from juices and fruit naturally, but not most of them.
Healthiest Jamba Juice Menu Items:
#1. Orange Carrot Karma
The Orange Carrot Karma is only 180 calories and has only 38 grams of sugar. The Orange carrot Karma isn’t bad for snacking, it is a mixture of carrot juice with bananas and sweetened mango. It is packed with Vitamins C and A.
#2. Strawberry Whirl
This is a super refreshing option, containing 45 grams of sugar, and 210 calories. This tasty blend of apple and strawberry juice and fresh bananas and strawberries is good for you, containing 2 servings of fruit and a lot of vitamin C.
#3. Apple ‘N’ Greens Smoothie
Kale, this smoothie has 2 total fruit servings in it and a serving of vegetables too. It has an apple-strawberries juice blend as well as peaches and mangoes, of course, it has kale in it too. It also has 250 calories in it and 45 grams of sugar, so it can also work as a pick-me-up.
#4. Berry UpBEET Smoothie
This smoothie is pretty hefty when it comes to calories, with 40 grams of sugar, and 240 calories, however, it is a lot less than a lot of the other drinks you can find at Jamba Juice.
It packs a punch with a combination of blueberries, carrots, a mixed berry juice blend, strawberries, broccoli, kale, carrots, beets, mango, lettuce, and ice.
What more could you want?
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#5. Veggie Vitality
It is a lot easier to drink your veg than eat them, especially when there are some tasty sweet fruits added in. It contains fresh apple juice, carrot juice, kale, chia seeds, and spinach. Thankfully it has 3 total servings of vegetables and a tiny 23 grams of sugar!
#6. Great Greens
Yet another green drink that we cannot help but love. There are only 110 calories and 17 grams of sugar in this. It has 3 servings of veggies and ½ fruit servings and also packs a lot into one little drink with fresh apple juice, cucumber juice, kale, spinach, chia seeds, and lemon juice.
#7. Peach Perfection
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This smoothie is a sweet one that has 42 grams of sugar with a mix of apple-strawberry juice blend, mango, peaches, strawberries, and of course, the peach juice blend.
#8. Peach Mango Smoothie
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This smoothie has 300 calories and 41 grams of sugar, but 11 grams of protein are also in it as well. It contains peach juice blend, mango, peaches, soy milk, and also Lean Balance, which is made with milk and soy.
#9. PB & Banana Protein Smoothie
This smoothie is without a doubt one of the best post-workout snacks with high protein, as well as frozen bananas, peanut butter, milk, whey protein boost, ice, and clover honey.
It is high in calories, 490, but that is partly because it has 32 grams of protein in it, and also 35 grams of sugar.
#10. Apples ‘N’ charge
This smoothie has 26 grams of protein, and it has another smoothie that is ideal for drinking after workouts. It contains nonfat greek yogurt, apples, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, milk, bananas, and honey.
It has 410 calories and 42 grams of sugar.
#11. Tropical Greens
If you want more veggies with some kale and spinach, try this one. This contains kale and spinach with fresh apple juice, chia seeds, and fresh pineapples. It is also low in calories at only 160 calories and a bearable 29 grams of sugar.
Unhealthy Jamba Juice Menu Items To Avoid
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While we have spoken about the best, healthiest Jamba Juice menu items, we also need to think about what you should avoid from Jamba Juice. Some of the items we have mentioned above have a high sugar count, however, they can have even worse features in some cases.
Let’s have a quick look over what you should avoid if you are going to Jamba Juice and want something healthy.
The worst of Jamba Juice Robeks is the Cardio Cooler. While the description of this smoothie says that it is high in vitamin C, protein, and fiber, and it is, it is high in calories and sugar. It contains two types of sherbet, so it comes in at 45 grams of sugar and 244 calories in one 12 oz cup alone!
The worst of the classic smoothies is the Strawberry Surf Rider. Its smallest option is 16 oz, and it contains 300 calories and 64 grams of sugar. However, it only has 2 grams of fiber, and since its base is lemonade and lime sherbert it is quite high in sugar.
Weirdly this smoothie tastes mostly like lemon and lime, so the name of it is a bit confusing since by the name you would expect it to taste like Strawberries.
Other Unhealthy Items At Jamba Juice
- Peanut Butter Moo’d
- Orange Dream Machine
- RB Chocolate Love.
- PB + Banana Protein
- White Gummi
- Acai Super Antioxidant
- Purely Orange Juice
- Chunky Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
- Sourdough Parmesan Pretzel
- Apple Cinnamon Pretzel
- Sweet Belgian Waffle
Overall
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With any of the smoothies on our list, you could add Greek yogurt, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or kale for only $0.75 extra. You can also add boosts to these, including a caffeine boost or a Whey Protein boost.
You can spend $5 on a small smoothie from Jamba Juice, and while it may seem too much, it is good for what you get. Their options can be a bit on the expensive side, and not always healthy when you are trying to watch how much sugar you ingest, but their drinks do taste really good.
We are not super Jamba Juice fans, because they are a bit overpriced, but it is a nice option if you want to have a nice quick lunch between college classes, or on your break from work.
We prefer making our own smoothies without adding in extra sugar, however, getting the right smoothie from here can be a good choice for your health.
FAQs:
What Is The Lowest Calorie Item At Jamba Juice?
The lowest calorie item is 110 calories and only has 17 grams of sugar. It has 3 servings of veggies and ½ serving of fruit. It has a lot packed into this one drink.
Which drink is it? This is the Great Greens smoothie. The optimal green smoothie at Jamba Juice.
Is Jamba Juice Too Much Sugar?
Jamba Juice is only healthy if you order its healthy options. Some of Jamba Juice’s menu items contain a lot of sugar. We cannot say it is too much sugar, as it depends entirely on what you order. Some of their smoothies are healthy and low in sugar.
However, we still say it is healthier to make your own smoothies at home.
Is Jamba Juice A Good Meal Replacement?
Jamba Juice smoothies can be a good meal replacement, however, it is probably better to make your own smoothies at home for this, as homemade smoothies will have less sugar.
Does Jamba Juice Add Sugar To Their Acai Bowls?
Jamba Juice’s smoothies will often contain sugar indirectly. The sugar often comes from the fruit concentrates they use.
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