Tag: Blended drinks

While the act of blending itself does not add calories to a beverage, a standard Starbucks Frappuccino contains hundreds more calories than a regular iced coffee. So, does blending a Starbucks drink add calories, or is something else entirely responsible? The answer lies in the recipe, not the blender.

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a medium (14 oz) Dunkin' Frozen Coffee contains approximately 295 mg of caffeine, a substantial amount for a single beverage. While some customers might mistakenly assume it's just a coffee-flavored slushy, its coffee concentrate base ensures a potent caffeine kick.

According to Scooter's Coffee, the Peanut Butter Power is a 'muscle-building drink' with real peanut butter, their ice cream base, and vanilla protein powder.

According to the British Heart Foundation, blending fruits releases their natural sugars, which can have health implications similar to added sugars. This fact challenges the common assumption that smoothies without added sugar are always inherently healthy and raises important questions about how to best prepare these popular drinks.

According to the official Dutch Bros website, they do offer smoothies on their menu for both adults and kids. So, if you've been asking, "Does Dutch Brothers coffee have smoothies?", the answer is a simple yes, with several real fruit-flavored options available.

The caffeine content in a Dutch Bros Blended Freeze can vary significantly, ranging from approximately 94mg in a standard 16oz serving to a potent 440mg in a large 32oz 9-1-1 Freeze, highlighting the importance of checking the specific drink details. This variation is due to the different bases and added espresso shots used across their blended drink menu.

Not all Starbucks Frappuccinos contain caffeine; their menu is divided into 'Coffee' blended beverages that do, and 'Crème' blended beverages that do not, offering options for every preference. Understanding which category your favorite flavor falls into is key to knowing whether your drink includes a buzz.

Originally sold in health food stores on the West Coast, the modern smoothie has evolved significantly. So, what exactly defines a smoothie? It is a blended beverage characterized by a smooth, thick consistency, made primarily from whole fruits and/or vegetables combined with a liquid base.

Statistics show that many commercial frozen coffee drinks contain significantly more sugar than regular coffee. So, is frozen coffee sweet? The simple answer is yes, most often it is, but the exact sweetness is determined by its specific ingredients and preparation.

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a medium 14 oz. Dunkin' Frozen Coffee contains a substantial 295 mg of caffeine. Yes, frozen iced coffee has caffeine, but the total amount depends heavily on the specific ingredients and preparation method used.