
Over the past few years, Iโve grown to love smoothies. I donโt really mind making them for myself if I need to, but when it comes to purchasing my own, itโs best to find the one thatโs worth it in terms of taste and price.ย
Smoothies can be expensive depending on where you buy them from, so after a lot of taste testing and experimenting, Iโve narrowed down my favourite places to go to for a post-workout drink.ย
For the sake of consistency, Iโve kept my choices in relatively the same size and flavour range.ย
Booster Juiceย
Regular Mango Hurricane
Mangos, strawberries, guava, passion fruit, peach, yogurt.
$6.45
Booster Juice is the reigning champion in terms of smoothie selection and will always be my go-to if Iโm willing to spend a little extra. Although it isnโt the cheapest on this list, for the size and taste, itโs certainly worth it. Perfectly blended, creamy and smooth, the Mango Hurricane is just the right tropical drink choice that Iโm never disappointed with buying. As well, they have a variety of boosters that you can add to your drink depending on your preference and need, giving it that little extra something that makes you feel like youโre actually consuming something healthy.
Yogen Frรผzย
Medium Tropical storm
No-fat frozen yogurt bar, mango, pineapple, banana, orange juice.ย
$4.95
I love Yogen Frรผz. A cheaper option than Booster Juice, it does the job and does it well. Although their smoothies arenโt as thick or creamy, they still taste really good and donโt make you feel like youโre drinking blended grass just to get in some vitamins. They make their smoothies with frozen fruit that you can see them using, so you know whatโs going into your drink right in front of you. If Iโm feeling indulgent, I double up with their frozen yogurt, which is never a bad decision.ย ย
McDonaldโsย
Medium Strawberry Mango Pineapple Smoothie with yogurt
Ice, yogurt, real strawberry, pineapple, mango purรฉe.ย
$2.79
Honestly, you canโt go wrong with this price. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that McDonaldโs smoothies are pretty good for the amount you pay for them and Iโve consistently bought one each time I go there. Although it wonโt balance much out if youโre still getting a Big Mac and fries, itโs a decently healthy option thatโs cheap and tasty. I would definitely consider this one to be the most reasonable choice overall in terms of cost and taste.ย
Freshiiย
Recoverii Smoothie
Mango, turmeric, pineapple, honey, banana, coconut milk
$5.99ย
Iโm a big fan of Freshii, but their prices hurt my wallet every time I go there and I have to make sure that what Iโm buying is worth it. Their smoothies are fairly reasonable in terms of cost, but their taste isnโt something that I would hand over money for every time I walk in. This particular flavour combo is unique and it definitely wonโt be for everyone, but itโs my top choice. It has a zingy taste that wakes you up, so itโs great if you need a bit of a boost in the morning or youโre getting over a cold.ย
The Golden Mean Wellnessย Shoppe & Healthcare Clinic
Self Defence Smoothieย
$7.99
Even though itโs the most expensive smoothie on the list, I really like this hidden little gem of a wellness store in Downtown Kitchener.ย
The staff who work there are lovely, the store is beautiful and they have a wide variety of health products and other services available as well as their smoothies.ย
This one is packed with vitamin C, has quite the kick and is designed to boost your immune system โ which is perfect for flu season. I would recommend this choice if youโre fighting off a bug or you feel one coming on and youโre willing to pay a little extra to give your body some added TLC.ย
Overall, each of these smoothie places is a respectable choice โ they each have different pros and cons that make them more desirable depending on your order of preference. Booster Juice is great due to their taste and location right across the street from the university and McDonaldโs has budget friendly options that donโt completely sacrifice taste and quality.ย
When in doubt though, you canโt go wrong with making your own smoothie at home โ the key is having fresh ingredients on hand and a powerful blender
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