The ingredient list for both beverages includes: one whole banana, a proprietary whey protein and fiber powder, choice of [image-nocss] milk and ice (in the Orange Mango Banana Blend, Naked Juice is also added).
The two blends can be customized to fit taste preference and lifestyle, the company said. A shot of espresso added to the Banana Chocolate Blend provides the bold, smooth flavor of espresso with no extra calories. Matcha Green Tea Powder added to the Orange Mango Banana Blend gives the beverage the antioxidants of green tea with only 40 additional calories. The powder also increases the amount of Vitamin C to 45% Daily Value. Nonfat Milk in place of the standard 2% milk shaves off 20 calories and up to 3 grams of fat.
Starbucks has taken numerous steps toward offering healthier options: Reducing overall calories, fat and saturated fat content in core beverages and bakery items: Core beverages, a decrease in overall calories by 14%, fat by 36% and saturated fat by 38%; core bakery items: a decrease on average of 5% in calories, 15% in fat and 8% in saturated fat; moving to 2% milk as a standard for core beverages in North America; and removal of artificial trans fat in all food and beverages in North America.
Seattle-based Starbucks said it is also committed to full transparency in nutrition information. In addition to in-store nutrition guides, the most up-to-date nutrition detail on Starbucks offerings can be found online.
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