Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

[ShoppGirl 3,415]

Has anyone ever been to one of these. Apparently they are all over. I want to go so badly. What’s good there? It all looks so good on their online menu. Also, if I get a smoothie to go and put in fridge will it be good later that same day? I am thinking if I eat food I obviously can’t do a smoothie too but I could have it later for a snack or for dinner if it’s a Protein One. Maybe I will just get a smoothie and call it a day. I glanced at the calories and many things are a splurge as listed but I’m thinking I can get the sauce on the side or leave off the bacon, etc to make it doable. Just curious what others get there.

[Arabesque 6,539]

How do the nutrients fit in with your dietary plan? Not just calories but sugar, fat, carb content too. What are the serving portions like? Many smoothies are high in sugar & carbs from the fruit content alone with many containing more fruit than you’d eat in a single serve but without the fibre & nutrients left in the pulp they toss out.

There’s nothing wrong with splitting a meal over a lunch & dinner. I’ve done it. Did it two weeks ago with a middle eastern halloumi salad bowl I had at lunch. Took the left overs home & had them for dinner. Just added chicken as I’d eaten most of the Protein component at lunch.

Do your homework & then make an informed decision. Whether you indulge or not ultimately is your decision.

[Tufflaw 463]

Here is the Tropical Smoothie Cafe nutritional info charts - https://d38zwb0vf9f6v5.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/19172332/Menu-Optimization-2021-Promo-1-2022-Sports.pdf

For me, I think even the Kids smoothie option has too many carbs, but YMMV.

Some of the sandwiches look doable, I'd probably split it in half and have both lunch and dinner.

[ShoppGirl 3,415]

26 minutes ago, Tufflaw said:

Here is the Tropical smoothie Cafe nutritional info charts - https://d38zwb0vf9f6v5.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/19172332/Menu-Optimization-2021-Promo-1-2022-Sports.pdf

For me, I think even the Kids smoothie option has too many carbs, but YMMV.

Some of the sandwiches look doable, I'd probably split it in half and have both lunch and dinner.

I was looking at the kids smoothies too. The 12 oz Jetty junior with Splenda doesn’t look bad. It’s 80 calories 20g carbs 12g sugar. I am trying to find something to have as a treat on occasion that isn’t too bad. I think that will do. If I’m reading this correctly it’s less than an apple. I need to print it out though and be sure because I’m reading it on my phone

Edited March 7, 2022 by ShoppGirl

[ShoppGirl 3,415]

45 minutes ago, Arabesque said:

How do the nutrients fit in with your dietary plan? Not just calories but sugar, fat, carb content too. What are the serving portions like? Many smoothies are high in sugar & carbs from the fruit content alone with many containing more fruit than you’d eat in a single serve but without the fibre & nutrients left in the pulp they toss out.

There’s nothing wrong with splitting a meal over a lunch & dinner. I’ve done it. Did it two weeks ago with a middle eastern halloumi salad bowl I had at lunch. Took the left overs home & had them for dinner. Just added chicken as I’d eaten most of the Protein component at lunch.

Do your homework & then make an informed decision. Whether you indulge or not ultimately is your decision.

They have a salad that is supposedly only 350 calories. I find it hard to believe though because it has grilled chicken breast, bacon and a salsa ranch dressing. I mean I guess it could be a lite dressing and they could be skimpy with the chicken and bacon but I bet they don’t really make it that way when you get there. I would probably leave off the bacon either way because I can live without it but does their dressing come pre portioned? If not I know I have to get that on the side too.

do they really toss the pulp in smoothies? I thought that was just when juicing?? I think I have decided that if I go with a smoothie it will be the childrens 12 ounce one

Edited March 7, 2022 by ShoppGirl

[PuraVida37 715]

My nutritionist said Hard Pass. Too much sugar in the fruit and veg, even if you got it with whey mixed in. Besides, the drinks are huge, even pre-surgery. You're better off making your own controlled smoothies at home.

Here's a video link to a bariatric surgeon making a smoothie

[Guest]

Calories are so high! I think you could go but is it really worth it - aren't there any better smoothie places or other restaurants that you might be able to relax and choose more widely from the menu?

[ShoppGirl 3,415]

I live in a small town and it’s the only smoothie place I know of anywhere near me. I have been going over and over their nutritional data and menu and I think I found one that will be okay. First off they make their smoothies with turbanado sugar unless you request to substitute splenda which helps a lot. Second, they use juice from concentrate for some of their fruits but not all so choosing the right fruits is key. Third, they have the kids smoothies which is 12oz so of course that cuts everything in half. The jetty junior With Splenda Is 80 calories, 20g carbs and 12g sugar. I am pretty sure it’s just fresh strawberry, fresh banana and Splenda. Although they must add something to make it blend. Idk maybe just ice or Water? ? Something. I will watch them closely as they make it for sure.

[Guest]

So...go for it. But I'd just do custom stuff and tell them what you want. I can't see there's a reason for either sugar or splenda tbh. Crushed ice, fruit, whey ...why not.

[ShoppGirl 3,415]

26 minutes ago, Pollito said:

So...go for it. But I'd just do custom stuff and tell them what you want. I can't see there's a reason for either sugar or splenda tbh. Crushed ice, fruit, whey ...why not.

Do you make your own smoothies? I have with Greek yogurt but not Protein Powder? Do you think a full scoop of Protein would dissolve okay in 12oz smoothie or would it need to be half scoop?? I have a feeling I will be one of the firsts to order protein powder in the kids size. Lol

Edited March 7, 2022 by ShoppGirl

[Guest]

2 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

Do you make your own smoothies? I have with Greek yogurt but not Protein powder? Do you think a full scoop of Protein would dissolve okay in 12oz smoothie or would it need to be half scoop?? I have a feeling I will be one of the firsts to order protein powder in the kids size. Lol

I do make my own smoothies and sometimes add protein powder but it's really mainly to hide disgusting-but-healthy things I want to get in my body. Sprouted chickpeas and that sort of thing. Spirulina. Also a handful of supplements like NMN and resveratrol. Smash it all up with a handful of something tasty to hide the nasty like frozen pineapple chunks.

Or....I do it with coffee and just collagen.

Edit:

I use Greek yoghurt or kefir. Check the protein because some are better than others and you may not need protein powder at all

Edited March 7, 2022 by Guest

[ShoppGirl 3,415]

I just wanted to update. I ended up going and I got a Thai chicken salad 370 calories and the Jetty junior smoothie made with Splenda 80 calories. I drank the smoothie on the way home and just had the salad for dinner. They were both really good. So SOME of the stuff on the menu is high calorie but not all. I guess it’s like anywhere you go really.

[bgrimes612 13]

I actually went to planet smoothie and. I get the Big Bang smoothing no sugar added and it’s great and i tolerated it just fine and has 12g of Protein

[ShoppGirl 3,415]

20 minutes ago, bgrimes612 said:

I actually went to planet smoothie and. I get the Big Bang smoothing no sugar added and it’s great and i tolerated it just fine and has 12g of Protein

Do they post the nutritional info? I only ask because some of the smoothies at tropical smoothie seem harmless but if you pay attention they are over 700 calories and that’s before you start adding stuff. Some of their food is the same way. That’s why I had to study the menu online before I went.

Edited March 9, 2022 by ShoppGirl