Which is the best Erewhon smoothie? We asked a registered dietitian

Erewhon smoothies have a reputation for being delicious and healthy, but they are also quite pricey. At the popular Los Angeles-based high-end organic grocer, an Erewhon smoothie can cost over $20. Known for its focus on health and wellness, Erewhon offers a variety of smoothies made with organic, high-quality ingredients, including maca, spirulina, and collagen.

But what about nutritionally? That’s a tough question to answer, since Erewhon doesn’t list nutritional information for its smoothies on their website. To answer that, I’ve used my knowledge as a registered dietitian to rank all 15 of Erewhon’s signature smoothies based on the following criteria:

Each criterion is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a total score out of 20. Read on to find out which smoothies I recommend and which ones to avoid.

Coconut Cloud Smoothie

Of all Erewhon’s smoothies, the Coconut Cloud Smoothie is the most balanced and our top pick. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like collagen, almond butter, coconut cream and avocado, this smoothie will leave you feeling satisfied long after you’ve drunk it. Its distinctive blue color comes from Spirulina Blue Magic, an extract from blue-green algae. Spirulina is a nutritional powerhouse packed with beta-carotene, vitamin B12, iron and omega-3 fatty acids.

Kefir Matcha Cloud Smoothie

The Kefir Matcha Cloud Smoothie is another filling option, made with satisfying ingredients like kefir and avocado. Not only is kefir a great source of protein, it also contains gut-friendly probiotics to keep you satisfied. This smoothie is also rich in Vitamin E and tocopherol, a powerful antioxidant that’s thought to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.

Kendall’s Peach and Cream Smoothie

Another satisfying treat is Kendall’s Peaches & Cream smoothie, which is packed with collagen, rich coconut cream, and organic peaches. It also contains probiotic-rich kombucha, goji berries, electrolytes, and aloe vera juice. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from this smoothie will be donated to the Good Shepherd Shelter, a shelter for women and children affected by domestic violence.

Gary Brecka’s Perfect Amino Smoothie

Gary Brecka’s Perfect Amino Smoothie is a nutritious drink packed with satiating amino acids, coconut cream, and a blend of berries. The 26-superfood blend includes ingredients like reishi mushroom, acai, elderberry, and turmeric. It also contains hydrogen water, but this ingredient is more hyped than it sounds and has insufficient human studies to back up its claims.

Amino Acid Trip Smoothie

What the Amino Acid Trip Smoothie lacks in protein, it makes up for with other nutritious and delicious ingredients. With a base of pineapple, banana, and coconut cream, one sip of this smoothie will have you heading to the beach in no time. The highlight of this smoothie is the yuzu-flavored magnesium powder. Magnesium is used in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, so getting enough is essential. Plus, this smoothie is visually fun with its white, yellow, and red swirls.

Malibu Mango Smoothie

The Malibu Mango Smoothie is a satisfying recipe that blends collagen, coconut cream, and tropical fruit, as well as lion’s mane, a type of mushroom that’s rich in antioxidants and may improve brain function and reduce stress.

Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glazed Skin Smoothie

Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glazed Skin Smoothie is a liquid meal that’s packed with collagen, avocado, coconut cream, bananas, and strawberries to fill you up. It also contains seaweed, which is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, because of the maple syrup and strawberry glaze, this smoothie has more sugar than other Erewhon smoothies, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, you might want to avoid it.

Strawberry Probiotics

Our Strawberry Probiotic Smoothie is another satisfying option made with collagen, coconut kefir, and strawberries. The probiotics in the coconut kefir and the vitamin E from the toco make this smoothie nutritious and delicious, and it’s sweetened with vanilla stevia and xylitol, so it’s much lower in sugar than other smoothies.

Maca Bomb

While it might not leave you feeling as full as other smoothies, the Maca Bomb smoothie will still leave you feeling satisfied thanks to the hemp seeds, cacao nibs, and almonds. It also contains maca (which has a ton of benefits from fertility to antioxidants and immune function) and goji berries. Plus, it doesn’t contain the high-sugar ingredients found in other smoothies, making it a good option for anyone watching their sugar intake.

Goddess Smoothie

The Goddess Smoothie contains a blend of organic barley grass, chlorella, spirulina, maca, mesquite, toco and pumpkin seed oil, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a superfood boost. Don’t expect this smoothie to keep you full for long, though; although it does contain hemp seed and pumpkin seed oil, it may be lower in protein, fat and fiber than other smoothies.

Post-workout smoothie

Made with just six ingredients, this post-workout smoothie is a minimalist favorite. It’s packed with collagen and fiber protein and healthy fats from chia seeds to keep you full for hours, maca and coconut water for natural electrolytes, and its deep purple color is beautiful and appetizing.

Mint Chip Energizer

While hemp seeds are the only significant source of protein in the Mint Chip Energizer, the smoothie is packed with other superfood ingredients, including maca, barley grass juice, and energizing veggies. While the additives are noteworthy, the smoothie isn’t particularly appetizing in appearance, so keep that in mind if you’re hoping to create an Instagram-worthy smoothie.

Energizing Smoothie

With collagen, coconut meat, cacao nibs, MCT oil and ghee, this active smoothie will satisfy your hunger pangs. While maca and toco provide added nutrients, this smoothie also contains multiple sources of saturated fat, including coconut meat, MCT oil and ghee. Eating too much saturated fat can raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. While it’s fine to drink this smoothie every once in a while, we don’t recommend it every day.

Dr. Paul’s Raw Animal Smoothie

While the kefir, bananas, and blueberries should be relatively filling, Dr. Paul’s raw animal smoothie also contains freeze-dried beef innards, which some people may find jarring, and it also contains two types of sugar – honey and maple syrup – which some may find too sweet.

Turmeric Crush

We really wanted to like the Turmeric Crush Smoothie, but with no source of protein or fat, this smoothie won’t keep you satisfied for long. Although it does have some nutritious additions, like anti-inflammatory turmeric and camu camu, it’s best to avoid this smoothie if you’re looking to replace a meal.

Sarah Glinski is a registered dietitian and health and nutrition writer. She has over 6 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Her areas of expertise include diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, gut health, and intuitive eating. She believes food is more than just nutrients and that food has the power to heal and build community. As a nutrition expert who writes health content, Sarah bases her writing and recommendations on the latest scientific research. Her goal as a writer is to make complex health information easy to understand and actionable so more people can benefit from it.