Starbucks Smoothie - Vivanno

itsallgood57 · 07-17-2008, 06:05 AM

Tuesday our Starbucks started serving a new smoothie they call Vivanno. There are two but the one I tried was the banana one & it was really good. They were giving out samples & then, if you liked it, they gave out coupons for a free one. The gal serving me said it only contained 270 calories & was one banana, protein powder & 2% milk with no HFCS at all! It's nice to know that there is another choice for me now if I have to meet someone there. I haven't been able to find out the carb count yet - company 'puter has a filter against Starbucks site - go figure. Anyone else happen to know???

Norm · 07-17-2008, 06:09 AM

For 16 ounces:

Banana Chocolate

44 carbs
6 fiber
sugars 28

Orange Mango

47 carbs
6 fiber
32 sugar

DorianH · 07-17-2008, 06:27 AM

Yikes- not even remotely carb friendly- doesn't the banana one have chocolate in it?

DorianH · 07-17-2008, 06:27 AM

what's an HFCS?

SashimiMark · 07-17-2008, 06:29 AM

High Fructose Corn Syrup

lisabinil · 07-17-2008, 07:09 AM

Not lc friendly at all-most commercial smoothies are not. These are also made with milk and who knows the ingredients of their whey protein powder-not listed on the website.

aunatural · 07-17-2008, 07:15 AM

Yes, bananas are delicious and nutritious but they are one of the more sugary fruits and are really high on the glycemic index, so not the best choice. Also, I'm sure they're not using sugar free chocolate syrup. I feel your excitement though

! It sounds yummy!

lisabinil · 07-17-2008, 07:19 AM

They use cocoa powder and their "own" whey protein powder with no nutritional info listed for it.

itsallgood57 · 07-17-2008, 08:14 AM

Ohmygawd - 47 carbs???? Do you know how much real food I could eat for that many carbs? Well, duh, yea, you guys do know.

What a dissapointment - I really thought I'd found a good alternative to other non-friendly Starbucks "stuff". Obviosly not.

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

dae_tona · 07-17-2008, 08:23 AM

I read about the Vivanno in the USA Today not that long ago. I will not pay over $4 for something I could make at home that would be far healthier.

Seems like more fast-food places are also getting on the bandwagon and coming out with fruit smoothies, too. Taco Bell has fruteeze (sp?) now. I think it's made with real fruit & syrup. Don't they think the fruit is sweet enough? Why add syrup to it? Doesn't make any sense.

McDonald's is planning to launch something, too-from what I remember.

Daetona

SashimiMark · 07-17-2008, 08:33 AM

I love bananas. I need to add them to my list of things to have on my free weekends. But otherwise, I'll stick to avocados for my potassium.

Ilpirata · 07-17-2008, 08:41 AM

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Ohmygawd - 47 carbs???? Do you know how much real food I could eat for that many carbs? Well, duh, yea, you guys do know.

What a dissapointment - I really thought I'd found a good alternative to other non-friendly Starbucks "stuff". Obviosly not.

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

Yeah it sucks. bananas + commercial food prep = not so good.

At Starbucks your best bet is a coffee drink with sugar free syrup. Ask them to add a coupla shots of heavy cream or use some of your daily carb allowance for self-pour half and half.

mimom3 · 07-17-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dae_tona

McDonald's is planning to launch something, too-from what I remember.

Daetona

McDonald's has fruit smoothies here already. My kids have had them and say that they are tasty. I haven'y looked up the nutritional info on them, but I am sure they aren't low carb friendly (or healthy) by any means.

DorianH · 07-17-2008, 12:56 PM

Actually, Starbucks is one of the more LC friendly places I go to. They have great SF syrups!

SashimiMark · 07-17-2008, 01:31 PM

I stop by SB about once a week. In the summer, it's a venti iced decaf coffee with sf vanilla, cinnamon dulce, or caramel, topped off with about a quarter inch of heavy cream.

When it's cold out, it's a tall quad decaf heavy cream latte with one of the above mentioned sf syrups.

DorianH · 07-17-2008, 01:54 PM

MMMMM........Mark you're making me drool for coffee now. Mine is a grande SF iced Vanilla Latte w/soy milk.

lildragonfly · 07-17-2008, 01:56 PM

I always get iced coffee with sf syrup and heavy cream

Chouter · 07-17-2008, 03:41 PM

The only "new" drink at the 'Bux that is carb-friendly is the Starbucks Doubleshot. This is what I drink when I am working. I use SF hazelnut, freshly pulled espresso shots poured over ice, shaken vigorously, then topped off with about 1/2" of heavy cream. It reminds me a kaluha and cream. YUM!

Houston Heather · 07-17-2008, 03:47 PM

I threw away my sample when the barista wasn't looking.

I was so glad I had when I read the nutrition info.

lildragonfly · 07-17-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chouter

The only "new" drink at the 'Bux that is carb-friendly is the Starbucks Doubleshot. This is what I drink when I am working. I use SF hazelnut, freshly pulled espresso shots poured over ice, shaken vigorously, then topped off with about 1/2" of heavy cream. It reminds me a kaluha and cream. YUM!

OHHHHH Im getting this next time before a long job!

itsallgood57 · 07-17-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chouter

The only "new" drink at the 'Bux that is carb-friendly is the Starbucks Doubleshot. This is what I drink when I am working. I use SF hazelnut, freshly pulled espresso shots poured over ice, shaken vigorously, then topped off with about 1/2" of heavy cream. It reminds me a kaluha and cream. YUM!

Ok, now we're talking!! I'm having one of these little babies on Saturday morning when I meet "the girls". I can hardly wait.

Chouter, looking at your location, you & I are probably within a couple hundred miles of each other

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Strawberry · 07-17-2008, 05:10 PM

You might be able to get them to customize a drink to suit you, using ONLY a banana, some milk, and ice. And maybe a little splenda or a shot of sugar-free splenda syrup.

But whatever is in their juice mix or protein powder mix is definitely not lowcarb!

DorianH · 07-17-2008, 06:33 PM

LOL.....they offered me a sample yesterday. I politely declined, just saying "no thank you". The guy pushed it again and said "really, try it- it's awesome!". So I said "no thank you- I can't. I'm allergic to milk." Sooooo then I order my drink (with SOY milk) and he says "do you want that with whipped cream?"

Chouter · 07-17-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsallgood57

Ok, now we're talking!! I'm having one of these little babies on Saturday morning when I meet "the girls". I can hardly wait.

Chouter, looking at your location, you & I are probably within a couple hundred miles of each other

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The SBUX Doubleshot is delicious! Watch out, though, it's easy to overdose. A Venti SD has FIVE shots of espresso. (That's the size I like, but I do half-decaf...)

Yep, we're in the same "area". Are you enjoying the sunny weather in the beautiful Pacific Northwest?

dae_tona · 07-18-2008, 05:02 AM

I tried a sample of the chocolate vivanno yesterday when I stopped by for an iced americano. It actually surprised me that it wasn't as sweet at I thought it would be. And it was very filling. That little sample filled me up for 5 hours. That's how filling it was.

The clerk told me that they can customize the vivanno so if you wanted half and half or heavy cream in it, they can do that. I don't think they could subsitute anything for the banana...maybe lower sugar fruit? But then it wouldn't be chocolate banana....strawberry chocolate wouldn't be bad, though.

Daetona

DorianH · 07-18-2008, 06:13 AM

It's nice that they are willing to do substitutions but it's not LC any way you slice it (so to speak LOL).........the banana, the chocolate.......either way, it's half my carbs for the day and I consume many more carbs than most here..........

Chouter · 07-18-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dae_tona

I tried a sample of the chocolate vivanno yesterday when I stopped by for an iced americano. It actually surprised me that it wasn't as sweet at I thought it would be. And it was very filling. That little sample filled me up for 5 hours. That's how filling it was.

The clerk told me that they can customize the vivanno so if you wanted half and half or heavy cream in it, they can do that. I don't think they could subsitute anything for the banana...maybe lower sugar fruit? But then it wouldn't be chocolate banana....strawberry chocolate wouldn't be bad, though.

Daetona

There are no substitutions we can actually make to the drink with regard to the fruit. Other than the pre-packaged fruit that is in the food case, the only fresh fruit in the store is banana. The strawberry we have is actually a heavy, sweet syrup.

The drink, surprisingly, isn't all that sweet. But it sure isn't carb-friendly, no matter how you mix.

Ilpirata · 07-18-2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

The only "new" drink at the 'Bux that is carb-friendly is the Starbucks Doubleshot. This is what I drink when I am working. I use SF hazelnut, freshly pulled espresso shots poured over ice, shaken vigorously, then topped off with about 1/2" of heavy cream. It reminds me a kaluha and cream. YUM!

Is this an actual drink on the menu called the "Doubleshot" or does it just refer to shots of espresso? Do they automatically make it with heavy cream? Do I just say "Venti Double shot with SF Hazelnut and heavy cream" and they know what to make? I'm being lame but I really want to order one...

Chouter · 07-18-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilpirata

Is this an actual drink on the menu called the "Doubleshot" or does it just refer to shots of espresso? Do they automatically make it with heavy cream? Do I just say "Venti Double shot with SF Hazelnut and heavy cream" and they know what to make? I'm being lame but I really want to order one...

Yes, it is an actual menu item. It is not the doublshot in the can, these drinks are made with freshly pulled espresso shots, and shaken, just like the iced tea. When I order, I say, "Iced Venti SFH Starbucks Doubleshot with a 1/2" of heavy cream." Don't just say "doubleshot" or you may just get a doppio espresso with heavy cream. There are FIVE espresso shots in the

07-17-2008, 06:05 AM	#1
itsallgood57 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Between the Emerald City & the City of Roses Posts: 92 Gallery: itsallgood57 Stats: 236/219/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 07-27-08	Starbucks Smoothie - Vivanno Tuesday our Starbucks started serving a new smoothie they call Vivanno. There are two but the one I tried was the banana one & it was really good. They were giving out samples & then, if you liked it, they gave out coupons for a free one. The gal serving me said it only contained 270 calories & was one banana, protein powder & 2% milk with no HFCS at all! It's nice to know that there is another choice for me now if I have to meet someone there. I haven't been able to find out the carb count yet - company 'puter has a filter against Starbucks site - go figure. Anyone else happen to know???

07-17-2008, 07:09 AM	#6
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,773 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Not lc friendly at all-most commercial smoothies are not. These are also made with milk and who knows the ingredients of their whey protein powder-not listed on the website. Last edited by lisabinil : 07-17-2008 at 07:13 AM.

07-17-2008, 07:15 AM	#7
aunatural Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 960 Gallery: aunatural Stats: 150/142/125 WOE: Somersize/Schwarzbein Start Date: 02/06/06	Yes, bananas are delicious and nutritious but they are one of the more sugary fruits and are really high on the glycemic index, so not the best choice. Also, I'm sure they're not using sugar free chocolate syrup. I feel your excitement though! It sounds yummy!

07-17-2008, 03:41 PM	#18
Chouter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East of Seattle, WA Posts: 147 Gallery: Chouter Stats: 199.6/169.5/145 WOE: Atkins-ish	Starbucks Double Shot The only "new" drink at the 'Bux that is carb-friendly is the Starbucks Doubleshot. This is what I drink when I am working. I use SF hazelnut, freshly pulled espresso shots poured over ice, shaken vigorously, then topped off with about 1/2" of heavy cream. It reminds me a kaluha and cream. YUM!

07-18-2008, 05:02 AM	#25
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Soon to be AZ!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,870 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: 186/135 Sz 18/Sz 4 Ht: 5'0.5" WOE: Atkins w/ BFL Exercises	I tried a sample of the chocolate vivanno yesterday when I stopped by for an iced americano. It actually surprised me that it wasn't as sweet at I thought it would be. And it was very filling. That little sample filled me up for 5 hours. That's how filling it was. The clerk told me that they can customize the vivanno so if you wanted half and half or heavy cream in it, they can do that. I don't think they could subsitute anything for the banana...maybe lower sugar fruit? But then it wouldn't be chocolate banana....strawberry chocolate wouldn't be bad, though. Daetona __________________ "If you think you can or you think you can't, then you're right."-Henry Ford

07-17-2008, 06:09 AM	#2
Norm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 239 Gallery: Norm	For 16 ounces: Banana Chocolate 44 carbs 6 fiber sugars 28 Orange Mango 47 carbs 6 fiber 32 sugar

07-17-2008, 06:27 AM	#3
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Yikes- not even remotely carb friendly- doesn't the banana one have chocolate in it?

07-17-2008, 06:29 AM	#5
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	High Fructose Corn Syrup

07-17-2008, 07:19 AM	#8
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,773 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	They use cocoa powder and their "own" whey protein powder with no nutritional info listed for it.

07-17-2008, 08:14 AM	#9
itsallgood57 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Between the Emerald City & the City of Roses Posts: 92 Gallery: itsallgood57 Stats: 236/219/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 07-27-08	Ohmygawd - 47 carbs???? Do you know how much real food I could eat for that many carbs? Well, duh, yea, you guys do know. What a dissapointment - I really thought I'd found a good alternative to other non-friendly Starbucks "stuff". Obviosly not. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

07-17-2008, 08:23 AM	#10
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Soon to be AZ!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,870 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: 186/135 Sz 18/Sz 4 Ht: 5'0.5" WOE: Atkins w/ BFL Exercises	I read about the Vivanno in the USA Today not that long ago. I will not pay over $4 for something I could make at home that would be far healthier. Seems like more fast-food places are also getting on the bandwagon and coming out with fruit smoothies, too. Taco Bell has fruteeze (sp?) now. I think it's made with real fruit & syrup. Don't they think the fruit is sweet enough? Why add syrup to it? Doesn't make any sense. McDonald's is planning to launch something, too-from what I remember. Daetona

07-17-2008, 08:33 AM	#11
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	I love bananas. I need to add them to my list of things to have on my free weekends. But otherwise, I'll stick to avocados for my potassium.

07-17-2008, 12:56 PM	#14
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Actually, Starbucks is one of the more LC friendly places I go to. They have great SF syrups!

07-17-2008, 01:31 PM	#15
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	I stop by SB about once a week. In the summer, it's a venti iced decaf coffee with sf vanilla, cinnamon dulce, or caramel, topped off with about a quarter inch of heavy cream. When it's cold out, it's a tall quad decaf heavy cream latte with one of the above mentioned sf syrups.

07-17-2008, 01:54 PM	#16
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	MMMMM........Mark you're making me drool for coffee now. Mine is a grande SF iced Vanilla Latte w/soy milk.

07-17-2008, 01:56 PM	#17
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,141 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	I always get iced coffee with sf syrup and heavy cream

07-17-2008, 03:47 PM	#19
Houston Heather Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 3,585 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: Size 22W/12/12 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss	I threw away my sample when the barista wasn't looking. I was so glad I had when I read the nutrition info.

07-17-2008, 05:10 PM	#22
Strawberry MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,583 Gallery: Strawberry	You might be able to get them to customize a drink to suit you, using ONLY a banana, some milk, and ice. And maybe a little splenda or a shot of sugar-free splenda syrup. But whatever is in their juice mix or protein powder mix is definitely not lowcarb!

07-17-2008, 06:33 PM	#23
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	LOL.....they offered me a sample yesterday. I politely declined, just saying "no thank you". The guy pushed it again and said "really, try it- it's awesome!". So I said "no thank you- I can't. I'm allergic to milk." Sooooo then I order my drink (with SOY milk) and he says "do you want that with whipped cream?"

07-18-2008, 06:13 AM	#26
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	It's nice that they are willing to do substitutions but it's not LC any way you slice it (so to speak LOL).........the banana, the chocolate.......either way, it's half my carbs for the day and I consume many more carbs than most here..........