The Highest-Protein Shakes and Smoothies at Restaurant Chains
The most protein in a single drink we found at a US restaurant chain is Robeks' Blue Gorilla Smoothie (Large): 70g of protein in 1,030 calories, tied with Robeks' 800 LB Gorilla Smoothie (Large) at 1,200 calories. For the most protein per calorie, Starbucks' Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha (Venti 24 fl oz) has 50g of protein in 340 calories. Every number on this page is the brand's own published figure for that drink and size, read from its nutrition guide or menu page and checked October 14, 2026.
Only drinks the brand itself sells as protein drinks are listed: "protein" is in the drink's name or in the menu section the brand puts it in. Each brand's top drinks are shown at every size it prints. Seasonal and limited-time drinks are left out. Sizes are as the brand labels them; some brands print Small/Medium/Large without ounces.
Clean Juice protein drinks
Clean Juice prints 4 protein drinks on this list. The highest-protein is the Mighty Nutty Cacao (24 oz): 62g of protein, 650 calories and 41g of sugar. The most protein per calorie is the Mighty Nutty Cacao (16 oz), at 53g in 540 calories.
| Drink | Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sugar | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Nutty Cacao | 24 oz | 650 | 62g | 74g | 41g | 13g |
| Mighty Nutty Cacao | 16 oz | 540 | 53g | 61g | 35g | 9g |
| Green Gains | 24 oz | 650 | 56g | 85g | 54g | 9g |
| Green Gains | 16 oz | 500 | 49g | 62g | 41g | 6g |
| Boosted Blueberry Pineapple | 24 oz | 700 | 56g | 94g | 69g | 10g |
| Boosted Blueberry Pineapple | 16 oz | 500 | 48g | 59g | 45g | 7g |
| Recharge One | 24 oz | 650 | 54g | 86g | 60g | 9g |
| Recharge One | 16 oz | 520 | 48g | 66g | 47g | 6g |
Source: Clean Juice Smoothies Nutrition Facts (file dated 2.4.26).
Dutch Bros protein drinks
Dutch Bros prints 4 protein drinks on this list. The highest-protein is the Protein Latte (Hot Large): 42g of protein, 360 calories and 25g of sugar. The most protein per calorie is the Protein Latte (Hot Small), at 26g in 220 calories. The Iced Small size of the Protein Latte is 140 calories with 16g of protein.
| Drink | Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sugar | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein Latte | Hot Large | 360 | 42g | 27g | 25g | 10g |
| Protein Latte | Hot Medium | 310 | 36g | 22g | 21g | 9g |
| Protein Latte | Iced Large | 280 | 32g | 21g | 19g | 8g |
| Protein Latte | Hot Small | 220 | 26g | 16g | 15g | 6g |
| Protein Latte | Iced Medium | 220 | 26g | 16g | 15g | 6g |
| Protein Latte | Iced Small | 140 | 16g | 10g | 9g | 4g |
| Vanilla Zero Sugar Added Protein Latte | Hot Large | 340 | 39g | 25g | 23g | 9g |
| Vanilla Zero Sugar Added Protein Latte | Hot Medium | 290 | 33g | 21g | 20g | 8g |
| Vanilla Zero Sugar Added Protein Latte | Iced Large | 260 | 29g | 19g | 17g | 7g |
| Vanilla Zero Sugar Added Protein Latte | Hot Small | 200 | 23g | 15g | 14g | 6g |
| Vanilla Zero Sugar Added Protein Latte | Iced Medium | 200 | 23g | 15g | 14g | 6g |
| Vanilla Zero Sugar Added Protein Latte | Iced Small | 120 | 13g | 9g | 8g | 3g |
| Vanilla Protein Latte | Hot Large | 420 | 39g | 45g | 43g | 9g |
| Vanilla Protein Latte | Hot Medium | 370 | 33g | 41g | 40g | 8g |
| Vanilla Protein Latte | Iced Large | 340 | 29g | 39g | 37g | 7g |
| Vanilla Protein Latte | Hot Small | 280 | 23g | 35g | 34g | 6g |
| Vanilla Protein Latte | Iced Medium | 280 | 23g | 35g | 34g | 6g |
| Vanilla Protein Latte | Iced Small | 200 | 13g | 29g | 27g | 3g |
| Golden Eagle Protein Latte | Hot Large | 470 | 39g | 57g | 53g | 9g |
| Golden Eagle Protein Latte | Hot Medium | 420 | 33g | 53g | 50g | 8g |
| Golden Eagle Protein Latte | Iced Large | 380 | 29g | 52g | 47g | 7g |
| Golden Eagle Protein Latte | Hot Small | 330 | 23g | 47g | 44g | 6g |
| Golden Eagle Protein Latte | Iced Medium | 330 | 23g | 47g | 44g | 6g |
| Golden Eagle Protein Latte | Iced Small | 250 | 13g | 41g | 38g | 3g |
Source: Dutch Bros Coffee Nutritional Guide.
Jamba protein drinks
Jamba prints 4 protein drinks on this list. The highest-protein is the PB + Banana Protein (Whey) Smoothie (Large): 51g of protein, 835 calories and 58g of sugar. The most protein per calorie is the PB + Banana Protein (Whey) Smoothie (Small), at 41g in 555 calories.
| Drink | Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sugar | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB + Banana Protein (Whey) Smoothie | Large | 835 | 51g | 87g | 58g | 35g |
| PB + Banana Protein (Whey) Smoothie | Medium | 640 | 44g | 67g | 45g | 24g |
| PB + Banana Protein (Whey) Smoothie | Small | 555 | 41g | 50g | 32g | 23g |
| PB + Banana Protein (Soy) Smoothie | Large | 800 | 44g | 86g | 59g | 34g |
| PB + Banana Protein (Soy) Smoothie | Medium | 600 | 36g | 67g | 46g | 23g |
| PB + Banana Protein (Soy) Smoothie | Small | 520 | 34g | 50g | 33g | 22g |
| Protein Berry Workout (Whey) Smoothie | Large | 425 | 23g | 79g | 61g | 3g |
| Protein Berry Workout (Whey) Smoothie | Medium | 345 | 21g | 61g | 48g | 2g |
| Protein Berry Workout (Whey) Smoothie | Small | 260 | 19g | 44g | 34g | 2g |
| Protein Berry Workout (Soy) Smoothie | Large | 500 | 21g | 102g | 78g | 2g |
| Protein Berry Workout (Soy) Smoothie | Medium | 410 | 19g | 82g | 63g | 2g |
| Protein Berry Workout (Soy) Smoothie | Small | 295 | 16g | 57g | 44g | 1g |
Source: Jamba Nutrition Spreadsheet (file dated October 2026).
Life Alive protein drinks
Life Alive prints 1 protein drink on this list. The highest-protein is the Cookie Butter Protein Shake: 19g of protein, 500 calories and 54g of sugar.
| Drink | Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sugar | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Butter Protein Shake | — | 500 | 19g | 74g | 54g | 15g |
Source: Life Alive Nutrition Information (V010.13.2026).
Robeks protein drinks
Robeks prints 4 protein drinks on this list. The highest-protein is the Blue Gorilla Smoothie (Large): 70g of protein, 1,030 calories and 80g of sugar. The most protein per calorie is the Cookie Monster Smoothie (Medium), at 54g in 650 calories. The Medium size of the Blue Gorilla Smoothie is 800 calories with 63g of protein.
| Drink | Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sugar | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gorilla Smoothie | Large | 1,030 | 70g | 125g | 80g | 33g |
| Blue Gorilla Smoothie | Medium | 800 | 63g | 93g | 59g | 24g |
| 800 LB Gorilla Smoothie | Large | 1,200 | 70g | 167g | 112g | 33g |
| 800 LB Gorilla Smoothie | Medium | 910 | 63g | 120g | 80g | 24g |
| Cookie Monster Smoothie | Large | 900 | 57g | 132g | 92g | 18g |
| Cookie Monster Smoothie | Medium | 650 | 54g | 87g | 60g | 12g |
| Nuts About Protein Smoothie | Large | 1,210 | 52g | 148g | 99g | 53g |
| Nuts About Protein Smoothie | Medium | 760 | 38g | 83g | 55g | 35g |
Source: Robeks Nutrition Guide (September 2026).
Smoothie King protein drinks
Smoothie King prints 2 protein drinks on this list. The highest-protein is the Espresso High Protein Almond Mocha (44 oz): 62g of protein, 770 calories and 53g of sugar. The most protein per calorie is the Original High Protein Chocolate (44 oz), at 61g in 730 calories. The 20 oz size of the Espresso High Protein Almond Mocha is 380 calories with 31g of protein.
| Drink | Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sugar | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso High Protein Almond Mocha | 44 oz | 770 | 62g | 81g | 53g | 25g |
| Espresso High Protein Almond Mocha | 32 oz | 570 | 46g | 59g | 38g | 19g |
| Espresso High Protein Almond Mocha | 20 oz | 380 | 31g | 40g | 27g | 13g |
| Original High Protein Chocolate | 44 oz | 730 | 61g | 74g | 53g | 25g |
| Original High Protein Chocolate | 32 oz | 540 | 45g | 53g | 38g | 19g |
| Original High Protein Chocolate | 20 oz | 370 | 30g | 37g | 27g | 13g |
Source: Smoothie King product pages, Smoothie King product pages.
Starbucks protein drinks
Starbucks prints 4 protein drinks on this list. The highest-protein is the Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha (Venti 24 fl oz): 50g of protein, 340 calories and 17g of sugar.
| Drink | Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sugar | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha | Venti 24 fl oz | 340 | 50g | 20g | 17g | 7g |
| Iced Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Matcha | Venti 24 fl oz | 340 | 50g | 19g | 17g | 7g |
| Iced Caramel Protein Matcha | Venti 24 fl oz | 420 | 50g | 40g | 38g | 7g |
| Iced Protein Matcha | Venti 24 fl oz | 420 | 50g | 38g | 36g | 7g |
Source: Starbucks product nutrition pages, Starbucks product nutrition pages, Starbucks product nutrition pages, Starbucks product nutrition pages.
Protein drink FAQ
Which restaurant protein shake has the most protein?
Robeks' Blue Gorilla Smoothie (Large), with 70g of protein in 1,030 calories, per Robeks' own nutrition data.
Which restaurant protein drink has the most protein per calorie?
Starbucks' Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha (Venti 24 fl oz): 50g of protein in 340 calories (14.7g per 100 calories).
Which protein drink at a restaurant chain has the least sugar?
Among drinks with 20g of protein or more, Dutch Bros' Vanilla Zero Sugar Added Protein Latte (Hot Small) has the least sugar: 14g, with 23g of protein.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each brand's own published nutrition: Clean Juice (Clean Juice Smoothies Nutrition Facts, file dated 2.4.26), Dutch Bros (Dutch Bros Coffee Nutritional Guide), Jamba (Jamba Nutrition Spreadsheet, file dated October 2026), Life Alive (Life Alive Nutrition Information, V010.13.2026), Robeks (Robeks Nutrition Guide, September 2026), Smoothie King (Smoothie King product pages) and Starbucks (Starbucks product nutrition pages). Figures are per the size shown; add-ins and swaps change them.
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