These 10 Baskin-Robbins Drinks are Loaded with Sugar

If you have ever visited Baskin-Robbins, you know that they offer more than just 31 ice cream flavors. Along with ice cream, they also serve a variety of coffee drinks, milkshakes, and smoothies. However, many of these drinks are high in sugar, and consuming them excessively can negatively impact your health.

We have researched and identified the most sugary drinks available at Baskin-Robbins, which you should avoid if you are concerned about your sugar intake. Knowing the sugar amounts in these drinks can help you make informed choices if you strive for a balanced diet and a healthier lifestyle.

How Much Sugar Should You Consume Each Day?

This question is a difficult one to answer accurately since everyone's recommended amount of sugar consumption varies. According to the American Heart Association, men should limit their sugar intake to 150 calories per day, which is equivalent to around nine teaspoons or 37.5 grams. Women, on the other hand, should aim for no more than 100 calories per day, which is equal to approximately six teaspoons or 25 grams.

Unfortunately, most people consume more sugar than the daily recommended amount. The data suggests that the average person consumes over twice the recommended daily sugar intake. In numbers, this means the average person's sugar intake is 76.7 grams per day, which is equal to 19 teaspoons or 306 calories. Consuming too much sugar can cause various health issues like tooth decay, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, among others. So, here are 10 Baskin-Robbins drinks that should be avoided altogether or only enjoyed occasionally.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Milkshake

Large (32 fl oz): 155 grams of sugar

This milkshake, with its vanilla-flavored chocolate chip ice cream and cookie dough chunks, sounds delicious. However, it contains over 3/4 cup of sugar. This milkshake often appears on lists of the most unhealthy items to order at Baskin-Robbins. With 1,520 calories and 47g of saturated fat, this drink should be avoided altogether or enjoyed only on rare occasions.

Chocolate Oreo Cookie Milkshake

Large (32 fl oz): 263 grams of sugar

This milkshake is a meal in a cup, considering it has 2,600 calories, 135g of fat (59g of saturated fat), 263g of sugar, and 1,700 mg of sodium. Additionally, it has appeared in Men's Health magazine's list of the unhealthiest drinks in America. Taste-wise, it is not the best either; the texture is grainy, more akin to a protein shake, which would be a healthier choice.

Heath Bar Shake

Large (32 fl oz): 266 grams of sugar

Another Baskin-Robbins drink that Men's Health magazine once voted as the unhealthiest drink in America is the Heath Bar Milkshake. This milkshake received this honor due to its incredibly high sugar and calorie content. How bad can it be? This milkshake contains an alarming sixty-six teaspoons of sugar, 2,310 calories, and 108 grams of fat, all in just one serving. For these reasons, we highly recommend avoiding it or only enjoying it on the rare occasion.

Mango Banana Smoothie

Large (32 fl oz): 191 grams of sugar

It may seem like choosing a smoothie is a healthier option, but in the case of the Mango Banana Smoothie from Baskin-Robbins, it is not. Surprisingly, this smoothie has more sugar than their Peanut Butter & Chocolate Milkshake and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Milkshake. In fact, it contains a whopping 191 grams of sugar. Additionally, this smoothie has 900 calories, 3 grams of fat, and 215 grams of carbohydrates.

Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake 

Large (32 fl oz): 136 grams of sugar

A Baskin-Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake is a delicious treat, but it contains 136 grams of sugar. This milkshake also packs 1,380 calories, 73 grams of fat, and 157 grams of carbohydrates. All of this combined makes this a milkshake to enjoy only occasionally.

Monster Energy Freeze

Large (32 fl oz): 132 grams of sugar

The Baskin-Robbins Monster Energy Freeze is one of two energy drinks on their menu that combines ice cream with caffeine. Although it may provide you with a burst of energy, it contains 132 grams of sugar. Additionally, it has 740 calories, 9 grams of fat, and 166 grams of carbohydrates. This drink's high sugar content combined with its 160 mg of caffeine is a lot to consume in one sitting, so we suggest avoiding it.

Oreo Cookies ‘n Cream Cappuccino Blast

Large (32 fl oz): 105 grams of sugar

This delicious drink combines Oreo cookies with their cappuccino-flavored ice cream. However, it contains an excessive amount of sugar, with a total of 105 grams. Additionally, it contains 940 calories, with 350 calories coming from fat and 480 mg of sodium. As a result, we recommend either avoiding this drink altogether or consuming it in moderation.

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Milkshake

Large (32 fl oz): 132 g sugar

This milkshake may taste great, but it contains 132 grams of sugar, which is more than the recommended daily amount for women and nearly all of the recommended daily amount for men. Additionally, it accounts for almost eighty percent of your daily recommended calorie intake at 1,580 calories. Furthermore, the milkshake has 42g of saturated fat, more than four and a half times the recommended daily intake.

Sprite® Freeze with Rainbow Sherbet

Large (32 fl oz): 151 grams of sugar

This unique take on a soda float has 151 grams of sugar, which equals 37.5 teaspoons. Additionally, the drink packs 800 calories and 179 carbs. While it may be a tasty treat on a hot day, we advise consuming this beverage in moderation due to the excessive amounts of sugar, calories, and carbs.

Turtle Cappuccino Blast

Large (32 fl oz): 124 grams of sugar

The Baskin-Robbins Large Turtle Cappuccino Blast is a delicious beverage that combines the flavors of coffee, chocolate, and caramel. Unfortunately, it contains an excessive amount of sugar, with a staggering 124 grams in each serving that exceeds the daily recommended intake for women and almost all of the intake for men. Additionally, each serving packs a whopping 1,010 calories, 28 grams of fat, and 182 grams of carbohydrates, which are also unhealthy. As a result, we recommend choosing a healthier coffee drink.

Final Thoughts

Baskin-Robbins offers a wide variety of coffee drinks, milkshakes, and smoothies. However, many of these drinks are high in sugar, which can harm your health if consumed excessively. In fact, two of the drinks on our list have been labeled as the unhealthiest drinks in America by Men's Health magazine. Most of these beverages are also packed with excessive amounts of carbohydrates and fat. Knowing the sugar content of your drinks is a great way to ensure that you do not cause long-term damage to your health.

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