Summer has arrived and the best way to beat the heat is always with a refreshing frozen drink. But, with so many to choose from, how can you tell which ones will quench your thirst along with tasting great? So, I’ve a list of the top 10 best fast food frozen summer drinks. Some may surprise you but I guarantee that ALL of them are delicious!
10. Dunkin' Donuts' Blue Raspberry Coolatta – Dunkin’ Donuts has been the go to destination for a quick and delicious donut for as long as I can remember, but now they are the place to get that perfect thirst quenching beverage. A medium cup of their Blue Raspberry Coolatta has 360 calories. It has that rush of raspberry with a cool twist and it’s blue color makes it extra fun to drink.
9. Taco Bell’s Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze – This unusual frozen concoction mixes tasty Mountain Dew with a blast of tropical lime! At 200 calories for a 16 oz. cup, it’s an energizing take on the staple soft drink that’s beloved by so many.
8. Burger King's Tropical Mango Smoothie – For those who like a more unusual tasting frozen beverage, Burger King’s Tropical Mango Smoothie will hit the spot. At 330 calories and three grams of protein in the medium size cup, this rich and luscious beverage has a sweet and tangy taste that may make those who partake, picture themselves sipping it on a faraway island.
7. Dunkin' Donuts' Berry Blast Coolatta – A frozen creation that fuses pomegranate and blueberry together, Dunkin Donuts’ Berry Blast Coolatta will leave your tastebuds screaming for more. At 240 calories in a medium sized cup (24 fl oz.,) it’s a drink that will give you your daily serving of delicious fruits in a fun and inventive way!
6. Burger King's Strawberry Banana Smoothie – Made with real fruit, low fat yogurt and made to order, Burger King’s Strawberry Banana Smoothie is perfect for those looking to have a healthy frozen beverage. At 310 calories and two grams of protein in the medium cup, it’s sure to be the perfect snack and beverage in one this summer!
5. McDonald's McCafé Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie – This frozen smoothie is a scrumptious blend of raspberries and blueberries along with a dash of pomegranate juice, all mixed in with creamy low-fat yogurt. A 16 fl oz. cup (medium) is 260 calories with three grams of protein, McDonald's McCafé Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie is one frozen drink that packs a powerful fruit punch!
4. McDonald's McCafé Frozen Strawberry Lemonade – Flavorful and sweet describes McDonald's McCafé Frozen Strawberry Lemonade. A 16 fl oz. cup (medium) is 250 calories with one gram of protein. This colorful drink mixes two great summer staples, lemonade and strawberries into a frozen drink that is sure to help you beat the heat!
3. McDonald's McCafé Cherry Berry Chiller – Made with 100% fruit juice, McDonald's McCafé Cherry Berry Chiller is a blended-ice explosion of cherry and raspberry juice. A 16 fl oz. cup (medium) is 260 calories and one gram of protein. If you’re craving a mega sweet frozen summer drink, this one will fit the bill.
2. 7-Eleven's Slurpee Lite Fanta Sugar Free Cherry Limeade – I know it’s hard to believe a Sugar-free Slurpee is on this list, but you would never know it’s sugar-free after you taste this sweet cherry with a zesty lime zing combo drink. An 8 fl. oz. cup is amazingly only 21 calories with no sugar! If you don’t believe me, I challenge you to go to your nearest 7-Eleven and give it a try. Believe me, you’ll thank me!
1. Panera Bread's Frozen Cherry Limeade – A fabulous addition to Panera Bread’s 2013 feature summer menu, their Frozen Cherry Limeade is a frozen puree that consists of dark sweet cherry puree concentrate, red tart cherry puree concentrate, strawberry puree, apple puree and lime juice. What more could you ask for from a summer drink?! A 16 oz. cup has 290 calories, but the staggeringly cool fruit burst you’ll experience with one sip will make it all worth it. If you’re looking for the ultimate frozen fast-food summer drink, Panera Bread’s Cherry Limeade is it!