The new smoothie lineup from clean-eating restaurant Vitasana features six inventive drinks that taste as good as they look. With locations in the Loop and at the Time Out Market in the West Loop, there are ample opportunities to get a taste of the vibrant new drinks.
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The eatery from husband-and-wife duo Jorge and Adriana Kaum (Gutenberg, JK Chocolates, also in the Time Out Market) serves healthy fare influenced by Adriana’s background as a nutritionist with a focus on integrative health.
Naturally, the smoothies are crafted to promote energy, detox and calm, which is evident in the drinks’ names: Purple Zen, Jungle Glow, Tropical Sunset, Acai Berry Bliss, Banana Mocha, and my personal favorite, Pink Bloom. Made with strawberries, blackberries, Greek yogurt, almond milk, rose water and raw honey, the vibrant pink drink is a mood-lifter with antioxidants and a delicate dusting of rose petals. It’s fruity, perfectly tart, and is complemented by the Greek yogurt’s smooth texture. Plus, it’s really pretty. Purple Zen is another standout. Banana, blueberries, oat milk, coconut cream, agave and blue spirulina give it a galactic look and a refreshingly subtle berry taste.
No matter which smoothie you choose, it’s sure to do numbers on Instagram.