Smoothies provide the thick richness of milkshakes and the cooling effect of ice cream with fewer calories and more nutrients. They have become increasingly popular with health-conscious customers seeking thirst-quenching options. The following spots are giving a new shake to the smoothies they offer.

Planet Smoothie, West Chester, Ohio
Weight Loss Smoothies, 2-Piece Bikini: Strawberries or Chocolate with bananas and fat burner blast. ($4.29)

Fresh City, Boston, Massachusetts
Wild Bull—Red Bull, apple juice, raspberry sherbet, strawberries and bananas ($3.33)

Blendz of Campbell, Campbell, California
Going Nutz—Peanut butter, banana, nonfat milk, non-fat frozen yogurt ($3.85)

Smoothie King, Auburn, Alabama
Grape Expectations—Grape juice, papaya, bananas, soy protein, turbinado sugar, honey ($3.99)