Planet Smoothie Launches “Planet Light” Smoothies

Over 20 Smoothies Under 300 Calories are a Nutritionally Sound Option for Healthy Living

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Smoothie, a Petrus Brands company intent on redefining the smoothie category, announces the launch of Planet Light – more than 20 smoothies under 300 calories. Planet Light smoothies are sweetened with LeanLeaf, Planet Smoothie’s proprietary sweetener made from a blend of Agave and Stevia plants, which is all natural and contains no sugar.

“Planet Light smoothies are specially designed for those consumers who seek lower calorie options to enhance their ability to live a healthier lifestyle”

With the introduction of Planet Smoothie’s proprietary LeanLeaf sweetener, the high calorie, sugared smoothie is now a thing of the past. According to LiveStrong.com, the word "smoothie" implies healthy ingredients and low calories….you may assume it contains far fewer calories than a milkshake…but many smoothies contain high amounts of sugar and calories. Not anymore!

“Planet Light smoothies are specially designed for those consumers who seek lower calorie options to enhance their ability to live a healthier lifestyle,” says Bonnie Rhinehardt, president of Planet Smoothie. “Most of the 20 smoothies are gluten free, which enable us to appeal to an even broader audience, including those afflicted with celiac disease – affecting one in every 133 people.”

Three of the featured Planet Light smoothies include:

Lunar Lemonade with Strawberries:

• A blend of lemonade, strawberries and bananas with a Fat Burner Blast
• 250 calories
• Naturally sweetened with LeanLeaf, Planet Smoothie’s proprietary sweetener made from a blend of Agave and Stevia plants, which is all natural and contains no sugar
• Gluten free

Grape Ape:

• A blend of strawberries and grape juice with an Energy Blast
• 210 calories
• Naturally sweetened with LeanLeaf
• Gluten free

Mediterranean Monster:

• A blend of strawberries, bananas and a splash of orange juice with a Fat Burner Blast
• 260 calories
• Naturally sweetened with LeanLeaf
• Gluten Free

About Planet Smoothie

Planet Smoothie, intent on redefining the smoothie category, was founded in 1995 and is among the country’s top smoothie concepts. The brand appeals to a demographic of loyal, active and occasion-driven customers who want to live a healthier lifestyle. Planet Smoothie offers fresh fruit smoothies with low calorie, low sugar, and high protein options, offering customers a quick, portable snack or meal replacement. Planet Smoothie’s menu is organized into lifestyle categories to help customers find the smoothie that helps them achieve their personal goal, including protein, weight loss, energy, wellness and cool blended categories. Planet Smoothie currently operates 110 locations in 18 states. For more information, please visit www.planetsmoothie.com.