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Healthy Alternatives to Monster Energy

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2 healthier swaps

#1
Zevia

Zero Sugar Energy Drink

About 120mg of caffeine from a short stevia-sweetened ingredient list, zero sugar.

See the numbers
Per servingSwapMonster Energy
Protein0g0g
Sugar0g54g
Calories0210
  • big-can energy
  • 0g sugar vs 54g
#2
RISE Brewing Co.

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee - Original Black

Nitrogen-smooth black cold brew: serious caffeine, zero sugar, one ingredient that matters.

See the numbers
Per servingSwapMonster Energy
Protein0g0g
Sugar0g54g
Calories10210
  • serious caffeine
  • 0g sugar vs 54g

Or make it yourself

DIY3 min

Vanilla Cold Brew Shaker

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold brew
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • drop of vanilla
  • ice

Steps

  1. Add everything to a jar
  2. Shake 15 seconds
  3. Pour over ice

Frequently asked

Is Monster Energy healthy?
A full Monster is 54g of sugar and about 160mg of caffeine in one sitting, which is candy-bar sugar levels twice over plus two coffees. Daily Monsters are one of the most expensive habits in the store, for your wallet and your bloodwork. The caffeine is replaceable; the sugar doesn't need replacing at all.
What is a healthier alternative to Monster Energy?
Our top swaps are Zevia Zero Sugar Energy Drink, RISE Brewing Co. Nitro Cold Brew Coffee - Original Black, all with more protein or less sugar than Monster Energy.

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