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Updated June 2024! A few years ago, we featured Nekter Juice Bar when they launched natural, dairy-free ice cream called Skoop. It was eventually discontinued, but came back last year and seems to be back in stock every season. They’ve also added seasonal shakes and many other healthy, dairy-free treats (year-round!) to their stores, including juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and more. We’ve listed the current options below.

Dairy-free and vegan menu guide for Nekter Juice Bar

Everything on Nekter’s menu can be made dairy-free. They use their own homemade cashew milk and mix in fresh ingredients. We’ve listed their menu options first, followed by the special order components. Look for special orders in parentheses () next to menu items and read the notes to fill in the blanks.

Protein note: Nekter uses whey protein powder as standard, but all locations offer a dairy-free, plant-based protein option. Last time I checked, they no longer offered hemp protein, but still offered pea protein.

Blender Note: Although they don’t use cow’s milk, Nekter does use whey protein in some of their smoothies and bowls, so their blenders do use dairy. Before ordering, make sure the pitcher is clean and the appliance is safe for your allergen needs.

Further allergen and nutritional information: All menu items at Nekter can gluten free and without soy upon request. Unlike most juice and bowl shops, Nekter uses agave syrup instead of honey, so the menu is also very vegan-friendly. All items listed below are veganunless otherwise stated.

Skoop (seasonal; dairy-free ice cream)

• birthday cake
• Blue Vanilla Cookie Dough
• Strawberry Dream

Shakes (seasonal)

• birthday cake
• Peanut Butter Cookie Monster
• strawberrycake

heads up! These are called “summer shakes,” so be sure to stop by in season if you want to try them.

Smoothie Bowls

• Açaí banana berry bowl
• Açaí-Mango Bowl
• Acai Peanut Butter Bowl
• Acai Superfood Bowl
• Chocolate shell (choose dairy-free protein)
• Dragon fruit peel
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Bowl
• Pitaya Passion Bowl
• Protein Power Bowl (choose dairy-free protein)

Normal smoothies

• Berry-banana smoothie
• Mango-Delight-Smoothie
• Orange Crush Smoothie
• Pink Flamingo Smoothie
• Pitaya Passion Smoothie
• Pitaya Passion Lemonade Smoothie
• Popeyes Açaí Smoothie
• Tropical Cooler Smoothie
• Make your own smoothie (see ingredient options below)

Functional smoothies

• AB Health Nut Smoothie (choose dairy-free protein)
• AB Mocha Smoothie (choose dairy-free protein)
• Coffee Kickstart Smoothie (choose dairy-free protein)
• PB & J Smoothie (see note below)
• PB Health Nut Smoothie (choose dairy-free protein)
• PB Mocha Smoothie (choose dairy-free protein)
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein (choose dairy-free protein)
• Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie (choose dairy-free protein)

heads up! For an additional charge, Nekter offers almond butter as a peanut butter substitute. The “AB” in the smoothies above stands for almond butter. Nekter does not list protein powder as an ingredient in its PB&J and AB&J smoothies, but when ordering online you will be asked to select a protein. Be sure to specify “no protein” or a dairy-free protein powder when ordering.

juices

• Celery Aide Juice
• Green apple detox juice
• Recovery Juice
• The Buzz Juice
• The Greenie Juice
• Toxin Flush Juice
• Make your own juice (see ingredient options below)

heads up! All wellness shots were also dairy-free at the time of our test.

First semester

• Black tea
• Pitaya Passion Fresher
• Strawberry green tea

Cold-pressed bottled drinks to go

• Celery Detox Juice
• Classic green juice
• Healing green juice with prebiotics
• Magic Butterfly Skinny Lemonade with Probiotics
• Turmeric Citrus Lemonade
• Vanilla Spice Superfood Protein Almond Milk

Snacks

• Berry-Cashew-Chia Parfait
• PB&J Chia Parfait
• Fresh fruit

heads up! Packaged snacks may vary by location. Check the packaging to find more options at your local store. Some Nekter stores sell packaged items that contain dairy.

Smoothie/Bowl Basics

• Apple juice
• Cashew milk
• Coconut water
• orange juice

Smoothie/Bowl Boosts

• Strengthening the immune system
• Metabolism boost
• Pea protein

Smoothie/Bowl Additives & Toppings (Options may vary by location)

• Acai
• Agave nectar
• almond butter
• banana
• Bee pollen (not vegan; selected locations)
• Berry
• Blue Vanilla Cashew Drizzle
• Cocoa Nibs
• Chia seeds
• Chocolate Cashew Drizzle
• Cocoa powder
• Coconut flakes
• Events
• Elderberry powder
• Ginger
• Goji berries
• Muesli, gluten-free
• Granola, hemp seeds (home recipe)
• Muesli, PB Protein
• Green
• Hemp hearts
• Kale
• mango
• peanut butter
• pineapple
• Pitaya
• Green apples cut into slices
• spinach
• Strawberry Jam
• Superfood mix
• turmeric

This post is for informational purposes only

Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with staff before ordering to make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice.

In any commercial kitchen, there is always a risk of possible cross-contamination with allergens. If cross-contamination is a concern for you, always speak with the manager to make sure your meal can be prepared safely. The listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.

Each location of a restaurant chain has different management and staff, and some may have different owners. This means there may be differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing. Always check the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.

Where to find Nekter Juice Bar

Nekter has over 300 locations in 27 different states, with a particularly high number of stores in California, Arizona, and Texas. You can find a store locator and order online on their website below. If you don’t live near a Nekter store, you can still order one of their cleanses online. They ship these packaged drinks, including a dairy-free superfood protein almond drink, nationwide in the US.

Website: www.nekterjuicebar.com

You can find more tips for a dairy-free diet here: Avoid dairy products!