Instant Beverages Roundup
We analyzed 78 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Detailed Reviews (Page 2)

Coffee Mate Vanilla Caramel zero sugar iml
Ingredients: Vegetable oil (partially hydrogenated coconut or palm kernel, hydrogenated soybean), corn syrup solids"* natural and artificial flavors, sodium caseinate ( a milk derivative) ***, and less than 2% of dipotassium phosphate (moderates coffee acidity), mono - and diglycerides (prevents oil separation), salt, sodium aluminosilicate, sucralose acesulfame potassium (non-nutritive sweetener) yeast.
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Clásico Decaf
Ingredients: INSTANT DECAFFEINATED COFFEE, CAFE SOLUBLE Y DESCAFEINADO, 100% PURE COFFEE/CAFÉ PURO
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Nesquik imp
Ingredients: SUGAR, BEET JUICE CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR), 2% ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SALT. MAY CONTAIN MILK, SOY, AND WHEAT.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Nesquik Strawberry Powder
Ingredients: SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR 2%, CITRIC ACID, FERROUS FUMARATE (IRON), ZINC SULFATE, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN E ACETATE, VITAMIN A ACETATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACINAMIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12), COLOR ADDED (CARMINE, BETA CAROTENE, TURMERIC EXTRACT).
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
Ingredients: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, NONFAT MILK, SALT 2%, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, COCOA POWDER, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Milo
Ingredients: BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SUGAR, MILK, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, WHEY, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, ASCORBIC ACID, FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Coffee Mate Coffee Creamer, French Vanilla
Ingredients: water, sugar, vegetable oil (high oleic soybean and/or high oleic canola), and less than 2% of sodium caseinate (a milk derivative)* *, mono - and diglycerides, dipotassium phosphate, natural and artificial flavors, cellulose gel, cellulose gum, carrageenan,
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Instant coffee
Ingredients: true craftsmanship fresh, rich aroma and flavor, giving you superior coffee in every cup www.nescafeusa.com customize your cup! select desired cup, add hot water enjoy! small 6fccup/ttso medium 8 fozcup/theaping tsp large 125 occup/2 tsp * good food. good life nestle. good to connect www.nescafeusa.com 1-800-505-2876 0 us only empnly & glass jar mutslotmanal compess
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Rich Chocolate Mix
Ingredients: SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, BEET JUICE COLOR, WHEY, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC SULFATE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, COPPER GLUCONATE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3 Contains: MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS. MAY CONTAIN WHEAT.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Chocolate powder no sugar added
Ingredients: reduced minerals whey, maltodextrin, cocoa processed with alkali, soy lecithin, carrageenan, less than 1% of: salt, sucralose, natural flavor, spice, acesulfame potassium (non-nutritive sweetener), vitamins and minerals: sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), ferric pyrophosphate (iron), niacinamide, copper gluconate, zinc oxide, manganese sulfate, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin,
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Nesquik
Ingredients: SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, LESS THAN 2% OF SOY LECITHIN, CARRAGEENAN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Ovaltine Rich Chocolate Mix
Ingredients: SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, BEET JUICE COLOR, CARAMEL COLOR, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN. VITAMINS AND MINERALS : CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC SULFATE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, COPPER GLUCONATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE), BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3. CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS. MAY CONTAIN WHEAT.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

CAFÉ LATTE
Ingredients: Water, Milk Protein Concentrate†, Calcium Caseinate†, Contains less than 1% of Cocoa Powder (processed with alkali), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Coffee Extract, Caffeine, Inulin, Cellulose Gel and Cellulose Gum, Salt, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Carrageenan, Tripotassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Dl-alpha-tocopheryl Acetate [Vitamin E], Zinc Glycinate Chelate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Niacinamide, Phytonadione [Vitamin K1], Potassium Iodide, Cholecalciferol [Vitamin D3], Copper Gluconate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Chromium Polynicotinate), Magnesium Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate.
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Bourn Vita
Ingredients: MALT BASED FOOD INGREDIENTS: Malt Extract [Malted Barley, Malted Wheat, Sugar, Cocoa Solids, Milk Powder, Skim Milk Powder, Soye Protein Isolate, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Sodium Bicarbonate, Vitamins, Minerals, Caramel, lodized Salt, Allergen Advice: Contains Milk, Soya, Wheat & Barley.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Grape Juice
Ingredients: WATER, CONCENTRATED GRAPE, CITRIC ACID, GRAPE FLAVOR,(ACIDITY REGULATOR),STEVIOSIDE
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Ginger lime
Ingredients: Carbonated water, clarified me juice concentrate, apple juice concentrate, fruit and vegetable juice (for color), beta carotene (for color), green tea extract, d-alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), niacinamide (vitamin B3), calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), sucralose, citric acid, tartaric acid, calcium disodium EDTA (to protect flavor), potassium, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), biotin, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), benzoate (to ensure freshness).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Baobab super fruit drink mix
Ingredients: Organic Baobab Fruit, Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, D-Ribose Powder, Potassium Chloride, Stevia Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Magnesium Citrate.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Chocolate pistachio almond latte
Ingredients: Almond milk, coconut nectar, cold brew coffee, natural flavors, cacao, pistachio butter, Himalayan pink salt.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Zero Sugar
Ingredients: Total Fat: 0g - Sodium: 200mg - Total Carbohydrates: 1g - Total Sugars: 0g (includes added sugars: 0% DV) - Potassium: 125mg - Magnesium: 20mg - Chloride: 75mg
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Milo
Ingredients: Extract of Malt Barley and Starch (47%), Skimmed Milk Powder (Cow's Milk) (17%), Cocoa (13%), Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, Minerals, Vitamins, Flavourings, Stevia Extract.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Probiotic Water
Ingredients: Pristine water, citric acid, cane sugar, malic acid, stevia rebaudiana leaf extract, vegetable juice (color), elderberry extract (color), natural flavors, probiotic culture (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086®), niacinamide (vitamin B3), D-alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), D-calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A palmitate, chromium picolinate, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Meal replacement shake
Ingredients: Filtered water, protein blend, canola and/or sunflower oil, coffee, soluble corn fiber, vitamin and mineral blend, cocoa, cellulose gel and gum,potassium phosphate and sodium hexametaphosphate, heavy cream, salt, Sucralose, natural flavor, acesulfame potassium
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
