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Nestlé’s Outshine has released new, blender-free Smoothie Cubes made with B vitamins, fibre and vital proteins collagen peptides. The Outshine Smoothie Cubes currently come in three different flavours, including The Go-getter featuring mango, banana, pineapple, papaya, date paste, beet juice, a touch of chia and B vitamins. The Glow To is a green smoothie made with banana, pineapple, mango, date paste, spinach, kale, kiwi, cucumber, a touch of chia seed. The Gut Supporter is another flavour featured in the collection made with strawberries, banana, coconut cream, carrot juice, date paste, beet juice, a touch of chia seed and fibre. “Our consumers are constantly looking for convenient, nutritious options to support their busy lifestyles,” said Jamie Harbeck, senior Manager of New Business Ventures at Nestlé US. Harbeck continued: “With Outshine Smoothie Cubes, we found a new way to deliver the quality and ease of an out-of-home smoothie without the hassle and mess that comes with conventional, homemade smoothies.” Each serving contains 15 grams of total sugar or less, zero grams of added sugars, no artificial flavours or colours, and no GMO ingredients. The Smoothie Cubes are available at US stores for a suggested retail price of $6.99-$7.49.