When you’re on the go and craving a pick-me-up, sometimes the easiest way to refuel is with a drink. Whether I’m running from meeting to meeting, driving during a long commute, or fueling en route to the gym, a full meal or even a pre-packaged snack can be inconvenient. And while I’ll never say no to an iced latte, soda, or energy drink, a rush of caffeine just doesn’t cut it when I’m hangry. Instead, I tend to opt for protein shakes or a refreshing smoothie packed with fruits, veggies, and Greek yogurt or milk for a boot of protein.
But when I don’t have time to make one myself, there are plenty of store-bought brands that come to the rescue–including Naked Smoothies. And as someone who drinks the Green Machine religiously, I’m especially stoked that Naked is releasing a brand new smoothie in collaboration with a world champion athlete to fuel my busy days and grueling workouts alike.
Tennis Star Coco Gauff Releases New Signature Flavor with Naked Smoothies
At the 2023 US Open Tennis Championship, Coco Gauff went viral for simply snacking on homemade fruit salad courtside during her championship run. Less than two years later, Gauff is celebrating a full circle moment: The professional tennis player and cultural icon is officially launching her first-ever, signature fruit smoothie in partnership with Naked Smoothies.
“Fruit has always been my go-to snack on and off the court,” Gauff said in a press release, adding that her smoothie is “packed with flavors I love and a variety of benefits, so I don’t have to sacrifice taste when choosing my snack.”
Coco Gauff’s Protein Pineapple Orange Smoothie was developed in collaboration with Naked Smoothies and inspired by some of the tennis champion’s favorite fruits and flavors. The signature smoothie is packed with 20 grams of plant-based protein, pineapple and orange juices, electrolytes from coconut water, and vitamins B6 and B12. In short, it’s the perfect on-the-go snack that packs a protein punch to fuel you on the court or in the office.
The smoothie is available nationwide now through Sept. 14 in participating Albertsons stores. And starting in September, it will be available in other retailers across the country.
Coco’s new smoothie marks the start of a new era for Naked, as the brand gears up to refresh its signature smoothie line this fall. Naked’s upcoming reformulated smoothies will offer the same great taste, with an extra boost from more vitamins, nutrients, flavors, and real ingredients. Naked’s new design—including Coco’s collaboration—will hit shelves starting this September at nationwide retailers including Target, Kroger, and Walmart.