Breaking: Kacey Musgraves’ Shocking New Smoothie Awaits Your Taste Buds

Kacey Musgraves’ New Smoothie Collaboration with Erewhon: A Taste Test of “Deeper Wellness”

Kacey Musgraves has long been known for her earthy, down-to-earth style, which extends beyond her music and music videos. Her latest collaboration with Erewhon, a popular Los Angeles-based health food store, has drawn attention for its unique blend of ingredients and purported benefits. As a self-proclaimed “older, grayer” who values balance and simplicity, I was eager to put Kacey Musgraves’ new smoothie to the test.

The “Deeper Wellness” Smoothie

The “Deeper Wellness” smoothie is a labor of love for Kacey Musgraves, with a multitude of ingredients that promise to give you more “clarity and focus.” The smoothie features a dreamy, swirly ocean blue spirulina-coconut cream and a grassy-green chlorella-tinged drizzle that make for a statement piece as well as a supplement. Alongside these ingredients, Kacey has added Beyond Good pure ground vanilla, Host Defense lion’s mane mushroom powder for focus, chocho plant protein, maca, and astragalus for boosting energy and immunity, as well as superfoods like sea moss, Sun chlorella, collagen, mesquite, lucuma, tocos, and KOS blue spirulina.

Comparing to Hailey Bieber’s Viral Skincare Smoothie

Compared to the Bieber smoothie (which reminds me of a strawberry milkshake), I found Musgraves’ smoothie to be less sweet and more earthy, yet a bit richer. It was way more my speed, flavor-wise, especially as someone who doesn’t mind eating—and seeing—my greens. Most importantly? It tastes kind of like a chocolate chip milkshake. But unlike a milkshake, this smoothie is loaded with a laundry list of ingredients (and purported benefits) that more than merit the price tag. There’s MALK organic almond milk, Beyond Good pure ground vanilla, and Host Defense lion’s mane mushroom powder for focus, chocho plant protein, maca, and astragalus for boosting energy and immunity, as well as superfoods such as sea moss, Sun chlorella, collagen, mesquite, lucuma, tocos, KOS blue spirulina.

Along with the organic dates and cacao nibs for an unexpected richness, I’d say you hardly taste too much grassiness, despite the look and ingredient list. The earthiness is present, but not more than you might taste in a green tea or matcha latte. Truth be told, I did enjoy this smoothie not long after enjoying a Philly cheesesteak and an Eagles Super Bowl win — balance is important to me. Similarly, and in true Angeleno fashion, I enjoyed this smoothie from the comfort of my car, and might do the same again a few more times before the promotion ends at Erewhon locations on March 3, 2025.

Mackenzie filson While this is a pricey beverage, it’s only available for a limited time and the proceeds of the “Deeper Wellness” smoothie will go to support Altadena Girls, a nonprofit focused on restoring normalcy and a sense of self to teen girls who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire. So for the added benefit of some inner clarity and restoration, you’ll also be allowing for some (literal) restoration for young teens who’ve gone through a heartbreaking loss. And that’s more than enough reason to find a “deeper well (ness).”

Ingredients and Analysis

While the ingredients list may seem overwhelming, each one plays a significant role in the smoothie’s unique flavor and purported benefits. The ocean blue spirulina-coconut cream provides a rich, creamy texture, while the grassy-green chlorella-tinged drizzle adds a subtle earthiness and boost of antioxidants. The Beyond Good pure ground vanilla adds a touch of sweetness and creaminess, balancing out the savory flavors of the other ingredients. The Host Defense lion’s mane mushroom powder, chocho plant protein, maca, and astragalus provide a boost of energy, immunity, and focus, with the superfoods contributing to a more comprehensive and balanced profile.

• MALK organic almond milk
• Beyond Good pure ground vanilla
• Host Defense lion’s mane mushroom powder
• chocho plant protein
• maca
• astragalus
• sea moss
• Sun chlorella
• collagen
• mesquite
• lucuma
• tocos
• KOS blue spirulina
• organic dates
• cacao nibs

Taste and Texture

The “Deeper Wellness” smoothie tastes more like a chocolate chip milkshake than a typical fruit smoothie, with a rich, velvety texture that coats the palate. The earthiness of the spirulina and chlorella is present, but not overpowering, and the sweetness of the vanilla balances out the flavors. The cacao nibs add a delightful crunch and depth of flavor, while the superfoods contribute to a more complex and nuanced taste experience.

Earthiness and Flavor Balance

Despite the look and ingredient list, the smoothie hardly tastes too much grassiness, and the earthiness is present but not overpowering. It’s similar to the taste of a green tea or matcha latte, with a subtle yet distinct flavor profile.