The 10 Healthiest Energy Drinks, According to Nutritionists

These convenient dissolvable tablets combine organic green tea, ginseng, B vitamins, and electrolytes to help you recharge fast. Drop one tablet into 16 ounces of water, wait a few minutes for it to fully dissolve, then sip—no shaker bottle needed. With 10 tablets per container, it’s an easy, portable option for on-the-go energy.

Each tablet contains 80 milligrams of naturally derived caffeine (roughly the amount in a cup of coffee) to provide an energy boost. Available in four vibrant flavors, including Cherry Limeade, Wild Berry, Fresh Lime, and Tropical Fruit, the taste is crisp and refreshing without being overpowering. Keep in mind it takes a bit to dissolve, and each tablet contains 300 milligrams of sodium along with other electrolytes, making it a convenient option for active lifestyles.

Made with yerba mate—a naturally caffeinated tea derived from the leaves of the South American plant—Clean Cause offers a sparkling energy boost with 160 milligrams of caffeine per can. Lightly sweetened with stevia leaf extract and erythritol, this organic option has bold flavor with virtually zero calories. That said, the erythritol may cause digestive discomfort for some if consumed in larger amounts.

Flavor options include Strawberry Lemonade, Cherry Lime, Watermelon, and Orange Ginger, which are all bright and fruity without being overly sweet. Even more meaningful, every purchase supports a greater mission: 50% of net profits fund alcohol and drug addiction recovery programs, making this a feel-good choice in more ways than one.

Rooted in Argentine heritage and wellness tradition, Ola Mate was founded as a family-run brand with a mission to bring authentic yerba mate to the U.S.—and it delivers on both flavor and function. The lineup features three distinctive, refreshing blends: Raspberry Bliss, Grapefruit Ginger, and Berry Coconut Lavender. After taste-testing all three, we were immediately impressed.

Each can contains just 40 to 50 calories and 5 grams of added sugar, with balanced sweetness from a hint of monk fruit and stevia. We were especially impressed with the fully organic ingredient list, which includes coconut water for natural hydration and ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic herb that research suggests may help ease anxiety and reduce stress. The adorable packaging was a hit, too, and was just as thoughtfully designed as what’s inside the can, though the brand doesn’t offer as wide a variety of flavors as some of the others on our list.

Gorgie comes in 10 fun, sparkling flavors, from Pink Lemonade to Mango Burst, and impressed us with its balanced formula. Each can delivers 150 milligrams of naturally sourced caffeine from green tea along with L-theanine, an amino acid that may help promote calm focus and take the edge off caffeine's stimulating effects. With just 5 calories and no sugar, the drink gets its sweetness from a stevia-derived sweetener.

We also appreciate that Gorgie is NSF Contents Certified, meaning it has undergone third-party testing to verify its purity and potency. Plus, each can provides 100% of the Daily Value for several B vitamins, including vitamins B6 and B12, biotin, and niacin, which play important roles in energy metabolism. The brand also recently launched a protein energy drink with 8 grams of protein.

Celsius has surged in popularity in recent years because of its low sugar content and 200 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce can, more than most energy drinks on the market. While it contains no added sugar, it's sweetened with the artificial sweetener sucralose. Each can also delivers seven essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and several B vitamins.

"My recommendation is to consume a max of one Celsius per day, and really, when you need a kick (and want to skip coffee). I do like the fact that there are several flavors and 10 calories and zero sugar," says Mirchandani.

With more than 15 flavor options, the brand also offers convenient powder packets that mix with water for on-the-go energy. And if you prefer no bubbles, try the Fizz Free option. Although the brand claims to help burn body fat, it should not be considered a miracle cure.

Each 12-ounce bottle of Uptime delivers 142 milligrams of natural caffeine, along with L-theanine, an amino acid that research suggests may enhance focus and mood when paired with caffeine (and provide a more sustained energy boost).

This sugar-free sparkling drink is primarily sweetened with stevia and also contains sucralose, an artificial sweetener that is significantly sweeter than table sugar. That said, it surprisingly offers a balanced taste and comes in nine flavors, including Blueberry Pomegranate, Tropical Passionfruit, and Sweet Summer Melon.

Infused with energizing B vitamins, this vibrant pick delivers 100 milligrams of natural caffeine sourced from green tea. It's certified gluten-free, vegan, and low in calories. Sweetened with a blend of raw organic agave and stevia extract, it skips artificial sweeteners entirely and strikes a well-balanced level of sweetness.

While it's only available in two flavors (Melon Mate and Kiwi Strawberry), each can goes beyond hydration, offering 100% of the daily value for several essential nutrients. So if you're already taking a multivitamin, just be mindful not to overdo it.

With 100 milligrams of natural caffeine from green tea extract, this new energy drink from Oath Nutrition stands out by pairing its energy boost with 10 grams of complete whey protein for a more balanced sip. Unlike collagen, whey protein provides all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein.

We were impressed by the bright, crisp flavors, especially Juicy Peach, Summer Citrus, and Wild Berry. While the drink is technically sugar-free, it is sweetened with sucralose and Reb M (a stevia-derived sweetener). We also appreciated that it contains no artificial dyes—in fact, the Wild Berry variety gets its vibrant hue from butterfly pea extract.