Starbucks Nutrition: Healthy Survival Guide
Starbucks runs have become part of most Americans morning routines. We can’t survive without our daily dose of caffeine right?! But when it comes down to it, do we really know what’s in that Cinnamon Dolce Latte and blueberry scone that we’re putting into our bodies so very often? Probably not. That’s why we’ve come up with a Starbucks Nutrition Survival Guide on the healthiest choices you can make next time you’re waiting in line. Keep reading to get the low down on Starbucks best & worst options, along with tips on how to lighten up your beverages!
Cold Drinks:
Best:
Iced Coffee, 5 calories
Cold Brew Coffee, 5 calories
Iced Skinny Flavored Latte, 120 calories
Tazo Shaken Iced Tea (unsweetened), 0 calories
Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher, 60 calories
Worst:
Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino, 370 calories
Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato, 210 calories
Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino, 270 calories
Chocolate Smoothie, 320 calories
Double Chocolate Chip Crème Frappuccino, 420 calories
Hot Drinks:
Best:
Cafe Americano, 5 calories
Tazo Tea (unsweetened), 0 calories
Caffe Misto, 70 calories
Cappuccino, 80 calories
Skinny Flavored Latte, 120 calories
Worst:
White Chocolate Mocha, 430 calories
Caramel Brulee Latte, 440 calories
Classic Chai Tea Latte, 240 calories
White Hot Chocolate, 440 calories
Peppermint Mocha, 440 calories
Food:
Best:
Spinach & Feta Egg White Wrap, 290 calories
Smoked Turkey & Swiss Sandwich, 360 calories
Sous Vide Bites, 170 calories
Classic Whole Grain Oatmeal, 160 calories
Reduced Fat Turkey Bacon & Egg White Sandwich, 230 calories
Worst:
Spicy Chorizo, Monterey Jack & Egg Breakfast Sandwich, 500 calories
Home-style Chicken & Double Smoked Bacon Panini, 480 calories
Sausage, Cheddar, and Egg Sandwich, 500 calories
Turkey Pesto Panini, 560 calories
Old Fashioned Glazed Donut, 480 calories
Tips on How to Lighten up Beverages:
-Request nonfat milk
-Choose the “skinny” or “light” option
-Select sugar-free syrup or fewer pumps of syrup
-Ask for your drink unsweetened