Starbucks Menu Tips: Counting Calories? These Drinks Are 200 & Below
People who are watching their weight might be wary of the drinks served at Starbucks. Fortunately, the coffee franchise has a lot of healthy drinks to offer people who like to count calories.
As seen on the video below, Starbucks has practiced transparency in the quality of its drinks since 2013. Starbucks has listed a couple of beverages on its official website, which features drinks that contain less than 200 calories.
For people looking for something warm but healthy, Brewed Tazo Tea might be a good option because it has 0 calories. Meanwhile, the brewed coffee at Starbucks only has 4 calories.
Additionally, Starbucks also offers Caffè Americano, which has 10 calories, and Nonfat Cappuccino that has 60 calories. These drinks are able to satisfy any cravings for caffeine while staying within dietary restrictions.
For coffee lovers who like blended drinks there is the Nonfat Caramel Macchiato and the Tazo Full-Leaf Tea Lattes (Awake, Early Grey, Vanilla Rooibos). Both contain140 calories.
There is also the Caffe Latte and Nonefat Vanila Creme (hold the whip), which contain 150 calories and the Soy Tazo Chia Tee Latte, which has 160 calories. On the other hand, the Nonfat Caffe Mocha (hold the whip) and Steamed Apple Juice only have 170 calories.
For summer days, there are also healthy cold beverages served at Starbucks. The Shaken Iced Tazo Passion Tea (unsweetened) has 0 calories, while the Iced Brewed Coffee (with Classic Syrup) and the Iced Skinny Latte are worth only 60 calories.
For those with 100 calories to spare, the Caramel Frappuccino Light Blended Coffee and Shaken Iced Tazo Tea Lemonade are good options.
People who need a little bit more flavor and sugar may want to try the Iced Vanila Latte or Nonfat Iced Caramel Macchiato, which are worth 140 calories. The Coffee Frappuccino Blended Coffee is also a good option as it only has 180 calories
All the hot and cold beverages suggested by Starbucks on its website are served in a Tall 345 ml/12 oz. cup.
Meanwhile, Pop Sugar makes some suggestions for people who may favor certain drinks at Starbucks. These suggestions could shave off a couple calories from anyone's favorite drinks at the popular coffee shop.
For instance, people who simply love the 16 oz. Caramel Frappuccino Blended beverage should try ordering a 16 oz. Caramel Frappuccino Light Blended beverage instead. The light blended version of the drink saves 270 calories.
Pop Sugar also suggests a substitute for the 16 oz. Strawberries & Creme Frappuccio Blended Creme, which has 370 calories. The drink can be replaced with a 16 oz. Strawberry smoothie, which contains 290 calories.