If you’re trying to keep close tabs on added sugars and calories, it’s time to rethink a daily Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. This seasonal drink should only serve as an occasional indulgence — not an everyday occurrence. Just one tall peppermint mocha (made with two-percent milk and no whipped cream) weighs in at 250 calories with…
The cult following of Starbucks’s Pumpkin Spice Latte is no surprise; this sweet and spicy caffeinated drink hits the spot on chilly days. But you can make your PSL healthier and vegan. Our easy-to-follow recipe reduces the sugar in the drink while keeping all the pumpkin-spice goodness. Watch the video and learn how to make…
A green tea latte sounds like a healthy enough choice from Starbucks, right? Guess again. Just one tall green tea latte (made with two-percent milk) contains 260 calories and 40 grams of sugar – almost twice the daily recommendation outlined by the American Heart Association. If you love the flavor and buzz this matcha-filled beverage…
Rejoice, healthy-coffee-lovers: Stevia is now available at Starbucks. The brand announced that the chain’s condiment bars nationwide will now offer a “fifth option in green, called Whole Earth Sweetener Company’s Nature Sweet packets.” Get ready to sprinkle some healthy sweetness into your latte! Related Stories:10 of the Healthiest Foods You Can Order at Starbucks We…
I had a horrifying realization last week: there’s a sneaky dairy ingredient in one of my favorite coffees. After my doctor told me to try two weeks without dairy in my diet, I said, “no sweat!” and moseyed on over to Starbucks to get what I thought was a dairy-free pumpkin spice latte. After all,…
We were beyond stoked when we found out Starbucks would be offering almond milk starting in September. Aside from wondering what would actually be in the almond milk, the top question on our minds was obviously how does it taste? Related Stories:We Had to Ask: What’s in the New Starbucks Almond Milk? Good news, almond…
With the news that Starbucks will introduce almond milk to its stores in September came a lot of excitement – and a lot of questions. “What’s in it?” being chief among them. Related Stories: Starbucks Is Now Offering Coconut Milk, but Should You Give It a Shot? We wondered the same thing; since the new…
The day many of you have long been waiting for has finally arrived – Starbucks announced that starting Sept. 6, it will offer “almondmilk” on its menu. Get your PSLs ready; it’s about to go down. Related Stories: 10 of the Healthiest Foods You Can Order at Starbucks The latest addition to its plant-based milk…
Earthy, potent, and very, VERY green: just a few of the descriptors we came across in our taste test of the Starbucks juice brand’s – Evolution Fresh – Coconut Matcha drink. Since matcha is trendy for its health benefits (think: antioxidant-rich, energy-boosting, weight-loss aid), we were dying to check out this drink we could grab…
When the Starbucks cravings come, they hit you hard. The drinks, however, are not exactly calorie friendly, which is why we’re thankful for the return of the mini Frappuccinos. Starting May 16, the flavors you love, such as caramel and mocha Frappuccinos, are back in 10-oz. size servings, with two of the drinks at under…
