They're all under 100 calories and have less than 15 grams of sugar.
We often talk about what we shouldn't order at Starbucks (lookin’ at you, Unicorn Frappucino), but what about the healthier options on the menu? Coffee by itself is actually pretty healthy, and there are plenty of easy nutrition hacks you can make to cut out calories, fat, and sugar from your drink.
The best part? These 22 healthy drink picks at Starbucks taste great, too. Here are our favorites.
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Iced Coffee
Iced coffee is a summer staple, and Starbucks’ version is no exception. You can get it unsweetened for no calories or sugar, or sweetened for 60 calories and 15 grams of sugar. If you’re getting it sweetened, though, stick to a tall to keep sugar in check. You can also add a splash of whole milk to unsweetened iced coffee for just 30 calories and 2 grams of sugar.
Cold Brew
Narino 70 Cold brew is iced coffee’s hotter, younger sister. Steeped for 20 hours in cold water, the beans impart smoother, less acidic, and less bitter notes. Since hot water never touches the beans or ice, you’ll get the iced coffee flavor you love, without any dilution. Straight cold brew is the same, nutritionally, as black coffee, and has no calories or sugar. Add a whole milk to your cold brew for a velvety drink that’ll only set you back 30 calories and 2 grams of sugar.
In the Cold Foam Cascara Cold Brew, Narino 70 Cold Brew gets jazzed up with sweetened cold foam; the foam is flavored with Cascara syrup, which imparts subtle brown sugar and maple notes. This drink tastes decadent, but a tall has just 60 calories and 13 grams of sugar.
Want to add even more luxe flavor? Try the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew. A tall drink is only 100 calories, and has just 12 grams of sugar.
Nitro Cold Brew
The latest craze in the coffee world, nitro cold brew looks and tastes like a breakfast Guinness, minus the alcohol. It’s super silky, with no bitter aftertaste or unwanted acidity. Get regular nitro cold brew for no additional calories or sugar, or add Cold Foam Cascara for just 60 calories and 12 grams of sugar more.
Another drink option? Get a nitro cold brew with sweet cream—a subtly sweet floater that makes your coffee taste silky smooth—for just 70 calories and 4 grams of sugar.
Espresso
If you need a pick-me-up first thing in the morning, a shot of espresso or an Americano should be your go-to drink. Espresso shots are topped with hot water to produce a slight crema (the foamy brown part on top), resulting in a rich cup with tons of depth. Bonus? Both are super low in cals and have no sugar.
Can’t take the straight-up espresso taste? Add a dollop of whipped cream, which helps round out the caramel notes, for just 30 calories and 1 gram of sugar more.
Flat White
Love lattes? A flat white is about to be your new BFF. Ristretto shots of espresso and steamed nonfat milk create a creamy, luxe cup. The tall has just 100 calories and 13 grams of sugar.
Iced Cold Foam Cappuccino
Espresso meets cold, frothy foam and a splash of milk for an iced beverage you won’t soon forget. Best part? A tall has just 40 calories and 5 grams of sugar.
Caffe Latte
Yes, you can have a latte for 100 calories—simply swap out whole milk for nonfat and keep it to a tall.
Cappuccino
A cappuccino is a simple, but luxe, drink that combines espresso, hot milk, and frothed milk. Get a tall, and use nonfat milk, for a treat that’ll only set you back 60 calories and 8 grams of sugar.
Teavana Shaken Iced Teas
Faux Chai Latte
A Chai Latte from Starbucks overloads on sugar, but this quick (and cost effective!) substitute is a much healthier choice. Ask for a Grande Chai Brewed Tea, a splash of 2% milk, and a few shakes of vanilla powder. Make sure to leave extra space in your cup—and if possible, ask your barista to top off your tea with hot milk.
Quantity
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tall (12 fl. oz)
Serving
4.5 g |
10.5 g |
0 g |
0.8 g |
Nutrition Facts
(345 kJ) | |
% DV* | |
4.5 g | 7% |
2.6 g | 13% |
0 g | |
11 mg | 4% |
15 mg | 1% |
10.5 g | 4% |
0 g | 0% |
10.5 g | |
0.8 g | |
139 mg |
How long would it take to burn off 83 Calories of Starbucks Iced Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Coffee? Swimming 7 minutes Jogging 9 minutes Cycling 13 minutes Walking 23 minutesCalorie Burn Time
Based on a 35 year old female
who is 5'7" tall and weighs 144 lbs.
Calorie Breakdown
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. These values are recommended by a government body and are not CalorieKing recommendations.