Need a Starbucks low calorie drink???
We all love those famous Starbucks drinks and coffees, but as you know they are filled with calories, carbs and are high in grams of sugar. However, I have done the searching for you and have found the best low-calorie Starbucks drinks. “Best Low Sugar Starbucks Drinks:Low-Calorie & Healthy”
For years, I have not drank coffee, I know, that’s crazy, right??? But, my family bought a food trailer and we started serving iced coffees and frappes. They were delicious, even with the coffee in them. However, I soon found out that it was not the coffee that kept the customers coming back, but they were so filled with sugar that I even loved them, LOL.
Well, fast forward a couple years and now sugar is no longer on my diet. So, what does someone drink from Starbucks if they want a low sugar drink or a no sugary drink? There are a lot of customizations that you can make to your coffee or drinks to lower the sugar, calorie intake.
Does Starbucks coffees and teas have sugar?
No, Starbucks coffees and teas contain no sugar, however the add-ins like syrups, sweeteners, milk and sugary toppings is where all the added sugar content is at.
Are there healthy Starbucks drinks?
The only drinks at Starbucks that are completely without sugar are plain black coffee, black tea, shots of espresso or water. However, there are some add-ins that will add flavor and have fewer calories.
What Starbucks add-ins are low calorie and will not increase sugar intake?
- sugar-free syrup – zero calories
- nonfat milk or skim milk instead of whole milk
- almond milk
- coconut milk
- oat milk
- soy milk
Barista Customization Tips for low-calorie drinks or a sugar-free option
- make it a “skinny” – your drink will be made with nonfat milk, no whipped cream and sugar free syrup.
- select a non-fat milk or skim milk
- ask for fewer pumps of syrup
- select a sugar free syrup
- ask for “less whip” or “no whip”
- choose a “tall” drink size instead of a Grande-sized drinks.
Starbucks Iced Tea
Starbucks Iced Black Tea
- calories: 0
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Iced Passion Tango Tea
- calories: 0
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Iced Green Tea
Green tea blended with mint, lemongrass and lemon verbena
- calories: 0
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Peach Tranquility Tea
A sweet fusion of peach, candied pineapple, chamomile blossoms, lemon verbena and rose hips come together in this caffeine-free herbal teas (per Starbucks)
- calories: 0
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Earl Grey Tea
- calories: 0
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
A Chai Tea drink has no calories or no sugar count, but a Latte which adds milk to the drink has calories and sugar. The healthiest drink and with less sugar would be to customize this drink with almond milk.
Starbucks Iced Coffee
To have sugar-free drinks, customize with no classic syrup or choose a sugar free syrup like a couple pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup or a sugar free caramel syrup
- calories: 5
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Regular Coffee (plain coffee)
A great low calorie Starbucks drink is plain black coffee. This is a great option to start with and customize an add-in of a sugar free syrup or packet of artificial sweetener.
- calories: 5
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Tall Flat White with Almond Milk
- calories: 70
- fat: 5
- sugar: 4 grams
Starbucks Cafe Americano or Iced Americano
- calories: 15
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee
If you love Starbucks coffee, but not the sugary drinks choose a cold brew coffee and add espresso shots. Plus, for a low-calorie option you can add sugar free syrups and almond milk.
- calories: 5
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Cold Brew with Cinnamon Oat milk Cold Foam
- calories: 40
- fat: 1
- sugar: 5 grams
Starbucks Tall Nitro Cold Brew
- calories: 5
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Tall (12 oz) Iced Caffe Latte with Nonfat Milk
- calories: 50
- fat: 0
- sugar: 3 grams
Starbucks Caffe Misto
A combination of fresh brewed coffee and hot water.
- calories: 0
- fat: 0
- sugar: 0
Starbucks Skinny Caramel Macchiato
Now, let’s talk about drinks that are not sugar free, but can be customized to at least have fewer calories and fewer grams of sugar.
For example, to turn a Caramel macchiato into healthier drinks:
- Skinny Caramel macchiato – calories: 250, fat: 7, sugar: 33 grams
- Customize this drink – choose almond milk, no milk foam, no pumps of vanilla syrup, sugar free vanilla syrup
- Choose a Tall drink instead of a Grande size drink
Starbucks Skinny Vanilla latte
Combination of blonde espresso, steamed milk and vanilla syrup
- Customize this drink with almond milk, no milk foam, replace vanilla syrup with sugar free vanilla syrup
- calories: 130
- fat: 5
- sugar: 11 grams
“Best Low Sugar Starbucks Drinks:Low-Calorie & Healthy”
Starbucks Menu Q&A
What is Starbucks sweet cream? Is a foamy mix of milk and vanilla syrup.
How many grams of sugar are in Starbucks sweet cream?
- Short 9 grams
- Tall 9 grams
- Grande 14 grams
- Venti 23 grams
Can Starbucks refresher be customized sugar free? No, they can’t be sugar free. They are a combination of green coffee extract and an acai base which has fruit juice in it, so they are not sugar free.
Can I customize drinks on Starbucks app? Yes! The best part of the Starbucks app is that you can customize your perfect drink to make your taste buds happy!
How to customize Starbucks Skinny vanilla latte?
- replace regular milk with almond milk
- no milk foam
- no vanilla syrup
- add sugar free vanilla syrup
How many grams of protein does regular coffee have? Coffee has almost no protein in it.
What is an espresso con panna? Combination of rich espresso and whipped cream. 35 calories, 0g sugar, 2.5g fat
What is espresso macchiato? Combination of espresso with steamed milk and foam. 15 calories, 0g sugar, 0g fat
So, next time that you are at your local coffee shop or Starbucks, try a new drink and customize it for a healthier treat.
“Best Low Sugar Starbucks Drinks:Low-Calorie & Healthy”
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