Starbucks Macro-Friendly Drink Guide
It's no secret that us caffeine-addicts need our Starbucks. More importantly, it's no secret Starbucks is our go-to for the strongest and tastiest cup of coffee & tea; however, these sugar-filled drinks can be loaded with extra calories that are effecting our progress!
Good news! Today's blog post shares 5 Starbucks drinks that fit into your daily macro goals and still give that instant caffeine & taste satisfaction.
Of course we would never want to restrict and cut out the foods/drinks we love, but sometimes it may be challenging to find healthy alternatives! This Starbucks healthy drink guide should be perfect to help you create your macro-friendly
cup of coffee!
1. Skinny White Chocolate
Mocha
120 cal; 16g carb/ 5.5g fat/ 3g protein
How to order:
- Grande iced coffee or cold brew
- 1 shot blonde espresso
- 2-3 pump sugar-free vanilla
- 1 pump white mocha
- Sub almond milk
2. Iced Caramel Macchiato
105 cal; 6g fat/ 11g carbs/ 1g protein/ 9g sugar
An Iced Caramel Macchiato is one of the most popular drinks on the Starbucks menu; however, the normal venti size Macchiato yields 250 calories! Try this macro-friendly recipe the next time you're craving a tasty caramel coffee!
How to order:
- Venti Unsweetened Iced Coffee
- 1 pump caramel syrup
- 3-4 pumps sugar-free vanilla syrup
- 1 shot blonde espresso
- light cream & light caramel drizzle
Recipe & photo credit to: @themacrobarista
3. Low Carb Pink Drink
35 cal; 1g fat/ 6g carbs, <1g protein, 1g sugar
Want something fruity & sweet without the all the sugar? This recipe shaves down the usual 28 grams of carbs to 6 grams (per venti size)!
How to order:
- Unsweetened Passion Tango Iced Tea
- Splash Strawberry Infusion
- Light coconut milk
- 2 stevia/splenda packets
Recipe & photo credit to: @themacrobarista
4. Iced Matcha Tea Latte
90 cal; 4g fat/ 10g carb/ 2g protein, 9g sugar
Not a fan of coffee? Perfect! Matcha might just be for you! Matcha has about 30mg of caffeine per 8oz cup, compared to coffee having around 95mg. You can easily sweeten this drink up with a milk of choice and Starbucks sugar-free syrup!
How to order:
- Grande Iced Green Tea Latte
- 1 scoop of Matcha powder
- 3 pumps sugar-free vanilla
- Sub almond milk!
5. Hot or Cold Dirty Chai Tea Latte
80 cal; 3g fat/ 10g carb/ 1g protein/ 9g sugar
Feeling a chai tea with a shot of caffeine to keep you up and at em? This Dirty Chai Tea Latte is the perfect dynamic duo for your calorie reduced pick-me-up!
How to order:
- Grande iced chai tea latte
- 1 pump of chai
- Sub almond milk
- 2-3 pumps sugar-free vanilla
- 1 shot blonde espresso
Recipe & photo credit to: @themacrobarista
Starbucks Tips & Tricks to Create a Macro-Friendly Drink:
Starbucks drinks can be sneaky when it comes to "liquid calories." A lot of their syrups have anywhere from 20-70 calories per pump! Keep in mind, most of their standard drinks comes with 3-4 pumps of syrup!
Here are some simple modifications you can make to reduce the calories, but still enjoy your perfect beverage!
- Ask for your drink made without "classic syrup"
- Substitute almond milk or non-fat milk
- Swap regular syrups for sugar-free
- Try using Stevia or Splenda for a calorie-free sweetener
- Ask for half pump of syrup
- Spice it up with some cinnamon powder or even cocoa powder!
- Ask for a "light splash of milk" instead of full pour
Although it's perfectly okay to enjoy your favorite sweet treats & drinks, it is important to stay mindful with our options and to consider everything in moderation! Life is about balance; no need for restrictions. Maybe just some healthy alternatives :)
What's your favorite macro-friendly Starbucks drink order?
We want to know!