Starbucks help!

UnrepentantThinner
UnrepentantThinner Posts: 47
in Food and Nutrition
Hey.

Ok, so tomorrow is my birthday (27... gulp!) and I'm heading into town for some celebratory shopping. I've planned out my food tomorrow, and I have about 350 spare, so I'm thinking of indulging my Starbucks addiction while I'm in town.

I'm in the UK, so we don't have all the fancy options they have in the US, but does anyone know of any yummy drinks around the 250-300 mark? I want something more indulgent than a skinny latte with sugar free syrup, but I am pretty sure my favourite white chocolate & peppermint frapp with cream is waaaaaay over 300, even for a tall.

Any ideas? I rarely go to Starbucks, so I kind of want to treat myself without blowing my calorie budget.

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  • corgarian
    corgarian Posts: 366 Member
    Tell them to half the syrup, instead of the sugar free crap. An average starbucks has 4-6 pumps of syrup, thats insane. Also ask for low fat milk or soy. And cut the whipped cream.

    It wont be perfect, but you should have your birthday drink, just make good choices with it.
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    It's your birthday? Happy Birthday and get the drink you really want. It's a once a year thing, right? Not going to derail anything with one special coffee.
  • brewji
    brewji Posts: 752 Member
    Try a nonfat caramel flan latte, maybe half-sweet. If you skip on the whip, you're saving stuff too.

    But, it's your birthday so...I'd indulge! :)

    Just look up variations of the caramel flan latte on MFP. Nonfat works best if you want a good protein : fat ratio, as well as lightening the caloric intake.
  • Holly_belle
    Holly_belle Posts: 4,042 Member
    Happy Birthday! 27 isn't old. I'm going to be 30 this year, thats old. LOL. Starbucks should have nutrition info on their menu.
  • RoastyToasty
    RoastyToasty Posts: 17 Member
    Starbucks.com has a pretty nice nutrition breakdown. Not every drink and combo came up, but a grande non-fat with whip mocha would clock in at 290! You could order it iced for the same calorie count if you prefer cold drinks. :)
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    I initially read this as wanting to spend $350 on a drink at Starbucks.

    Anyway, just get your favorite drink. It's not much over target.

    http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/frappuccino-blended-beverages/peppermint-mocha-frappuccino-blended-beverage
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  • A_Fit_Mom
    A_Fit_Mom Posts: 602 Member
    I get Starbucks at least a few times a week. Most of their regular frapps are around 390-400 calories for a grande. Try a "light" version with no whip and you will definitely come in under 300.
  • ruqayyahsmum
    ruqayyahsmum Posts: 1,513 Member
    a tall coffee frapp is 177 made with whole milk
    whipped cream is 60 cals and each pump of regular syrup is 20 cals

    so for 317 you can get a tall with 2 pumps each of white choc and peppermint with whipped cream
  • blb85
    blb85 Posts: 187 Member
    I'm a HUGE fan of their Skinny Mocha (I think its even better than the non-skinny mocha)! I also really enjoy their Skinny Caramel Macchiato (it tastes awesome, I don't even realize it's a skinny version) and the venti clocks in at 160 calories!!! Their Venti Caramel Flan Latte is awesome too, if you order it non-fat with whip it's 250 calories! So you can definitely find things! Just look it up!!!
  • Holly_Wood_888
    Holly_Wood_888 Posts: 268 Member
    Grande gingerbread latte with soy ... Must ask specifically as it is normally seasonal (May not have molasses but can replace with chocolate syrup)
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    One day ... one celebration .. will not knock you off course. What good is living if you don't get to enjoy it every now and then?

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