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  • ophelian
    ophelian Posts: 32 Member
    A lot of people have recommended "tall/skinny" drinks and I second that rec. I absolutely couldn't live without my mocha fix so I went from my regular grande cafe mocha (200+ calories) to a tall skinny mocha (90.) Its every bit as scrumptious as the original.

    A tip when ordering: specify that you'd like your coffee without whip - sometimes well-meaning baristas will include it even in skinny drinks. I ordered an iced version the other day and got lots of attention when I spun around and dumped this mountain of whipped cream into the garbage. Worth it to keep the calories down, though.
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    I used to love starbucks but now mcdonalds iced hazelnut coffee is my generic starbucks :laugh:
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    I used to love starbucks but now mcdonalds iced hazelnut coffee is my generic starbucks :laugh:

    How are the calories on those? Are they pretty slimmed down?
  • Wizzle
    Wizzle Posts: 97 Member
    I used to work and Starbucks and many of their drinks can pack a punch to your calories for the day. It is about selecting the right kind of drink. I can't go without a starbucks at least 4 times a week. So, what I do is preplan by going to www.starbucks.com. If you look under the nutritional tab you can "design" you drink. i.e. type of milk, size, etc. Also, always go with non-fat milk, it really cuts the calories down. Fraps are already made with skim milk, but try to get only a small or a grande sans whip.

    P.S. Don't get their pastries. If people knew how much calories and fat were in them...... they would think twice about purchasing.
    :wink:
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    I used to love starbucks but now mcdonalds iced hazelnut coffee is my generic starbucks :laugh:

    How are the calories on those? Are they pretty slimmed down?

    160 calories for a 24 oz i believe
  • PrincessLaundry
    PrincessLaundry Posts: 2,758 Member
    I went to Starbucks tonight...

    I had an iced mocha...

    It was real...

    And it was spectacular!

    :glasses:
  • yellow_pepper
    yellow_pepper Posts: 708 Member
    Tall nonfat latte for me, one a day.

    Starbucks offers mistos and brewed coffee in an 8-oz size now! Hooray for the return of the 8-oz coffee! Maybe this means that 6-oz (the original serving size for coffee) will be back, too!

    If you want Starbucks to offer other drinks in 8-oz sizes, write to them about it! They will offer it if you will buy it ... Just be prepared for it to cost more per ounce. I'm willing to accept that.
  • DarlingThief
    DarlingThief Posts: 78 Member
    A lot of markets are selling the syrups that Starbuck's uses. I usually go to some place like World's Market and get any flavor in sugar free and just make my own drinks at home. This makes it easier to measure the amount of coffee/espresso, syrup, milk/h&h/cream, and sugar.
  • bunnyr
    bunnyr Posts: 275 Member
    I miss my Starbucks! Its been 5 months since I had coffee from their. Are their tea's good for you?

    For a good black tea I get their Awake hot tea. Add your own cream or sugar or honey :smile:
    Their China Green is really good green tea. And my favorite summer drink is their Grande iced black tea - two pumps (about 40 calories) Yummmm :flowerforyou:
  • timisw
    timisw Posts: 391 Member
    I miss my Starbucks! Its been 5 months since I had coffee from their. Are their tea's good for you?

    Not sure about Starbucks, but after Afghanistan, I really like Chai!

    I would get the 12 oz Vanilla Chai Latte with Double Expresso!!!

    LOVED It! I am worried how many calories were actually in the Latte... but hey! I only had one or two a day!
  • timisw
    timisw Posts: 391 Member
    I miss my Starbucks! Its been 5 months since I had coffee from their. Are their tea's good for you?

    <<all together saying>> Hi Casey!

    I'm PrincessLaundry and it has been two weeks since I had a coffee from Starbucks.

    <<all together saying>> Hi PrincessLaundry!

    Any other recovering Starbucks addicts joining us today? Great to see you all tonight. Anyone want to share with us their story?

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    ~shaking my head at you~

    How many steps is the coffee withdrawl program?
  • timisw
    timisw Posts: 391 Member
    I went to Starbucks tonight...

    I had an iced mocha...

    It was real...

    And it was spectacular!

    :glasses:

    So much for trying to stay on the wagon!
  • PrincessLaundry
    PrincessLaundry Posts: 2,758 Member
    I went to Starbucks tonight...

    I had an iced mocha...

    It was real...

    And it was spectacular!

    :glasses:

    So much for trying to stay on the wagon!

    Oh...ya, I never made that promise! LOL I saved up my calories for a tall... And decided I'd burn some extra that night bike riding. I drank 1/3 of it, came home put it in the fridge. Went out biking, bit the pavement screwing up my jaw...And now too sore to eat or drink today. OUCH! I'm a mess...

    I'm going to be trying Yogurt and Tomato soup, and Motrin today...ugggg...
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