STARBUCKS LOVERS I NEED SUGESSTIONS :)

masumaj
masumaj Posts: 153 Member
in Food and Nutrition
so im planning on stopping by at starbucks today, and im craving a cold espresso drink but i just cant decide which to get, something with non fat milk, with that strong espresso taste but also lower on the calories

any suggestions
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  • rompers16
    rompers16 Posts: 5,404 Member
    I've been doing my own version at home...1 Tbsp instant coffee, 2 tbsp fat free vanilla powdered creamer, 1/2 cp skim milk and 8 to 10 ice cubes in a blender. The recipe calls for 2 Tbsp of coffee, but it's too strong for me. I sweeten mine with Equal..I know, I know. 95 calories, no fat.
  • zombilishious
    zombilishious Posts: 1,250 Member
    http://dashingdish.com/recipe/skinny-starbucks-frappuccino/
  • enewsome2
    enewsome2 Posts: 355 Member
    Get an iced americano with soy (or nonfat milk) and sugar free hazelnut syrup. That's my go-to espresso drink :)
  • kateanne27
    kateanne27 Posts: 275 Member
    I always liked the iced cafe americano
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I like the Skinny Iced Caramel Macchiato or a skinny iced (or hot) caramel latte. The macchiato is my favorite though. If you decide to go non-coffee the new Refreshers are really good - I've only had the lime, but I've heard raves about both. I also like the shaken ice tea (I get black - and unsweetened to save the calories and then add splenda) - some people really like the other flavors too, there is a fruity one, but I just like plain best,
  • Jrb627
    Jrb627 Posts: 4 Member
    I love getting an iced or hot Americano w/ sugar free vanilla and a splash of cream. So yummy! I also love the strong coffee flavor.
  • Four_Leaf_Clover
    Four_Leaf_Clover Posts: 332 Member
    If you like the espresso taste - then definitely an iced Americano. Or an iced coffee. I add just a splash of nonfat milk and a packet of splenda (though lately I have been going for sugar). You can also get a SF syrup.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Iced Quad Grande
    2 pump white mocha
    No water
    Extra Ice
    Americano.

    160cals and ****ing delish!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    iced cafe americano is 15 calories. Plus whatever milk you put in there.
  • caraguard
    caraguard Posts: 41
    they do a skinny mocha now, which is yummy.
  • masumaj
    masumaj Posts: 153 Member
    I like the Skinny Iced Caramel Macchiato or a skinny iced (or hot) caramel latte. The macchiato is my favorite though. If you decide to go non-coffee the new Refreshers are really good - I've only had the lime, but I've heard raves about both. I also like the shaken ice tea (I get black - and unsweetened to save the calories and then add splenda) - some people really like the other flavors too, there is a fruity one, but I just like plain best,

    ive tried the lime refresher and its soooooooooo goood :)
  • mallinds
    mallinds Posts: 26 Member
    I always get a caramel frap light or a caramel machiatto with skim milk (hott or cold)
  • skinnyfithealthyme
    skinnyfithealthyme Posts: 213
    I always get a tall skinny frapp (caramel or mocha) with soy. I think it's around 100 calories. You can get a shot of espresso in it if you need to.

    Note: I get soy because I have to, skim might be even less like 90
  • andersol4
    andersol4 Posts: 4 Member
    hey! I worked at a coffee shop for 6+ years. For a strong coffee flavor, the iced americanos are a good choice with a splash of skim and sugar free flavoring. You can also do iced coffee (not quite as strong) with splash of milk or flavoring.

    To save some $$ you can make your own at home.

    Pretty easy and FULL of caffeine...... for 1 gallon of iced coffee you need:

    1/2 lb coffee (i usually do a medium/dark roast) ground for a french press) - starbucks or caribou can grind it for you.
    1 gallon room temp water

    pour coffee grounds over the water and cover pitcher with saran wrap. let sit at room temp for 12-16 hours. Strain out grinds with a fine gold filter.

    It is FULL of caffeine as it doesn't ever touch heat, cheaper than $4 per starbucks drink, and you can buy a bottle of sugar free flavoring to add if you'd like
  • masumaj
    masumaj Posts: 153 Member
    hey! I worked at a coffee shop for 6+ years. For a strong coffee flavor, the iced americanos are a good choice with a splash of skim and sugar free flavoring. You can also do iced coffee (not quite as strong) with splash of milk or flavoring.

    To save some $$ you can make your own at home.

    Pretty easy and FULL of caffeine...... for 1 gallon of iced coffee you need:

    1/2 lb coffee (i usually do a medium/dark roast) ground for a french press) - starbucks or caribou can grind it for you.
    1 gallon room temp water

    pour coffee grounds over the water and cover pitcher with saran wrap. let sit at room temp for 12-16 hours. Strain out grinds with a fine gold filter.

    It is FULL of caffeine as it doesn't ever touch heat, cheaper than $4 per starbucks drink, and you can buy a bottle of sugar free flavoring to add if you'd like


    ahhh thanks sooo much for this lovely idea and for everyone else too
    i ended up having a grande light espresso frap
    ive got a starbucks gift card so im using that, no way am i spending that much on coffee :)

    thanks again
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    So after posting earlier I went to Starbucks w/a serious chocolate craving and ordered a LIGHT Mocha Coconut Frap- was fabulous!
  • kat5556
    kat5556 Posts: 164 Member
    I choose not to have artificial sweeteners so when I go I get the regular grande size latte with fat free milk - it's 130 calories. Then I add 2 packs of raw sugar for another 40 calories and stir in cinnamon. It's really delicious!
  • SuziQueue
    SuziQueue Posts: 64 Member
    If you have a smart phone, load the Starbucks app and it will give you exact nutrition info and will also let you build your own drink according to what you like and your dietary restrictions. If you want to keep it simpler, order what you normally do and just ask them to do it "skinny" and no whip. Good luck!
  • xarge
    xarge Posts: 484 Member
    Grande iced americano with double extra shot. No cream no sugar. Probably too strong and too simple for most but that's a good cold coffee for me. Never on an empty stomach, though. That's too much caffeine to take with low blood sugar.
  • imissbagels
    imissbagels Posts: 166 Member
    bump
  • datxdiva
    datxdiva Posts: 22 Member
    I had no idea Starbucks had an app! LOL, i always order the tall or grande caramel macchiatto skinny.
  • cara4fit
    cara4fit Posts: 111 Member
    Get a plain black coffee, small. No add-ins.
  • AlexPaige
    AlexPaige Posts: 72 Member
    Starbucks barista here. Whenever I want to have something at work (aka every day I'm there), I go into making it thinking of it as a treat, not a drink. That way, you honestly feel less guilty. For frappucinnos, which btw the default for those is WHOLE milk, the nonfat versions taste just as fine and you can't tell the different between them and the full-fat versions. But, you'd want to not go "light" because the light coffee base is pretty icky :wink:
    Also, never let them use the classic syrup for your espresso drinks, it's just pure liquid sugar and Splenda is a fine substitute.
    For hot drinks, 2% milk is the default, but those ones will usually involve some sacrifice in taste if you go to nonfat, but not a great amount.
    And no whip, unfortunately. :frown:
    Also, I agree with the other poster who said to download the app, because it will make it so much easier for you to count your calories!
    tl;dr nonfat will still make it taste like a treat.
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    I do Starbucks so rarely that if I do go, I have a full fat milk latte, cappuccino or a frappuccino (had only one frappuccino in my life and it was really, really gorgeous) I don't like skim milk and don't even use it at home.
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    I get a venti iced sugar free vanilla latte with soy. It is 160 calories and oh so good!
  • sharpeoplepc
    sharpeoplepc Posts: 84 Member
    I brew a small amount of strong coffee and mix it with half a cup of almond milk and 2 scoops of Vanilla EAS Premium Protein Powder. It is 200 calories and 27 grams of protein. A healthy snack that feels like you are indulging in a coffee house drink!
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    http://dashingdish.com/recipes/shakes/


    A starbucks frap is on there :)
  • FitnSassy
    FitnSassy Posts: 263 Member
    Bump
  • AngelAtkins61
    AngelAtkins61 Posts: 52 Member
    I LOVE their caramel macchiato's :) BUT not the price or calories.
    Coffeemate makes a sugar free caramel macchiato!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I make coffee and pop in the fridge to chill (I make extra this way) I use truvia and the Coffeemate OMG its SO good!
    you can make it nice and STRONG or not depending on your taste. You could also blend it for a frozen drink.
    Try this guys you will not be sorry!
  • myfitnessval
    myfitnessval Posts: 687 Member
    official SB barista here. i vote for the skinny caramel macchiato.

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