starbucks!

crystalnichle
crystalnichle Posts: 126 Member
in Food and Nutrition
guilty pleasure! I refuse to give it up!
I normally get some sort of iced tea or chai tea or a regular coffee.
whats your favorite drink?
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  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    I used to get pumpkin spice lattes or caramel macchiatos. I don't do that very often anymore. I prefer to eat my calories :smile:
  • crystalnichle
    crystalnichle Posts: 126 Member
    BinkyBonk wrote: »
    I used to get pumpkin spice lattes or caramel macchiatos. I don't do that very often anymore. I prefer to eat my calories :smile:
    I'm the opposite! I love good drinks! I'll save calories or work out extra just for a yummy coffee or tea! lol
  • weightliftingdiva
    weightliftingdiva Posts: 522 Member
    Right now I'm having a small banana and a tall 2% latte with sugar free vanilla as my homework snack. I find it pretty manageable to fit in if I want it.
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    I love a marble mocha macchiato!! It's the tastiest ever!!! :drinker:
  • jbee27
    jbee27 Posts: 356 Member
    If you know what to order, coffee drinks are easy to budget for. Tall nonfat milk caramel macchiato from Starbucks is only 180 calories, and has a decent amount of protein!
  • CarolinaAcorn
    CarolinaAcorn Posts: 418 Member
    Soy sugar free vanilla latte :drinker:
  • micheleld73
    micheleld73 Posts: 914 Member
    my bf says the pumpkin spice Frappuccino tastes just like pumpkin pie. Next time I stop, i'm gonna try it!
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  • emmanuel4everjackson
    emmanuel4everjackson Posts: 53 Member
    I love a dark roast with a teaspoon of Honey :smile:
  • kender54
    kender54 Posts: 58 Member
    Venti nonfat caramel machiato. Only 270 cals, can't give it up. My dog is named after this beverage. If I get it, I often make it my snack for the day, as its high in protein for a drink.
  • NoelFigart1
    NoelFigart1 Posts: 1,276 Member
    crystalnichle wrote: »
    guilty pleasure! I refuse to give it up!
    I normally get some sort of iced tea or chai tea or a regular coffee.
    whats your favorite drink?

    Why in the world would one give up coffee? I mean, I get why you'd question those liquid dessert drinks, but coffee?

    I don't even consider that a guilty pleasure.
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    emmanuel4everjackson wrote: »
    I love a dark roast with a teaspoon of Honey :smile:

    Oh dark roast would kill my stomach, it's too strong!! I was sssooo happy when Starbucks finally took out the blond roast. :drinker:
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    jbee27 wrote: »
    If you know what to order, coffee drinks are easy to budget for. Tall nonfat milk caramel macchiato from Starbucks is only 180 calories, and has a decent amount of protein!

    Yay from Seattle!
  • JenSD6
    JenSD6 Posts: 454 Member
    I've always had Starbucks as just an occasional treat mostly because I'm cheap. :stuck_out_tongue:

    Current splurge is a Pumpkin Spice Latte "as skinny as you can make it". But darn it's hard limiting myself to a Grande when a Venti is just a few cents more.
  • ljashley1952
    ljashley1952 Posts: 275 Member
    I love Starbucks! And I adore chai tea lattes. I also just love a plain coffee latte and make them at home as well. Using skim milk and splenda, of course.
  • literaturelover25
    literaturelover25 Posts: 17 Member
    I go between three, skinny cinnamon dolce, skinny caramel macchiato, or skinny vanilla latte. usually grande, less than 200 each for ventis.
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    Anybody try the peppermint mocha? Is it good? I wonder if they'll make it white mocha... hmm... :smirk:
  • ithrowconfetti
    ithrowconfetti Posts: 451 Member
    I used to feel good about getting a venti Toffee Nut Latte with skimmed milk and no whipped cream for 230 calories, but then I realised the sugar count was 39 grams. And even for the tall, it's around 24 grams. I don't have the willpower to cut Starbucks out altogether, so I only have flavoured lattes once in a while now. It's all about making tweaks to fit in what you love into your diet.
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    micheleld73 wrote: »
    my bf says the pumpkin spice Frappuccino tastes just like pumpkin pie. Next time I stop, i'm gonna try it!

    I had one on Thursday. It made my taste buds a little sad actually. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it wasn't everything I was hoping it would be.

    Lasmartchika wrote: »
    Anybody try the peppermint mocha? Is it good? I wonder if they'll make it white mocha... hmm... :smirk:

    Yes you can ask for 2 pumps of white mocha and 2 pumps of peppermint.


    I've been getting Pumpkin Spice Lattes the last few times just to enjoy it while I can. I used to work at Starbucks so I have quite a few things I like.

    Salted Caramel Mocha
    Caramel Brulée Latte
    Caramel Apple Spice
    Chai Latte (no water)
    Blended Strawberry Lemonade
    Green Tea Lemonade

    And a "secret menu" item for those times when you REALLY need a pick-me-up ... The Undertow. Our store floated the milk on top of the espresso shots to keep from burning your throat (a couple of quad undertows helped me to my shift record of 18 shots of espresso).
  • Niff314
    Niff314 Posts: 113 Member
    Triple grande skinny hazelnut latte. Drinking one right now, actually...only 120 calories so I don't feel like it's an "indulgence".
    Looking forward to the return of the peppermint mocha; it's the only time of year I can get sugar free peppermint syrup in my latte. =)
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    PrizePopple wrote: »
    micheleld73 wrote: »
    my bf says the pumpkin spice Frappuccino tastes just like pumpkin pie. Next time I stop, i'm gonna try it!

    I had one on Thursday. It made my taste buds a little sad actually. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it wasn't everything I was hoping it would be.

    Lasmartchika wrote: »
    Anybody try the peppermint mocha? Is it good? I wonder if they'll make it white mocha... hmm... :smirk:

    Yes you can ask for 2 pumps of white mocha and 2 pumps of peppermint.


    I've been getting Pumpkin Spice Lattes the last few times just to enjoy it while I can. I used to work at Starbucks so I have quite a few things I like.

    Salted Caramel Mocha
    Caramel Brulée Latte
    Caramel Apple Spice
    Chai Latte (no water)
    Blended Strawberry Lemonade
    Green Tea Lemonade

    And a "secret menu" item for those times when you REALLY need a pick-me-up ... The Undertow. Our store floated the milk on top of the espresso shots to keep from burning your throat (a couple of quad undertows helped me to my shift record of 18 shots of espresso).

    Oh yay!! The happiness!! Peppermint white mocha here I come!! :smiley:
    Oh secret menu drinks are the best, especially the marble mocha macchiato!! :drinker:

  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    jbee27 wrote: »
    If you know what to order, coffee drinks are easy to budget for. Tall nonfat milk caramel macchiato from Starbucks is only 180 calories, and has a decent amount of protein!
    True. But I waffle between wanting that or a glass of wine. Can't usually have both. Tough decision LOL.
    I had a skinny half sweet PSL today and it was heaven!

  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    Lasmartchika wrote: »
    emmanuel4everjackson wrote: »
    I love a dark roast with a teaspoon of Honey :smile:

    Oh dark roast would kill my stomach, it's too strong!! I was sssooo happy when Starbucks finally took out the blond roast. :drinker:

    Just a heads up light roast are actually stronger than dark roasts, and have a much higher caffeine content.
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    nickatine wrote: »
    Lasmartchika wrote: »
    emmanuel4everjackson wrote: »
    I love a dark roast with a teaspoon of Honey :smile:

    Oh dark roast would kill my stomach, it's too strong!! I was sssooo happy when Starbucks finally took out the blond roast. :drinker:

    Just a heads up light roast are actually stronger than dark roasts, and have a much higher caffeine content.

    Really?! Cuz it's not as strong and it doesn't kill my stomach... that doesn't make sense...

    Now if it's got more caffeine... YAY!

  • debbiesue1972
    debbiesue1972 Posts: 8
    Absolutely love the pumpkin spice lattes and gingerbread lattes. I am pretty sure they put crack in them because I have the hardest time staying away. However, I only allow myself 1-2 per week now when my habit was 1 (and even sometimes 2x) per day, every day! Eventually I would like to avoid them completely. Baby Steps :)
  • babsabs2011
    babsabs2011 Posts: 46 Member
    Peppermint mochas are my favorite...I try to only get them now and then, but its so hard to resist!
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    I'm a fan of their salted caramel mocha lattes. Cannot wait until peppermint season comes around!
  • Princess4Run
    Princess4Run Posts: 135 Member
    There are ways to cut calories in Starbucks drinks if you really want to. Besides the sugar-free syrups which I tend to stay away from

    Nonfat milk, no whip- no brainer
    Half syrup in flavored drinks-still sweet enough and I much prefer it like this now
    Smaller size- they can make a short version of anything. 8 oz of full flavor goodness but less calories
    Extra foam- cuts down on the milk. Love me cappucinos instead of lattes
    "Poor girl's pumpkin spice latte"- drip coffee with 1-2 pumps pumpkin spice syrup and bit of milk or cream. Saves calories and $$

  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Any hot chocolate that is on the menu over Winter.
    I do not go to Starbucks that often though and if I do, I tend to have a large tea.
  • smashley_mashley
    smashley_mashley Posts: 589 Member
    Depends on the time of the year. Right now is the pal and the rest of the year is the maple macchiato (when its available) followed by the caramel macchiato. When the psi came out this year I was getting a Grande that was skim milk, half sweet, and no milk for 200 calories but it is just not nearly as good so I will go with the original but may opt for a tall instead of a Grande..... mmmmmm.... Starbucks!!

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