Starbucks Birthday Cake Frappuccino

fubsyfern
fubsyfern Posts: 38 Member
edited November 15 in Food and Nutrition
Has anyone tried it yet? Is it worth the calories?
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  • kikichewie
    kikichewie Posts: 276 Member
    To me, no frappucino is worth such a high proportion of the 1500 calories I get a day. But if I ran a 10k for the first time that day or something, I could see having one to celebrate. Maybe. I'd probably splurge on something else. Birthday cake flavors all taste like sugar bombs to me anyway. I'd rather have some red wine and dark chocolate in the evening when I'm relaxing than slurp down a frappucino on the go. If you have one, savor it!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Someone told me it tasted like lipstick ground with fruit loops. I'm scared to waste calories with that description.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Someone told me it tasted like lipstick ground with fruit loops. I'm scared to waste calories with that description.

    lolol.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I thought they started tomorrow? Haven't tried one, probably won't - fraps are generally too sweet for me, and the cals just aren't worth it. I'd rather have a Kicker from Dutch Bros (if you have them in your area, get over there and have a Kicker, hot iced or blended - the bomb), or a nice chai latte.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I have no interest. Would rather have a black coffee, or a little milk and sugar, and save room for gelato later.
  • Terpnista84
    Terpnista84 Posts: 517 Member
    The only frapp I like is vanilla bean without whip cream.
  • marinabreeze
    marinabreeze Posts: 141 Member
    Doesn't sound super appetizing. But I can't hate on frapps in general. I love the green tea one the most. But I rarely get frappuccino because I don't generally care to drink many of my calories.
  • slaite1
    slaite1 Posts: 1,307 Member
    It's vanilla bean with hazelnut. Sounds good
  • onlyadrizzle
    onlyadrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    I want to know too!! I LOVE birthday cake and birthday cake flavored things :p Been trying to figure out if it is really worth it or not!
  • agalassie
    agalassie Posts: 48 Member
    I just had one and I have to say it was delicious! It tastes so much like birthday cake and that raspberry whipped cream is to die for!

    Now, many people probably won't agree with it and will say it isn't worth it, but this is how I look at it. I rarely get frappuccinos or any other fancy coffee drinks (1-2 times per year). Other times, it's just regular coffee. I feel like this is justified because I don't want to lose all the weight being so strict that I am miserable and gain it back. I would rather make small changes that I'm able to keep forever. And to me, one frappuccino a year-ish is a realistic lifestyle. I know I just wouldn't be happy never having one.

    Additionally, this frappuccino is only being offered for 5 days, so it is quite limited. I LOVE birthday cake flavored things and knew that if I didn't try one, that I would think about it well after the fact when they are no longer available and then probably over-do it on something else birthday cake related just because I had it stuck in my head.

  • jbgibso3
    jbgibso3 Posts: 40 Member
    I work for Starbucks, and if you all want to make it a lighter version, go with non-fat or coconut milk and ask for light whipped cream. If you do sugar-free, you can request sugar-free hazelnut in the beverage as well. That will knock off around 100 calories and a lot of sugar.

    I haven't even tried it yet, but I don't typically drink Frappuccinos.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    edited March 2015
    fubsyfern wrote: »
    Has anyone tried it yet? Is it worth the calories?

    Yes.

    No.

    It's Starbucks - it all tastes like chemical-laden crap.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I haven't tried it, but the two people I know who did said it was awesome.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    I'm gonna see if I can order it tomorrow. I don't look forward to having to wait in line though.
  • fubsyfern
    fubsyfern Posts: 38 Member
    agalassie wrote: »
    I just had one and I have to say it was delicious! It tastes so much like birthday cake and that raspberry whipped cream is to die for!

    Now, many people probably won't agree with it and will say it isn't worth it, but this is how I look at it. I rarely get frappuccinos or any other fancy coffee drinks (1-2 times per year). Other times, it's just regular coffee. I feel like this is justified because I don't want to lose all the weight being so strict that I am miserable and gain it back. I would rather make small changes that I'm able to keep forever. And to me, one frappuccino a year-ish is a realistic lifestyle. I know I just wouldn't be happy never having one.

    Additionally, this frappuccino is only being offered for 5 days, so it is quite limited. I LOVE birthday cake flavored things and knew that if I didn't try one, that I would think about it well after the fact when they are no longer available and then probably over-do it on something else birthday cake related just because I had it stuck in my head.

    Very true! Looks like I'll have to make my way over to a Starbucks this weekend!
    jbgibso3 wrote: »
    I work for Starbucks, and if you all want to make it a lighter version, go with non-fat or coconut milk and ask for light whipped cream. If you do sugar-free, you can request sugar-free hazelnut in the beverage as well. That will knock off around 100 calories and a lot of sugar.

    I haven't even tried it yet, but I don't typically drink Frappuccinos.

    Thanks for the tip!
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    Mr_Knight wrote: »
    fubsyfern wrote: »
    Has anyone tried it yet? Is it worth the calories?

    Yes.

    No.

    It's Starbucks - it all tastes like chemical-laden crap.

    lol. and what food are you eating with zero chemicals?
  • Karen_DisneyFan
    Karen_DisneyFan Posts: 130 Member
    edited March 2015
    Oooo, that sounds so good!! I almost stopped on my way back to work after lunch today, but ran out of time. Too busy chatting with my friend over soup and salad, lol. I plan on getting one tomorrow though!!
  • curlylocks302
    curlylocks302 Posts: 38 Member
    I saw it yesterday but I'm not a fan of the birthday cake flavored things. I went with a tall tiramisu latte and a smoked gouda and bacon with egg breakfast sandwich. It was delish.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Mr_Knight wrote: »
    fubsyfern wrote: »
    Has anyone tried it yet? Is it worth the calories?

    Yes.

    No.

    It's Starbucks - it all tastes like chemical-laden crap.

    lol. and what food are you eating with zero chemicals?

    All foods are made of chemicals, obviously.

    But not all foods taste like a chemistry set.

  • curlylocks302
    curlylocks302 Posts: 38 Member
    Mr_Knight wrote: »
    Mr_Knight wrote: »
    fubsyfern wrote: »
    Has anyone tried it yet? Is it worth the calories?

    Yes.

    No.

    It's Starbucks - it all tastes like chemical-laden crap.

    lol. and what food are you eating with zero chemicals?

    All foods are made of chemicals, obviously.

    But not all foods taste like a chemistry set.

    Mmmmm. chemisty.

    funny-chocolate-Periodic-Table-chemistry.jpg
  • annahewett93
    annahewett93 Posts: 1 Member
    A tall coffee light frap no whip is 96kcal if u want one that is prob best. Birthday cake frap yuck not worth it.
  • LovelyIvy466
    LovelyIvy466 Posts: 387 Member
    I plan to try one today. First latte-type drink of 2015, lol.
  • Minxgal86
    Minxgal86 Posts: 4 Member
    It's not worth the calories, trust me. It's just a vanilla bean frappuccino with hazelnut and raspberry/vanilla whip cream. Calories galore. Take it from a barista.
  • kimberlynicole79
    kimberlynicole79 Posts: 52 Member
    agalassie wrote: »
    I just had one and I have to say it was delicious! It tastes so much like birthday cake and that raspberry whipped cream is to die for!

    Now, many people probably won't agree with it and will say it isn't worth it, but this is how I look at it. I rarely get frappuccinos or any other fancy coffee drinks (1-2 times per year). Other times, it's just regular coffee. I feel like this is justified because I don't want to lose all the weight being so strict that I am miserable and gain it back. I would rather make small changes that I'm able to keep forever. And to me, one frappuccino a year-ish is a realistic lifestyle. I know I just wouldn't be happy never having one.

    Additionally, this frappuccino is only being offered for 5 days, so it is quite limited. I LOVE birthday cake flavored things and knew that if I didn't try one, that I would think about it well after the fact when they are no longer available and then probably over-do it on something else birthday cake related just because I had it stuck in my head.

    Someone works for Starbucks! hehe jk
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I've had it two days in a row.

    It tastes like a white cake with vanilla frosting and rainbow sprinkles. The raspberry whip cream adds a nice touch. I like it.
  • onlyadrizzle
    onlyadrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    Tried it last night and I was SO disappointed. It does not taste like birthday cake at all and it tasted kind of bitter too. It was pretty awful ): I asked them to make me a different frap to replace it.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    I had one today. It wasn't as birthday cakey as I would have liked it to be. The raspberry whip cream kept it from being a complete disappointment.
  • peaceloveabby01
    peaceloveabby01 Posts: 68 Member
    How many calories are in it?
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    It was not as good as I'd hoped. It had a hint of birthday cake flavor but not what I expected. I'd say some of their other frapps (double chocolate chip gahhh) are way more worth the cals!
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    edited March 2015
    How many calories are in it?
    http://www.youbeauty.com/nutrition/starbucks-birthday-cake-frappuccino

    I would not recommend you skip the cream.

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