What's your healthy Starbucks?

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  • Train4Foodz
    Train4Foodz Posts: 4,298 Member
    I know this is a little off topic but.. To answer the above question-
    My local health foods shop sells 'protein coffee'.

    20g whey per serving.
    It seems a bit of a gimmick though because I see no reason you couldn't actually flavour the coffee with flavoured protein... Never tried it though.. Yet!
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    Sez3199 wrote: »
    Welllll, this is timely. I had Starbucks today for the first time since starting back on here, just got a plain old latte instead of my preferred sugar bomb. Even so, it consumed most of my sugar count for the day thanks to all the milk, and I ended up over in calorie count for the day too - by pretty much the exact calorie count of the latte. In hindsight I would have just nixed the latte altogether and stuck to my French press and splash of milk and been right on my calorie goal.

    You live, you learn. Coffee just ain't worth taking the caloric place of food in my opinion.

    A non-fat latte is not so bad...
    It's my go to these days.
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    CoffinQTee wrote: »
    Kinda off subject, but also coffee related I wanted to get my protein in, in the morning has anyone every mixed their protein powder with their brewed coffee?
    I have wanted to but have not. I might just try it tomorrow and let you know how it goes...
  • CoffinQTee
    CoffinQTee Posts: 26 Member
    Train4Foodz wrote: »
    I know this is a little off topic but.. To answer the above question-
    My local health foods shop sells 'protein coffee'.

    20g whey per serving.
    It seems a bit of a gimmick though because I see no reason you couldn't actually flavour the coffee with flavoured protein... Never tried it though.. Yet!

    Yeah that's what I was thinking too a chocolate protein powder with coffee I figured might taste like a mocha?
  • CoffinQTee
    CoffinQTee Posts: 26 Member
    TechAaronLoyd wrote: »
    CoffinQTee wrote: »
    Kinda off subject, but also coffee related I wanted to get my protein in, in the morning has anyone every mixed their protein powder with their brewed coffee?
    I have wanted to but have not. I might just try it tomorrow and let you know how it goes...

    Yeah that's what I was thinking too a chocolate protein powder with coffee I figured might taste like a mocha? If you try it, I'd definitely be interested in how it turns out
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    CoffinQTee wrote: »
    Train4Foodz wrote: »
    I know this is a little off topic but.. To answer the above question-
    My local health foods shop sells 'protein coffee'.

    20g whey per serving.
    It seems a bit of a gimmick though because I see no reason you couldn't actually flavour the coffee with flavoured protein... Never tried it though.. Yet!

    Yeah that's what I was thinking too a chocolate protein powder with coffee I figured might taste like a mocha?
    That's what I am going to use tomorrow. Chock!
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,097 Member
    Since I don't like sugar in my coffee, and since I don't need more than an ounce of half-and-half (40 calories) in my grande quad americanos, and since I don't see anything unhealthy about a cup or so of milk if I have a latte, almost everything I have at Starbucks I would consider "healthy." My iced americanos and cold brews I usually drink black; occasionally I have a straight espresso black. Very rarely as an indulgence I might have a chai tea latte, or a steamer (steamed milk flavored with whatever syrup I'm in the mood for) on a cold evening if I don't want caffeine.

    My pet theory is that if you have to have sugar in your coffee or espresso drink, you should just admit that you don't really like coffee. :)
  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
    Healthy Starbucks sounds like an oxymoron. lol But I suppose it depends on what's in it.

    Personally, I just drink black with milk, home brewed. I went to Starbucks once and quickly discovered it is way too strong for me. It makes me all jittery and my heart feels like it's a cartoon character in love, all pounding hard like it's going to jump right out of my chest. I drank half the cup and threw the rest away and it was a small.
  • lisalsd1
    lisalsd1 Posts: 1,519 Member
    Venti Blonde roast. I need caffeine.
  • megjay18
    megjay18 Posts: 78 Member
    Venti dark roast or venti blonde - depending on my mood. usually just one splenda with a splash of half and half.
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    If I go out: black coffee, 1 or 2 shots of espresso, 1 packet of stevia.
    At home: black coffee with a little protein powder mixed in.
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    If you do protein powder in your coffee, make sure you mix it in some cold water then add your coffee/add it to your coffee. If you try to mix it in hot coffee, it'll clump up and become lumpy coffee.
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    xcalygrl wrote: »
    If you do protein powder in your coffee, make sure you mix it in some cold water then add your coffee/add it to your coffee. If you try to mix it in hot coffee, it'll clump up and become lumpy coffee.
    Thanks for the tip.
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    edited December 2015
    @CoffinQTee I think it would be better with a bit of nesquik in it.
  • TechAaronLoyd
    TechAaronLoyd Posts: 339 Member
    @CoffinQTee So here it is...
    Not bad. Not great. But better then black.
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  • crazyjlyn
    crazyjlyn Posts: 225 Member
    Venti Quad-Shot Skinny Caramel Machiatto
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,744 Member
    Triple espresso with steamed soy milk and bit of sweetener. Love espresso.
  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
    Tall Skinny latte with extra five shots of espresso.
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    I make my own. I buy the syrups (loving Gingerbread at the moment).
    Cheaper and not as calorific as a Starbucks/Costa ect. 100ml of Coffee, 200ml of Semi Skimmed Milk plus 20ml Syrup is 234 calories.
  • CoffinQTee
    CoffinQTee Posts: 26 Member
    xcalygrl wrote: »
    If you do protein powder in your coffee, make sure you mix it in some cold water then add your coffee/add it to your coffee. If you try to mix it in hot coffee, it'll clump up and become lumpy coffee.

    Thank you for the tip when I go buy my protein powder this week I'll look forward to this concoction lol
  • CoffinQTee
    CoffinQTee Posts: 26 Member
    TechAaronLoyd wrote: »
    @CoffinQTee So here it is...
    Not bad. Not great. But better then black.
    aklpnjpw753u.jpeg


    Looks pretty tasty I'm kinda excited to try it lol, with @xcalygrl tip I'm trying to figure out how to do it cause you need the water to brew your coffee and also to mix your powder but too much water will be ick hmmmm any ideas on that one?
  • kdcomstock89
    kdcomstock89 Posts: 54 Member
    CoffinQTee wrote: »
    Kinda off subject, but also coffee related I wanted to get my protein in, in the morning has anyone every mixed their protein powder with their brewed coffee?

    I usually have my vegan chocolate shakeology mixed with coffee. I just use a shaker bottle with the ball in it and I haven't had any clumping. Sometimes I add pumpkin pie spice to it as well. It's been great on these cold mornings.
  • CoffinQTee
    CoffinQTee Posts: 26 Member
    kdcomstock89 wrote: »
    CoffinQTee wrote: »
    Kinda off subject, but also coffee related I wanted to get my protein in, in the morning has anyone every mixed their protein powder with their brewed coffee?

    I usually have my vegan chocolate shakeology mixed with coffee. I just use a shaker bottle with the ball in it and I haven't had any clumping. Sometimes I add pumpkin pie spice to it as well. It's been great on these cold mornings.

    Awesome!! I totally forgot about that i could use my shaker bottle ,plus will add a little "foam" to the coffe
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
    edited December 2015
    I'm enjoying the spiced flat white this holiday season. About 112 cals, no added sugar & some protein from the milk. Festive & warming!
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  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    Plain coffee and some skim milk.
  • Redbeard333
    Redbeard333 Posts: 381 Member
    Tamlyngo wrote: »
    Tall black, yep..that's it :)

    Same here, too. Year-round, also. I haven't had cream or sugar in my coffee in months...
  • cbelc2
    cbelc2 Posts: 762 Member
    Black light roast, skim milk latte unsweetened, green zen tea unsweetened. Those are my go to Starbucks drinks. Really.
  • blwasson73
    blwasson73 Posts: 92 Member
    Venti Americano with steamed coconut milk.
  • Jbell0213
    Jbell0213 Posts: 189 Member
    Skinny Vanilla Latte. 140 cal. So good
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