{"id":3506,"date":"2023-05-10T13:47:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/19-sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-for-your-next-order\/"},"modified":"2023-05-10T13:47:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:47:57","slug":"19-sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-for-your-next-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=3506","title":{"rendered":"19 Sugar-Free Starbucks Drinks for Your Next Order"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>When you need an early-morning caffeine fix or an afternoon pick-me-up, Starbucks might be your go-to spot for a cup of coffee or yummy espresso drink.<\/p>\n<p>But certain Starbucks drinks are complete sugar bombs, thanks to syrups, drizzles, whipped cream, and even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/956\/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Ffrappuccino-blended-beverages%2Fcoffee-frappuccino\">cookie crumbles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany coffee and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/what-is-matcha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">matcha tea drinks<\/a> add sugar to reduce the bitterness,\u201d says Michele Promaulayko, author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sugar-Free-Simple-21-Day-Effortless\/dp\/1940358418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Sugar Free 3<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re trying to reduce your sugar consumption, do you need to walk on by \u2014 or at least switch to black coffee?<\/p>\n<p>Not at all. There are actually plenty of sugar-free Starbucks drinks \u2014 you just need to know what to order. Here are a few safe bets when you\u2019re going sugar-free.<\/p>\n<p><em>NOTE: With the exception of espresso shots, the nutritional stats below refer to the tall (12-ounce) drink size at Starbucks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Naturally Occurring Sugar vs. Added Sugar<\/h2>\n<p>When deciding what to order at Starbucks on a sugar-free diet, it\u2019s important to look at whether an item contains naturally occurring sugar or added sugar.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally occurring sugar \u2014 like the fructose in fresh fruit, or the lactose in milk \u2014 is fine even if you\u2019re following a sugar-free diet.<\/p>\n<p>Added sugars are what you need to watch out for. Any sugar or syrup that\u2019s added during the preparation process is added sugar.<\/p>\n<p>(Added sugars are sometimes hidden on the ingredients list under sneaky names like\u00a0agave nectar\u00a0or\u00a0corn syrup, but they\u2019re still sugar.)<\/p>\n<p>The sugar content in the drinks below comes from naturally occurring sugars \u2014 so these drinks are a safe bet if you\u2019re cutting out added sugars.<\/p>\n<h2>Espresso Drinks and Hot Coffee Drinks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/01105007\/sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-600-hot.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145771\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/01105007\/sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-600-hot.png\" alt=\"cup of latte | sugar free starbucks drinks\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This drink category includes some of the most sugar-filled drinks at Starbucks \u2014 including the beloved pumpkin spice latte with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/418\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">38 grams of sugar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But there are still plenty of hot coffee and espresso drinks you can enjoy on a sugar-free diet. The drinks below contain only naturally occurring milk sugar (or no sugar at all).<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRO TIP<\/strong>: Watch for espresso drinks with sneaky added sugars.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the Caff\u00e8 Mocha looks similar to the Caff\u00e8 Latte, but its mocha sauce and whipped cream add an extra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/408\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmochas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">13 grams of added sugar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Cold Brews and Iced Coffees<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/01105003\/sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-600-iced.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145770\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/01105003\/sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-600-iced.png\" alt=\"iced coffee | sugar free starbucks drinks\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of refreshing cold coffee drinks you can enjoy without boosting your added sugar consumption for the day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cold Brew with Cold Foam<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2122776\/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 grams of milk sugar<\/a>) is a better bet than syrup-sweetened cold brew options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nitro Cold Brew<\/strong> contains\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2121912\/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zero sugar<\/a>. (Starbucks says that\u2019s possible because infusing the coffee with nitrogen gives it a naturally sweet flavor \u2014 works for us!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iced Flat White<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/565\/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Ficed-flat-whites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 grams of milk sugar<\/a>) can satisfy your craving for a cold and creamy treat, but all of its sugar comes from whole milk. (Consider ordering this drink with 1% or 2% milk to lower the fat content and calorie count.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nitro Flat White<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2122308\/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Ficed-flat-whites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14 grams of milk sugar<\/a>) contains a bit more natural sugar than an Iced Flat White, but it\u2019s still natural sugar from milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iced Caff\u00e8 Latte<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/407\/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Ficed-lattes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 grams of milk sugar<\/a>) contains slightly less natural sugar than the hot version of the same drink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Teas<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/01104958\/sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-600-tea.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145769\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/01104958\/sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-600-tea.png\" alt=\"cuppa tea | sugar free starbucks drinks\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Starbucks tea lattes can be loaded with sugar, but you can satisfy your cravings by ordering hot tea and adding a splash of milk.<\/p>\n<h2>4 Tips for Cutting Out Sugar at Starbucks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/01110258\/sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-600-tips.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145776\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/01110258\/sugar-free-starbucks-drinks-600-tips.png\" alt=\"woman pouring sugar into coffee | Sugar-Free Starbucks Drinks\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re starting a sugar-free lifestyle \u2014 but you still love your \u2018bux \u2014 here are a few tips to keep in mind when you\u2019re deciding what to order.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Focus on added sugars<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re knocking out sugar, you\u2019re looking to reduce\u00a0<i>added<\/i>\u00a0sugars, as opposed to naturally occurring ones like those found in dairy milk.<\/p>\n<p>According to dietitian Michelle Abbey, RDN, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/erythritol-vs-monk-fruit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Nature Nutritionist<\/a>, natural sugars are found in foods that also contain key nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s the refined and added sugars that you need to watch, because they add calories without any nutritional benefits,\u201d Abbey says.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Choose unsweetened plant milks<\/h3>\n<p>Plant milks labeled as \u201coriginal\u201d are typically sugar-sweetened versions. Make sure you choose unsweetened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/oat-milk-nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plant milk<\/a>; if the barista isn\u2019t sure if their plant milks are unsweetened, it\u2019s better to just skip it.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Check the nutritional data<\/h3>\n<p>Sure, it sounds obvious \u2014 but Starbucks doesn\u2019t differentiate between natural sugars and added sugars in their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/globalassets.starbucks.com\/assets\/867c147d5dcc46e9afb307093d5172e1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nutritional information<\/a>, which can make it tricky when you\u2019re trying to cut out added sugars.<\/p>\n<p>Still, a good rule of thumb is to look for a sky-high sugar content.<\/p>\n<p>One cup of whole milk contains around\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/336070\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12 grams of naturally occurring sugar<\/a>, so if you see a drink with double or triple that number, there\u2019s a good chance it contains added sugars.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Order plain black coffee \u2014 hot or cold<\/h3>\n<p>Plain coffee doesn\u2019t include any sugar, added or natural. That means this is always a safe order, but some people find it way too bitter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPersonally I can\u2019t drink coffee unless it\u2019s sweetened \u2014 I\u2019ve tried,\u201d Promaulayko says. But fear not! There <em>is <\/em>still an option that\u2019s free of added sugar. \u201cI put a little stevia (my preferred brand is Sweet Leaf) in my coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both stevia and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/erythritol-vs-monk-fruit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monk fruit<\/a> are allowed in coffee and tea in the program, as they come from natural, plant-based sources.<\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"added-diff-3\" class=\"diff-html-added\">*All trademarks and product names as shown are the property of their respective owners. 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