{"id":8661,"date":"2023-11-08T01:05:41","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8661"},"modified":"2023-11-08T01:05:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:05:41","slug":"how-to-make-your-favorite-fall-starbucks-drinks-healthier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8661","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Favorite Fall Starbucks Drinks Healthier"},"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>While we absolutely love all the amazing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/how-to-make-lower-calorie-versions-of-your-favorite-fall-flavors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">autumnal flavors<\/a> of Starbucks\u2019 fall drinks, we don\u2019t necessarily love all the excess sugar and calories. Choosing healthier Starbucks drinks is definitely possible, though, with just a few small changes.<\/p>\n<p>Swaps, like a lighter milk option or sweeteners like honey or stevia, cut down on calories and fat.<\/p>\n<p>However, one of the easiest ways to make a drink lower in calories is to simply downsize. Since 16 ounces is the equivalent of a Starbucks medium, or \u201cGrande,\u201d we\u2019ll be using the Grande as our reference point for total calories and sugar count.<\/p>\n<p>In Starbucks lingo, that means choosing a \u201cShort\u201d or \u201cTall\u201d size to instantly reduce calories without changing any of the ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, we want you to have options for healthier Starbucks fall drinks so you can get your fall flavor fix!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of eight delicious Starbucks fall drinks and how to make them better align with a healthy eating plan.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Pumpkin Spice Latte<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120020\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-pumpkin-spice-latte.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165374\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120020\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-pumpkin-spice-latte.png\" alt=\"Glass Mug of Pumpkin Spice Latte | Starbucks Fall Drinks\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pumpkin Spice Lattes are such a ubiquitous staple of fall, they\u2019re in practically every\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/cooking-memes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meme<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But a traditional 16-ounce\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/418\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Spice Latte<\/a> from Starbucks has 390 calories, 9 grams of saturated fat, and a whopping 50 grams of sugar.<\/p>\n<p>To get a healthier Pumpkin Spice Latte, choose an alternative milk option, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/almond-milk-nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">almond milk<\/a>, skip the whipped cream, and ask for only one or two pumps of the pumpkin flavoring instead of the usual four.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know how to make a Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, just go ahead with the above recommendations and ask your barista to pour it over ice.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Chai Tea Latte<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120009\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-chai-tea-latte.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165372\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120009\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-chai-tea-latte.png\" alt=\"Glass Mug of Chai Tea Latte | Starbucks Fall Drinks\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chai tea lattes are famously comforting and soothing. Unfortunately,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/466\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-teas%2Fchai-teas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starbucks\u2019 Chai Tea Latte<\/a>\u00a0is also cloying, registering 42 grams of sugar per 16-ounce serving.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can make it lower in calories by reducing the number of chai pumps and swapping out 2% for nonfat milk \u2014 but you could also try another trick.<\/p>\n<p>Order a basic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2122273\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-teas%2Fchai-teas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chai tea<\/a> from Starbucks: it has 0 calories and 0 grams of sugar. Then, you can add a splash of your favorite lower-calorie milk option, like nonfat, almond, or oat milk, and sweeten it with a bit of honey or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/\">stevia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The chai tea bag will still give you those warm clove, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger notes you crave, but the DIY latte element helps you control the amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/natural-sugar-vs-added-sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">added sugar<\/a> and calories.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21115951\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-apple-crisp-macchiato.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165369\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21115951\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-apple-crisp-macchiato.png\" alt=\"Glass Mug of Apple Crisp Macchiato | Starbucks Fall Drinks\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While we love fall\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-the-most-popular-apple-varieties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apple picking<\/a>\u00a0(and apple-flavored everything), we don\u2019t love that the Starbucks\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2123563\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmacchiatos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato<\/a>\u00a0has 320 calories and 29 grams of sugar in a 16-ounce cup.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily modify it by reducing the number of Apple Brown Sugar Syrup pumps to one instead of three, and choosing unsweetened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/almond-milk-nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">almond milk<\/a> instead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/oat-milk-nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oatmilk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, simply omit or go light on the Spiced Apple Drizzle. Choose a short or tall size as well, as this can help cut down on calories and fat.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120014\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-pumpkin-cream-cold-brew.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165373\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120014\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-pumpkin-cream-cold-brew.png\" alt=\"Glass of Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew | Starbucks Fall Drinks\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Easily make the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2123113\/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew<\/a> lower in calories by switching out the vanilla syrup for honey or nutmeg (to stay on-theme for the holidays).<\/p>\n<p>If you still want that vanilla flavor in this healthier Starbucks drink, ask for a dash of vanilla bean powder. The vanilla notes and pumpkin spice topping give this cold brew that delicious fall twist you crave.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Hot Chocolate<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120031\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-skinny-hot-chocolate.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165376\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120031\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-skinny-hot-chocolate.png\" alt=\"Glass Mug of Skinny Hot Chocolate | Starbucks Fall Drinks\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We love a cozy hot chocolate by the fireplace. Luckily, there\u2019s a way to cut down on the 37 grams of sugar and 16 grams of fat that a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/471\/hot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grande from Starbucks<\/a>\u00a0comes with.<\/p>\n<p>Opt for nonfat milk and sweeten with honey, and you can even add cacao powder instead of mocha sauce while forgoing (or lightening up) the drizzle.<\/p>\n<p>Choose this option next time you\u2019re craving a chocolatey drink treat.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Caramel Apple Spice<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120003\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-caramel-apple-spice.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165371\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120003\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-caramel-apple-spice.png\" alt=\"Glass Mug of Caramel Apple Spice | Starbucks Fall Drinks\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/475\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-drinks%2Fjuice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caramel Apple Spice<\/a>\u00a0from Starbucks is steamed apple juice with cinnamon syrup, whipped cream, and a caramel sauce drizzle.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, ask for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/489\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-drinks%2Fjuice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steamed Apple Juice<\/a>\u00a0and spice it up with dashes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Go for a smaller size here, if you\u2019d like to cut down even more on total calories.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Cinnamon Dolce Latte<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120026\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-skinny-cinnamon-dolce-latte.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165375\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21120026\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-skinny-cinnamon-dolce-latte.png\" alt=\"Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte | Starbucks Fall Drinks\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The default formulation of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/414\/hot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinnamon Dolce Latte<\/a>\u00a0includes 2% milk, whipped cream, and four pumps of Cinnamon Dolce Syrup.<\/p>\n<p>Swap in nonfat milk, nix the whipped cream, and top with cinnamon and a dash of honey and you\u2019ve got yourself a healthier Starbucks drink.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll still clock in at more than 100 calories per 16-ounce cup, so just be sure to consider this when evaluating your overall calorie consumption for the day.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Vanilla Latte<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21115957\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-blonde-vanilla-latte.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165370\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21115957\/starbucks-fall-drinks-600-blonde-vanilla-latte.png\" alt=\"Glass Mug of Blonde Vanilla Latte | Starbucks Fall Drinks\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rather than a traditional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/menu\/product\/2122164\/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte,<\/a>\u00a0try our take on the skinny vanilla latte instead!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go for a non-dairy milk to make this vegan fall Starbucks drink,<\/li>\n<li>Ask your barista to steam the cinnamon and nutmeg into your milk,<\/li>\n<li>Add a few dashes of cinnamon powder on top to create an even more fall-inspired warm beverage.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we absolutely love all the amazing\u00a0autumnal flavors of Starbucks\u2019 fall drinks, we don\u2019t necessarily love all the excess sugar and calories. Choosing healthier Starbucks drinks is definitely possible, though, with just a few small changes. Swaps, like a lighter milk option or sweeteners like honey or stevia, cut down on calories and fat. 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