{"id":5267,"date":"2018-06-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prd-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=5267"},"modified":"2023-06-29T22:39:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T22:39:14","slug":"what-does-a-dietitian-drink-starbucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/what-does-a-dietitian-drink-starbucks\/","title":{"rendered":"What does a dietitian drink at Starbucks?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

By Chelsey Lindahl, RD, CSSD, CD<\/strong>
\nand\u00a0Bev Utt, MS, MPH, RD<\/strong><\/p>\n

The hot days of summer don\u2019t stop most of us in the Pacific Northwest from drinking a cup of joe. Summer is the perfect time to venture into other types of coffee or tea drinks, especially ones served over ice.<\/p>\n

For those who don\u2019t like to drink their calories, there are quite a few lower-calorie options. Here are a few favorites \u2014 dietitian approved.<\/p>\n

Chelsey\u2019s Starbucks drinks<\/h3>\n
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  • Nitro cold brew with sweet cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Cold brew coffee is one of my favorite treats for a midday pick-me-up. The method of cold brewing involves soaking coffee grounds in cold water over an extended period, then extracting the liquid (think French press). The finished product lends a naturally sweet flavor and lower acidity, thanks to the lack of heat in the brewing process. And that lower acidity makes it a great option if you struggle with acid reflux.<\/p>\n

    Customize it by adding a finishing touch of cream, sweet cream or dairy-free milk \u2014 or try one of Starbucks\u2019 newest drinks, the cold foam cascara cold brew (cold brew topped with sweetened cold foam that lends a brown sugar flavor). My favorite? Nitro cold brew topped with sweet cream. Cold, creamy, delicious.<\/p>\n

    Grande nitro cold brew with sweet cream: 70 calories, 1 tsp sugar (4 g), 325 mg caffeine
    \nGrande cold foam cascara cold brew: 80 calories, 4 1\/4 tsp sugar (17 g), 190 mg caffeine<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Flat white with almond milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      I recently discovered the flat white beverage, and it has become my go-to. What makes the flat white special is its use of ristretto shots. Ristretto is a short shot of espresso brewed with a finer grind and less water than a traditional shot. The shorter extraction time (less water) creates a more full-bodied, less bitter shot, with a sweet finish \u2014 a flavor that I find to be just right.<\/p>\n

      Flat whites can be ordered hot or iced with any milk. Personally, I prefer non-dairy milks and I also do my best to limit added sugars. For that reason, I order mine with almond milk, because it has the least amount of added sugar in the Starbucks non-dairy lineup (almond, coconut and soy milks). I am most likely to order this drink hot early in the day, or when I want a cozy pick-me-up.<\/p>\n

      If you do want to sweeten it a bit, you could add one to two pumps of vanilla or another syrup.<\/p>\n

      Grande flat white with almond milk: 100 calories, 1 1\/4 tsp sugar (5g), 195 mg caffeine<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Pink drink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        One of Starbucks\u2019 \u201csecret\u201d items that you won\u2019t find on their menu board. Bonus: You\u2019ll sound super hip and trendy when ordering. The pink drink is a fun treat and, you guessed it, it\u2019s pink. The pink drink is the strawberry acai Refreshers\u00ae beverage topped with creamy coconut milk. As a wellness dietitian, I try to limit my added sugars, so this one is a special treat. Vibrant and refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day!<\/p>\n

        Grande pink drink: 140 calories, 6 tsp sugar (24 g), 50 mg caffeine<\/p>\n

        Bev\u2019s go-to Starbucks drinks<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Starbucks Doubleshot\u00ae on ice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          This drink sips like a mocha. Poured over ice, it feels more decadent than it is, saving more than 100 calories compared to a mocha. Doubleshots can be purchased in a can at Starbucks or a local market.<\/p>\n

          Grande mocha with 2 percent milk: 290 calories, 8 1\/2 tsp sugar (34 g), 175 mg caffeine<\/p>\n

          Canned doubleshot (6.5 oz): 140 calories, 4 tsp sugar (16 g), 110 mg caffeine<\/p>\n

            \n
          • Americano with soy foam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            For some, an Americano is just too bold. The perfect solution to tame this drink is to ask for soy foam on top. When made correctly, the foam tastes like a melting marshmallow.<\/p>\n

            Grande Americano with soy foam: 28 calories, ~1\/4 tsp sugar (1 1\/2 g), 225 mg caffeine<\/p>\n

              \n
            • Teavana Shaken Iced Passion Tango\u2122 tea infusion\/lemonade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              It\u2019s a perfect color-infused, herbal summertime drink. Hibiscus, lemongrass and apple give it flavor. Lightly shaken and served over ice, you may have visions of lounging beside a pool in the tropics with your favorite drink, complete with umbrella.<\/p>\n

              Grande Teavana Shaken Iced Passion Tango\u2122 tea infusion: 45 calories, < 3 tsp sugar (11 g), 0 mg caffeine<\/p>\n

              Grande Teavana Shaken Iced Passion Tango\u2122 tea lemonade: 90 calories, 5 1\/2 tsp sugar (22 g), 0 mg caffeine<\/p>\n

              Chelsey Lindahl, RD, CD, is a wellness dietitian program manager at the MultiCare Center for Healthy Living, which helps educate children and families in Pierce County about healthy lifestyle choices<\/p>\n

              Bev Utt, MS, MPH, RD, is a wellness nutritionist and health educator with MultiCare’s Center for Healthy Living.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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