Nutritionists offer advice on modifying seasonal drinks.
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| | | | It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶 | | At long last, Starbucks — and every other coffee shop — has dropped its fall menu, which is full of delicious seasonal drinks. The only issue (that I've noticed) is that they're all typically high in fat, sugar, and calories. *womp* | | We asked nutritionists to share some simple swaps and tips to make your favorite fall drink healthier without sacrificing taste! Check out their recommendations below. | | | | Cheers,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline | | | | |
| |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
September 11, 2024 • 3 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Nutritionists share how to healthify sweet seasonal drinks | | If you haven't already seen, Starbucks has brought back a bunch of classic seasonal favorites and introduced some new drinks to its 2024 fall menu. | | Here's the nutritional value for a few of the most popular items on the list: | - Pumpkin Spice Latte: 390 calories, 14 grams (g) fat, 50 g sugar
- Apple Crisp Oat Milk Frappuccino: 420 calories, 15 g fat, 70 g carbs, 60 g sugar
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew: 250 calories, 12 g fat, 31 g sugar
- Hot Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato: 320 calories, 10 g fat, 29 g sugar
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte: 460 calories, 17 g fat, 66 g sugar
- Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Shaken Espresso: 180 calories, 4.5 g fat, 21 g sugar
These numbers range depending on the size of the drink you order, too. | | Let's be clear: Enjoying one here and there is A-OK. It's the regular (multiple times a week) consumption of these drinks that can potentially be cause for concern. You may want to avoid these drinks altogether if you have prediabetes or a chronic health condition that may affect your sugar intake.️ | | If you're looking to cut down on added sugars or modify the drink so it's even just a little bit healthier, we've got you covered. Consider these nutritionist-backed tips when making your next coffee shop stop:️ | - Decline the whipped cream.
- Skip the pumpkin spice or caramel-flavored sauces and drizzles.
- Order a smaller drink.
- Swap out nondairy milk (which usually has added sugar and ingredients) for whole milk.
- Request one pump of syrup instead of two.
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| | | | Froth it up | | | | | | |  | | Instant Pot Milk Frother | | ICYMI: You don't need to go to the local coffee shop to get those delicious drinks with fancy froth. Just make them at home with this instant frother! It can whip up different types of foam depending on your drink of choice. Think cold foam for iced lattes or warm thick foam for cappuccinos. You can also use it to warm milk for coffee and hot chocolate. Warning: You might have too much fun becoming a barista in your own home. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Thanks for reading! What's your favorite seasonal drink? Do you modify it in any way or just enjoy it as is? Tell us at wellnesswire@healthline.com. (We may use your name and response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | | |
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