Starbucks becomes a necessity, especially during the holidays. While many people attempt to start the new year off right with a diet, your ongoing Starbucks addiction and new collection of holiday gift cards doesn't make it very easy to stay on track. Here is a list of the 5 healthiest Starbucks drinks.
1. Brewed or Iced Tea
Tea comes in the number one spot with 0 calories and 0 grams of fat (Tall- 12 fl oz cup).
2. Brewed Coffee
Plain brewed coffee with nothing added to it is the second healthiest drink with 5 calories and 0 grams of fat (Tall- 12 fl oz cup).
3. Caffè Americano
This coffee is prepared by brewing espresso with added hot water. It is has a similar caffeine strength that the brewed coffee does, but differs in flavor. This coffee contains 10 calories and 0 grams of fat (Tall- 12 fl oz cup).
4. Iced Coffee (with classic syrup) and Nonfat Cappuccino
There is a tie for forth between Iced Coffee and Nonfat Cappuccino. Both of these drinks have 60 calories each and 0 grams of fat (Tall- 12 fl oz cup).
5. Iced Skinny Latte
Similar to a regular iced latte, but this drink is made "skinny" by using healthier and less ingredients making it 70 calories and 0 grams of fat (Tall- 12 fl oz cup).
Although this list may leave out many of your favorite drinks, it is important to remember the amount of calories you are in-taking in one drink. Save those extra calories for a dessert later in the day!Hi Get over to Starbucks and get a red holiday cup filled with one of these healthy, but delicious drinks! Happy Holidays!