To Skinny or Not To Skinny?

Like most bloggers women, I love Starbucks. I remember my first ever Starbucks drink (and my go-to for probably 5 years afterward) was a Grande Mocha Frappuccino. This was probably in 8th or 9th grade. As I got older, I ventured out and realized 1.) Mocha Frappuccinos have a ton of calories and 2.) There are much better drinks at the 'bucks than a Mocha Frap!

As women, we all care about what we put in our bodies. Who wants to spend 400 calories on one small coffee drink?

Well, no more. If you're not a frequent Starbucks go-er, you may not know that you can get a lot of their drinks "skinny". This means they use Skim (or Fat Free) milk, sugar-free syrup, and no whip on top. It can also mean the difference between 400 calories and 40 calories. A huge difference!

Today, I thought I'd show you a comparison of some of the drinks you can get "skinny". And, for those that doubt, most taste basically the same as the regular drinks.

We'll start with my new go-to: the Caramel Macchiato. I always get this skinny.

Iced Caramel Macchiato = 210

 

Iced Skinny Caramel Macchiato = 80

Iced Mocha = 320

 

Iced Skinny Mocha = 100

Mocha Frappuccino = 400

 

Mocha Frappuccino Light = 130

And did you know some of the bottled Starbucks drinks also come in Light?

Bottled Mocha Frappuccino = 180

 

Bottled Mocha Frappuccino Light = 100

Bottled Iced Coffee + Milk = 110

 

Bottled Low Calorie Iced Coffee + Milk = 50

Doubleshot Espresso = 140

 

Doubleshot Light Espresso = 70

Of course, once in awhile, we all need the creamy goodness of a little dollop of whip. 

So, guess what? There's fat free whip available!

Next time you're at Starbucks: choose skinny.

*All calories of in-store drinks are for the Grande size.

** I am in no way affiliated with Starbucks and was not paid or otherwise compensated for this post....(I wish...)