Starbucks has a long history of being the caffeine savior for college students. Although these delicious drinks may help power through a study session, what are the effects on the waistline? Here are the five drinks at Starbucks that a student should avoid if they don't want the "Freshman 15."
- Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Mocha
This festive drink comes to a total of 380 calories and 12 grams of fat. For a healthier alternative, try this with 2% milk, as well as enjoying this beverage iced, which brings this down to 270 calories.
- White Chocolate Mocha
Coming to 330 calories and 46 carbs, this is quite an indulgent choice. For a healthier an alternative, try a café mocha. It is very similar, but only has 230 calories and 31 carbs.
- Tazo Greene Tea Frappuccino
This popular beverage contains 240 calories and 47 carbs, it is one of the most fattening beverages Starbucks has to offer. For a healthier alternative, consider having a nonfat green tea latte; containing only 210 calories and 20 carbs.
- Java Chip Frappuccino
With 230 calories and 46 carbs, this is not doing favors for the waste line. For a healthier alternative, try a light caramel frappuccino; it only has 100 calories and 20 carbs.
- Caramel Brulee Latte
This Starbucks staple contains 300 calories and 49 carbs. For a healthier alternative, a caramel macchiato offers a similar flavor with less calories; 200 calories and 24 carbs.
In general, every drink on the menu can be modified to be healthier, whether it be substituting sugar-free syrup or nonfat milk. Also, ordering smaller sizes saves both the wallet and calories. All nutritional information given for these beverages are for the smallest size.
