Healthy Starbucks Swaps for PSL Season

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 Healthy Starbucks swaps for the holidays

 

Pumpkin spice season is here, but did you know that a 16 oz pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks packs a whopping 390 calories and 50g of sugar? The American Heart Association recommends no more than 36g of sugar for men and 25g for women, making this drink double the daily recommendation. To be able to still enjoy the festive flavors, here are some healthier swaps to lower the sugar but still get that pumpkin spice fix.

How to order a skinny pumpkin spice latte:

  • ·         Ask for half the pumps of pumpkin sauce.
  • ·         Skip the whipped cream.
  • ·         Substitute the standard 2% milk with nonfat, soy, or almond milk.
  • ·         Go slightly smaller – order a 12 oz instead of 16 oz.

 

 


 Look at how much of a difference these couple swaps can make!

 

Regular PSL

Skinny PSL

Calories

390

212

Sugar

50g

27g

Pumps of pumpkin sauce

4

2

Milk

2%

Almond

Whipped Cream

Yes

no

 

The bottom line: a PSL, no matter how you order it, is a drink that is only around for a little while and is something that can (and should!) be enjoyed. The key here is moderation. Let it be your sweet treat when going to a pumpkin patch rather than your everyday order. Bring on the pumpkin!

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/healthy-pumpkin-spice-latte-starbucks/

https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7998002/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-is-it-healthy/#:~:text=A%20pumpkin%20spice%20latte%20is,your%20PSL%20a%20tad%20healthier.

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/added-sugars


~EC

 

Comments

  1. Caitlyn GerdesOctober 30, 2024 at 6:22 PM

    Fall is my favorite time of the year and I always look forward to pumpkin season at Starbucks! I normally get a pumpkin chai and i'm sure thats filled with just as much sugar (i don't even want to know, lol). I'm inclined to try a "skinny" version of a chai! I'd assume they use the same pumpkin sauce for all of their drinks. Great post!!

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