This list has all of the best low calorie Starbucks drinks you can order! And right now, you'll find over 30 healthy Starbucks drinks on the menu, so there's a lot of options to choose from. With that said, hopefully, this list will make deciding what to get a bit easier the next time you're at the coffee shop.
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THE BEST LOW CALORIE DRINKS AT STARBUCKS
An early morning, busy afternoon, or just a relaxing day - anytime is a good time for a drink from Starbucks.
However, many of the drinks at Starbucks are loaded with unnecessary empty calories. And - let's be real - if you are living a healthy lifestyle, drinking empty calories is a total vibe killer.
So, that's where today's list of all the best low calorie Starbucks drinks comes in!
We're going to break the entire Starbucks menu down, and take an in-depth look at how to make healthy Starbucks drink that are low calorie! And we'll even be talking about the drinks that are naturally low calorie, too. This list has been a life saver for me, just like my low calorie Dutch Bros list.
Anyway, all of these drinks go so well with these low calorie pancakes to start your morning off in the best way! Or, if you want to order healthy food from Starbucks, grab one of these high protein Starbucks options!
So, with all of that said, so goodbye to sugar drinks and let's dive into the details of this list of low calorie Starbucks drinks.
Ordering Healthy Starbucks Drinks Pro Tips
The majority of drinks at Starbucks are either made with 2% milk or whole milk.
Both of these are high in calories, but Starbucks has some awesome options that you can substitute in any drink.
These are all the milk options at Starbucks in order from lowest calorie to highest:
- Almond Milk - 30 Calories
- Nonfat Milk - 40 Calories
- Coconut Milk - 40 Calories
- Soy Milk - 65 Calories
- 2% Milk - 65 Calories
- Oatmilk - 70 Calories
- Whole Milk - 75 Calories
*4oz servings were used for the calorie counts above.
You can choose any milk you want, but to keep it as low calorie as possible, I suggest going with almond milk.
That said, if you like nonfat milk, you can order almost any of these low calorie Starbucks drinks in the "skinny" version, and it will substitute the milk in it for nonfat milk, use sugar free syrup, and no cream. Ordering this low calorie Starbucks drink is a quick and easy way to make them healthy but still delicious!
Sweetening Your Drink
Now, the majority of Starbucks drinks have a couple of pumps of simple syrup in them as a sweetener. And each pump of sugar free syrup has 20 calories.
So to keep your drink as low calorie as possible, I suggest going with the sugar free vanilla syrup.
Another way to sweeten your drink is by adding in a Splenda or Stevia In The Raw packet. Both are much sweeter than sugar so you won't need to use as much of them to sweeten up your drinks.
Low Calorie Hot Starbucks Drinks
Now that those tips are covered, let's get into how to order low calorie at Starbucks!
We will be covering hot and cold drinks on the list.
And since the list is fire, we will be starting with the hot drink options first!
1. Cinnamon Dolce Latte
The Cinnamon Dolce Latte is an absolute treat any time of year. It's just so warm, comforting, and delicious.
Now, if you order this drink the way it come, it will have 340 calories. But you can make it low calorie by ordering it like this...
- Tall Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- Sugar free cinnamon dolce syrup instead of the regular cinnamon dolce syrup
- & get NO whipped cream
With those adjustments, the calorie count will come out to only 75 calories! And to bring the calories even lower, order it with no cinnamon dolce sprinkles.
Oh, and if you want the full experience with the whipped cream, you can add your own low calorie whipped cream at home! If you do, I highly recommend pairing this drink with my protein waffles. They're a match made in heaven!
2. Blonde Vanilla Latte
You can order the Blonde Vanilla Latte with all the vanilla flavor but without all the calories.
To do that, order...
- A Tall Blonde Vanilla Latte
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- & sugar free vanilla syrup instead of regular vanilla syrup
And if you order it like that, this vanilla drink will have only 30 calories.
By the way, this low calorie blonde vanilla latte pairs perfectly with these low calorie cookies.
Oh, also, just so you know, I recently came up with a homemade iced skinny vanilla latte recipe that's to die for. It only has 15 calories, and I honestly can't stop making it.
3. Café Latte
The Cafe Latte is espresso with steamed milk and a light layer of foam.
You'll only need to make one change to make this drink low calorie...
- Tall Cafe Latte
- Substitute the 2% milk with almond milk
This small change will give you a 50 calorie drink.
By the way, I love pairing this healthy latte with this low calorie cereal recipe. It makes for a pretty tasty breakfast.
4. Cafe Americano
The Cafe Americano is just shots of espresso and water. And it is a naturally low calorie drink with only 15 calories!
So you can order the cafe americano without making any changes to it.
Also, for what it's worth, it goes great with these oat flour pancakes.
5. Black Coffees
The hot black coffees you can order at Starbucks are the Blonde Roast, Dark Roast, and Pikes Place Roast.
If you drink your coffee black, it will only have 5 calories. If you don't like just black coffee, you can add in a splash of almond milk for around 10 calories. And feel free to add in a sugar free syrup or zero calorie sweetener.
So, as you can see, this is one of the best low calorie Starbucks drinks to customize however you want.
Also, if you're looking for a tasty breakfast recipe to pair with your black cup of joe, give this chocolate protein mug cake recipe a shot. Honestly, it's one of my favorite things to eat with a cup of Starbucks coffee.
6. Flat White
The Flat White combines smooth ristretto shots of espresso with steamed milk.
And to lower the calories, order...
- A Tall Flat White
- With almond milk instead of whole milk
Switching out the milk will make this drink come out to just 50 calories.
By the way, I love dipping these protein cookies into this order. There's just something about a delicious cookie dipped into this low calorie flat white that I just can't get enough of.
7. Caramel Macchiato
The Caramel Macchiato is a super popular hot drink, and for good reason - it is so tasty.
But it traditionally has 190 calories. So to lower the calories, order...
- A Tall Caramel Macchiato
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- & my sugar free caramel syrup
If you make these substitutions, it will come out to just about 50 calories! You will have to make the caramel syrup though, but it's super easy to do! Also, If you want to get the drink on the go, just get a light caramel drizzle and a sweetener packet and the drink will only come out to 7o calories.
By the way, if you'd like to make this low calorie drink at home, I just posted a recipe for it on the blog. I highly recommend checking it out if you want to skip the crazy line at Starbucks and save yourself some money too!
8. Espresso Macchiato
The Espresso Macchiato is super low calorie as is - it only has 15 calories for a doppio size, which is 2 shots of espresso.
Now, this is pretty bitter-tasting on its own, so I definitely suggest adding about a quarter to a half of a packet of Stevia or Splenda.
9. Cappuccino
The classic Cappuccino at Starbucks is espresso under a thick layer of steamed milk.
For a lower calorie version, order....
- A Tall Cappuccino
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
You can enjoy this one of the most classic low calorie drinks for only 80 calories.
10. London Fog Tea Latte
The London Fog Tea Latte combines early grey tea with steamed milk and vanilla syrup.
Make it low calorie by ordering it like this...
- Tall London Fog Tea Latte
- Substitute the 2% milk with almond milk
- And get the sugar free vanilla syrup instead of regular vanilla syrup
These changes will bring this delicious tea latte out to only 35 calories.
By the way, one of my favorite things to do is pair this low calorie London fog tea latte with these low calorie bagels.
11. Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte
Similar to the London Fog, another delicious tea latte is the Royal English Breakfast. And you can switch this to low calorie by ordering...
- A Tall Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- & get a few packets of Stevia or Splenda instead of the liquid can sugar
These substitutions will make this hot tea latte have only 35 calories as well.
By the way, one of my favorite things to pair this low calorie London fog order with are these homemade egg bites. Honestly, they're just as good as the ones from the coffee shop, but they're even better for you.
12. Matcha Tea Latte
The Matcha Tea Latte is so yummy, but high in calories as is. Here is how to order it to bring down the calories...
- Tall Matcha Tea Latte
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- 1 scoop of matcha powder instead of 2 scoops
- & add in 1 pump of sugar-free vanilla syrup, or a packet of Stevia or Splenda
Ordering this way will bring the calories down to just 55 calories.
By the way, this low calorie matcha tea latte goes great with these low calorie brownies.
13. Hot Teas
There are various hot tea options at Starbucks that are all super low in calories - I'm talking 0 calories each!
You can sweeten any of these hot teas up by mixing in a few pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup or a couple of Stevia or Splenda packets.
Pictured above is the Jade Citrus Mint Tea. And here are the rest of the 0 calorie hot tea options: Peach Tranquility, Emperor's Clouds & Mist, Mint Majesty, Peach Tranquility, Earl Grey, Royal English Breakfast, and Chai Tea.
Low Calorie Cold Starbucks Drinks
In the summer time, nothing goes better with warm weather than an iced cold drink from Starbucks.
Whether you're in the mood for a coffee-based drink, super caffeinated drink, iced tea, or something refreshing, you'll be able to order what you want in a low calorie way!
14. Starbucks Refreshers
The Starbucks Refreshers are all naturally sweetened with fruit juice and are pretty low calorie too.
The Kiwi Starfruit, Mango Dragonfruit, and Strawberry Acai have 70 calories, and the Very Berry Hibiscus has 50 calories. Pictured above is the Mango Dragonfruit flavor - I think it looks the best and tastes the best.
Now, the Refreshers with lemonade are a little higher in calories, so I'd stick with the regular refreshers if you want a fruity drink with a kick of caffeine.
15. Iced Cafe Americano
Just like the hot Cafe Americano, the iced version is just espresso and water.
So the calorie count is super low, just as it comes with only 10 calories for this drink.
16. Iced Shaken Espresso
If you want an iced espresso drink in a rich and sweet way, this one is pretty darn good.
Make the Iced Shaken Espresso low calorie by ordering...
- A Tall Iced Shaken Espresso
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- & either sugar free vanilla syrup or sugar free cinnamon dolce syrup instead of the classic syrup
Ordering this way will bring the drink out to just 15 calories.
Now, if you want that classic espresso taste without an added flavor, just get a few packets of Stevia or Splenda instead of the sugar free syrup.
17. Iced Toasted Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
The iced toasted oatmilk shaken espresso is a new drink that Starbucks offers. And it has started to become quite popular. I tried it once, and I think it might be my favorite low calorie Starbucks drink on the list.
To order a low calorie oatmilk shaken espresso, just get 4 pumps of sugar free vanilla syrup instead of the toasted vanilla syrup
This delicious healthy Starbucks drink only has 60 calories! Seriously crazy for how good it tastes.
18. Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso
This almond milk based drink has cocoa powder and blonde espresso shaken together to create a delicious chocolatey low calorie drink.
Since it already comes with almond milk, order it just as it comes for an 80 calorie drink.
And if you want to lower the calories even more, order it with light chocolate malt powder.
By the way, if you love chocolatey drinks - and are watching your calorie intake - I have a really tasty low calorie hot chocolate recipe on the blog you definitely should try sometime.
19. Iced Coffee
The classic Iced Coffe at Starbucks comes with 3 pumps of classic syrup and has 60 calories as is. To bring the calories down, order...
- A Tall Iced Coffee
- With 3 pumps of sugar free vanilla or cinnamon dolce syrup, or get a few packets of Stevia or Splenda
Making this sweetener change will give you a 5 calorie iced coffee.
And if you want a little creaminess in your iced coffee, you can add a splash of almond milk for only 10 more calories.
20. Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew
The Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew is made with almond milk and a pump of honey, giving you a naturally low calorie drink.
You can order it just as it comes for a 30 calorie cold brew drink.
21. Cold Brew
Now, for a classic cold brew experience, you can either order the Starbucks Reserve Cold Brew or Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee.
Both of them have only 5 calories and you can sweeten them up with one of the zero calorie sweetener options.
22. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
And if you want a cold brew with some vanilla flavor, you can order the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew like this...
- Tall Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
- With sugar free vanilla syrup instead of the regular vanilla syrup
Switching out the syrups will bring this drink down to only 70 calories.
23. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
Another flavored cold brew option is the Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew. The way this drink comes has 160 calories.
Lower the calories by ordering...
- A Tall Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
- With 1 pump of caramel syrup or you can use this sugar free caramel syrup to make it even lower in calories
- & either 2 pumps of sugar free vanilla syrup or a Stevia or Splenda packet
If you order it this way, the calories will come down to 120. And even though it's slightly higher in calories, this is one of the most delicious low calorie Starbucks drinks you can get.
24. Nitro Cold Brew
The Nitro Cold Brew is just a cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen.
So it is a super low calorie drink exactly how it comes with only 5 calories.
25. Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew
The Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew is the same thing as above, but made with vanilla sweet cream.
And the addition of the vanilla sweet cream still keeps this drink low calorie with only 70 calories.
26. Honey Almond Milk Nitro Cold Brew
The Honey Almond Milk Nitro Cold Brew is another delicious low calorie nitro cold brew option that doesn't need any substitutions.
This drink only has 30 calories exactly how it comes!
27. Iced Flat White
The Iced Flat White has 110 calories with no substitutions. But you can make it low calorie by ordering...
- A Tall Flat White
- With almond milk instead of whole milk
And swapping out the whole milk will bring the drink down to 50 calories.
28. Iced Cafe Latte
Similar to the Iced Flat White, the Iced Cafe Latte has 100 calories how it comes.
And you can lower the calories by ordering...
- A Tall Iced Cafe Latte
- & substitute 2% milk with almond milk
Just like the Flat White, these substitutions will bring the Cafe Latte out to 50 calories.
29. Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
The Iced Blond Vanilla Latte is another delicious vanilla-y drink. It's easily one of my favorite low calorie Starbucks drinks - it's just so darn good!
Make it low calorie by ordering...
- A Tall Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- And sugar free vanilla syrup instead of regular vanilla syrup
Along with the lattes above this drink will have 50 calories if you make these substitutions.
30. Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Just like the hot version, you can make a few changes that knock off a ton of calories but keep the delicious flavor of this Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte.
It typically has 240 calories, but you can make it have fewer calories by ordering it like this...
- A Tall Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- With NO whipped cream
- Almond milk instead of 2% milk
- & sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup
Ordering this way will make this treat of a drink have only 65 calories. To bring the calories down even more, order with no cinnamon dolce sprinkles.
31. Coffee Frappuccino
This iced and blended drink is my favorite low calorie Starbucks drink right now.
Here's how to order it...
- Almond milk
- Splash of heavy cream
- 3 pumps of sf vanilla syrup instead of the frappuccino syrup
Now, you can't remove all frappuccino syrup on the app, so you have to order this low calorie Starbucks drink in the store. Oh, and it comes out to just 110 calories! But if you want to make it eve lower in calories, just get it without the heavy cream.
32. Espresso Frappuccino
Now, if you want a little more caffeine but still want a refreshing icy drink, the espresso frappuccino is perfect! And you can order it the exact same way as the coffee frappuccino above.
The two are basically the same thing, but one is made with coffee and one is made with espresso.
33. Iced London Fog Tea Latte
The iced London Fog Tea Latte is the same thing as the hot version, but it is of course served over ice.
Lower the calories by ordering...
- A Tall Iced London Fog Tea Latte
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- & sugar-free vanilla syrup instead of regular vanilla syrup
When your order it this way, your London Fog Tea Latte will have only 15 calories and a whole lot of deliciousness.
34. Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
The Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte is so smooth and creamy. It typically has 140 calories, but you can knock off a ton of calories by ordering...
- A Tall Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
- With 1 scoop of matcha powder
- Almond milk instead of 2% milk
- & either 1 pump of sugar free vanilla syrup, or a Stevia or Splenda packet
You can enjoy the Iced Matcha Green Tea if your order it this way for only 35 calories.
By the way, if you love tea, I recently put together a guide on the best green teas for weight loss. Definitely give that a look if you love tea!
35. Iced Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte
Just like the London Fog, the Iced Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte is the same as the hot version, just served over ice.
Here is how to make it low calorie...
- Tall London Fog Tea Latte
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
- & a few packets of Stevia or Splenda instead of the liquid can sugar.
These changes will give you another 15 calorie tea latte.
36. Ice Teas
Although there aren't as many options as the hot tea selection, there are still some great low calorie iced teas to choose from.
The Iced Black Tea, Green Tea, and Passion Tango Tea (the passion tango tea is pictured above) all have zero calories, and are your best options if you're trying to drink as low calorie as possible.
The Iced Guava Black Tea has 50 calories for a tall - it sort of reminds me of the low calorie Sonic half-sweet tea - and the Peach Green Tea has 45 calories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the lowest calorie drinks at Starbucks?
Some of the lowest calorie Starbucks drinks are going to be the traditional coffee based drinks with nothing added to them.
For instance, the classic black coffee, espresso macchiato, Cafe Americano are all super low in calories. Also, any of the unsweetened teas - like the green tea, black tea, and peach tranquility - are all really great low calorie Starbucks drinks as well.
Can any Starbucks drink be skinny?
Yes, you can make any Starbucks drink skinny. When you order your drink of choice, just ask for it to be made skinny. This means that your drink will be made with nonfat milk, sugar free syrup, and no cream.
That said, not all of the drinks made this way will be the lowest calories they can be. So you'll still want to follow the tips and suggestions that are on this low calorie Starbucks drinks list.
How do I make my Starbucks drink less calories?
To make your low calorie Starbucks drinks have less calories, there are a few main tweaks that you can make.
The first one is to order it with a low calorie milk option like almond milk and nonfat milk. I always order my drinks with the almond milk since it's the lowest in calories.
Another adjustment to make is to swap the syrup with a sugar free syrup or zero calorie sweetener. My favorite thing to order in pretty much every drink is the sugar free vanilla syrup since it always adds not only a ton of extra sweetness but flavor as well.
The last thing you'll want to do is make sure you order your drink without any add-ins, such as whipped cream. Seriously, skipping the add-ins will save you a ton of calories!
More Low Calorie Lists
If you want some more low calorie guides, I've got a bunch on the blog to check out next!
Here are a few of them to take a look at:
- Low Calorie Dunkin Donuts Drinks
- Low Calorie Chick Fil A
- Low Calorie Burger King Orders
- Low Calorie Chipotle
- Low Calorie McDonald's Orders
- Best Low Calorie Fast Food Breakfast Orders
- Low calorie Krispy Kreme
By the way, if you're trying to lose weight, you might even like this list of the best pre workout for weight loss and this list of the best protein bars for weight loss.
Nicole says
AMAZING LIST!!! Thank you I can't wait to get try some of these!
Jill says
Thank you SO MUCH!! I’ve been looking for a list like this forever.
Justine says
Just tried the low calorie latte!!! Omg it was amazing!!
lina says
I just just order these carmi macchiato's it was so good with 2 stevia.
Tim says
Just ordered the caffe latte and it was so good.
Lainey says
Salted caramel cream cold brew is life. Love how detailed this list is and I am looking forward to try out some more drinks!!
Dominique says
Iced shaken espresso with sf vanilla syrup...AMAZING!!!!!
Julia says
This list is incredible!! I love all of the options and am so excited to try some!
Julie says
I didn't realize all the hidden calories is Starbucks drinks, this list is much appreciate!
Dorthy says
This has been a life saver during the chilly fall days in Minnesota!
Brit says
Thanks for the big selection I am a Starbucks lover!
Taylor says
Love love love this! Making dieting easy peasy.
Tessa says
So happy you have a salted caramel cold brew low calorie version on this list! I love it!!
Lisa says
Thank you for making such a great list!
Howard says
I just started eating low-calorie this year, and this list is a lifesaver.
Annie says
This is a super incredible list I always come back to it and find something new!
Amber says
Wow this list is so very helpful thank you!!
Gary says
This list was a HUGE help for me. I’m trying to stay in a caloric deficit and now I’ve got a few Goto options at Starbucks.
Tai says
My goto Starbucks drink list while I’m dieting! Ty
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Patty says
I had no idea there were this many low cal options at Starbucks. TYSMFS
Sam says
Definitely giving the iced cafe latte a shot next time I go. Sounds tough to beat for 50 calories.