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Low Sugar Drink Modifications from Starbucks & Dunkin Donuts
Jan 17, 2025Here are low-sugar drink modifications each from Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts that are flavorful but won’t overload you with sugar.
Starbucks
1. Iced Americano with a Splash of Almond Milk and Cinnamon
- Order: Iced Americano + 1-2 pumps sugar-free vanilla + splash of almond milk + sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Why It’s Healthy: Virtually no sugar, high in flavor, and contains minimal calories.
2. Matcha Latte (Modified)
- Order: Grande Matcha Latte with almond milk + 1 scoop matcha powder (instead of 3) + no classic syrup.
- Why It’s Healthy: Reducing the matcha scoops lowers sugar while keeping the antioxidant benefits.
3. Flat White with Non-Dairy Milk
- Order: Short or Tall Flat White with almond or oat milk + 1 pump sugar-free vanilla.
- Why It’s Healthy: Flat whites have a rich, creamy texture without added syrups. Opting for a smaller size keeps it balanced.
4. Peppermint Mocha (Lightened Up)
- Order: Tall Americano with 1 pump mocha, 1 pump peppermint syrup, and a splash of almond milk.
- Why It’s Festive: You get the classic chocolate-mint combo with far less sugar than the traditional version.
5. Chestnut Praline Latte (Modified)
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Order: Tall Chestnut Praline Latte with almond milk and just 1 pump of chestnut praline syrup (no whipped cream).
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Why It’s Festive: The nutty, spiced flavors remain, but this version skips most of the sugar.
6. Cinnamon Dolce Latte (Low-Sugar)
- Order: Tall Blonde Latte with almond milk, 1 pump sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup, and a dusting of cinnamon powder.
- Why It’s Festive: Warm cinnamon flavors feel like winter in a cup without unnecessary sweetness.
7. Hot Chocolate (Modified)
- Order: Tall Hot Chocolate with almond milk, 1 pump mocha sauce, and no whipped cream.
- Why It’s Festive: A lighter take on a classic winter drink, perfect for cozy days.
8. Chai Tea Latte (Unsweetened)
- Order: Chai tea brewed from the tea bag with steamed almond milk and a dash of cinnamon.
- Why It’s Festive: All the spiced chai flavors without the sugar-laden concentrate.
Dunkin’ Donuts
1. Cold Brew with Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- Order: Medium Cold Brew + almond milk + no sweeteners.
- Why It’s Healthy: Dunkin’s cold brew is naturally smooth, and unsweetened almond milk keeps it creamy without added sugar.
2. Iced Americano with Coconut Milk and Toasted Almond Flavor Shot
- Order: Medium Iced Americano + splash of coconut milk + toasted almond flavor shot (unsweetened).
- Why It’s Healthy: Dunkin’s flavor shots are unsweetened, providing taste without sugar overload.
3. Hot Green Tea Latte (Modified)
- Order: Small Hot Green Tea Latte with almond milk + 1 scoop matcha powder + no sweetener.
- Why It’s Healthy: Cutting the sweetener significantly reduces the sugar while keeping the earthy matcha flavor.
4. Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Lightened Up)
- Order: Small Hot Chocolate with almond milk and 1 pump peppermint flavor shot (unsweetened).
- Why It’s Festive: The peppermint adds a wintry touch while keeping the sugar low.
5. Caramel Craze Latte (Modified)
- Order: Small Latte with almond milk, 1 pump caramel flavor shot (unsweetened), and no whipped cream.
- Why It’s Festive: The warm caramel notes feel indulgent without the sugar spike.
6. Gingerbread Latte (Low-Sugar)
- Order: Small Latte with almond milk, 1 pump gingerbread flavor shot (unsweetened), and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
- Why It’s Festive: The gingerbread flavor brings all the holiday vibes with minimal sugar.
7. Toasted Almond Hot Coffee
- Order: Medium Hot Coffee with almond milk and 1 pump toasted almond flavor shot (unsweetened).
- Why It’s Festive: The nutty, toasty flavor is comforting and seasonal.
8. Winter Spice Tea
- Order: Medium Hot Tea (Dunkin’s Winter Spice Blend) with a splash of steamed almond milk.
- Why It’s Festive: A naturally spiced tea that warms you up without any sugar.
Pro Tips for Ordering Low-Sugar Drinks:
- Flavor Shots, Not Flavor Swirls: At Dunkin’, flavor swirls are sweetened, while flavor shots are sugar-free.
- Customize the Syrup: At Starbucks, request sugar-free syrup options or reduce the pumps of regular syrup.
- Add Spices: Ask for cinnamon, nutmeg, or cocoa powder for natural flavor enhancements.
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