Shannan’s Journey

DO be picky and specify “nonfat” milk.

DON’T order the special fancy seasonal coffee drink, just ‘cuz it’s only available for a limited time. We know it sounds good, but do you REALLY need eggnog in your coffee?

DO dress up your drink with a shot of sugar-free syrup. It’s calorie-free. Be creative!

DON’T feel silly asking for a “Skinny Latte”. Sure, it sounds a little prissy, but it’s worth it!

DO stick to the Grande, Tall, or the frequently overlooked Short. Save that ginormous Vent i for coffee emergencies only.

DON’T ever get whipped cream on a beverage there. Ever. It’ll add around 80 calories and 8g fat (POINTS® value 2*) to your order. Sometimes MORE.

DO your research beforehand, so you know what you’re getting into. Look, we’ve made it easy for you. Maybe print a copy of our guide, and keep it in your glove compartment?

DON’T be afraid to special order. Create your own beverages using whatever guilt-free ingredients you can rattle off. “Nonfat”, “sugar-free”, and “light” are all words that should be in your SB vocabulary.

These drinks get the OKAY…

Pike Place Roast
PER SERVING (Grande): 5 calories, 0g fat, 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein — POINTS® value 0*

In a rush? Feel like being super-low-key? Saunter up to the counter, ask for a Pike Place, and you’ll have a lovely coffee blend in, like, 15 seconds. So you can skip waiting in line with the herd of people and sweeten your coffee all by yourself (stick to nonfat milk a nd Splenda!). Feeling adventurous? Skip the Pike and ask for the flavor of the week. Oooh, look at you trying new things!

Skinny Latte
PER SERVING (Grande): 130 calories, 0g fat, 150mg sodium, 19g carbs, 0g fiber, 18g sugars, 13g protein — POINTS® value 3*

Where were we before the Skinny Latte? We were standing over by the sugar and cream, shaking an empty pitcher, and crying, “Why are they always out of nonfat milk?” This way is SO much more dignified and, not to mention, SUPER-DELICIOUS. Plus you can order your Skinny flavored without adding any calories or fat — choose from Vanilla, Hazelnut, Caramel, and Cinnamon Dolce. SWEET!

Caffè Misto (with Nonfat Milk)
PER SERVING (Grande): 70 calories, 0g fat, 90mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g fiber, 10g sugars, 7g protein — POINTS® value 1*

Ah! Another light ‘n classy option — freshly brewed coffee mixed with frothy steamed milk. Known in international circles as Café Au Lait or Café Con Leche, it’s known in our circle as a must-have morning coffee option.

The regular Coffee and Espresso versions clock in with just 110 - 130 calories and a POINTS® v alue of 2* each. But there are about a bazillion different flavored ones, many of ‘em well worth the extra calories if you’re craving a real treat. A few we’re impressed with are the Caramel (160 calories, POINTS® value 3*), the Cinnamon Dolce (140 calories, POINTS® value 2*), and (drumroll, please!) the Pumpkin Spice (150 calories, POINTS® value 2* ).

Tazo Tea
PER SERVING (Grande): 0 calories, 0g fat, 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein — POINTS® value 0*

Choose from Black, Green, and Herbal Infusions. It’s simple, it’s classic!