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Quiz: Calories and Starbucks Seasonal Drinks

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:30:15 PST

It's that time of year again - Starbucks seasonal holiday drinks are back. If you're like me, you're probably pretty excited that the Pumpkin Spice Latte has made its return to the menu, but before you rush to place your order, take the quiz to find out how many calories your seasonal drink delivers.

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Starbucks Seasonal Treats, Calories, and You

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:30:00 PST

The holiday season is upon us, and with it come tasty and tempting seasonal drinks from Starbucks. So let's see if you know how much you are spending calorically, and how much time you'll have to spend exercising if you choose to drink any of these holiday treats.

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If you choose to drink a 16-ounce grande Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha made with two percent milk, minus the whipped cream, how many liquid calories are you consuming?

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Trim Calories Off 3 Wintry, Hot Beverages

Heather Dale — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:16:39 PST

I've somehow managed to trick my brain into thinking that as long as I'm eating healthy, there's still room in my diet for hot, delicious beverages - especially at this time of year when a warm drink in your hands feels heavenly. But who am I kidding, most hot bevvies are full of sugar and calories. You don't need to give up on warm sippables, just try these calorie-cutting tricks on your favorite wintry drinks.

Best-Dressed Mila Stops For Coffee in Style

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:34:00 PST

Mila Kunis stopped at Starbucks in LA yesterday for one of her favorite iced drinks. The actress chose a black, tailored blazer and knee-high boots for her outing but got back into ballerina mode on the current cover of the LA Times Magazine. The Black Swan star also won a spot in Vanity Fair's recent Hollywood issue. She's gearing up to see whether the movie wins best picture at the Oscars later this month, and while she didn't earn a nomination for her role, you gave her the honor of best-dressed on the recent SAG Awards red carpet. Her costar Natalie Portman's award-season style has also been a talked-about topic. Natalie says she doesn't have her Oscars look picked out yet but will definitely choose something that leaves room for her expanding baby bump!

12 Starbucks Treats For Under 250 Calories

FitSugar — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:00:55 PST

Decadent coffee shop desserts and fancy espresso drinks can be diet killers, but there are lower calorie options if you're watching your calories and find yourself hungry on the go. Chains like Starbucks may serve up seriously indulgent seasonal drinks, but the company also lists nutritional facts on its website, so you can scout out treats that won't wreck your healthy eating habits in a few bites. I was curious to scope out the best calorie bets on the menu, so I compiled 15 Starbucks items you can snag for under 250 calories if you're ever on the go and looking for a healthier treat.

Birthday Cake Mini Doughnut has 130 calories and six grams of fat.
Marshmallow Dream Bar has 210 and four grams of fat.
Petite Vanilla Bean Scone has 140 calories and five grams of fat.
Chicken on Flatbread with Hummus Artisan Snack Plate has 250 and nine grams of fat.
Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal without topping has 140 calories and two and a half grams of fat.

Keep reading for a peek at drinks for under 250 calories.