I am addicted. I'm great about getting it decaf and nonfat, but still hooked non-the-less. So what's my best bet if I get something?

I am not a fan of straight up black coffee.

Love all of the iced drinks.

I know I'm not suppose to drink my calories, but this is definitely a weakness for me. Any thoughts? TIA!

I become a fan of the Skinny vanilla latte. The skinny means its skim milk and sugar free vanilla. You can get it iced or hot.

Granted - It doesnt sound very manly (a problem you wont have to deal with) when its called out but I have come to terms with there are worst things than being called skinny.

OMG! I would give my right arm for a vanilla-caramel creme frappacino. SLURP!:thumbup:

I can handle Skinny too Silver :thumbup: Thanks for the advice.

Sorry to tempt you Rutiglius!

Iced grande skinny vanilla latte for me as well. It is 60 calories. You can add extra pumps of the sugar free vanilla if you like it really sweet- 5 extra calories per pump. You can go on-line to starbucks on confirm my calorie count is accurate- going off memory here. I just ordered a bottle of sugar free vanilla syrup last night from starbucks so that I can make it at home and save $4. I will just use coffee rather than expresso, skim milk, ice, and the sugar free syrup. So far the skinny vanilla latte is the lowest calorie drink I have found at starbucks- other than plain black coffee.

Starbucks is awesome! I have been making my own at home using their brew and my blender. It has worked well and I can control calories myself.

On another note, I know I will get blasted for liking these, but I enjoy Monster energy drinks. I drink the low-carb and about two or three a week. Since banding, I have ventured a bit but it made me a spot sick. It has been the only thing thus far that has made me ill.

I'm a total Starbucks fiend! The surgery has put a little bit of a cramp in my style, but I have found something that I like...with NO calories.

I'm not a fan of their regular coffee...it's too strong for me, so I get a TALL iced Americano (2 shots of espresso with Water and ice) but I ask for it in a VENTI cup, that way, it's diluted with more water and ice. Add a few splenda and it's a perfect iced coffee.

If you order it that way, you could ask for room and add some skim milk if you'd like. I have found that with a tall in a venti cup, it's a nice mild iced coffee. Be sure to tell them to fill the rest of the cup with ice and water, otherwise, they'll give you a venti cup that is half full :wub:

That's my latest favorite. I'm sure you could use some sugar free syrup in it, too Enjoy!

I get an Iced Trippio with sugar free hazelnut, but absolutely cannot give up the half and half. Believe me, I have tried it with all the other milk options. In fact even told the nutritionist and the doctor that if that is my only vice these days, then I am using half and half.:wub:

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I used to be addicted to their hot chocolate. I would always get a venti hot chocolate.

Double tall soy latte, then I add 3 splenda and cinnamon! YUMMERS!! Its 130 cals but I cannot do straight coffee and not have milk in it and I love the foam! (can't do reg or skim either-lactose intolerant) I used to get the double tall soy white mocha with 1 pump extra white chocolate, which was 360+ cals but my nutritionist was all CUT THAT OUT NOW when I went to my first meeting with her!!! So I just do the soy latte! Sometimes I get a tall red eye and add soy and splenda and cinnamon. Its good!

You guys are giving me so great ideas! Thank you!!! I want to go get some coffee right now :wub:

i tried one of their strawberry banana protein smoothies the other day, which has more calories that i usually like to drink, but a decent amount of protein for a starbucks product.

it was okay, but a little on the sweet side.

i had them make it with non-fat milk, since it normally comes with 2%. i've learned the best 4 words to add to the end of my starbucks order is "non-fat, no whip". that usually saves me 200-300 calories. :-D

Speaking of coffee. I love to get the iced coffee at Mc Donald's. I get the sugar free vanilla. It is so refreshing and less than 2 bucks.

I may have some other advice to offer all the Sbux fans out there...I'm a barista! :wub: I definitely learned the hard way to stay away from all the sugary drinks and the frappucinos when I first started to work for the company! Its like a version of the freshman 15 I swear!! Anyhow, everyone who enjoys the skinny lattes is right...they're awesome! There are no calories in sugar free syrup, it is made with splenda. You can choose from SF vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, and cinnamon dolce. A tall skinny latte is 90 calories. Or, my personal favorite (and how I survive an 8 hour shift of temptation!) is a venti iced coffee with extra ice and some of my store bought fat free vanilla creamer. I just get the coffee from Starbucks and add my own creamer for like 50 calories. It is a delightful summer treat! Or, you can get a caramel frappucino light with sugar free caramel if you need something guilt free and sweet! Stay away from the white mocha...it is BAD!

I too am a fan of the skinny vanilla latte. I drink and still loose weight. Just include in your daily calorie intake.

Banded 4/17/09

That explains why the white mocha is my favorite winter and summer drink! ha ha ha Once I scoped out the calories and fat I knew it needed to go... non-fat, no whip or not!

Thanks for all of the great suggestions Christan! I know I'm jonesing now, so I'm going to start with the skinny latte tomorrow.