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SteveFromIowa
08-01-2009, 10:04 PM
I walked into Starbucks today with my 16 year old daughter and didn't end up ordering anything for myself because I didn't know what would be no-carb, or very low carb (besides black coffee). I wanted something hot, creamy, and sweet.

Before starting my lower carb lifestyle, I would order a caramel macchiato.

I'm looking for ideas from you seasoned low-carbers.

Thanks!
BigcityRich
08-01-2009, 10:39 PM
Up here is Washington they have drive up coffee stands on nearly every corner it seems. My wife always likes to stop and I never order anything out of fear for my life.

Starbucks has really good iced tea. I know how you feel. I would be interested in suggestions as well.
Moonglo
08-01-2009, 11:14 PM
I was at a starbucks last night. I asked the young man working the register for nutrition info on the drink I wanted, and he was able to tell me exactly how many grams of carbs and how many grams of sugar, calories, etc are in anything I wanted to order. They had a nice big book of nutrition info. :) And they don't seem to mind being helpful either...
Maying
08-02-2009, 12:01 AM
If you want you should ask the barista at the counter, they should have the nutrition book near the register.

As both an employee at starbucks and a diabetic I suggest that you could get a soy sugar free vanilla latte, which is the same thing as a caramel macchiato except with soy and minus the caramel sauce. Definitely switching to soy will help with the carb counts.

Mochas are usually a big no-no, but some people find a one-pump mocha with soy milk is more tolerable.

I STRONGLY suggest going to this website:

starbucks® beverages | Starbucks Coffee Company (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverages.asp)

This will let you build different drinks and see the carb/nutrition info.
Dis-N-Dat
08-02-2009, 12:24 AM
Hi Steve:

You can also ask for their sugar-free syrup so you get that sweet flavoring that's part of the experience.
SteveFromIowa
08-03-2009, 11:18 AM
Thanks for all the info everyone.

As both an employee at starbucks and a diabetic I suggest that you could get a soy sugar free vanilla latte, which is the same thing as a caramel macchiato except with soy and minus the caramel sauce. Definitely switching to soy will help with the carb counts.


Rose, this sounds delish! :)