As the heat of summer sets in, you may seek an instant refresher or caffeine boost from Starbucks iced coffee and other sweet beverages. But it’s important to remain aware of how many calories and sugar are packed into their products as well as other sweet beverages on their menu – there are numerous ways you can order healthy iced coffee at Starbuck’s; whether fruitier or indulgent options may suit your diet better! These menu tricks will ensure you find exactly the drink for you.

An added splash of milk or small amount of syrup can quickly add hundreds of extra calories to an iced coffee from Starbucks, especially if using single flavored syrup or Stevia as part of your beverage’s ingredients. If ordering cold beverages instead, opt for no whipped cream as an even lower calorie alternative option.

If you’re craving something creamy, opt for an iced mocha without whipped cream – this will significantly lower its caloric and sugar content; in its original state, the original Starbucks mocha contains more than 250 calories and 23 grams of sugar per tall size drink!

As another healthy option, try ordering a skinny vanilla latte; just one pump of sugar-free vanilla reduces calorie count to 60 for a tall drink! Or opt for one of Starbucks dairy options (2% milk, almondmilk, soymilk or coconutmilk) which further lower your caloric intake.

Addition of flavorful syrup can add another element of enjoyment to any drink, yet be careful not to go overboard when adding too many syrups at once. A pinch of sugar or some drops of artificial sweeteners doesn’t count towards your daily sugar requirements so don’t go crazy with syrups!

Switch from regular to nonfat milk at Starbuck’s to significantly reduce your iced coffee’s calorie count and save some money; it will cost only 10 calories for a tall drink! Or add some nonfat milk as an enhancement with your tea to create a refreshing beverage without the additional sugar load; alternatively use low calorie sweeteners such as Stevia or Honey to give an added touch to your drinks!