Morning coffee rituals have long been part of daily life for many people, helping to keep them focused and alert during their busy day. Coffee is also a favorite drink among fast-food restaurants that often offer its own version on their menu – McDonald’s for instance offers some good selections but may contain unhealthy options, particularly their coffee and iced coffee drinks.

Although most people are aware that McDonald’s offers low-calorie and sugar coffee in its McCafe section, not everyone knows what to look out for when selecting one. To assist our visitors when making wiser choices the next time they visit McDonald’s we contacted registered dietitian Summer Yule MS RD who provided us with an overview of all available beverages including those considered the healthiest for you on their menu.

TikTok users might have seen a viral food hack where someone dunked a scoop of McDonald’s vanilla soft serve into an entire cup of McCafe black iced coffee for a delicious treat, yet this should only be enjoyed occasionally to avoid too much added sugar and calories in your daily diet.

If you want something with more flavor than the typical McCafe beverage, why not try a small nonfat cappuccino? Not as sweet as a frappe or mocha, yet boasting less sugar and more protein content; additionally it provides essential calcium essential for bone health and immunity.

For those who enjoy sweet beverages, an iced nonfat chocolate mocha may be a better choice than its Starbucks counterpart in terms of healthiness. Although still sugar- and milk-laden, it has significantly fewer calories than either of those options.

McDonald’s Iced Black Coffee is quite satisfying, although not as flavorful as those available from Starbucks or Tim Hortons. Still, it offers ample caffeine content that provides an energy boost.

McDonald’s Iced Caramel Macchiato is another option with low amounts of both sugar and calories, as well as fiber for digestive health benefits.

McDonald’s also offers nonfat milk lattes that will keep your calories and sugar intake under control, with plenty of antioxidants that may lower your risk for heart disease and cancer.

McCafe vanilla lattes are an ideal choice for anyone who seeks an indulgent yet healthful beverage that’s low in both calories and sugar, providing essential calcium and vitamin A for healthy bones and immune function. As with all beverages containing caffeine, too much consumption may cause bloating or stomach discomfort – more nutritional information can be found at McDonald’s website.