14 Things You Should Never Order At Starbucks

Things You Should Never Order At Starbucks unhealthy starbucks ordersThings You Should Never Order At Starbucks unhealthy starbucks orders

I love a little Starbucks fix as much as the next person, but if you're someone who’s trying to eat healthy (perhaps following a low-sugar or low-fat diet), there are plenty of Starbucks menu items you should probably avoid ordering. A lot of Starbucks’ goodies are goodies for a reason – they’re often packed with excess calories, sugar, and fats you’d never guess were in their drinks and snacks until you dive deep into their nutritional facts.

These 14 bevs and food items are definitely things you should never order at Starbucks if you’re trying to be your healthiest self. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself every once in a while, but if you hit up the drive-thru regularly, you won’t want to opt for these picks.

First up, let's take a look at the unhealthiest drinks!

(All the nutritional content listed with the drinks below are based on a grande size.)

Drinks

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Cinnamon Dolce Latte

A grande iced version of this drink has 300 calories and 35 grams of sugar. Yow!

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White Mocha

White Mochas are so good, but they're packed with sweetness. A grande iced version has 390 calories and 42 grams of sugar, while a grande hot version has 390 calories and 46 grams of sugar. That's more than your daily suggested amount in a single drink!

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Mocha

Regular Mochas (mmm, chocolate) are about the same. A grande iced version has 350 calories and 30 grams of sugar. A grande hot version has 370 calories and 35 grams of sugar.

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Caramel Macchiato

Caramel Macchiatos are so very tasty. They're one of my favorite drinks! But, a grande hot version has 250 calories and 33 grams of sugar. Talk about a rush!

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Summer-Berry Lemonade Starbucks Refresher

Though this new boba sip has 160 calories, a grande still costs you 37 grams of sugar. The rest of the Summer-Berry lineup is also very high in sugar! The Summer Skies Refresher has 150 calories and 29 grams of sugar, while the regular Summer Berry Refresher has 110 calories and 25 grams of sugar.

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Spicy Strawberry Refresher

The new-ish spicy Refreshers are unsurprisingly sugary. A grande size of the strawberry flavor holds 200 calories and 43 grams of sugar. Plus it’s not super tasty, anyways, so you won't be missing out on much.

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Pink Drink

Pink Drink lovers, I'm sorry to let you know this bev is bursting with sugar. Though it's fairly low on calories (140 calories), a grande has 25 grams of sugar.

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Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

You can probably infer from the name of this drink that it's one of the unhealthiest Starbucks items. The Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino alone is 480 calories and has 55 grams of sugar.

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Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

This Frappuccino measures up similarly. It has 470 calories and 60 grams of sugar! Honestly, all of the Starbucks Frapps are very high in calories and sugar, so it might be best to not order them if you are trying to eat healthy.

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Lavender Crème Frappuccino

The same guidelines go for the Lavender Crème Frappuccino. This purple pick has 370 calories and 52 grams of sugar.

Food Items

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Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap

Next, we're onto food! This breakfast wrap is loaded, and it's wild. This pick has 640 calories and 33 grams fat. It also has 28 grams of protein, if you are into counting your protein intake.

More than anything, I wouldn't recommend ordering this because more often than not, I would receive it already falling apart in the bag. Not great! Though this food item isn't my fave, I cant really speak down on any of the breakfast sammies. I love them.

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Bagels

The bagels from Starbucks (available in Plain or Everything) aren't all that bad for you, but I would avoid ordering them altogether just because they’re not very yummy, and you could find a better bagel literally anywhere else. Sorry Starbies.

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Double Chocolate Brownie

This is one of the highest sugar food items you can get. This brownie (though it's sooo yum) has 480 calories, 37 grams of sugar, and 28 grams of fat. Eek!

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Banana Walnut & Pecan Loaf

Don't let the ‘banana’ fool you in this food pick. This loaf contains 410 calories, 28 grams of sugar, and 20 grams of fat.

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Believe it or not, but Trader Joe’s is a total goldmine for low-fat finds that are actually tasty. From delicious breakfast options to heartier meals and mid-day snacks, Trader Joe’s is stocked with plenty of options that make eating healthy super easy and delicious. If you're looking to lighten up your grocery haul without sacrificing the things you love, these must-try TJ’s products are definitely worth adding to your cart!

Scroll on for the 10 best low-fat Trader Joe’s finds to shop now.

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Icelandic Style Skyr Lowfat Cherry Yogurt

With a mere 1.5% milkfat, this low-fat yogurt is still deliciously thick and creamy so you can feel fulfilled after breakfast. This one's flavored with cherry purée, though TJ's carries more flavors like raspberry and vanilla.

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Cauliflower Gnocchi

This cauli-based gnocchi with 3 grams of fat per serving is too good. It cooks up to be crispy on the outside, but plenty tender on the inside for balance.

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Reduced Guilt Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip

This better-for-you dip carries just 2 grams of fat and 30 calories per 2-tablespoon serving. Yum! It's loaded with kale, spinach, water chestnuts, red peppers, carrots, green onions, and garlic for immaculate flavors and textures.

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Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Chicken Tenders

Pre-seasoned anything is such a convenient time-saver in the kitchen, and these tenders are no exception. Flavored with sun-dried tomato and basil, they go great with Italian-themed feasts or just a simple side of roasted veggies. One serving is only 2 grams of fat, too!

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Whole Wheat English Muffins

Whole grains are insanely good for you, though these English muffins packed with them don't necessarily taste obviously healthy. They're so tasty whether you pile on something sweet or something savory – one serving has just 1.5 grams of fat!

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Organic Vegetarian Chili

This veggie chili makes comfort food way more accessible, whether you're in it for the convenience factor (hello, heat and eat!) or the low-fat factor. It's packed with textured pea protein for a "meaty" feel, so you won't even miss the real thing. One can of this TJ's find carries 8 grams of fat!

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Cauliflower Pizza Crusts

These readymade crusts make getting your pizza fix in super easy! The dough is made from a simple medley of shredded cauliflower, whole eggs, and grated Parmesan and seasoned with garlic and herbs for added flavor. One crust clocks in at 6 grams of fat.

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Chickpea Fusilli Pasta

Not only is this chickpea pasta packed with protein (11 grams, to be exact), it's a good option for low-fat eaters since it contains just 2.5 grams of fat per serving. Serve with your favorite pasta sauce, and you're set!

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Chicken Gyoza Potstickers

Potstickers for just 2 grams of fat per serving?! Count us in! These babies are loaded up with chicken for protein and cabbage and onion for texture and flavor.

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Crunchy Curls

This cult-fave TJ's snack is notoriously low in fat with only 5 grams per serving. It's also certifiably vegan!

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It's almost time to return to Cousins! The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 is coming this summer, and Prime Video just gave us a first official look at Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad. The new episodes will open at the end of Belly's freshman year of college, and in addition to seeing the evolution of our favorite characters, author and co-showrunner Jenny Han says "there are going to be surprises" in the final season. Eek!

Here's your first look at Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, and Christopher Briney in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3, coming to Prime Video July 2025!


Jenny Han says 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' fans are in for a few surprises.

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"There are the things that [fans] know and then there are things they think they know, and then there's going to be, hopefully, things that surprise them," Jenny Han tells Entertainment Weekly. Listen, I am a very proud member of Team Conrad, and seeing how cozy Belly and Jeremiah are in these pics (not to mention the set leak that's definitely not in the third book), I'm starting to wonder if Prime Video is teasing I should switch teams.

But no matter which team you're on, Lola Tung promises the season won't let you down.

Team #JellyFish will get their time this season.

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"The one thing I've always admired about Jenny is that every season and every decision about what's coming next is purely to serve the story," Lola says. "She's never going to do anything that doesn't make sense for the story. It's all about this beautiful world she's created and giving the fans something really, really special and giving us something really special to work with."

And that includes some sweet moments which Jeremiah and Belly, who "are, at their core, best friends," Lola adds. "That relationship is something that's so special and so unique to them, so it's exciting to see this season and how their relationship blossoms."

And 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' images also feature Conrad.

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But don't worry Conrad fans, we also get a look at the elder Fisher brother who "we know that he went to Stanford, and so he's continuing on his journey to become a doctor, as you can see from that white coat," Jenny says. "I think people won't be surprised to see that."

Keep reading for more images from The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3!

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Jenny Han also teases this image is actually a flashback, "so do with that what you will." BRB, I'm off dreaming of a beach vacation. I also can't help but point out the warm color grade of this season! The golden look makes everything feel warmer and more magical — and offers a youthful glow as Belly gets older.

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But for those of us who care more about Steven and Taylor (Sean Kaufman and Rain Spencer) than the main love triangle, we got this single crumb from the new images. And I'm more than happy about it, thank you very much.

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Belly (Lola Tung) gets cozy on campus in a hoodie and sunglasses.

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And Belly and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) get cozy with each other at a party.

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But they work as hard as they play! I have this exact outfit Belly's wearing, and you best believe I'm adding it into my fashion rotation.

How many episodes will The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 have?

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Great news! The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 will have 11 episodes instead of 7 or 8 like seasons 1 and 2 did. Stay tuned for the official release schedule.

Who's in the cast?

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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast features all your favorites:

  • Lola Tung as Belly Conklin: a beach-loving volleyball player who's always dreaming of summer.
  • Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher: Belly and Steven's lifelong friend who Belly's always had a crush on.
  • Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher: Conrad's sunny younger brother.
  • Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin: Belly's older brother.
  • Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel: Belly's best friend.
  • Jackie Chungas Laurel Park: Belly and Steven's mom and Susannah Fisher's best friend.

Meet The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Cast before the new episodes air on Prime Video this July!

We never would have guessed that our favorite coffee chain would collaborate with Peanuts – yes, that Peanuts – but here we are. In the wild year that is 2025, Starbucks just dropped several adorable Snoopy cup designs, and we need them all.

Scroll on to discover the cutest Starbucks Snoopy cups and learn more about the new collab!

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Starbucks and Peanuts dropped 3 Snoopy cups in honor of their new global brand partnership that celebrates “kindness, coffee, and community.” The brand partnership even includes Snoopy- and Peanuts-themed menu items that we're so bummed to not have in the U.S.

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The exclusive designs will hit shelves at participating Starbucks stores starting March 25, and per Starbucks, the Snoopy cups will only be available for a limited time. That means run, don’t walk to your nearest Starbucks!

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The designs range from $18-$30, so be prepared to spend a little extra. The best part about these new Snoopy cups, though, is the fact that you can bring them back to Starbucks for a $0.10 discount on your beverage order, and U.S. Starbucks Rewards members can receive 25 bonus Stars!

See The Starbucks Snoopy Cups Here!

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Peanuts Friendship Ceramic Mug

This 14-ounce mug features the entire Peanuts gang while they sip on some Starbucks goodness. It goes for $17.95!

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Peanuts Joe Kind Snoopy Stainless Steel Tumbler

This 16-ounce stainless steel tumbler pictures a new Snoopy persona, Joe Kind Snoopy, and Woodstock looking cheerful as ever. Fit with double-wall vacuum insulation, a spill-resistant flip lid, and a tapered body for a comfortable grip, it'll keep your hot drinks hot, and your cold drinks cold. It sells for $29.95.

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Peanuts Love Plastic Cold Cup

If you love your cold bevs, this Starbucks Snoopy cup is for you! Spotted with illustrations of Joe Kind Snoopy and Woodstock that bring joy with every sip, you'll reach for this baby time and time again. It's part of the collection for $19.95!

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1923 season 2 premieres on Paramount+ February 23, and Michelle Randolph (who plays Elizabeth Dutton in the cast) is "so excited" for you to watch the new episodes — and she's been keeping up with all your fan theories!

"There are some crazy ones. I feel like the biggest fan theory thing is the family tree," she tells Brit + Co exclusively. "I've seen many different family trees and so it's like, 'OK, which one's accurate?' I actually drew my own at one point."

Here's what Michelle Randolph had to say about 1923 season 2, and the Dutton family tree, in Brit + Co's exclusive 1923 interview.

Michelle Randolph teases '1923' season 2 finally gives us answers to the Dutton family tree.

By the end of season 2, Michelle Randolph says "we might be able to fill in some blanks" in the Dutton family tree, which is a very hot topic for internet users! "I had to make my own [family tree] because all of the ones I saw on the internet were like — every single one was different. I was like 'I'm confused.'"

The Dutton family is made up of incredible cast members like Brandon Sklenar, Harrison Ford, and Helen Mirren, and Michelle reveals that the cast are just as close as their characters.

"There's a giant group chat called Giddy Up, which started during cowboy camp of season one," she says. "A cute little name, and I think I mean we all were on location in Montana and all in the same hotel, and we would get dinners after [filming], so I think even though our characters are very different and in different story lines like we all really did bond, which was really helpful to have each other throughout the chaos of of shooting a show."

The actress also says Elizabeth would connect with her 'Landman' character Ainsley.

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And if you're a tried and true Taylor Sheridan fan, you've probably picked up on the fact that Michelle isn't just in 1923 — she also has a starring role as Ainsley Norris in Landman! But would Elizabeth and Ainsley get along if they met in an alternate universe?

"That would be a fun thing to witness. I think they would," she says. "They're very different, but the similarities between them is they're both young women who are finding their place in this world and I think that they both actually look at the world through very bright eyes and have a lot of hope, which is an interesting correlation between the two of them. I think Elizabeth has gone through so much more than Ainsley obviously, so there might be a difference there, but I think they would get along."

Check out the 8 Compelling Historical Fiction Books For 1923 Lovers and read our interview with Julia Schlaepfer where she teases the Spencer and Alex's future.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. And this post has been updated.

Leaders in the matcha industry are predicting a matcha shortage this spring. Sparked by a huge surge in demand, it’s possible that your go-to drink could be affected.

Here’s everything you need to know about this season’s matcha shortage.

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Per The Japan Times, increased demand for matcha powder put an “unprecedented strain” on the tea industry last year, and the same effect is predicted to take place in 2025.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan saw a 185% increase in matcha production from 2010 to 2023 in order to keep up with demand from cafes and home baristas around the world, The Japan Timesreports.

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Seeing that over half of Japan’s matcha is exported internationally, matcha lovers are looking toward the country for their green tea fix. Search interest for matcha has nearly quadrupled over the past 5 years, and it shows no sign of slowing down.

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This year, mostly organic matcha strains will be affected by the shortage, though lower-grade varieties could face the same issues if consumers begin reaching for them in favor of organic offerings. While top-tier, organic strains like ceremonial-grade matcha are known for being sweeter and smoother, the lower-grade kinds like culinary-grade matcha are noticeably more bitter and don't have the same vibrant color.

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Matcha can only be harvested in the springtime, so though a shortage may be happening now, there’s hope for increased supply in the near future. This year’s harvest will start in April.

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Even though production will ramp up, Jason Eng of Kametani Tea in Japan, a company that produces matcha for beverage companies around the world, says: “This year will be an interesting one. We haven’t hit a point yet where we’re going to run out, but it’s going to be really tight this autumn – not just for us but for everybody. The demand is off the charts.”

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