In an effort to market to the millions of folks on diets, Starbucks is offering a Skinny Latte. The problem is (and it’s a big one) it’s not so fat on flavor. I know because I’ve tried one (my first and last came in the very same cup). That’s not to say I didn’t drink it (there is no way I’m going to spend just shy of $4 bucks for a cup of coffee and not knock it back), I just didn’t enjoy it and, at the risk of repeating myself, there is no way I am going to spend just shy of $4 bucks on a cup of coffee and not get pleasure from every drop!
Though I tried to obtain nutrition information from my local barista, I was unsuccessful (flashback to the hilarious scene of Morgan Spurlock trying to get the same from McDonald’s in Super Size Me), so I went to their website instead. It was actually extremely accommodating (props to Starbucks for that) and I was able to get what I was looking for with little effort.
Here's the bottom line:
Tall Cinnamon Dolce Latte: 200 Calories, 5 grams fat, 0 grams trans fat.
Tall Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte: 130 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 grams trans fat.
While 70 calories might seem like a lot, consider this; you cna burn off 125 calories by walking a mere 15minutes a day. 15 minutes! Come on people! Not happy about the 5 grams of fat? try ordering a non-fat version made with skim milk. Surprisingly tasty with 160 grams of fat and it will not leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth.
And isn’t your pallet worth the $4.00?
Good to know. Although I probably would never have ordered one anyway (as there is nothing that screams "skinny" about me - LOL), but now I'll make sure not to waste my time or money.
ReplyDeleteI'd much rather have a Skinnygirl Margarita (courtesy of Bethenny Frankel of "The Real Housewives of New York City")... now that's a skinny drink that's worth knocking back! :-)
I don't drink coffee often, but when I do, it's Starbucks. But I would NEVER get aything skinny-ish! Defeats the whole purpose for me.
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