How to order Low Carb at Starbucks
Today I decided to do a PSA (Public Service Announcement) about How to Order at Starbucks. This seems to be a big concern to many people starting out a low carb lifestyle. Yes, you can still drink Starbucks (or any other coffee place for that matter). You just need to know what/how to order. Let's start with what you should not order and that is a Frapp. I know they are yummy. I know that they are a great afternoon snack. However they are from a pre-made powdered mix and so they can't be tailored the way we need them. An Iced Coffee is just as tasty, just as yummy, just as cold and you can totally have them (or hot flavored for that matter too).
If you can't read Starbucks-ese, my cup in the photo says: SFCD = Sugar Free Cinnamon Dolce, WC = Whipping Cream, IC = Iced Coffee. So you've decided you want a hot or cold coffee drink. First thing you do is walk up and ask them what Sugar Free Syrup flavors they have (each Starbucks always carries different SF flavors). Choose a flavor from the list they tell you. Then just tell them to make either a hot or cold latte with the Sugar Free syrup and Heavy Cream or Whipping Cream instead of milk. Tada! Not hard right? As a recap: sugar free syrup and heavy cream are your friends. Enjoy!