You can always count on Starbucks for seasonal treats and drinks that are perfect for the weather, fromfall’s pumpkin spice lattetospringtime’s shaken espresso, and this summer is no different. The coffee chainannounced Tuesdaythat it is bringing back some summer favorites—like the unicorn cake pop—and launching two new items that are perfect for warm weather and will be available year-round: the Chocolate Cream Cold Brew and the Lime-Frosted Coconut Bar.
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TheChocolate Cream Cold Brewis a rich twist on the retailer’s already popular Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew—the chocolate cream is literally vanilla sweet cream with chocolate malt powder. The brewed cold brew is sweetened with vanilla syrup, poured over ice and topped with a generous glug of chocolate cream. Sounds like a pretty tasty way to satisfy a sweet tooth and get in some caffeine.
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“The classic combination of coffee and notes of chocolate, along with the malt flavor in the chocolate cream cold foam, are reminiscent of a chocolate malted milkshake or that last bit of melted chocolate ice cream on a warm summer day to recreate the sweet, creamy flavor of summers past,” Rosalyn Batingan, a Starbucks beverage developer, said ina media release.
Here’s how atall, 12-ounce chocolate cream cold brewclocks in, nutrition-wise:
While the drink is definitely withinour recommended parametersfor calories and sodium, it’s a little high in added sugar and saturated fat and, which can be tough on your heart. TheAmerican Heart Association recommendseating no more than 36 grams or 25 grams of added sugar daily for men and women, respectively. So the fact that this drink could contain as much as 80% of your recommended daily limit for added sugar is concerning.
If the saturated fat content is a concern, you might want to scope out a similar, lighter drink—like anIced Dark Chocolate Mocha—since most of that saturated fat comes from the signature chocolate cream that tops this drink. (Or you could ask for half the amount of chocolate cream!) TheAmerican Heart Association recommendsgetting just 5% to 6% of your calories from saturated fat each day, so if you eat around 2,000 calories each day, you should aim to eat no more than about 13 grams of saturated fat—a tall Chocolate Cream Cold Brew would get you more than halfway there in just a few sips. While it sounds like a tasty cool-down coffee drink for chocolate lovers, it’s probably better suited to being an occasional treat than a go-to beverage.
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The brightly huedLime-Frosted Coconut Barhas a chewy coconut and oatmeal cookie base studded with white chocolate chips, a layer of Key lime cream-cheese frosting, a drizzle of white chocolate and a sprinkling of coconut. It sounds like an irresistible treat for those who love blondies and fruity desserts. (Unfortunately, folks with an allergy to eggs, milk, soy, tree nuts or wheat will have to skip this one.)
Here’s how the nutrition for one coconut bar comes out:
No matter what you end up ordering at Starbucks this season, you’re sure to have plenty of refreshing beverages to choose from, including lots ofother returning favorites. Now we just have to pick out a piece fromthe new summer drinkware collectionto enjoy our drinks in!
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