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No matter the season, you can depend on Starbucks to have a tantalizing drink on the menu that matches the weather—whether it’s a peppermint mocha for holiday cheer or apumpkin spice latteto match the changing leaves. And now that we’re leaving the holiday season behind us, Starbucks is bringing back a favorite winter drink:the pistachio latte.
Starbucksdescribes the drinkas featuring “cozy flavors of sweet pistachio and rich brown butter paired with espresso and steamed milk, specially crafted to keep coffee lovers comforted in the new year.” The latte is available hot or iced, and it’s flavored with a pistachio sauce and brown butter topping, which should appeal to those who enjoy the similarcaramel brulée latte.
Nutrition for the Starbucks Pistachio Latte
While the drink definitely sounds like a cozy way to keep warm in the cold weather, it’s not as healthy as we wish it was. Here’s the nutritional breakdown for a16-ounce grande pistachio latte.
The pistachio latte also packs in a whopping 5 grams of saturated fat, which is high for a drink or dessert. Those watching out for their heart health may want to skip this latte,since research showsthat saturated fat consumption is associated with ahigher risk for heart disease.
On the brighter side, the drink contains 12 grams of protein, which is what you’d getfrom eating two eggs in the morning. That also means this latte has some staying power, since higher-protein foodscan leave you feeling satisfied.
Bottom Line
You probably don’t want to make this drink an everyday indulgence, but with moderation in mind (and maybe some tweaks to the sugar content) it’s a treat that will definitely put you in the post-holiday spirit. For healthier latte ideas that you can make at home this winter, try ourTurmeric LatteorSpiked Vanilla Latte.
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