Close
Photo:Courtesy of Brand
Courtesy of Brand
Step aside, Dunkin’ and Starbucks—there’s a regional breakfast chain we should stop overlooking. We’re talking about the Canadian and Northeast U.S. staple, Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons is entirely underrated, according toEatingWellnutrition editor and registered dietitianJessica Ball, M.S., RD.
“When I go home to Michigan to visit my family, I drive through Canada almost the entire way. And for me, that almost always means a stop at Tim Hortons,” Ball shares. “It feels kind of special since they don’t have them that close to where I live.”
They’re top of mind right now as they made it official: fall is here. Tim Hortons just released their fall menu, featuring drinks and pastries welcoming seasonal flavors. This includes a brand-new drink in the lineup, a Caramel Apple Latte, served iced or hot.
Nostalgic memories aside, we asked Ball for her RD perspective on the new menu, and the healthier way she would order the drink that excites her most. Here’s what to know before adding one of these autumnal beverages to your routine.
We know we have your mouth watering now, but here’s what Ball wants you to keep in mind before walking into TH or pulling up to the nearest drive-thru.
“These drinks are packed with fall flavors and sound really fun, but they are all very high in added sugar,” she explains. “For reference, the American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar intake to at most 36 grams per day—and every drink on this list contains more than that in one serving.”
As an example, here’s the nutritional breakdown for one small, hot Caramel Apple Latte:
Calories:300
Carbohydrates:48 g
Dietary Fiber:0 g
Total Sugars:45 g
Added Sugars:45 g
Protein:7 g
Total Fat:9 g
Saturated Fat:8 g
Cholesterol:20 mg
Sodium:200 mg
7 Best No-Added-Sugar Drinks to Keep You Healthy & Hydrated, According to Dietitians
Yes, 45 grams of added sugar is a lot. But atEatingWell, we are firm believers that any food or beverage can be enjoyed in moderation, so if a dessert-like coffee is something that you love on occasion, we say go for it. And if you want one of these featured concoctions more regularly, there are ways to reduce the sugar. Here’s what Ball would personally recommend and how she would help cut down the added sugar in her order.
“I love iced coffee all year round, so if I had to choose one, I’d probably order the Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew,” she says. “To help reduce the added sugar and saturated fat it contains, I’d skip the cold foam and the pumpkin spice drizzle on top.”
Why Coffee Tastes Better from a Café, According to an Expert
Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Was this page helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Tell us why!
SourcesEatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.American Heart Association.Added sugars.
Sources
EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.American Heart Association.Added sugars.
EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.
American Heart Association.Added sugars.
