9 Starbucks Lower-Sugar Menu Options for Diabetics

What’s better than a classic coffee latte? A chocolatey-good version that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth and keep your carbs in check. This popular drink can be easily tweaked to a lower-sugar recipe. Ask for it to be made with heavy cream to cut back on the sugar typically found in milk. You can also request sugar-free mocha syrup to keep the carbs and calories to a minimum.

Ready to take your latte to the next level? Cinnamon dolce syrup is one of Starbucks’ three sugar-free choices and it’s delicious blended with steamed milk and classic espresso. Ask your barista to hold the cinnamon dolce topping and whipped cream if you want to reduce the sugar and calories even further. This diabetes-friendly drink is rich, so you might also want to order a 12 fl oz tall size to reduce the carb count.

Coffee lovers who like low-sugar options can still add flair to their espresso order by choosing a whole milk cappuccino. The espresso is blended with nutrient-rich whole milk and topped with a layer of velvety, thick foam. The cappuccino’s smooth flavor is even better if you ask your barista to use their signature Blonde espresso. This creamy cup feels like a treat, but only has 12 g of carbs. If you need a little sweetness, add a packet or two of artificial sweetener.

If you’re an avid tea drinker looking for an interesting low-sugar Starbucks drink, try a Low-Carb London Fog. The classic London Fog combines warm Earl Grey tea with steamed milk and vanilla syrup. But you can request a few simple fixes to make this the low-sugar, low-carb drink of your dreams. Ask your barista to make it with heavy cream instead of milk and request sugar-free vanilla syrup. Pinkies up!

Black iced coffee is a great no-sugar drink for diabetics and people cutting out sugar, but a Nitro Cold Brew is a definite upgrade. This small-batch cold brew is made by slowly steeping espresso in water to give it a rich, but mellow flavor. Once it’s steeped, baristas infuse it with nitrogen, which makes the drink creamy and adds a slight sweetness without added sugar. It’s sugar-free decadence at its finest.

The refreshing iced tea may sound basic, but Starbucks green tea blend includes a trio of unique flavors: lemongrass, mint, and lemon verbena. This is no ordinary iced tea. It’s expertly sweetened with classic cane sugar syrup and shaken with ice to create a cool, frothy refresher. The traditional recipe only has 11 g of carbs per 16 fl oz serving. If you want to skip the sugar altogether, order it unsweetened. It’s still just as tasty!

This name of this cool treat is a mouthful, but your taste buds will be so glad you ordered it. This upleveled version of iced tea is a vibrant blend of hibiscus flowers, apple, lemongrass, cinnamon, and licorice root. It also contains a small amount of fruit juice and classic cane sugar syrup, but a 16 fl oz serving still only has 11 g of carbs. If you want a no-sugar version that’s a close second, opt for an unsweetened iced passion tea. It’s got loads of flavor, but none of the sugar.

Who can resist peaches and cream? This is the perfect summery sweet treat for any time of year. Order a Peach Citrus White Tea and add a splash of heavy cream plus a couple of pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup. Ask for it unsweetened if you want to go completely sugar free. You can always add artificial sweetener afterwards if you need a little something extra. Want to get wild? Ask the barista to toss in a handful of freeze dried berries.

If you love fancy drinks, the Violet Drink is a gorgeous concoction that will make your afternoon break feel elegant. It’s a beautiful blend of Starbucks Very Berry Hibiscus Refreshers beverage swirled with creamy coconut milk and ice. The Violet Drink is the ultimate low-sugar dessert drink with a balanced flavor of sweet blackberries and tart hibiscus. A 16 fl oz serving has 22 g of carbs and it’s totally worth it.