{"id":9018,"date":"2023-12-17T02:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T02:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morethanpepper.com\/?p=9018"},"modified":"2023-12-17T02:49:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T02:49:02","slug":"costa-caffe-nero-and-starbucks-most-calorific-christmas-drinks-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/morethanpepper.com\/health-diet\/costa-caffe-nero-and-starbucks-most-calorific-christmas-drinks-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa, Caffe Nero and Starbucks’ most calorific Christmas drinks to avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here are the five drinks holding the most calories, along with some expert recommendations to lighten the blow.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5. Sticky Toffee Latte (Costa)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Calories: 341<\/strong><\/p>\n

Costa\u2019s Sticky Toffee Latte, with 341 calories, comes in at fifth.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s layered with sticky toffee-flavoured sauce, topped with light whip, and drizzled with sauce and sprinkled with bronze shimmer dust.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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4. Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte (Starbucks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Calories: 350<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In at number four, the New Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte from Starbucks boasts extra virgin olive oil-infused espresso, steamed oat\u00a0milk, and gingerbread-flavored syrup and sets you back 350 calories.<\/p>\n

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Dietitian Karine Patel recommends opting for a shorter size. Additionally, asking for fewer gingerbread syrup shots can trim down the calorie and sugar content.<\/p>\n

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3. Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai (Starbucks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Calories: 360<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Oleato\u2019s iced counterpart ranks third.<\/p>\n

Nutritionist Aliza Marogy suggests it might be one of the better choices on the holiday menu.<\/p>\n

However, she flags concerns about the preservative sodium benzoate, urging consumers to opt for fewer pumps of gingerbread-flavoured syrup and consider switching to full-fat dairy for a healthier alternative.<\/p>\n

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2. Caramel Brul\u00e9e Latte (Starbucks)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Calories: 410<\/strong><\/p>\n

A close second, with 410 calories, the Caramel Brul\u00e9e Latte from Starbucks offers a blend of espresso, steamed milk, caramel brul\u00e9e sauce, and whipped cream.<\/p>\n

Opting for nonfat milk, skipping the caramel brul\u00e9e topping, and a shorter serving size can all contribute to a healthier sip.<\/p>\n