Where oh where in the world would we be without the boujee coffee franchise Starbucks? You want a strong punch you in the face coffee or a weak coffee to give you a hug as you wake up- Starbucks has you covered. I can handle their blonde roast – I’m a wimp when it comes to bold coffee. But all of my wimp needs are met anytime I’ve ever gone to Starbucks, and then some. But what about if you’re a vegan at Starbucks?
Are you a new vegan? And are you already panicking about giving up your favorite “fast food coffee shop” because you’re worried about having little to no options? Fear not little vegan! Starbucks is well equipped with MANY vegan options! Let’s find your favorites!
Ordering Vegan Drinks
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SO as we remember and know, we don’t consume dairy. So the choices that leave us for lightening our coffee is with soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk! Any of these may be used as a dairy replacement! Heads up though, they will charge you a small amount to do this. Worth it to a vegan coffee addict!
The hazelnut, vanilla, and caramel sweetener syrups are all vegan as well as are all of the main coffee drinks such as coffee, iced coffee, espresso, iced tea, and hot tea. The mocha sauce is vegan too guys! Thats the only sauce thats vegan unfortunately, but its SO good so we’re not complaining.
The main things, aside from the basics, to avoid and be on the lookout for in descriptions are any of the protein and fiber powders, java chips, caramel drizzle, cinnamon dolce topping, whipped cream- unless they have a vegan alternative, and the chia teas and lattes will contain honey.
More things to look out for, I’m gonna crush some serious hearts with this one. The pumpkin spice basics bitc*es group…you’re not vegan. LUCKILY for me, I’m one of the small percentage of the globe who hates pumpkin spice anything. Unfortunately, white mocha and caramel brulee are also added into the non vegan club.
Get creative! Be sure to ask during the holiday seasons, what flavors and fun drinks can be made vegan! The famous Pink Drink is vegan!
Guys, you know what I just learned WHILE writing this article? You know the bottled pre-packaged, best selling, USUALLY NON VEGAN, frappuccino’s?! THEY MADE THEM VEGAN and you can now find them at Target! Think – beach days, on the go traveling, SO GREAT! We’re psyched!
On the run?
This summer the mega coffee powerhouse’s FAMOUS frappucinos went VEGAN!!! They created two frappucino flavors – vanilla and mocha! THEY ARE MUST HAVES this summer, you guys! Bring em to the beach, to family cookouts, where-ever you may need a pick me up! We found them on Amazon (obvi) and Target is also a retailer! Just in case you wanna be lazy like us GRAB EM HERE! They also have a variety flavor choice on Amazon so you can try them both!
What food choices do I have?
There surprisingly are a few options here for us vegan peeps at Starbucks! Their oatmeal is one of my favorite quick on the go grabs if I’m HANGRY and need an immediate snack. Its made with soya and coconut cream, and even quinoa and wild rice. Give it a try.
They have a vegan falafel wrap with a rainbow slaw that looks amazing! We haven’t tried it yet! But we’ll be sure to let you know our thoughts once we do!
Desserts are now an option as well at select Starbucks! Vegan chocolate raspberry cake anyone? SO. YUMMY. They have 3 different vegan dessert bars as well- peanut butter, dark chocolate and hazelnut, and raw raspberry and nut bar. Different Starbucks may have all, and some may only have a few of these options. We’ve seen both.
You can always in a super rush just grab a quick packaged snack like a rice treat, or a bag of potato chips, and smoked almonds!
There we have it FEMPIRE, you’re all ready for your vegan Starbucks adventures! Take pictures and be sure to tag us in them! We love finding new Starbucks options! 🙂 The drink options are unlimited with enough creativity!