Whether you’re looking for a low-calorie coffee drink, a nutritious refresher, or a better-for-you add-in (hello protein-boosted milks and cold foams!), Starbucks has you covered. The coffee chain is all about drink customization, and there’s no shortage of ways to make your daily Starbucks order healthier, including curbing your caffeine intake. (The Food and Drug Administration recommends no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day for adults, so keep that in mind when ordering!)

If you love your daily dose of Starbucks, here are five popular menu items you can order right now with a few dietitian-approved customizations that make them even better!

How We Picked These Drinks

Starbucks always offers fun beverage options and allows for individual modifications. The drinks below were selected because they are popular. However, these specific beverages can easily be tweaked to lower the calories and added sugars within reasonable limits. The option to reduce caffeine in some drinks is a valuable addition, especially for individuals who drink multiple caffeinated beverages daily. The FDA recommends keeping daily caffeine intake at or below 400 milligrams, so we hand-picked these beverages to showcase that option.

Cold Brew

Made with brewed coffee and milk, a cold brew is as simple as you can get. Be mindful that if you drink multiple cups of Joe a day, two of these will hit your daily caffeine max.

Nutrition Info (per Grande): 22 Calories; 0.8g Total Fat; 0.3g Saturated Fat; 1.1g Protein; 2.2g Total Carbohydrates; 0.1g Sugars; 255mg Caffeine

Caffè Misto

This tasty coffee beverage option is equal parts fresh-brewed coffee and steamed milk, topped with a light layer of foam. It provides a creamy, latte-like experience using brewed coffee instead of espresso. If you’re looking to cut back on some calories, swap the 2% milk for nonfat milk.

Nutrition Info (per Grande): 110 Calories; 4g Total Fat; 2g Saturated Fat; 7g Protein; 10g Total Carbohydrates; 10g Sugars; 150mg Caffeine

Iced Matcha Latte

This iced matcha is made with 2% milk, 3 scoops of matcha powder and 3 pumps of classic syrup. You can easily cut back on the added sugar by requesting 1 pump of classic syrup or opting for a sugar-free variety. If you’re looking to cut back on calories, ask for a Tall size or swap to nonfat milk or almond milk. Matcha does contain caffeine, so if you’re interested in slightly lowering the caffeine level, order 2 scoops of matcha powder instead of 3.

Nutrition Info (per Grande): 190 Calories; 5g Total Fat; 3g Saturated Fat; 9g Protein; 27g Total Carbohydrates; 25g Sugars; 65mg Caffeine

Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte

If you love flavored lattes, you’re in luck! Starbucks has a variety of sugar-free syrups available; they’re made with sucralose, which cuts back significantly on added sugar. If sugar-free syrups aren’t for you, but you’re still looking for less added sugar, order the regular version of this latte but cut the pumps of vanilla syrup by half (so ask for 2 pumps instead of 4). This latte also contains whey protein isolate, bringing the protein to 29 grams.

Nutrition Info (per Grande): 200 Calories; 4g Total Fat; 2.5g Saturated Fat; 29g Protein; 12g Total Carbohydrates; 9g Sugars; 150mg Caffeine

Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher

If you’re a refresher fan, you now have some brand-new flavors to choose from. For many of Starbucks’ refresher offerings, you have the option to adjust or remove the caffeine. The standard Grande size is made with "light caffeine" and provides 50 milligrams. You can also opt for caffeine-free or extra-caffeine (125 milligrams of caffeine). The caffeine comes from a green coffee extract blend. It’s also easy to cut back on added sugar by requesting that this beverage be made with light lemonade or none at all.

Nutrition Info (per Grande): 140 Calories; 0g Total Fat; 0g Saturated Fat; 0g Protein; 35g Total Carbohydrates; 32g Sugars; 50mg Caffeine

Optional Starbucks Add-Ins

Starbucks has several new options available that can add a beneficial touch to your beverage of choice. They include:

• Protein-Boosting Milk: Made with whey protein isolate
• Protein Cold Foam: Contain 15 grams of protein; available in vanilla, chocolate and matcha flavors
• Sugar-Free Syrups: Available in caramel and vanilla
• Powders: Lavender and vanilla bean powders can add flavor for few calories
• Cinnamon Powder: An oldie-but-goodie that adds flavor for few calories

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