With all of the negativity in our daily lives, surrounding work, the election, etc. one thing we all can agree on is that coffee is life. But during the holiday season that is even more of a true statement because Starbucks introduces their "red cups" along with their holiday flavors of coffee and their holiday foods and desserts that go along with it. Of course, Christmas is already the most magical time of the year, but it couldn't be magical without coffee, so without further ado, here are (arguably) the ten best Christmas foods/drinks that Starbucks has to offer during the red cup season.
1. Skinny Peppermint Mocha
I love this because I think the regular peppermint mocha is just a little bit too sweet and definitely too many calories. The Skinny Peppermint Mocha is a win-win.
2. Holiday Spice Flat White
I like this because it's very no-nonsense. Starbucks' flat white is one of my go-to drinks anyway, and I like this because it really isn't very sweet, and it isn't very many calories, it just has a little something Christmasy about it.
3. Eggnog Latte
Eggnog is my absolute favorite holiday drink. If I could never drink hot chocolate, or apple cider again, it would be okay because I would still have eggnog.
4. Cranberry Bliss Bars
I love these when I want a Christmasy treat to go with my Starbucks. Though usually I just wait until my momma makes some of her own.
5. Chestnut Praline Latte
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...I like this when I'm wanting something sweet but not too sweet. And it reminds me of The Christmas Song so bonus points for that.
6. Gingerbread Loaf
In my opinion, I think this would taste better without the icing but nonetheless, I love the gingerbread loaf as a little Christmas treat. It's like a gingerbread house only a million times better.
7. Gingerbread Latte
Goes great with the gingerbread loaf. It doesn't have a taste that screams "gingerbread house" but the flavors are definitely all there.
8. Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop
Everyone loves a good Starbucks cake pop, they're iconic, but these ones are especially festive. Not to mention pretty. They're very pretty.
9. Eggnog Frappuccino
Living in the south I had to put at least one cold drink on here (though all Starbucks lattes can be ordered iced). The eggnog frappuccino is good for when you're feeling particularly splurg-y on calories because it comes at a price. But for what it is, it's very good, and it'll keep you cool on those warm winter days down south.
10. Holiday Turkey and Stuffing Panini
I love these for lunch, they taste like Thanksgiving, and who doesn't want that?
