Starbucks-Question about Vivanno...

Ok this looks sooo good but I have had gastric bypass and I need to watch my sugar content. I get Starbucks everyday and live on the vente skinny cinnamon dolce latte. Does anyone know if this is natural sugar like what is in fruit or the added sugar like what is in soda? I want to try it but I don't want to dump- been there done that before and uh no thanks! Here is the info on the new drink Vivanno.
Banana Chocolate Blend

Freshly prepared with a whole banana, bittersweet cocoa, 2% milk and our own proprietary whey protein & fiber powder and ice.


Serving Size 16 fl. oz.

Amt Per Serving
Calories 270
Fat Calories 45
Total Fat (g) 5
Saturated Fat (g) 2.5
Trans Fat (g) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 15
Sodium (mg) 170
Total Carbohydrates (g) 44
Fiber (g) 6
Sugars (g) 28
Protein (g) 21
Vitamin A 10%
Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 20%
Iron 15%
Caffeine (mg) 15

* Nutritional information is calculated based on Starbucks standardized recipes. Because beverages are handcrafted and may be customized, exact information may vary. Data is calculated using ESHA Research's Genesis® R&D software, and rounded to meet FDA regulations. Data for vitamins and minerals refers to percentage of U.S. recommended daily intake values. For additional information, please contact a customer care representative at 1-800-23LATTE (1-800-235-2883).

* Caffeine information is approximate and is based on limited analytical data. These values reflect Starbucks standard brewing methods. Values can vary greatly based on the variety of the coffee and the brewing equipment used. The handcrafted nature of our beverages may result in a variation from the reported values.

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Size
Grande

Milk
2%

The sugars in the nut info would be lactose sugars (in the milk) if you are using SF Syrup and no whippage.

~Michelle

Have you tried the Vivanno yet?

They told me today that they use very little milk, so it's the banana and real sugar, I think.

There are about 12 g of carbs for each 8oz of milk.  so that is how ou would count it by the milk.  There is also protein in the milk so that balances it out some.  Jess

I work  at Starbucks...

DO NOT DRINK THEM IF YOU DUMP! 

The mocha for the Chocolate Banana is made with suger and the Orange Mango Banana is made with Naked Juice but still has suger in it.

Personally I'm not  fan of them,  I think they taste nasty.....but I understand the general public will be interested in them. 

Can I suggest something?

If you are looking for a "meal replacement" at Starbucks...I suggest...

Grande Blended SF Vanilla made with 1/2 and 1/2, 4 pumps of sf vanilla syrup, 1/2 scoop ice, and 1/2 scoop frozen bananas (if you can tolerate them, if not, have them use a full scoop of ice),  and the new fiber/protein powder.  Or take a scoop of your own protein powder - some stores will go ahead and allow personal additions.   Also if you like thing sweeter tasting....have them throw a packet or two of splenda in when blending.  Of course, you can always use any of the SF syrups if you dont' like vanilla.  I also do SF caramel.

Hope this helps.

xox

Tammy

 

Man that sounds great thanks!

 I've only dumped on milk sugars combined with some refined carbs that were considerably less total sugars than this - something about milk sugars sends lots of people over the edge - so this would be bad news for a postop in my humble opinion.......try the recommendation from a known barista - her suggestion sounded cool !    Susan

Is that what they are calling them Vivanno. I heard Starbuck's is test marketing 2 Protein Smoothies (strawberry banana and chocolate banana) Looks like the sugars (banana, cocoa, milk, whey powder) are pretty high and generally that is what makes most smoothies become not a good choice for RNYer's... dump city.

I think I'll just stick to my latte and a cheesestick or protein bar (probably end up with more protein in the end)

~Michelle

 

True- me too!