Starbuck's....

By "safest" we mean "most guilt-free." As far as we know, Starbuck’s drinks aren't actual dangers to society...

New Kid on the Block: Skinny Caramel Macchiato
PER SERVING (Grande, 16 fl.oz.): 140 calories, 1g fat, 150mg sodium, 21g carbs, 0g fiber, 18g sugars, 11g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 4

This drink is SO good! Yeah, it's pretty much a Skinny Vanilla Latte with some caramel squiggles on top... but when have we ever turned up our noses at caramel squiggles? You can also get this drink iced, which will come in handy in the months to come. (How long 'til summer?!)

Guilt-Free Standby: Skinny Latte
PER SERVING (Grande, 16 fl.oz.): 130 calories, 0g fat, 150 - 170mg sodium, 19g carbs, 0g fiber, 17 - 18g sugars, 12 - 13g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 3

Just say "skinny" and your latte will automatically be made with nonfat milk. (There's no telling what will happen if you just say "scrawny.") And don't hesitate to request a pump or two of sugar-free flavored syrup for zero extra calories. At a fully stocked location, you can choose from Vanilla, Hazelnut, Caramel, and Cinnamon Dolce. Hooray!

Under the Radar & Awesome: Caffè Misto
PER SERVING (Grande, 16 fl.oz., with nonfat milk): 70 calories, 0g fat, 90mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g fiber, 10g sugars, 7g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 2

Half coffee, half milk, all good! It's a frothy masterpiece...

Decadent & Delicious: Frappuccino Light Blended Beverages
PER SERVING (Grande, 16 fl.oz. excluding seasonal flavors): 110 - 210 calories, 0 - 3.5g fat, 190 - 260mg sodium, 27 - 49g carbs, 0 - 2g fiber, 23 - 44g sugars, 3 - 6g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 3 - 6

Your year-round flavor options include Caffè Vanilla, Caramel, Cinnamon Dolce, Coffee (unflavored), Java Chip, Mocha, and Toffee Mocha. The least caloric of those are the basic Coffee (PointsPlus™ value 3*) and the 140-calorie Mocha (PointsPlus™ value 4). Sweet!

Can't-Go-Wrong Classics: Unsweetened Brewed Coffee or Tazo Tea
PER SERVING (Grande, 16 fl.oz.): 0 - 5 calories, 0g fat, 0 - 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0 - 1g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 0

If beverages were wardrobe options, consider each of these your little black dress -- always a good choice. Just add your favorite calorie-free sweetener and sip away. Fans of plain sugar, simply tack on about 15 calories per packet. And a splash of fat-free milk adds just 10 calories per 2-tbsp. pour.

POP-UP SHOCKER! Wanna hear something crazy? A Grande (16 fl.oz.) Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha made with 2% milk and topped with whipped cream has 520 calories, 20g fat, and a PointsPlus™ value of 14. Anyone else think that's a tad excessive? Skip it, people...

Best of the B-fast Because a cup of coffee does not a morning meal make... Stat Reduction:

Reduced-Fat Turkey Bacon with Egg Whites on English Muffin
PER SERVING (1 muffin sandwich): 320 calories, 7g fat, 700mg sodium, 43g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugars, 18g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 8

The first time we discussed this sandwich, we called it out as being too high in stats for a better-for-you option. Well, things have changed, the numbers have come down, and now we're on board. Chew on!

Longtime Fave: Egg White, Spinach & Feta Wrap
PER SERVING (1 wrap): 280 calories, 10g fat, 900mg sodium, 33g carbs, 6g fiber, 4g sugars, 18g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 7

Heaven in a tortilla! Mmmmmm. We love it SO much, we made our own version for an at-home fix!

Spoon-worthy Selection: Perfect Oatmeal
PER SERVING (1 container, nothing added): 140 calories, 2.5g fat, 105mg sodium, 25g carbs, 4g fiber, 0g sugars, 5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 3

Customizable oatmeal? What's not to love? Here are the total stats with the different add-ins.

...with Brown Sugar
PER SERVING (1 container with 1 packet): 190 calories, 2.5g fat, 105mg sodium, 38g carbs, 4g fiber, 13g sugars, 5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 5

...with Dried Fruit
PER SERVING (1 container with 1 packet): 240 calories, 2.5g fat, 115mg sodium, 49g carbs, 6g fiber, 20g sugars, ~5.5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 6

...with Nut Medley
PER SERVING (1 container with 1 packet): 240 calories, 11.5g fat, 105mg sodium, 27g carbs, ~4.5g fiber

Smart Sweets There ARE reasonable options in that pastry case...

BIGTIME Fun: Marshmallow Dream Bar
PER SERVING (1 bar): 210 calories, 4g fat, 250mg sodium, 43g carbs, 0g fiber, 15g sugars,

MINIATURE Fun: Birthday Cake Mini Doughnut, Double Fudge Mini Doughnut, or Petite Vanilla Bean Scone
PER SERVING (1 doughnut or scone): 130 - 140 calories, 5 - 7g fat, 90 - 170mg sodium, 16 - 21g carbs, 0g fiber, 9 - 10g sugars

Raspberry Scone packs a whopping 500 calories, 26g fat, and a PointsPlus™ value of 14. No thank you!

Cold News... The grab 'n go refrigerated case has been increasingly stocked with guilt-free picks...

Deluxe Fruit Blend
PER SERVING (1 salad): 90 calories, 0g fat, 10mg sodium, 23g carbs, 2g fiber, 19g sugars

Picnic Pasta Salad
PER SERVING (1 salad): 320 calories, 5g fat, 480mg sodium, 53g carbs, 3g fiber, 3g sugars, 16g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 8

Chicken on Flatbread with Hummus Artisan Snack Plate
PER SERVING (1 plate): 250 calories, 9g fat, 520mg sodium, 27g carbs, 5g fiber, 3g sugars, 17g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 6

Dark Cherry Yogurt Parfait
PER SERVING (1 parfait): 310 calories, 4g fat, 150mg sodium, 61g carbs, 3g fiber, 39g sugars, 10g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 8

Strawberry & Blueberry Yogurt Parfait
PER SERVING (1 parfait): 300 calories, 3.5g fat, 130mg sodium, 60g carbs, 3g fiber, 39g sugars, 7g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 8

Farmer's Market Salad
PER SERVING (1 salad): 230 calories, 12g fat, 470mg sodium, 24g carbs, 5g fiber, 16g sugars, 8g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 6 Roasted Vegetable Panini PER SERVING (1 panini): 350 calories, 12g fat, 770mg sodium, 48g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g sugars, 13g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 9

Enjoy.... HungryGirl.com