Eat This Not That-Pumpkin Spice Edition

by Melissa

It’s no secret that my love for pumpkin spice everything is at an all time high this time of year.  There are so many pumpkin spice options out there it is hard to decipher which to pick!

Pumpkin flavored coffee with cream Vs. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

Winner: Pumpkin coffee with cream!  The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte packs over 250 calories and over 49 grams of sugar! That is with skim milk and no whip! Crazy! Head on out to your local grocery store for some pumpkin spice coffee and some of your favorite creamer.  No matter which creamer you choose, you are still making a better choice than the Pumpkin Spice Latte!

Special K Pumpkin Crunch Vs. Pumpkin Spice Cheerios

Winner: Pumpkin Spice Cheerios.  While the nutrition facts are similar for these cereals, Cheerios wins the overall category because of its ingredient list. When comparing the two lists, the Cheerios has less ingredients, and more real food listed as ingredients!

Starbucks Pumpkin Scone Vs. Homemade pumpkin spice cake

Winner: You guessed it, Homemade pumpkin spice muffins win this!  A pumpkin scone from Starbucks will cost you 480 calories, 17 grams of fat and 43g of sugar!! These healthy pumpkin muffins are made with real ingredients that you can feel good about feeding yourself and your family! Give them a try today!

What is your favorite pumpkin spice item in the fall?

Mine is a little weird, but I absolutely adore the Pumpkin Pie Chapstick and any pumpkin flavor from Bath and Body works!

 


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