Starbucks Steps It Up (CLOSED)

Reinventing its Bakery Case with Delicious, Wholesome Foods

Some of the new items that will be included in the new bakery case at Starbucks include:

• Blueberry Oat Bar – An oat crust filled with two types of organic blueberries and topped with buttery streusel makes for a wholesome treat
• Banana Walnut Bread – The new Banana Walnut Bread is nearly 30 percent real banana
• Marshmallow Dream Bar – Starbucks searched for recipes just like the homemade favorites you adore, and at only 210 calories the revamped Marshmallow Dream Bar is a sensible indulgence
  

Providing Healthier and Lighter Options

Starbucks will also offer additional nutritious options, like a Farmer’s Market Salad with all-natural dressing, and a new flavor of its popular line of Vivanno™ Smoothies.

• Strawberry Banana Vivanno™ Smoothie - Starbucks newest Vivanno™ Smoothie flavor is made from simple ingredients – pure strawberry puree, a whole banana, whey protein powder, 2% milk and ice - and under 300 calories
• Farmer’s Market Salad – A perfect blend of rich blue cheese, crunchy almonds, tart dried cranberries and sweet apples piled on a bed of romaine lettuce with all-natural balsamic vinaigrette for 220 calories (300 calories with dressing)
  

Continuing its Commitment to Health and Wellness

Creating a healthier Starbucks Experience has been a company priority for more than 20 years, with significant steps taken in the last two years, including:

• Saving customers 7 billion calories per year, equaling nearly 5 million pounds of fat by using 2% over whole milk as the standard in all beverages and setting nutrition “guardrails” for new products to be less than 500 calories
• Removing artificial trans fat in all food and beverages in North America
• Expanding the food and beverage portfolio to include a variety of options, including Fruit Cups, Yogurt Parfaits, Skinny Lattes, Vivanno™ Smoothies and Starbucks® Perfect Oatmeal

Have you heard about the treat receipt yet?! Make any purchase before 2pm and enjoy any Grande cold beverage for just $2 (plus tax) after 2pm the same day. Just remember to show them your receipt when you return.

This refreshing offer only lasts from June 30 to September 28 at participating stores.

One Barely Domestic Mama reader will win a $20.00 Starbucks gift card to try out the new healthier menu items!

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Starbucks Steps It Up (CLOSED)

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