8 Copycat Starbucks Recipes Done Healthy

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography

It's hard to resist the allure of Starbucks — especially when everywhere you turn, another shop pops up. And while it's OK for the occasional indulgence, our stance is to steer clear of the twin-tailed mermaid. The sheer amount of sugar contained in its coffee drinks alone makes it a daily habit that is worth rethinking.

But that doesn't mean you have to go without. What's life without a Frappuccino, after all? Here are some of your favorite Starbucks recipes that can easily be made at home, which will not only save you money, but will dramatically cut back on fat, calories, and sugar, too.

Green Tea Latte
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Green Tea Latte

Just because it contains green tea doesn't mean it's good for you. With its 40 grams of sugar and four grams of saturated fat, the Starbucks green tea latte is a morning habit best left alone.

Before you freak out about having to live without your morning beverage, try our homemade matcha tea latte first. It contains zero grams of sugar and is full of disease-fighting polyphenols that have also been shown to help with weight loss.

Get the recipe: matcha tea latte

Mocha Frappuccino
POPSUGAR Studios

Mocha Frappuccino

It's shocking how much sugar you cut back on when making your own mocha Frappuccino at home. Case in point: our version of the popular warm-weather classic contains 15 grams of sugar. The original Starbucks recipe? Try 61 grams, which is the same amount of sugar you'll find in two cans of soda.

Get the recipe: lightened-up Frappuccino

Spinach and Feta Wrap
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Spinach and Feta Wrap

While the protein-packed spinach and feta wrap is probably one of the better things you can choose for breakfast at Starbucks, it's still not ideal. The original recipe contains hard-to-pronounce ingredients, as well as 36 percent of your daily allowance of sodium.

This lightened-up version of the recipe can easily be made ahead when you need to rush out the door. It's also pretty uncomplicated. Made with only six ingredients, it's full of protein, vitamins, and fiber.

Get the recipe: spinach and feta wrap

Pumpkin Spice Latte
Eating Bird Food

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Now you can enjoy the coveted pumpkin spice latte all year long! Like many of the Fall offerings from Starbucks, the pumpkin spice latte is full of added sugar — a nonfat, no-whip order still contains 48 grams of the sweet stuff.

This vegan version of the recipe is made without added sugars, but still has all those classic flavors you crave from any good PSL.

Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin spice latte

Iced Lemon Pound Cake
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Iced Lemon Pound Cake

With our recipe for iced lemon pound cake, you never have to live in fear of going without your favorite dessert from Starbucks again. Our veganized version slashes 200 calories per serving and 10 grams of fat.

Get the recipe: vegan lemon pound cake

Sweet Greens and Lemon Juice
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Sweet Greens and Lemon Juice

It's convenient being able to grab a bottle of cold-pressed juice at Starbucks, but it can't compare to the freshness that comes from making your own at home. You'll find that our recipe hack for the Starbucks-owned Evolution Juice blend of Sweet Greens and Lemon Juice is brighter with a much better taste profile. Best of all, it only costs about $2.50 to make what will cost you $6 at your local Starbucks.

Get the recipe: greens and lemon cold-pressed juice

Banana Bread
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Banana Bread

A staple at Starbucks, there's nothing like a slice of classic banana bread. Normally loaded with butter and sugar, our recipe for banana bread contains 10 grams of protein and significantly cuts back on fat, sugar, and calories.

Get the recipe: protein banana bread

Chai Tea Latte
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Chai Tea Latte

Sweet and spicy, chai tea lattes are a delicious alternative to coffee. The problem is that ordering one at Starbucks can result in over 40 grams of sugar. Making a DIY chai latte at home is not only healthier but results in a richer tasting and spicier drink.

Get the recipe: DIY chai latte