What's Really in the Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte

What's Really in the Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte Just in time for the polar vortex and holiday shopping insanity comes Starbucks' latest beverage, the Chestnut Praline Latte. This deliciously named concoction blends espresso, caramelized chestnuts, steamed milk, praline bits, and whipped cream. While a grande is made with 2% milk, it's a little lower in calories than its Pumpkin Spice Latte cousin at 330 calories. The Chestnut Praline's 13 grams of fat comes out to 20% of your total recommended daily fat allowance. Also, with 39 grams of sugar, it's almost like drinking a bottle of sweetened soda. On the plus side, the milk supplies 40% of your daily calcium needs, 12 grams of protein and 20% of your Vitamin A. Shave 50 calories by ordering it with nonfat milk, and get it down to a reasonable 210 calories by going sans whipped cream. If you ask the barista for one pump of syrup rather than the usual two or three, you'll skinny it up even more.