Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino: Taste Test, Nutritional Info & More

Apr 20 2017
The world appears to be going completely crazy over the limited-time Unicorn Frappuccino at Starbucks! But what is it, exactly? How does it taste, and are there any tricks to ordering it? We've got the 411...

What is it?

The Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Crème isn't a coffee-based frap; it's more of a creamy shake. It's made with mango syrup and features a fun blue swirl, a pile of whipped cream, and a topping of pink & blue powders. The pink powder is sweet, while the blue one is sour! It's only available until this Sunday (April 23rd), so act fast if you're interested! And you should be...



How does it taste?

Like candy! SweeTarts, to be exact. The sweet & sour combo really works well here. Overall, we found it super yummy and worth the calorie count, as long as you order right! Speaking of which…



Are there any tricks to ordering it?

You might think a creamy, candy-flavored frap is an automatic calorie catastrophe, but that's not the case. Stick with a Tall (12-oz.) cup, and skip the whip. When it comes to milk, go for almond milk or nonfat dairy milk. We tasted the Unicorn Frap both ways and prefer the nonfat milk, but either option is a good way to go! We’re not saying any version of this thing is as nutritious as an apple, of course, but if you want to indulge a little, here’s how to do it for under 200 calories...



Tall Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Crème with Nonfat Milk and No Whip
12 oz.: 170 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 160mg sodium, 39g carbs, 0g fiber, 37g sugars, 4g protein -- SmartPoints® value 9*



Tall Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Crème with Almond Milk and No Whip
12 oz.: 160 calories, 2g total fat (0g sat. fat), 160mg sodium, 36g carbs, 1g fiber, 33g sugars, 1g protein -- SmartPoints® value 9*



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