Are Starbucks creamers gluten-free?

If you’re on a gluten-free diet and are considering adding a Starbucks creamer to your coffee, you’re probably wondering, “Are Starbucks creamers gluten-free?” Keep reading to find out.

Yes. Starbucks creamers are gluten-free. Being sensitive to gluten, I always check the ingredients list of anything I have. However, a few years ago, when Starbucks released its first-ever creamers, I was too excited when my husband brought one home that I forgot to check the ingredients before mixing the creamer into my coffee. Panicked, I immediately started intense research on the contents of Starbucks creamers. Luckily, the creamer was gluten-free, and I was safe.

If you’re wondering whether Starbucks creamers are gluten-free or vegan-friendly, stick around to find out. You’ll learn about all Starbucks creamers, their ingredients, and if there are any vegan options. So read on to learn more.

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Does Starbucks have vegan creamers?

Yes. Starbucks does offer vegan creamers like the Non-Dairy Caramel Flavored creamer and Non-Dairy Hazelnut Flavored creamer. According to Starbucks, the creation of these creamers was inspired by the most famous beverages among their customers – the Caramel Macchiato and Hazelnut Latte – to help customers achieve café-like flavors and rich and smooth textures at home. These creamers are made with non-dairy milk, oat, and almond milk.

The Starbucks Non-Dairy Caramel Flavored creamer has hints of vanilla and buttery, caramel-y, and sweet flavors, while the Non-Dairy Hazelnut Flavored creamer has warm and rich flavors. Starbucks launched the vegan-friendly Non-Dairy creamers in August 2020.

How many creamers are there at Starbucks?

Starbucks offers a total of 10 different kinds of creamers. These creamers include; Cinnamon Dolce Latte creamer, White Chocolate Mocha creamer, Caramel Macchiato creamer, Non-Dairy Caramel Flavored creamer, Non-Dairy Hazelnut Flavored creamer, Hazelnut Flavored Zero creamer, Caramel Flavored Zero creamer, Pumpkin Spice Flavored creamer, Non-dairy Pumpkin Spice Flavored creamer and the Toffee nut Latte creamer.

The Hazelnut flavored Zero creamer and Caramel flavored Zero creamer are creamers with 0g of added sugar, and they were launched in December 2021.

The Non-Dairy Hazelnut and Caramel flavored creamers were launched in August 2020, the Pumpkin Spice creamers in 2019, and the other creamers were released to the market in August 2018.

What is in a Starbucks creamer?

Starbucks creamers have slightly varying ingredients depending on the kind of creamer. The regular Starbucks creamers are prepared with; nonfat milk, natural flavors, buttermilk, heavy cream, vegetable oil (high oleic soybean oil), gellan gum, and sugar.

The Starbucks Non-Dairy creamers contain; baking soda, sugar, oat milk prepared with oat flour and water, natural flavors, guar gum from the guar plant, pea protein, almond milk prepared with almonds and water, potassium citrate, gellan gum, and coconut oil.

The Starbucks Zero creamers are made with vegetable oil (high oleic soybean oil), nonfat milk, heavy cream, gellan gum, salt, sucralose, buttermilk, and natural flavors.

Starbucks regular creamers and Zero creamers have an allergen warning against milk and nuts, while Non-Dairy creamers have an allergen warning against nuts. Anyone allergic or sensitive to the mentioned ingredients should steer clear of these creamers. The creamer bottle has all the allergen information on the label, so check for clarity.

What are the nutritional values of Starbucks creamers?

The nutritional values of Starbucks creamers are different depending on the creamer. However, these are the estimated nutritional values per serving (15ml or one tablespoon of the creamer); Between 20 and 40 calories, 1.5g of total fat, 5mg of cholesterol, between 5mg and 20mg of sodium, between 1g and 6g of total carbohydrates, between 0g and 5g of sugars and from 0g to 1g of protein. These values are based on the standard daily diet of 2000 calories.

The creamer will have particular values on the label, so check the creamer bottle for accurate information.

FAQ SECTION

Can I put Starbucks creamer in my coffee?

Yes. Starbucks creamers can be added to coffee and stirred for a creamy, rich, and smooth texture and taste. Note that some creamers may be a little sweet than others. Therefore, you should add a little at a time as you taste until the coffee is to your liking. Starbucks creamers provide an easy and delicious way for you to achieve that café-like texture and taste that we all go to Starbucks stores for.

Does Starbucks charge for creamers?

Yes. If the standard drink does not come with creamers and a customer asks for one, they’ll be charged extra. Depending on the location, the extra amount charged varies from one Starbucks store to another.

Does Starbucks milk contain gluten?

Oat milk from Starbucks is not gluten-free. However, coconut milk, nonfat milk, 2% milk, whole, almond, and soy. So, if you’re allergic or sensitive to gluten or simply on a gluten-free diet, beware of creamers with oat milk.