How much are chocolate croissants at Starbucks? (what is the calorie content for Starbucks chocolate croissants + More Information)

On the pastry list for most coffee shops are several types of croissants. If you are at the mall and have several shops to choose from, you may ask “how much are chocolate croissants at Starbucks” so that you can decide if to get one from there.

I found myself in that situation the other day while we were out shopping. So, I looked up the menu on my Starbucks app and discovered that a chocolate croissant cost $2.75, which was reasonable, and because I also needed some coffee, I went in and ordered the two items. They even warm it up for you, and if you are watching your calorie intake and need to find out more about this pastry, read on, because in this short post I’ll be sharing some details about Starbucks chocolate croissants. Enjoy!

Starbucks chocolate croissants price, calorie, and nutritional information

Item	Price	Calorie content	Serving size	Nutritional value	Ingredients
Chocolate croissant	$2.75	300	80 grams	Fat 18 grams (Saturated Fat 10 grams, Trans Fat 0 grams), Cholesterol 50 milligrams Sodium 300 milligrams, Carbohydrates 34 grams (Dietary Fiber 2 grams, Sugars 11 grams) Protein 5 grams	Enriched Wheat Flour (which contains Wheat Flour with Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Enzyme), Butter ( containing Dairy Cream and Natural Flavor) Semisweet Chocolate ( which contains Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soy Lecithin, and Natural Flavor), Sugar, Eggs, Yeast, Dry Whole Milk, Sea Salt, Sourdough( which contains Water, and Fermented Wheat Flour), Water, Dough Conditioner (made up of Wheat Gluten, Ascorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Enzymes).

From the table above, you can clearly see that Starbucks chocolate croissants have a high amount of saturated fats and sugars which are the main contributors to their calorie content.

How to Make Starbucks Chocolate Croissants at Home (Chocolate croissant copycat recipe) 

This chocolate croissant recipe is easy to make, you only need two ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F(Gas Mark 4)
2. Unfold the puff pastry and slice it into 2-inch by 3-inch rectangles. 
3. Place 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips at the center of each rectangle. Pinch the long edges together to form a wrap around the chocolate chips. Leave the side edges open. 
4. Place rolls on your baking tray and put them in the preheated oven.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown and melted chocolate is showing on the edges.
6. Remove, and let it cool before serving.

Notes

• Making croissant dough can be a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating exercise especially when it does not come out right. Fortunately, there are several brands of premade puff pastry available in groceries stores that you can choose from.
• The taste and quality of your croissant will depend on the brand of puff pastry you use. For this recipe, I used the Pillsbury brand and the taste was just as good as Starbucks.
• This recipe makes 12 croissants, you can use adjust the quantities to suit your needs.
• Store leftover chocolate croissants in airtight ziplock bags. They will keep for around 3 days in the open and up to 5 days in the fridge.

FAQ Section

Are Starbucks chocolate croissants sweet?

Yes, Starbucks chocolate croissants are quite sweet. The croissant has two generous pieces of semisweet chocolate enfolded in a sweet butter croissant.

Are Starbucks chocolate croissants keto?

No, Starbucks chocolate croissants are not keto. This is because although they are high in fats, each croissant contains 34 grams of carbohydrates from sugar and dietary fiber.

Are Starbucks chocolate croissants gluten-free?

No, Starbucks chocolate croissants are not gluten-free, as they contain wheat.

Do Starbucks chocolate croissants have any known allergens?

Yes, you should avoid Starbucks chocolate croissants if you are allergic to Eggs, Milk, Soy, or Wheat.