Starbucks Secret Menu: Honey Nut Macchiato (ingredients, taste, variation, sizes, copycat recipe, caffeine, calories, and more information)

With the holidays around the corner, the Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato is a simple way to indulge in the classic holiday nutty flavors.

The Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato is a secret menu macchiato prepared with a caramel macchiato, chestnut praline syrup, and honey. I learned about this macchiato from a colleague, and when I tried it, I finally understood why she kept telling everyone about the drink. The nutty flavors of this macchiato reminded me of my Nana’s honey-glazed roasted nuts.

Stick around to learn more about the Honey Nut Macchiato and how you can replicate it at home.

A brief history of the drink

The Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato was created by a Starbucks barista, Aspen R, in 2016 to replicate the flavors of the popular holiday roasted nuts. The syrup used in this macchiato was introduced in Starbucks in 2012, while the base beverage was introduced in 1996.

Is Honey Nut Macchiato still available at Starbucks?

Yes, this macchiato is available in all Starbucks stores in the US and on the Starbucks app and website. Moreover, this macchiato can be ordered from any option mentioned at any time of the year since all the ingredients are usually in stock. None of this macchiato’s components is seasonal.

Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato (ingredients, taste, variations, sizes, caffeine, calories)

What’s in a Honey Nut Macchiato? – (Ingredients)

The Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato consists of the following;

• Caramel Macchiato: This is the base of the Honey Nut Macchiato, and it contains brewed espresso, caramel sauce, and milk.
• Chestnut Praline Syrup: This syrup replaces the vanilla syrup typically used in the base macchiato and is used to add nutty flavors and sweeten the macchiato. Starbucks Chestnut Praline Syrup has water, natural and artificial flavors, sugar, citric acid, and potassium sorbate.
• Honey Packets: These are drizzled on top of the macchiato as the topping. Starbucks honey packets are made of pure honey.

Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato: Size, nutrition, caffeine, and calories

What sizes are available?

This macchiato is sold in four sizes; short (8fl oz.), tall (12fl oz.), Grande (16fl oz.), and venti (20fl oz.). These are the standard sizes of all macchiatos at Starbucks, and the Honey Nut Macchiato is no different. Remember, it’s best to go for the short or tall sizes when you don’t feel like having too much or if you’re having the macchiato for the first time. The Grande size is the most regular size for this drink, while the venti is typically ordered by those who don’t mind a good sugar rush.

Nutritional facts

The nutritional facts of this macchiato vary depending on the customizations made. So, you can have two Honey Nut macchiatos of the same size but with different dietary values. Overall, this macchiato is considered healthy since the amount of nutrients in the drink is below the daily limit advised by medical professionals.

The table below has summarized the dietary values of the standard Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato;

Calories	190
Nutritional values per 12fl oz.	% Daily Value
Total fat 6g	8%
Saturated fat 3.5g	17%
Trans fat 0mg	–
Total carbs 26g	9%
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sugar 25g	–
Protein 8g	–
Sodium 120mg	5%
Dietary fiber 0g	–

Caffeine information

This macchiato has 75mg of caffeine in the short and tall sizes and 150mg in the Grande and venti sizes. Starbucks typically uses one shot of espresso in the short and tall sizes and two espresso shots in the Grande and venti sizes. A shot of espresso at Starbucks has 75mg of caffeine. This is the company’s dark roast espresso.

So, what does Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato taste like?

This macchiato is sweet, buttery, and rich with nutty and honey flavors. It tastes just like honey-glazed roasted nuts. The caramel macchiato used as the base in this macchiato is responsible for the Honey Nut Macchiato buttery and rich taste. The chestnut praline syrup used is why the macchiato is nutty, while the sweetness and honey flavors are from the honey drizzled on top.

Ways to customize Honey Nut Macchiato at Starbucks – Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato variations

Customize the milk used to your liking.

The number of syrup pumps used in this macchiato is up to you. Depending on how intense or light you want the chestnut flavors in your macchiato, you can ask the barista for more or fewer chestnut praline pumps.

Ask the barista for your preferred number of espresso shots. If you want a more caffeinated macchiato, simply request the barista for more shots and vice versa.

You can also opt for the iced version. The Honey Nut Macchiato is also available with ice for those hot afternoons when you need an energy booster.

Lastly, depending on how sweet you want your macchiato, you can request the barista for more or fewer honey packets to be drizzled on your drink.

How to make Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato at home – Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato copycat recipe

INFORMATIVE SECTION

How do you order Honey Nut Macchiato from the Starbucks app?

Order a regular caramel macchiato and in the “Flavors” section, replace the vanilla syrup with chestnut praline syrup. Then in the instructions box, ask the barista to “Replace caramel drizzle topping with two honey drizzle.”

Does Starbucks have Honey Nut Macchiato all year round?

Yes, all the ingredients in this macchiato are in-stock throughout.

Is the Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato healthy?

Yes, this macchiato is healthy; however, occasional consumption is advised.

How much is the Starbucks Honey Nut Macchiato?

The Grande size is about $4.15.