Starbucks Secret Menu: Skinny Mint (taste, ingredients, caffeine, calories, copycat recipe, and more information)

Starbucks frappuccinos are a delicious treat, especially in the summertime and the Starbucks Skinny Mint is one you can enjoy guilt-free.

Starbucks Skinny Mint is a frappuccino on the secret menu prepared with Green Tea Frappuccino and peppermint syrup. I love Starbucks frappuccinos, but the guilt of consuming too much sugar and calories in one sitting always cripples me, and I fail to enjoy the drink. When I discovered the Skinny Mint from my barista, I was excited because I finally found a delicious frappuccino that I could indulge in guilt-free.

Keep reading to learn about the Skinny Mint’s taste, ingredients, nutritional values, and how you can make it in the comfort of your home.

A brief history of the drink

The Starbucks Skinny Mint frappuccino recipe was created and shared with Starbucks by Megan C in the spring of 2019 when the Frappuccino’sFrappuccino’s base drink – Green Tea Frappuccino – was at its peak. The customization was well-received by Starbucks enthusiasts and have continued to become popular in the secret menu.

Starbucks Skinny Mint Overview

What’s in a Starbucks Skinny Mint? – (Ingredients)

The Starbucks Skinny Mint frappuccino is prepared with the following ingredients;

• Green Tea Frappuccino, a.k.a Matcha Crème Frappuccino with soy milk: The green tea frappuccino is the base drink of the Skinny Mint frappuccino, and it contains soy milk, classic syrup, ice, matcha tea blend, whipped cream, and crème FrappuccinoFrappuccino syrup.
• Splenda: The standard Skinny Mint frappuccino has Splenda added to sweeten it. Starbucks Splenda is simply sucralose.
• Peppermint syrup: Peppermint syrup is used in the Skinny Mint frappuccino to add mint flavors and further sweeten the drink. Starbucks peppermint frappuccino has natural flavors, sugar, citric acid, sodium benzoate, and water.

Starbucks Skinny Mint: Sizes, nutrition, caffeine, and calories

What sizes are available?

The Starbucks Skinny Mint frappuccino is available in three sizes; tall (12fl oz.), Grande (16fl oz.), and venti (24fl oz.)These sizes come in different prices and one can order according to personal preference.

Nutritional facts

This drink has very high caloric content, with sugars and carbs registering very high numbers. It is therefore an unhealthy drink that should be consumed sparingly. The dietary values of the Starbucks Skinny Mint have been summarized in the table below;

Calories (out of a daily diet of 2000 calories)   Calories from fat	420   150
Nutritional values (per 16fl oz. serving)	% Daily Value
Total fat (16g)	21%
Trans fat (0.5mg)	–
Saturated fat (10g)	50%
Total carbs (62g)	23%
Sugar (61g)
Cholesterol (50mg)	17%
Dietary fiber (1g)	4%
Sodium (240mg)	10%
Protein (6g)	–

Caffeine information

The caffeine amounts in the Starbucks Skinny Mint frappuccino are 50mg in the tall, 70mg in the Grande, and 95mg in the venti. This FrappuccinoFrappuccino is coffee-free, but the caffeine comes from the matcha tea blend in the base drink with caffeinated ground Japanese Green Tea.

So, what does Starbucks Skinny Mint taste like?

The Starbucks Skinny Mint frappuccino is thick, creamy, sweet, and delicious with light vegetal and mint flavors. It is the perfect drink for the sweet tooth.

Ways to customize Skinny Mint at Starbucks

For a healthier version, ask the barista to use any plant-based milk you prefer if soy milk isn’t your favorite. Plant-based milk options you can choose from are almond, oat, or coconut milk.

You can also have the Skinny Mint frappuccino with dairy milk. Your options are nonfat, 2% milk, whole milk, or heavy cream.

Select the size of FrappuccinoFrappuccino you want. If it’s your first time having this FrappuccinoFrappuccino, it is recommended to start with the tall size.

Want more caffeine than what the standard Skinny Mint Frappuccino offers? Simply ask the barista to add espresso shots to the FrappuccinoFrappuccino and let them know what roast to use and the number of shots to add.

Typically, the tall size has 1 pump of peppermint syrup, the Grande 1.5 pumps, and the venti 2 pumps. Adjust these amounts to suit how minty and sweet you want your Skinny Mint frappuccino.

Replace Splenda with your favorite sweetener or eliminate it if you don’t want your Skinny Mint Frappuccino to be too sweet.

The number of matcha powder scoops can also be adjusted to match how intense you want the matcha flavors in your FrappuccinoFrappuccino.

The whipped cream used to garnish your FrappuccinoFrappuccino can also be altered to your liking.

How to make Starbucks Skinny Mint at home – Starbucks Skinny Mint Copycat Recipe

INFORMATIVE SECTION

How do you order Skinny Mint from the Starbucks app?

Order a Matcha Crème Frappuccino then in the customization section, select “Soy” milk under “Milk,” proceed to “Flavors” and select “Add Peppermint Syrup,” then under “Sweeteners” in the “Sweetener packets” section, select “Add Splenda” and place your order.

Is the Starbucks Skinny Mint still available?

Yes, the Starbucks Skinny Mint frappuccino is available in all Starbucks stores and on the app and website.

Does Starbucks have Skinny Mint all year round?

Yes, this FrappuccinoFrappuccino is available all year round.

Is the Starbucks Skinny Mint healthy?

Yes, the Starbucks Skinny Mint is among the healthiest Starbucks frappuccinos.

How much is the Starbucks Skinny Mint?

The Grande size is around $5.00.

Is Starbucks Skinny Mint Good?

Yes, the Starbucks Skinny Mint is sweet and creamy with delicious matcha and mint flavors.