Autumn Drinks: The Most Calorific Seasonal Coffee Orders

With searches for Pumpkin Spice Latte up a whopping 154% in the UK over the past month, it’s clear that seasonal drinks are taking over coffee shops this autumn.

But while these limited-edition treats are undeniably delicious, how do they stack up against our daily calorie needs?

To find out, the experts at ZAVA analysed seasonal and new menu items from some of the UK’s most popular coffee chains to reveal the most calorific seasonal drinks and sweet treats you could be ordering.

Top 10 Most Calorific Seasonal Drinks

The full dataset is available here

Maple Hazel Hot Chocolate is the most calorific seasonal drink

With a staggering 374 calories, the Maple Hazel Hot Chocolate has the highest number of calories on the seasonal menu updates. With 35.4g of sugar and nearly 400 calories for the 316ml drink, the calorific, but delicious seasonal drink would take up around 18% of the average recommended 2,000 calories a day for adults.

The second-highest-calorie seasonal drink is the Caramel Mocha, with 336 calories for the regular 395.5g drink. With 44g of sugar per drink, the seasonal menu item has the second-highest sugar content overall.

Rounding off the top three, the Caramel Hot Chocolate has the third-highest number of calories from the seasonal menus. With 46g of sugar in the 395.5g drink, the hot chocolate is the second drink containing caramel in the top three.

Top Five Highest Calorie Sweet Seasonal Treats

The Blackberry and White Chocolate Bun with Almonds has the most calories from the seasonal menus included. The 432 calories take up 21.6% of your average 2,000-calorie recommendation for adults.

Toffee Apple Muffin ranks second, with 419 calories per serving. The apple sauce-filled muffin with a custard frosting contains 32g of sugar per serving, sharing the title for highest sugar content with The White Chocolate and Cherry Blondie and The Maple Hazelnut Cookie Sandwich.

The Dulce De Leche Chocolate Cookie is the third sweet seasonal treat with the highest number of calories. The cookie has 415 calories per serving and 28g of sugar.

“Seasonal drinks and sweet treats can be a delightful part of enjoying the autumn season, but many of these options are high in calories and sugar. For those focused on weight management, it’s important to be mindful of how often these indulgences are consumed, as even one high-calorie drink can make up a significant portion of your daily intake. Enjoying them occasionally is fine, but balancing them with a healthy diet and regular exercise is key to supporting weight loss goals.”, adds Crystal Wyllie, doctor at ZAVA.

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