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Is There Dairy-Free Food at Starbucks? Yes—Here Are Our 15 Favorite Options

If you’re allergic or sensitive to dairy, avoiding milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy-based foods can be challenging when you’re out and about. But dairy isn’t crucial to a healthy diet, and allergic or not, there are a few potential perks to limiting your intake, like a reduction in stomach pain and bloating, improved gut health, better skin, easier bowel movements and weight loss. With that in mind, we sought out the best dairy-free food at Starbucks to pair with your usual coconut milk latte.

All menu items vary by location, so ask your local Starbucks store if they have your faves in stock or check the app ahead of visiting the store. Also, while these menu items don’t contain dairy in their ingredients, Starbucks “cannot guarantee that any of [their] products are free from allergens (including dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts, wheat and others) as [they] use shared equipment to store, prepare and serve them,” so keep that in mind if you’re seriously allergic or extra sensitive to dairy.

Read on for 15 dairy-free foods at Starbucks to order next time you’re on a coffee run.

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dairy free food at starbucks classic oatmeal
Starbucks

Breakfast

1. Rolled & Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Nutrition information: 410 calories, 12g fat, 67g carbs, 8g protein, 34g sugar, 7g fiber

Start your morning with oatmeal prepared with brown sugar and finished with nuts and a dried fruit medley of cranberries, golden raisins, cherries and currant raisins. Since the oatmeal is prepared with water, not milk, it’s naturally dairy-free, but feel free to ask for dairy-free milk in yours for a creamier mouthfeel.

dairy free food at starbucks blueberry oatmeal
Starbucks

2. Rolled & Steel-cut Oatmeal With Blueberries

Nutrition information: 320 calories, 12g fat, 46g carbs, 8g protein, 15g sugar, 7g fiber

If you prefer blueberries over dried fruit, select this oatmeal option instead. It stars a blend of rolled and whole-grain steel-cut oats topped with fresh blueberries, sliced almonds, pecans, walnuts and just the right amount of agave syrup for sweetening. Might we suggest washing it down with a sugar-free iced coffee?

dairy free food at starbucks strawberry overnight oats
Starbucks

3. Strawberry Overnight Grains

Nutrition information: 300 calories, 16g fat, 35g carbs, 5g protein, 20g sugar, 4g fiber

Coconut milk to the rescue. Instead of dairy, the oatmeal—which is a combination of steel-cut oats, red quinoa and chia seeds—is made with dairy-free coconut milk. Dig through the toasty coconut-almond topping and creamy grains to reach the sweet strawberry sauce at the bottom.

dairy free food at starbucks acai bowl
Starbucks

4. Vegan Superberry Açaí Bowl

Nutrition information: 340 calories, 12g fat, 55g carbs, 6g protein, 262g sugar, 8g fiber

For dairy-free eaters who also happen to be plant-based or vegan, this fruity gem is not to be missed. It starts with a fruit blend of blueberries, banana, raspberry, apple and açaí purées. It’s topped with sweetened oat granola, toasted coconut and roasted pepitas for extra crunch to boot.

dairy free food at starbucks bagels
Starbucks

5. Bagels

Nutrition information: 270-330 calories, 1-6g fat, 56-58g carbs, 9-12g protein, 2-11g sugar, 2-7g fiber

Unfortunately, all the breakfast sandwiches and egg bites are off the menu for dairy-free eaters, since the sandwiches either contain cheese or use milk in the bread, and the egg bites are made with cottage cheese. But the bagels—whether you fancy plain, everything, sprouted grain or cinnamon raisin—are totally dairy-free. The only allergen they contain is wheat.

dairy free food at starbucks chickpea bites box
Starbucks

Lunch

6. Chickpea Bites & Avocado Protein Box

Nutrition information: 560 calories, 37g fat, 43g carbs, 15g protein, 7g sugar, 13g fiber

Forgot your lunch (again)? This box will keep you full until dinner time with plant-based chickpea nuggets, creamy avocado dip, carrots, snap peas and a dried fruit and nut mix. While the snacks contain wheat and tree nuts, they’re naturally free of dairy.

dairy free food at starbucks avocado spread
Starbucks

7. Avocado Spread

Nutrition information: 90 calories, 8g fat, 5g carbs, 1g protein, 0g sugar, 4g fiber

Another vegan gem to take advantage of. Made with nothing but Hass avocados, salt, onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper and lime juice, this dip is prime for spreading on a bagel or dunking your own pretzels, pita chips or crudités.

dairy free food at starbucks lentil vegetable bowl
Starbucks

8. Lentils & Vegetable Protein Bowl With Brown Rice

Nutrition information: 650 calories, 29g fat, 80g carbs, 23g protein, 10g sugar, 21g fiber

There’s no shortage of delicious produce in this pick. Brown rice and black lentils get zhuzhed up with kale, broccoli, butternut squash, beets, cabbage, peas, tomatoes, red bell peppers and green onion. Most importantly, the bowl is tossed in lemon-tahini dressing and finished with crunchy roasted sunflower seeds.

dairy free food at starbucks chicken hummus protein box
Starbucks

9. Chicken & Hummus Protein Box

Nutrition information: 300 calories, 9g fat, 32g carbs, 22g protein, 6g sugar, 7g fiber

Savor grilled sous vide chicken breast, red pepper hummus, fresh carrots and peas and doughy naan. Full disclosure: The naan contains ghee and buttermilk, but both are typically better for lactose-intolerant eaters than regular milk because they contain minimal amounts of lactose. If you’re very sensitive or allergic, steer clear of this box. But if you’re only a little sensitive, it may be easier to digest than you think.

dairy free food at starbucks pumpkin loaf
Starbucks

Baked Goods

10. Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf

Nutrition information: 390 calories, 14g fat, 59g carbs, 6g protein, 38g sugar, 2g fiber

It’s the PSL’s best friend for a reason, and even more so for anyone who prefers their drink with plant-based milk. This pastry-case favorite is made with sugar, pumpkin, wheat flour, eggs, oil and a few pantry staples, but no milk. So, feel free to indulge in the seasonal staple whenever it hits stores near you.

dairy free food at starbucks banana nut loaf
Starbucks

11. Banana, Walnut & Pecan Loaf

Nutrition information: 410 calories, 20g fat, 50g carbs, 6g protein, 28g sugar, 2g fiber

Same goes for this banana loaf, which is studded with crunchy nuts and laced with all the sticky-sweet banana flavor you could hope for. It may contain eggs, soy, tree nuts and wheat, but dairy is free from its list of allergens.

dairy free food at starbucks brownie
Starbucks

12. Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Nutrition information: 210 calories, 10g fat, 31g carbs, 15g protein, 19g sugar, 2g fiber

Not to be confused with the Double Chocolate Brownie, which does contain milk, the Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie is dairy-free. It’s made with soymilk instead of dairy milk, along with heat-treated wheat flour, brown and white sugars, dairy-free semisweet and dark chocolates and a touch of coffee.

dairy free food at starbucks raspberry oat bar
Starbucks

13. Raspberry Walnut And Oat Nut Square

Nutrition information: 160 calories, 11g fat, 21g carbs, 3g protein, 11g sugar, 2g fiber

If fruity desserts are more your jam (sorry) than chocolate, look no further than this brown sugar-packed confection. Sink your teeth into a base of rustic oat streusel packed with walnuts, almonds and coconut and a layer of raspberry jam. On top, you’ll find flax, chia, hemp and pumpkin seeds, along with more streusel. Instead of butter, the treat contains shortening made from coconut cream, sunflower oil and cocoa butter.

dairy free food at starbucks chips
Starbucks

Snacks

14. Starbucks Potato Chips

Nutrition information: 270-300 calories, 13-18g fat, 33-35g carbs, 3-5g protein, 0-9g sugar, 2-5g fiber

Since the main ingredients are potatoes, oil and dry seasonings, the Simply Salted, Salt & Vinegar, BBQ and Sweet Potato chips are all up for grabs. Just avoid the buttered popcorn to ensure your snack is dairy-free.

dairy free food at starbucks packaged snacks
Starbucks

15. Snack Bars, Nuts, Whole Fruit And Packaged Snacks

Nutrition information: varies by item

Starbucks carries a wide range of packaged snacks and sweets that you’ll typically find on shelves or at the register. Some common dairy-free options include beef jerky, granola bars, fruit bars, nuts and drinkable fruit purées. Stay away from the string cheese, buttery madeleines and chocolate-covered espresso beans.



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