The Healthiest Drinks at Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind when it comes to healthy drinks. 

This popular coffee chain is actually known for its creative coffee and non-coffee drinks. And, when I say creative, the drinks are leaning more on the sugary and high-calorie side.

With drinks full of flavored syrup, whipped cream, and creamers, can you order a healthy drink off the menu?

While Dutch Bros has many, many sugary drinks, there are still low-calorie drinks that you can order right off the menu. These low-calorie drinks still have sugar in them but it is lower than the usual amount compared to the other drinks.

In this article, I will be talking about some of the healthier drinks that you can order at Dutch Bros. I will also give you some tips for making healthy choices when it comes to ordering at Dutch bros.

In this article:

• Low-Calorie Drinks That You Can Order at Dutch Bros
• Tips for Making Healthier Choices at Dutch Bros

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Low-Calorie Drinks That You Can Order at Dutch Bros

It can be hard to find a healthy drink at Dutch Bros and low-calorie drinks can still have sugar in them. But, ordering low-calorie drinks at Dutch Bros also means that there will be less sugar in the drink.

The drinks on this list are something you can order right on the menu without any customization needed. Of course, you can go ahead and customize these drinks depending on your dietary needs.

Americano

A cup of Americano, iced or hot, is one of the healthiest drinks you can order at Dutch Bros. A large Americano only has 20 calories and has no sugar in it which is the perfect drink if you are trying to cut your sugar intake.

Even if you add cream to a large Americano, it only has 80 calories and less than 5 g of sugar.

Cold Brew

If you are looking for something cold to drink, a cold brew is also great if you are trying to cut on sugar but still want a caffeine fix. Like the Americano, a cold brew has very few calories and has no sugar in it.

You can also order it with cream and a soft top, but if you are looking for a healthy drink, I say avoid the cream and soft top altogether. A soft top is Dutch Bros’ version of whipped cream, so it can definitely add calories and sugar to your drink.

Iced Cocomo

The Cocomo is one of the drinks on Dutch Bros’ “Dutch Faves” menu. It is an espresso-based drink with Dutch Bros’ exclusive chocolate milk and coconut syrup.

This chocolatey and coconut-y drink is great if you are looking for something sweet and you can order the Cocomo either hot, iced, or blended. I would stick to the small iced Cocomo if you are looking for a low-calorie drink.

The smallest size iced Cocomo comes at 250 calories and a total of 42 g of sugar.

Double Rainbro Iced Tea

If you are not one for coffee and like fruity drinks, the Double Rainbro Iced Tea has a mixture of strawberry, coconut, and peach syrup. You can also choose to get it in black tea or green tea as your base.

This drink is low in calories but it definitely contains sugar because of all the syrup. If you want to go with the sugar-free option, you can ask the barista to use sugar-free syrups instead.

Aftershock Rebel

For an energizing drink that still has a caffeine kick, the Aftershock Rebel has a fruity and tangy taste that will surely keep you up. It is made by mixing a Rebel energy drink with strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and lime syrup.

I know energy drinks have sugar in them and with the flavored syrups, it can be an unhealthy drink. But, if you get the smallest size, an Aftershock Rebel has 190 calories and 46 g of sugar.

Again, you can go for the sugar-free syrups if you want to lessen your sugar intake.

Related: How to Make Dutch Bros Aftershock Rebel at Home

Zero Sugar Strawberry Rebel

You can definitely order a regular Rebel drink and customize it to be sugar-free but, you can also order one right off the menu. Dutch Bros’ Zero Sugar Strawberry Rebel has sugar-free strawberry syrup so you don’t have to feel guilty consuming a lot of sugar.

Tips for Making Healthier Choices at Dutch Bros

As I mentioned earlier, the drinks I included on this list still have added sugars in them despite being low-calorie drinks. If you want to make healthier choices at Dutch Bros, you’ll have to do some customization, especially if you want to order other drinks.

First, you can skip the whipped cream on the drink. Whipped cream can add more calories and even sugar to your drink and if you are trying to stay healthy, you may want to avoid adding it to your drink.

Second, go for smaller sizes. Smaller drinks at Dutch Bros have fewer calories and even less sugar. If you are trying to be healthy, consuming less added sugar is the best way.

Third, ask for sugar-free syrups instead. Doing so will lessen the amount of sugar in your drink.

Fourth, don’t order at Dutch Bros every day. Sugary drinks are not healthy and can lead to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases. Limit your sugary drink intake and make sure to drink water all the time.

Wrapping Up

While Dutch Bros is not really the best example when it comes to having healthy drinks, you can still buy a drink at Dutch Bros without feeling guilty. There are several low-calorie and sugar-free drinks that you can order right off the menu.

You can also customize your drink to make it a little healthier whether by buying the smallest size or opting for sugar-free syrups. Remember, you can enjoy your favorite drink at Dutch Bros as long as you drink it in moderation!