If iced coffee is more your speed, then you’ll love @seed.oil.sisters' subtly sweet, low-calorie swap for Starbucks’ Iced Sugar Cookie Latte. The order is iced coffee with almond milk and two pumps of sugar cookie syrup. It has half the calories (only 75) and 13.5 grams less sugar than its standard menu counterpart.

From a nutritionist's point of view, here's what Bharathi recommends for healthier coffee orders this holiday season. The post Want to enjoy Starbucks holiday drinks without the guilt? What nutritionists recommend appeared first on The Manual.

Beyond coffee, the chain is introducing the Cran-Merry Orange Refresher, which has orange and cranberry flavors and such holiday spices as cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The Refresher can be made with water, lemonade, or coconut milk. Also, six seasonal cold foams will be available, including a new Gingerbread Cream and Salted Pecan options.

Holiday drink season has arrived with cafes and restaurants across the country now serving peppermint, gingerbread and cookie-flavored beverages in "red cups." Why it matters: Businesses are capitalizing on holiday cheer to create a buzz and drive sales.