Pumpkin Spice Is Back. Healthy Swaps for the Starbucks 2026 Fall Menu

Starbucks has launched its 2026 fall menu. There are healthy swaps you can make to still enjoy your favorite drink. Image Credit: Starbucks The Starbucks Fall 2026 menu includes the return of seasonal favorites like the pumpkin spice latte and the pecan cortado, as well as new banana bread flavored drinks and the iced chaider. Many of these seasonal drinks are high in sugar, fat, and calories. Nutritionists advise simple changes you can make to your order to make it healthier. The Fall 2026 menu has arrived at Starbucks, bringing with it familiar favorites like the pumpkin spice latte, the pecan cortado, and the pecan crunch latte. This seasonal menu also offers new flavors, like banana bread and the iced chaider, which is a twist on chai with cider-inspired flavors and sweet spices. Many of these drinks contain high levels of sugar, fat, and calories. However, if you are trying to make healthier choices, there are ways to still enjoy your favorite fall flavors. How to make your favorite fall coffee drinks healthier Kristin Kirkpatrick, President of KAK, Consulting, LLC, and a dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness & Preventive Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, told H…