What you’ll learn:
- Starbucks’ fall menu returned on August 25 with new pumpkin drinks, banana bread-inspired beverages, and the Iced Chaider.
- The seasonal drinks vary widely in calories, sugar, and caffeine depending on their size, base, syrup, and toppings.
- You don’t have to skip your favorite fall drink—small changes like ordering a smaller size or asking for fewer pumps can help it fit your goals.
For many people, the return of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte signals the unofficial start of fall. On August 25, Starbucks’ 2026 fall menu arrived with the requisite PSL, three new pumpkin drinks, two banana bread-inspired beverages, and one unexpected mashup: the Iced Chaider.
Starbucks has made a lot of changes to its drink menu this year, and we’ve been following the nutrition along the way—from the new Energy Refreshers and lower-sugar, more customizable chai to its growing lineup of protein-boosted coffees. The fall menu brings another wide-ranging mix, with calories, sugar, protein, and caffeine varying considerably from drink to drink.
And there are a few surprises in the numbers, including the new Iced Chaider, which pairs two flavors you might not expect and turns out to be an interesting lighter option.
We broke down the nutrition for the new and returning fall drinks, compared the options, and looked at some simple ways to customize your order.
What’s on the Starbucks fall menu in 2026?
Starbucks fall 2026 menu includes a few returning pumpkin and pecan drinks along with several new options.
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Pumpkin drinks
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso (new)
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha (new)
- Pumpkin Spice Chai (new)
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai
- Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino® blended beverage
Other fall drinks
- Iced Banana Bread Latte (new)
- Iced Banana Bread Chai (new)
- Iced Chaider (new)
- Pecan Cortado
- Pecan Crunch Latte, hot or iced
Fall food
- Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket (new)
- Hedgehog Cake Pop (new)
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin
The two banana bread drinks will be available beyond the fall season, according to Starbucks. Most of the pumpkin and pecan items are seasonal and available for a limited time.
What are Starbucks’ new fall drinks?
There are six new drinks this year, plus the Iced Banana Bread Matcha that joined the permanent menu earlier in 2026. Here’s what each one actually is:
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso: Espresso, brown sugar syrup, and cinnamon are shaken over ice, then topped with oat milk and pumpkin cream cold foam.
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha: Iced matcha topped with pumpkin cream cold foam.
- Pumpkin Spice Chai: Spiced black tea, steamed milk, pumpkin sauce, and pumpkin spice topping. Starbucks’ updated chai base also separates the spice concentrate from most of the added sweetener, giving you more control over the syrup. You can read more about what changed in Starbucks’ new chai.
- Iced Banana Bread Latte: Espresso and milk with banana syrup, brown sugar cream cold foam, and cinnamon dolce topping.
- Iced Banana Bread Chai: Spiced chai, banana syrup, brown sugar cream cold foam, and cinnamon dolce topping.
- Iced Chaider: Despite the name, this isn’t a hot apple cider—or even an apple-flavored drink. It combines Starbucks chai with strawberry-açaí flavor for a fruity, lightly spiced drink over ice. Think refresher-meets-chai, not warm cider.
The banana bread lineup also includes the Iced Banana Bread Matcha, which has matcha with banana syrup, brown sugar cream cold foam, and cinnamon dolce topping.
What is the Iced Chaider?
The Iced Chaider is one of the more unexpected additions to the 2026 fall menu. This chai gets a fruity twist by mixing it with its strawberry-açaí base and serving it over ice. Although the name suggests apple cider, there’s no apple flavor here. The result is a refreshing blend of fruit, cinnamon, and warming chai spices.
It’s also the lightest drink on the fall menu. A grande has 90 calories, 20 grams of sugar, no fat, and about 95 milligrams of caffeine. Because it doesn’t contain milk, cold foam, whipped cream, or a cream-based sauce, it’s considerably lower in calories and fat than the pumpkin, pecan, and banana bread drinks. It still contains a meaningful amount of sugar, however, so you can ask whether the strawberry-açaí base or chai can be adjusted if you prefer a less-sweet drink.
Starbucks fall menu 2026: Nutrition facts
Knowing what’s in your drink gives you more information to choose what works for you—whether you’re interested in calories, sugar, protein, caffeine, or simply comparing a few fall favorites.
The tables below show the nutrition for standard U.S. menu orders, grouped by drink type so you can easily compare similar options. Unless noted, drinks are grande (16 ounces) and include the standard milk and toppings. Keep in mind that changing the size, milk, syrup, sauce, cold foam, or number of espresso shots will change the nutrition totals.
Starbucks fall menu 2026: Coffee and espresso drinks
| Drink | Calories | Total sugar | Total fat | Saturated fat | Protein | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Spice Latte, hot, 2% milk and whipped cream (grande) | 390 | 50 g | 14 g | 9 g | 14 g | 150 mg |
| Pumpkin Spice Latte, iced (grande) | 370 | 45 g | 14 g | 8 g | 10 g | 150 mg |
| Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso (grande) | 310 | 37 g | 14 g | 8 g | 3 g | 255 mg |
| Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (grande) | 250 | 31 g | 12 g | 8 g | 3 g | 185 mg |
| Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino® blended beverage (grande) | 420 | 62 g | 15 g | 10 g | 6 g | 100 mg |
| Pecan Cortado, short (8 ounces) | 130 | 17 g | 4 g | 0 g | 1 g | 230 mg |
| Iced Pecan Crunch Latte (grande) | 350 | 33 g | 15 g | 1.5 g | 4 g | 170 mg |
| Iced Banana Bread Latte (grande) | 420 | 52 g | 19 g | 12 g | 10 g | 150 mg |
Starbucks fall menu 2026: Chai drinks
| Drink | Calories | Total sugar | Total fat | Saturated fat | Protein | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Chaider (grande) | 90 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 mg |
| Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai (grande) | 460 | 66 g | 17 g | 10 g | 10 g | 95 mg |
| Pumpkin Spice Chai (grande, hot) | 310 | 53 g | 7 g | 4 g | 9 g | 95 mg |
| Iced Banana Bread Chai (grande) | 350 | 48 g | 14 g | 9 g | 7 g | 95 mg |
Read more: Is Starbucks’ new chai latte healthier?
Starbucks fall menu 2026: Matcha drinks
| Drink | Calories | Total sugar | Total fat | Saturated fat | Protein | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha (grande) | 350 | 39g | 17g | 11g | 10g | 55mg |
| Iced Banana Bread Matcha (grande) | 330 | 39 g | 15g | 10g | 8 g | 55mg |
Which Starbucks fall drink is best for your goal?
The nutrition numbers are helpful, but they don’t tell you which drink you should order. That depends on what matters to you. Maybe you want the pumpkin drink you’ve been waiting all year for, or maybe you’re looking for something with less sugar, more protein, or a little less caffeine. There’s room for all of those choices.
Here’s how the fall menu compares depending on what you’re looking for:
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| If you’re looking for… | Try | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The lowest-calorie option | Iced Chaider | This new mash-up has 90 calories in a grande. |
| A lighter pumpkin drink | Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew | It has 250 calories in a standard grande version without subsitutions. |
| The most protein among drinks with confirmed figures | Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte | A grande with 2% milk has 14 g of protein. Use protein milk for even more. |
| The least sugar before customizations | Pecan Cortado | It contains 13 g of total sugar. |
| The least caffeine | Iced Chaider | It contains 30 mg of caffeine, though any espresso drink can be reduced with decaf espresso. |
Read more: Are Starbucks’ Energy Refreshers healthy?
What about the new Starbucks fall food?
Starbucks added the Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket and Hedgehog Cake Pop. The Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin is a returning item. Here’s what the nutrition looks like:
Starbucks fall 2026 food: Nutrition facts
| Food | Calories | Total sugar | Total fat | Saturated fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket | 310 | 3g | 13g | 5g | 20 g |
| Hedgehog Cake Pop | 160 | 15g | 8g | 4.5g | 2g |
| Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin | 350 | 34 g | 14g | 4 g | 5 g |
How to order a lighter Starbucks fall drink
You don’t have to completely change your order to cut back on calories, sugar, or saturated fat. Here are some tips:
- Order a tall instead of a grande. Going from 16 ounces to 12 ounces generally means less milk, syrup, sauce, and toppings—and fewer calories and less sugar overall.
- Request a lighter milk. Ask for nonfat or almond milk instead of 2% milk if lowering calories is your priority. If you’re looking for more protein, try Starbucks protein milk or cold foam.
- Request fewer pumps of syrup. Ask for one or two fewer pumps to reduce added sugar; you’ll still have plenty of flavor.
- Ask for light foam or whipped cream.
- Add flavor with spices. Cinnamon or nutmeg can boost the fall flavor without another pump of syrup.
Read more: Are Starbucks’ new protein drinks healthy?
Frequently asked questions about Starbucks’ fall menu
How much sugar is in a PSL from Starbucks?
A grande hot Pumpkin Spice Latte made with 2% milk and whipped cream has 50 grams of total sugar. The iced version has 45 grams. The amount changes with the drink’s size, milk, syrup pumps, and any additional toppings.
How do you order a lighter Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte?
For a lighter PSL, choose a tall, use low-fat milk or almond milk, ask for one or two fewer pumps of pumpkin sauce, and skip the whipped cream.
What is the healthiest option to eat at Starbucks?
There isn’t one healthiest choice for everyone, but look for foods that provide protein, fiber, or both. The Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites are one lighter option, with 170 calories and 12 grams of protein. For something more substantial, the Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap has 290 calories and 20 grams of protein.
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The bottom line: Starbucks’ fall menu has room for both treats and lighter picks
Starbucks’ 2026 fall menu goes well beyond the PSL. The new lineup includes an espresso-forward pumpkin drink, pumpkin-topped matcha, two banana bread drinks, and the Iced Chaider—a surprising mix of chai and strawberry-açaí flavor. The Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket also adds a savory option with 20 g of protein.
Nutrition varies widely across the menu. The short Pecan Cortado is the lightest confirmed drink, while the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai has the most sugar among the drinks with complete figures available. If you want to lighten your order, try a smaller size, fewer pumps, or less cold foam. And if you want the standard version, enjoy it without guilt and consider how it fits into the bigger picture of your day.
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