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Starbucks Vanilla Latte
The Blonde Vanilla Latte, hot and iced, in every size with Starbucks’ own calories and caffeine, how to order a skinny or sugar-free vanilla latte, what vanilla syrup adds, and how to make one at home.
Quick answer. Starbucks’ vanilla latte is the Starbucks® Blonde Vanilla Latte: Blonde espresso, steamed 2% milk and vanilla syrup. A Grande has 250 calories, 35 g of sugar and 170 mg of caffeine and costs about $7.24; the Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte has 190 calories. For a lighter “skinny vanilla latte,” order it with nonfat milk and sugar-free vanilla.
- Size in this answer: Grande
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35 g
- Caffeine: 170 mg
- Average US price: $7.24
Checked October 2026. Prices are average US prices and vary by store.
Calories and Caffeine by Size
Blonde Vanilla Latte (hot)
| Size | Calories | Sugar | Protein | Caffeine | Avg. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (8 oz) | 130 | 17 g | 6 g | 85 mg | $6.37 |
| Tall (12 oz) | 200 | 27 g | 9 g | 85 mg | $6.49 |
| Grande (16 oz) | 250 | 35 g | 12 g | 170 mg | $7.24 |
| Venti (20 oz) | 320 | 44 g | 15 g | 170 mg | $7.68 |
Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
| Size | Calories | Sugar | Protein | Caffeine | Avg. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tall (12 oz) | 140 | 22 g | 6 g | 85 mg | $6.80 |
| Grande (16 oz) | 190 | 28 g | 7 g | 170 mg | $7.35 |
| Venti (24 oz) | 270 | 41 g | 10 g | 255 mg | $7.89 |
Hot or iced? The iced version has fewer calories in the same size because ice takes the place of some milk. A Venti iced also gets a third shot of espresso, so it has 255 mg of caffeine, while a hot Venti stays at two shots (170 mg).
Plain Starbucks Latte: Calories and Caffeine
Want a vanilla latte with the classic, bolder espresso? Order a Caffè Latte and add vanilla. Here is the plain base:
| Caffè Latte | Hot calories | Hot caffeine | Iced calories | Iced caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 100 | 75 mg | — | — |
| Tall | 150 | 75 mg | 100 | 75 mg |
| Grande | 190 | 150 mg | 130 | 150 mg |
| Venti | 250 | 150 mg | 180 | 225 mg |
So a Tall latte from Starbucks has about 75 mg of caffeine (one shot), or 85 mg if you choose Blonde espresso. Learn more about the difference in our Starbucks Blonde Roast and Blonde Espresso page.
What Vanilla Syrup Adds
Comparing Starbucks’ own numbers for the Blonde Vanilla Latte with a plain Caffè Latte shows how much the vanilla syrup adds:
| Hot latte size | Plain latte | Blonde Vanilla Latte | Vanilla adds about |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tall | 150 cal · 14 g sugar | 200 cal · 27 g sugar | 50 cal · 13 g sugar |
| Grande | 190 cal · 18 g sugar | 250 cal · 35 g sugar | 60 cal · 17 g sugar |
| Venti | 250 cal · 23 g sugar | 320 cal · 44 g sugar | 70 cal · 21 g sugar |
Each pump of Starbucks’ classic vanilla syrup is widely reported at about 20 calories and 5 g of sugar, and a pump of sugar-free vanilla at about 5 calories and 0 g of sugar. Asking for half the pumps cuts roughly half of the added sugar.
How to Order a Skinny or Sugar-Free Vanilla Latte
The “Skinny Vanilla Latte” is no longer a named menu item, but you can order the same drink:
- Pick the base: Caffè Latte (Signature espresso) or Blonde Vanilla Latte (Blonde espresso), hot or iced.
- Change the milk to nonfat.
- Swap the syrup to sugar-free vanilla (in the app, edit the drink’s flavors).
- Optional: ask for one fewer pump, or no foam for a more milky drink.
Because nonfat milk and sugar-free syrup lower both fat and sugar, a skinny vanilla latte has noticeably fewer calories than the standard 2% version. Exact numbers depend on the size and milk, so check the app for your build. Other ways to customize: almond, oat, soy or coconut milk, or a breve latte made with steamed half-and-half for a richer drink.
Other Vanilla Drinks at Starbucks
| Drink | Grande calories | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew | 110 | 185 mg |
| Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte | 200 | 150 mg |
| Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte (hot) | 230 | 150 mg |
| Vanilla Crème (caffeine-free steamer) | 350 | 0 mg |
| Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino | 380 | 0 mg |
Starbucks also sells a bottled Vanilla Latte in grocery stores. Browse all hot lattes and their flavors on the Starbucks hot drinks page, and the iced ones on the cold drinks page.
For a lighter roast served cold, a Grande Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte is 190 calories, 170 mg of caffeine and about $7.35.
How to make Starbucks Vanilla Latte
This vanilla latte recipe makes a Grande-size drink, hot or iced. Use Blonde espresso for the Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte taste.
Ingredients
- 2 shots (2 oz) espresso, Blonde or regular, or ½ cup very strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup (or sugar-free vanilla syrup)
- 1 ½ cups (12 oz) milk for hot, or 1 cup cold milk plus ice for iced
- Homemade vanilla syrup: ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or ½ vanilla bean, split)
Instructions
- Make the vanilla syrup. Simmer the sugar and water, stirring, until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract (or simmer the split vanilla bean in it for 5 minutes for a vanilla bean latte). Cool and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
- Brew the espresso. Pull 2 shots of espresso into a 16 oz mug or glass. Use Blonde espresso for the Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte taste.
- Flavor it. Stir the vanilla syrup into the hot espresso so it dissolves evenly.
- Hot latte. Steam or heat the milk to about 150°F (65°C), froth it until it has a thin layer of microfoam, and pour it over the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon and spooning it on top at the end.
- Iced latte. Fill a glass with ice, add the syrup and cold milk, then pour the espresso over the top. Stir before drinking.
Measurements by size
| Size | Espresso | Vanilla syrup | Milk (hot) | Milk (iced) + ice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tall (12 oz) | 1 shot | 1 ½ tablespoons | 1 cup | ¾ cup |
| Grande (16 oz) | 2 shots | 2 tablespoons | 1 ½ cups | 1 cup |
| Venti | 2 shots hot / 3 iced | 2 ½ tablespoons | 2 cups | 1 ½ cups |
Tips and substitutions
- No espresso machine: brew coffee at double strength or use 2 teaspoons of instant espresso in 2 oz of hot water.
- Skinny version: nonfat milk and sugar-free vanilla syrup.
- Dairy-free: oat milk froths best; almond milk is lightest.
- Store syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Watch: Starbucks Vanilla Latte at Home
Find the Blonde Vanilla Latte and its price on the Starbucks menu.
Starbucks Vanilla Latte FAQs
How many calories are in a Starbucks vanilla latte?
The Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte has 130 calories in a Short, 200 in a Tall, 250 in a Grande and 320 in a Venti, made with 2% milk. The Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte has 140, 190 and 270 calories in a Tall, Grande and Venti.
How much caffeine is in a tall latte from Starbucks?
A Tall Caffè Latte or Tall Blonde Vanilla Latte has one shot of espresso: about 75 mg with Signature espresso or 85 mg with Blonde espresso. A Grande has two shots (150 mg or 170 mg).
Does Starbucks still have the skinny vanilla latte?
Not as a menu item, but you can order the same drink: a Caffè Latte or Blonde Vanilla Latte with nonfat milk and sugar-free vanilla syrup. In the app, choose the latte, change the milk to nonfat and the syrup to sugar-free vanilla.
How many calories are in Starbucks vanilla syrup?
Each pump of Starbucks’ regular vanilla syrup is widely reported at about 20 calories and 5 g of sugar; sugar-free vanilla is about 5 calories and 0 g sugar. Comparing Starbucks’ own numbers, vanilla adds about 60 calories and 17 g of sugar to a Grande hot latte.
What is the difference between a vanilla latte and a Blonde Vanilla Latte?
The Blonde Vanilla Latte is made with lighter-roasted Blonde Espresso, so it is smoother and a little sweeter, with 170 mg of caffeine in a Grande. A vanilla latte with Signature espresso tastes bolder and has 150 mg.
Does Starbucks have a French vanilla or vanilla bean latte?
Starbucks does not list either. Its vanilla syrup is used in the Blonde Vanilla Latte, and vanilla bean flavor appears in the Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino.
Nutrition and caffeine are from starbucks.com (checked October 2026) with 2% milk. Per-pump syrup figures are widely reported and not published by Starbucks per pump. The homemade recipe is our own home version. Prices are average US prices and vary by store. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.
