JournalNow.com: Veggin' Out

Contrary to a popular stereotype, vegetarians are not all champions of self-denial, pathetically munching a sprout on the sidelines while watching the omnivores have all the culinary fun. Instead, the vegetarians we know love good food and know where to get it. They aren't about to settle for a bland meal, either at home or at a restaurant.

Vegan Frappuccinos

You may have heard that Starbucks is introducing its “However-You-Want-It Frappuccino” by offering the drinks at half-price during a 3 to 5 p.m. happy hour each day through May 16. I’m especially happy that the new frappuccion offers several vegan-friendly options.

The regular and creme frappuccino bases are vegan, although the light base is not, according to the Veggywood blog. You can order the drink made with soymilk and without whipped topping for a dairy-free treat. Many of the add-in options are also vegan, with the exception of java chips and caramel drizzle (but the caramel syrup is reported to be vegan).

You can also see how the drink stacks up nutritionally by going to the nutrition section of Starbucks’ Web site.

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By Julie Harris on 05/13/2010 (5:17 pm)