FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Almondmilk Honey Flat White and Coconutmilk Latte

News Almondmilk Honey Latte

Starbucks has added two new beverage to its permanent menu that feature plant-based milk alternatives.

The Almondmilk Honey Flat White combines shots of Blonde Espresso and steamed almondmilk with a hint of honey. A tall has 120 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 100 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 18 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein, and 130 milligrams of caffeine.

News Coconutmilk Latte

If almondmilk isn’t your plant-based milk du jour, then Starbucks also has its new Coconutmilk Latte that brings together Blonde Espresso and steamed coconutmilk with a Cascara sugar topping. A grande has 130 calories, 8 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 160 milligrams of sodium, 14 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, and 150 milligrams of caffeine.

If you’ve tried either beverage, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Starbucks.)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Krispy Kreme Mini Doughnuts

New Krispy Kreme Minis

Krispy Kreme has added to its permanent menu mini versions of the chain’s four most popular doughnuts. Its Mini Doughnuts are available in the following varieties: Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced Glazed, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles, and Strawberry Iced with Sprinkles.

The doughnuts are being promoted as a way to help customers keep their New Year’s resolutions by being the perfect treat for their “cheat days” since each one is less than 100 calories.

To promote the new line, participating Krispy Kreme locations will be holding “Mini Mondays” — a happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. each Monday in January when patrons can get a free mini doughnut of their choice.

Three Mini Original Glazed Doughnuts have 270 calories, 14 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 125 milligrams of sodium, 32 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 14 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.

Two Mini Chocolate Iced Glazed Doughnuts have 230 calories, 9 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 80 milligrams of sodium, 36 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 24 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

Two Mini Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Doughnuts have 250 calories, 10 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 80 milligrams of sodium, 40 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 27 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

Two Mini Strawberry Iced with Sprinkles Doughnuts have 260 calories, 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 100 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 28 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

(Image via Krispy Kreme.)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Baskin-Robbins Salted Almond Honeycomb

News BR Salted Almond Honeycomb

Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month for January 2020 is Salted Almond Honeycomb. It features salted honey flavored ice cream with crunchy honeycomb candy pieces and an almond marzipan ribbon.

A small 2.5-ounce scoop has 210 calories, 12 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 90 milligrams of sodium, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 18 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Baskin-Robbins’ website.)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Arby’s Fish ‘N Cheddar Sandwich and White Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese

News Arbys Fish N Cheddar

It’s that time of year again when many fast food chains roll out their fish sandwiches. Usually, they bring back the same old stuff. Arby’s does too, but it also gets creative with its fishy offerings. For 2019, it was the Cajun Fish Sandwich. In 2018, it was the Nashville Hot Fish Sandwich.

This time Arby’s has dug deep into the shallow well of ideas and thought so far out of the box that it ended up in another box to bring us its Fish ‘N Cheddar Sandwich.

It features a crispy fish fillet with cheddar cheese sauce, tartar sauce, and iceberg lettuce on a sesame seed bun. The sandwich has 540 calories, 22 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 1030 milligrams of sodium, 65 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, and 20 grams of protein.

News Arbys White Cheddar Mac N Cheese

If you’re looking for something a bit more cheesy (or something to add to the Fish ‘N Cheddar Sandwich to make it a lot more interesting), Arby’s also has a new White Cheddar Mac ‘N Cheese. An order has 510 calories, 29 grams of fat, 17 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 80 milligrams of cholesterol, 1120 milligrams of sodium, 44 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 13 grams of sugar, and 20 grams of protein.

Both cheesy menu items are available for a limited time. If you’ve tried either one, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Arby’s.)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Beyond Meat All-Day Menu

News Carl s Jr Beyond Meat Menu

CKE, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, is to offer a line of all-day plant-based protein options during breakfast, lunch, and dinner nationwide.

The new menu options include the following:

Carl’s Jr.:

  • Beyond Sausage Burrito: 100% plant-based Beyond Breakfast Sausage patty, scrambled egg, shredded cheese, Hash Rounds, tomatoes, and fresh salsa, served in a soft, warm tortilla.
  • Beyond Sausage® Egg & Cheese Biscuit: 100% plant-based Beyond Breakfast Sausage patty topped with a slice of American cheese, and a fluffy folded egg, served on a Made from Scratch Biscuit.

News Hardee s Beyond Meat Menu

Hardee’s:

  • Beyond Sausage Burrito: 100% plant-based Beyond Breakfast Sausage patty, fluffy folded eggs, shredded cheddar cheese and Hash Rounds served in a soft, warm tortilla.
  • Beyond Sausage Biscuit: 100% plant-based Beyond Breakfast Sausage patty served on our freshly baked Made from Scratch Biscuit.
  • Beyond Sausage & Egg Biscuit: 100% plant-based Beyond Breakfast Sausage patty and a fluffy folded egg served on a Made from Scratch Biscuit.
  • Original Beyond Thickburger: 100% plant-based Beyond Burger patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo on a toasted premium bun.

The new menu additions are now available at Carl’s Jr., and at Hardee’s starting December 30, 2019. Pricing and participation vary by location.

If you’ve tried any of them, let us know what you think in the comments.

(Images via CKE.)

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