Dunkin's New Almond Spice Coffee Is Here—Here's What a Dietitian Thinks

Dunkin’ is spicing it up this fall with their seasonal food and drink lineup. Alongside their Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte and other returning pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks, the breakfast chain also launched their brand-new Almond Spice Coffee and creamy Dunkalatte.

If you’re unsure of which autumnal coffee to try first, our on-staff dietitians gave some recommendations. Here’s what our social media specialist Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD, and our nutrition editor Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, are planning to order—plus the healthier modifications they intend to make and what you should keep in mind before giving one of these fall drinks a sip.

As Dunkin’s new almond spice flavor highlights pumpkin and vanilla, Nguyen is most excited to try it out as soon as she can.

“With almond milk and pumpkin spice, the new Almond Spice Coffee sounds just right up my alley for a fall drink,” she says.

Here is the nutrition information for a small Iced Almond Spice Coffee:

• Calories: 120
• Carbohydrates: 27 g 
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 26 g
• Added Sugar: 23 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 85 mg

While this beverage is low in calories and fat, it is pretty high in added sugar. The American Heart Association recommends a healthy added sugar intake should be no more than 36 grams per day, and this drink is over 63% of that daily limit. Nguyen gives some advice on how to lower the sugar numbers in this coffee.

“I don’t like my coffee too sweet, so I would just ask for half the syrup to cut down the sugar content,” she suggests. Ball gives a similar recommendation for her drink of choice.

“I'd be interested in trying the Pumpkin Cold Brew for something sweet and refreshing this fall,” Ball shares. “However, a small has 31 grams of added sugar, so I would skip the Sweet Cold Foam and ask for half of the syrup. Like any specialty sweetened coffee drink, this would be great for a special occasion but I wouldn't recommend it as a daily drink.”

At EatingWell, we fully endorse an occasional treat. We believe that any food and drink can be incorporated into a healthy eating pattern when enjoyed in moderation. But if you’re looking to add one of these sweetened fall drinks to your daily Dunkin’ run, consider taking the advice from our dietitians for a healthier morning.