Low Carb and Keto Starbucks Coffee Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What Starbucks coffee is good for keto? ›

You can't go wrong with the most basic of Starbucks drinks: a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee. Your keto, carb-free options include the Pike Place Roast, blonde roast and dark roast. Find low-carb food to order at Starbucks, too.

Brewed coffee

Ordering a cup of freshly brewed coffee from Starbucks is an excellent, carb-free option to get your caffeine fix on the keto diet. Be sure to skip add-ins like milk, sugar, syrups or coffee creamer to keep your carb count low.

When you're following a keto diet, you can add any low or zero carb mix-ins to your coffee, such as the coffee creamers on our list, or high fat ingredients such as coconut oil or grass-fed butter. You can also try adding a low carb protein powder or sweetener, such as stevia or monk fruit.

Keto Caramel Macchiato

To opt for a keto-friendly version, swap regular milk for coconut or the half heavy cream and half water mix. Ask for pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup and no caramel. If you're extremely intent on caramel you can opt for a light caramel drizzle, but it will up the carb count.

Coffee and Keto

We recommend sticking to black coffee, using unsweetened creamers like half and half or heavy cream (or plant-based versions), and choosing natural, carb-free sweeteners like stevia or allulose. Many people on Keto also enjoy butter coffee as a breakfast replacement or to boost their daily fat intake.

If you're making coffee at home, then by all means enjoy the unsweetened versions of coconut milk, almond milk or any other milk option. But at Starbucks, skip them because they have sugar added into them. So bring your own if you're looking for a non-dairy option for your ketogenic lifestyle.

Black coffee and espresso

Plain coffee and espresso are virtually carb-free. That includes the drink called an Americano, which is espresso plus hot water. A 12-ounce (355-ml) serving of black coffee contains less than 1 gram of carbs, while a 1-ounce (30-ml) shot of espresso provides around 0.5 grams ( 1 , 2 ).

Nitro Cold Brew contains zero sugar. (Starbucks says that's possible because infusing the coffee with nitrogen gives it a naturally sweet flavor — works for us!) Iced Flat White (8 grams of milk sugar) can satisfy your craving for a cold and creamy treat, but all of its sugar comes from whole milk.

Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte (240 ml) contains 10g total carbs, 9g net carbs, 0g fat, 6g protein, and 70 calories.

In conclusion, while the bacon and Gruyere egg bites from Starbucks are not keto-friendly, the sous vide egg bites with egg white and roasted red pepper and egg white and spinach are relatively low in carbs and high in protein, making them more suitable for a keto diet.

What creamer is best for low carbs? ›

Almond milk and creamers: Unsweetened almond milk and other nut milks are a great low carb alternative to regular milk. There are also plenty of almond milk creamers available at most supermarkets. Just make sure to read the labels to look for any hidden carbs in flavored varieties.

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

Here's the bottom line: keto coffee, in moderation, can help boost weight loss in those who are already on keto. Those who aren't rigorously following a low-carb diet, however, may actually pack on more pounds by downing keto coffee.

Black Coffee (no milk)

Black coffee is super low in calories. However, its benefits go well beyond just the calorie count. Black coffee can aid in keeping you focused and alert throughout your day. Black coffee on it's own will not take you out of ketosis.

Flat white

Another great keto option on the Starbucks menu: a flat white. A flat white is made with two short espresso shots that are topped with steamed milk. It's usually prepared with whole milk, so you'll want to, instead, ask for a flat white with half heavy whipped cream and half hot water.