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Following a keto diet doesn’t mean giving up your daily caffeine fix! Starbucks’ menu has plenty of low-carb, keto-friendly options to choose from, and we’ve compiled a list of the best options on the menu. Plus, we’ll also be explaining how to build your own keto-friendly drinks, as well as spill the tea (no pun intended) on which foods and snacks on the menu are low-carb.
Creating Your Own Low Carb Drink at Starbucks
- Choose a low carb base for your drink—hot coffee, iced coffee, or unsweetened tea.
- Pick a dairy or non-dairy option like half-and-half, heavy cream, or almond milk.
- Finish with a sugar-free sweetener or syrup like vanilla, caramel, or mocha.
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Section 2 of 3:
Creating Your Own Low Carb Starbucks Drink
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Choose coffee, espresso, or tea as a base. Are you in the mood for a hot drink or an iced beverage? Starbucks’ offers both, so go with what you’re in the mood for. Your keto-friendly hot and cold beverage options include:
- Fresh-brewed coffee (blonde, medium, or dark roast) (0g net carbs)
- Cold brew coffee (0g net carbs)
- Espresso (if you’re a latte person, select espresso) (0g net carbs)
- Unsweetened tea (chai, green, black or white, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, etc.) (0g net carbs) [21] X Research source
- Consider choosing a smaller drink size. Smaller sizes generally contain fewer carbohydrates, so you can indulge a little while keeping your carbs in check.
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Pick a low-carb cream or milk option. Keto milk options that Starbucks carries include: [22] X Research source
- Heavy cream (1g net carbs)
- Almond milk (2g net carbs)
- Half-and-half (1.3g net carbs)
- The choice between heavy cream and half-and-half involves some trade-offs. Heavy cream has fewer carbs but more fat and calories, which can add up quickly. If calorie control is a priority, use half-and-half sparingly. However, if calories aren't a major concern, then the richer flavor of heavy cream may be worth it. [23] X Research source
- Avoid soy or oat milk, as soy milk has 12 g of carbs per serving and oat milk has 16 g of carbs. [24] X Research source
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Add flavor with sugar-free sweeteners and syrups. Here is where you can really customize your drink and make it your own. You have the option of selecting a sugar alternative like Stevia or Splenda, or you can go for a sugar-free syrup to add some flavor. Most Starbucks stores carry: [25] X Research source
- Vanilla (1g net carbs)
- Cinnamon dolce (1g net carbs)
- Hazelnut (1g net carbs)
- Caramel (1g net carbs)
- Peppermint Mocha (1g net carbs)
- Mocha (1g net carbs)
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Avoid topping your drink with whipped cream. While whipped cream can enhance the flavor, it's best to skip it if you're watching your carbs. The additional sugars in whipped cream will contribute unwanted carbohydrates and calories to your drink.
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