Fun Coffee Talk: Keto And Low Carb Edition

Coffee lovers who are on a keto diet, fret not! You can still enjoy your daily cup of coffee while adhering to the keto diet's strict rules. Traditional hot or cold brew coffee has zero calories and carbs. The sugars only come into play when syrups and sweeteners are added. While on the keto diet, you can enjoy coffee with heavy cream, grass-fed butter, MCT oil, keto coffee creamer, and sugar-free sweeteners. You can even make your own keto-friendly coffee creamer at home by mixing almond milk, coconut milk, and heavy whipping cream. So, go ahead and pour yourself another cup of coffee and enjoy it without the guilt!

Coffee with heavy cream

If you're looking for a dairy-free option, you can make your own keto-friendly milk substitute by mixing double cream with water and whole milk. This mixture will have a similar consistency to full-fat milk but with fewer carbs. Play around with the ratios to find the taste you prefer. For example, you can try 50g of double cream, 50g of milk, and 80g of water, which will give you 2.6g of carbs per 150ml. Alternatively, you can use unsweetened almond milk, which has 0.2g of carbs per 100ml, or unsweetened soy milk, which has 0.3g of carbs per 100ml.

If you're looking for a creamier texture, you can also add a tablespoon of MCT oil or grass-fed butter to your coffee. These additions will also give you more energy and focus, making your coffee a healthy alternative to breakfast.

When making keto coffee, it's important to avoid adding sugar, as it is strictly prohibited on the keto diet. Additionally, try to stay away from dairy milk, as one cup of whole milk has almost 13 grams of carbs. Instead, opt for full-fat cream, which is allowed on the keto diet, or make your own keto-friendly creamer using a combination of almond milk, coconut milk, and heavy whipping cream.

Coffee with grass-fed butter

The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that requires you to slash your carb intake and replace it with foods high in fat. This means no more than 1% of your daily diet can be carbohydrates, and only 20% can be protein. By eating high-fat foods, you force your body to burn fat and convert it into energy, a state called ketosis.

Grass-fed butter is a great way to add healthy fats to your diet and stay in ketosis. When combined with coffee, it can be a delicious and nutritious breakfast option. Here are some tips to make the perfect cup of coffee with grass-fed butter:

• Start with high-quality coffee beans. Instant coffee or espresso can also work.
• Use unsalted, grass-fed butter.
• You can also add a tablespoon of MCT oil or coconut oil for an extra layer of richness.
• If you like your coffee sweet, use a sugar substitute like stevia or erythritol. Avoid regular sugar, as it is strictly prohibited on the keto diet.
• Blend all the ingredients together for 30-40 seconds until smooth and frothy.
• Pour the coffee into a mug and scoop out the foam on top.
• If you're dairy-free, you can use ghee instead of butter.

So, if you're following the keto diet and missing your morning coffee, give coffee with grass-fed butter a try! It's a delicious and healthy way to start your day.

Coffee with MCT oil

MCT oil is a popular addition to bulletproof coffee, which is a cup of coffee made with butter or ghee, and/or MCT oil instead of creamer. It's a good idea to combine MCT oil with grass-fed butter for a healthy breakfast alternative.

If you're making keto coffee, simply add a tablespoon of MCT oil to your coffee. You can also add a tablespoon of grass-fed butter and a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol or stevia.

For a frothy, latte-like coffee, blend all the ingredients for 30-40 seconds until smooth and frothy. Pour the coffee into a mug and scoop out the foam on top.

You can also make keto coffee by replacing milk with almond milk, coconut milk, or heavy cream. However, be aware that one cup of whole milk has almost 13 grams of carbs.

Coffee with keto coffee creamer

Coffee is life for many of us, but what about when you're on a keto diet? The good news is, you don't have to give up your daily brew. In fact, coffee can be a great addition to a keto diet as it can help curb your appetite. The key is to avoid adding milk and sugar, which are high in carbs. So, what are some keto-friendly alternatives?

Heavy Cream

Adding a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream to your coffee provides a similar mouthfeel to regular coffee creamer, with only 0-2 grams of carbs per serving. You can also add a sugar-free sweetener to taste.

Grass-Fed Butter

Adding grass-fed butter to your coffee will give you an energy boost and help you feel full for longer. It's also a great way to get some healthy fats into your diet.

MCT Oil

MCT oil is flavourless and odourless, so it won't alter the taste of your coffee. It has been shown to increase your metabolic rate, suppress your appetite, and enhance endurance during exercise.

Keto Coffee Creamers

There are also keto-friendly coffee creamers available on the market, typically made from almond, oat, or coconut milk. These are great alternatives to dairy creamers, which can sometimes cause bloating.

Sugar-Free Sweeteners

You can sweeten your coffee with sugar-free, plant-based sweeteners such as erythritol and stevia. These have zero calories and are perfect for the keto diet.

Make Your Own Keto Coffee Creamer

If you're feeling adventurous, you can even make your own keto coffee creamer at home. Simply combine full-fat coconut milk, almond milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and a keto-friendly sweetener to taste. You can also add flavour extracts like almond or peppermint to create your own unique creamer.

So, there you have it! Plenty of ways to enjoy your coffee while sticking to a keto diet. Cheers to that!

Coffee with sugar-free sweeteners

If you're on a keto diet, you'll be pleased to know that coffee is 100% keto-friendly. Traditional hot or cold brew coffee has zero calories and carbs. The sugars only come into play when syrups and sweeteners are added.

Sugar-Free Sweeteners

Sugar is strictly prohibited on a keto diet, so you can't add it to your coffee. However, you can add sugar-free sweeteners. Sugar-free sweeteners, like erythritol and stevia, are plant-based sweeteners with practically zero calories, which is perfect for the keto diet. You can also use liquid sweeteners, such as vanilla extract, peppermint extract, or almond extract.

Keto Coffee Creamers

There are also a number of different keto coffee creamers on the market that are low-carb and tasty. Creamers made from almond, oat, and coconut milk are incredible alternatives to dairy creamers—that often come with a side of bloating.

Make Your Own Keto-Friendly Creamer

You can even make your own keto-friendly creamer at home. Here's a recipe for a sugar-free coffee creamer:

• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Keto-friendly sweetener to taste (add 1 teaspoon and slowly add more as needed)

Simply combine all the ingredients in a jar, secure the lid, and shake until well combined. You can also add different extracts to create your own flavors, such as almond or peppermint extract.

Other Keto-Friendly Coffee Options

If you're looking for other keto-friendly coffee options, here are a few suggestions:

• Black coffee: Black coffee is keto-friendly and has zero calories.
• Coffee with heavy cream: Adding two tablespoons of heavy cream can substitute for coffee creamer and provide 0-2 grams of carbs.
• Coffee with grass-fed butter: Adding grass-fed butter to your coffee will give you more energy and focus.
• Coffee with MCT oil: MCT oil is clear, odorless, and flavorless, so it won't affect the taste of your coffee. It's been shown to increase your metabolic rate, suppress appetite, burn calories, and enhance endurance during exercise.
• Bulletproof coffee: Bulletproof coffee is another popular way to drink coffee on a keto diet. It's made with butter (or ghee) and/or MCT oil instead of creamer.

So, if you're on a keto diet, don't worry—you can still enjoy your daily cup of coffee! Just make sure to avoid sugar and opt for sugar-free sweeteners and keto-friendly creamers instead.

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