Keto Diet Coffee at Starbucks
Ordering keto at Starbucks can be extremely easy if you know what you're doing! So, I decided to put together a list of over 23 Starbucks keto drinks and snacks that you can find on the menu - or make from the menu. And best of all, these ideas have 5 net carbs or less, and cost under $6!
Keto At Starbucks
In starting your keto journey, you probably thought you had to give up Starbucks, right?
Well, that actually might not be the case.
I'm here to tell you that it is absolutely possible to maintain your keto diet and order Starbucks.
In fact, there are A LOT of options on the menu that can be quite keto-friendly.
- Keto At Starbucks
- Starbucks Keto Pro-Tips
- Cold Coffee Drinks for Keto at Starbucks
- Non-Coffee Drinks for Keto at Starbucks
- Hot Coffee Drinks for Keto at Starbucks
- Keto Food & Snacks at Starbucks
- More Keto Lists
Starbucks Keto Pro-Tips
My favorite thing about ordering at Starbucks is that the drinks areendlessly customizable. And it's also why you can make so many of the drinks there low carb and keto.
That said, knowing what to order and what not to order can help you make your drinks as low-carb as possible.
So, here are five pro-tips for ordering keto at Starbucks
1. Skip the whipped cream
Yes, the whipped cream at Starbucks is full of fat, but it's alsofull of sugar and carbs. So you'll definitely want to avoid it.
2. Remember that skinny drinks aren't keto drinks
Many people make the mistake of thinking skinny drinks are low carb keto drinks. However, the only thing "skinny" means at Starbucks is that the drinks are made with fat-free milk and sugar-free syrup.
Not to mention, most skinny drinks at Starbucks have 20 grams of carbs - or more - each!
So, you'll want to avoid ordering these drinks there.
3. Use heavy cream or almond milk
These are thelowest carb milk options available at Starbucks.
Both of these options have around 5 grams of carbs per cup. But, that's A LOT LOWER than all of the other options on Starbucks' menu.
4. Sugar Free Does Not Mean Carb Free
A lot of people think that the sugar-free syrups are carb-free. Unfortunately, they're not.
The SF syrups at Starbucks are actually made with a very VERY small amount ofmaltodextrin - which is another word for sugar.
That said, each pump of the sugar-free syrup at Starbucks has about1 gram of carbs.So you'll want tobe very specific about the amount of syrup you want in your drink.
By the way, don't worry about adding A LITTLE sugar-free syrup to your drinks. It won't be enough to kick you out of ketosis, especially if you use the amounts I suggest in the drinks below!
5. Skip The Sweetener Packets Starbucks Has
Starbucks offers several different sweetener packets at their stores.
However, none of these are especially great for keto.
The Stevia In The Raw packets are actually mostly dextrose with a teeny-tiny bit of stevia, and the Splenda packets are mostly dextrose with a teeny-tiny bit of sucralose. What this means is that these packets basically have 1 gram of carbs - and sugar - in them.
With that said, if you use just a packet - or two - you'll probably be ok with keeping most of your Starbucks orders keto.
But, if you're the kind of person who likes to add 4,5, or even 6 sweetener packets to your Starbucks drinks then I recommend using your own keto-friendly sweetener.
6. BRING YOUR OWN SWEETENER
I actually just keep a bunch of these Whole Earth packets in my car - so I can add them to my keto Starbucks drink orders when I need to - since they have 0 net carbs!
And, yes, I know the back of the packet lists it at 1 carb, but this is only because of how the FDA makes companies list the nutritional info of sugar alcohols on packages.
For sure, it's confusing. But, just know there are 0 REAL CARBS in a packet of Whole Earth's stevia, monk fruit, erythritol blend.
However, the same cannot be said for Sweet'n Low, Splenda, or Stevia In The Raw - all of these contain some form of sugar. Usually in the form of maltodextrin, dextrose, or both.
Cold Coffee Drinks for Keto at Starbucks
Now that we've got that out of the way let's get into what you can order keto at Starbucks.
And since it's summer, we'll be starting with thecold coffee drinks!
1. Keto Frappuccino
Here's how to order a makeshift keto frappucino at Starbucks - order a:
- Grande Iced Coffee
- With 2 splashes of heavy cream
- & 3 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup
- Make sure to ask for no classic syrup
- Go light on the ice
- And get it double blended
What you get is a low carb frappuccino with theperfect balance of creaminess, sweetness, and coffee-ness (Is that a word? Because it should be).
Overall, this comes out to5 carbs for$3.20.
2. NITRO COLD BREW
Cold brew coffee is naturally a pretty healthy choice because you get a lotless acidity and abetter coffee flavor in iit.
Now, on its own, theNitro Cold Brew at Starbucks has0 carbs.
But I like to jazz it up!
So here's how I order my Keto Nitro Cold Brew at Starbucks:
- Grande Nitro Cold Brew
- Splash of heavy cream
- 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup
Yes, you'll add a few carbs ordering the cold brew this way, but it's so worth it!
The drink ends up having a ton ofrich coffee flavor, the perfect amount of sweetness, and a tinyhint of creaminess...mmm, it's so good.
Made this way, it comes out to3 carbs and costs$4.45.
3. Keto Double Shot on Ice
A Double Shot on Ice is basically two espresso shots mixed with milk and sugar then poured over ice.
So, to make it keto order it like this:
- Grande Double Shot On Ice
- Make sure to ask for NO classic syrup (it's made with cane sugar)
- Use2-4 whole earth packets to sweeten it instead
- Substitute the 2 percent milk withalmond milk
Ordered this way, your double shot on ice should have just1.5 net carbs, and cost$3.75.
4. Keto Iced Coffee
It's summer-time now, so it's getting to be a little too warm for a hot black coffee.
Luckily Starbucks has an Iced Coffee on the menu!
If you're aiming for0 carbs, you can get theGrande Iced Coffee plain - just make sure to ask for no classic syrup.
But I like to add a little more deliciousness to my iced coffee order at Starbucks.
So, here's how I order my Keto Iced Coffee:
- Grande Iced Coffee
- Splash of almond milk
- 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup
- & Again make sure you ASK FOR NO CLASSIC SYRUP
Ordering it this way adds a ton of deliciousness for a total of just2 carbs, and costs $3.65!
Well worth it if you ask me.
5. Keto Iced Shaken Espresso
Creamy, icy, and bold, order this Iced Shaken Espresso, and that's what you'll have yourself.
To make it keto, you'll want to order it like this:
- Grande Iced Shaken Espresso
- Substitute 2% milk with almond milk or heavy cream
- Substitute classic syrup with 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup or sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup
- & Use a Whole Earth packet if you need more sweetness
Ordering it this way will bring the drink out to only 4 net carb, andcosts $3.95.
And, remember, you can always make this drink even more low carb by skipping the sugar-free syrup altogether.
Ordering the shaken espresso like this will result in it having just 2 carbs.
6. Keto Iced Flat White
If you'd prefer a creamy drink with a true espresso flavor, this Keto Iced Flat White has you covered.
And I like to order this when I'm feeling something more along the lines of an iced coffee with milk, but need a little extra caffeine kick.
You can make the Iced Flat White keto friendly by ordering it like this:
- Grande Iced Flat White
- With almond milk or heavy cream instead of the whole milk
Just one simple substitution, and you'll have another4 net carb drink option.
And as far as the price of this one, it costs$4.75.
7. Keto Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
This Keto Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte is one of the tastiest flavored drinks at Starbucks. At least that's what I think - I guess you'll have to try it out to see if you agree.
And you can make this Starbucks drink keto by ordering:
- Grande Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
- With almond milk or heavy cream (instead of 2% milk)
- & 3 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup
You'll have yourself a classic latte with some vanilla flavor and a little creaminess, all for just 4 net carbs and$4.75.
Non-Coffee Drinks for Keto at Starbucks
So, if coffee isn't your thing, there are also a ton of excellenttea-based drinks – both cold and hot – that are equally delicious and low carb on Starbucks' menu.
8. Keto Pink Drink
You can make this popular Instagram beverage keto by ordering a:
- Grande Unsweetened Passion Tango Tea
- with2 splashes of heavy cream
- As well as 3 pumps of SF vanilla syrup
- And pouring it overlight ice
This drink is honestly PERFECT for summer – it'scold,refreshing, and super reminiscent of astrawberry creamsicle! So good.
Oh, and this keto drink has5 carbs and costs$3.35.
Of course, you can decrease the amount of sugar-free vanilla syrup if you want to make it even lower in carbs. And I recommend adding a packet of Whole Earth sweetener if you do.
9. Keto White Drink (Iced Peach Tranquility)
So this is another fan favorite that you can absolutely make low carb and keto with just a couple substitutions.
Just get a:
- Grande Iced Peach Tranuility
- L ight ice
- 3 pumps of SF vanilla syrup
- And a splash of heavy cream
With that said, ordering the White Drink keto like this at Starbucks will cost you $3.35,and comes out to just4 carbs.
Once again, this option isdelicious,refreshing, and an excellent ketosummer-time drink!
10. Keto Chai Tea
One of Starbucks' most popular drinks is the Chai Tea.
And the good news is that it's incredibly easy to make a keto chai tea at Starbucks!
Just order a:
- Grande Teavana Tea
- Made with 2 bags of chai tea in hot water
- Then, add2 splashes of heavy cream
- 2 pumps of SF cinnamon syrup
- and asprinkle of cinnamon on top
The pro-tip here is to make sure your barista usestea bags instead of the chai tea concentratethey have – that one is loaded with sugar.
That said, ordering a Keto Chai Tea like this at Starbucks will cost you$3.15. That makes it one of thecheapestketo drinks you can get at Starbucks.
And, as far as the carb count goes, it will set you back in 4.5 grams of carbs.
But it's totally worth each-and-every one of those carbs, trust me!
It's just full of chai tea deliciousness and spiciness!
It'shot,cinnamon-y, and warms you up perfectly.
As far as Fall keto drinks at Starbucks go, this one is at the top of my list.
11. Keto London Fog
Like the chai tea, this Keto London Fog is another fantastic FallStarbucks drink idea.
It's creamyand atiny bit sweet with a beautifulherbal flavor too. And it's another hot tea drink option at Starbucks - so it's perfect for when it's cold outside.
Now, here's how to order a Keto London Fog:
- Get aGrande Earl Grey Tea made withtwo tea bags
- Add asplash of heavy cream
- and3 pumps of SF vanilla syrup
- That's all you have to do!
Now, ordering a London Fog like this costs just$3.15 and has4 carbs.
Hot Coffee Drinks for Keto at Starbucks
If you're really in the mood for a hot cup of joe (lol), there are a ton ofhot keto coffee drink options available at Starbucks too!
So, let's go over some of my favorites.
12. Keto Café Misto
This deliciously milky coffee drink is one of my favorites.
The French call it café au lait, Starbucks calls it a Café Misto, I call it delicious.
That said, to order a Keto Café Misto at Starbucks, ask for:
- A Grande Café Misto
- With almond milk instead of 2% milk
Literally, that's all you have to ask for!
If you order it this way, it has just2 carbs and costs$3.85.
13. Keto Café Latte
The Keto Café Latte is one of my favorite hot coffee/espresso drinks at Starbucks.
And it's super easy to order it low carb and keto-friendly.
Just ask for:
- A Grande Café Latte
- Brewed with ¾ water and¼ heavy cream
- And sweeten it with a few Whole Earth packets
If you order a café latte like this at Starbucks, it'll have just2.5 carbs, and cost $5.15.
By the way, if you have a little wiggle room, I recommend adding2 pumps of SF vanilla syrup for an additional 2 carbs.
Made this way, it has thatperfect balance of creaminess, sweetness, and coffee flavor that you want in a latte!
14. KETO FLAT WHITE
For all you espresso lovers out there, we can easily make the Starbucks Flat White keto!
To make that happen, order:
- A Short Flat White – the tall flat white just adds more milk and not any more espresso
- Ask for it made with½ water and½ heavy cream
- & sweeten it with 2 whole earth packets
I like the short flat because it has two espresso shots, which is more than enough for me. That said, if you order it how I like to, it'll have 1.5 carbs, and cost $4.55.
However, if you really need a caffeine boost, the Grandé Flat White has 3 shots of espresso.
So, for this more caffeinated option, you'll want to order...
- A Grandé Flat White
- Get it made with¾ water, ¼ heavy cream
- And sweeten it with4 whole earth packets
Ordered this way, your keto Flat White at Starbucks will cost $5.35 and have 3 carbs.
15. Black Coffee
You can get the Grande Black Coffee at Starbucks absolutelycarb free!
Or, you can add asplash of almond milk for creaminess along with 2-3 whole earth packets to sweeten it up!If you get it this way, it has around1.5-2 carbs and costs just$2.45.
By the way, pairing this keto black coffee with one of these healthy cereal options is a great way to kickstart your morning!
16. Keto Espresso Macchiato
Sometimes you just need a kick of caffeine ASAP, and I think this Keto Espresso Macchiato is the best option for that.
You get a few shots of espresso with a dollop of steamed milk to balance out the bitter flavor.
And I think it's just so much tastier to sip on than a regular espresso shot.
With that said, you can order Keto Espresso Macchiato at Starbucks by asking for:
- Doppio Espresso Macchiato
- Withheavy cream instead of 2% milk
- And you can use some Whole Earth packets to sweeten it up too
Ordered this way, the drink will only have 1 carb and cost $2.75.
Also, keep in mind, the doppio size has 2shots of espresso, and I think it's the perfect amount.
But, if you want a little less caffeine, order a solo, and if you want a little more, order a triple.
17. Keto Blonde Vanilla Latte
Like the iced version we went over earlier, you can turn a hot Blonde Vanilla Latte keto at Starbucks by just making a few simple substitutions.
So, to make this drink keto, just order:
- A Grande Blonde Vanilla Latte
- With almond milk or heavy cream (instead of 2% milk)
- Substitute the vanilla syrup for 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup
- & Add some Whole Earth packets if you need more sweetness
Although the iced version is delicious, I prefer the hot one because of the milk foam.
Having said that, if you order the latte like this, it'll end up being 5 Carbs, and cost $4.75.
18. Keto Cinnamon Dolce Latte
One of the most popular drinks at Starbucks - especially during the winter - has to be the Cinnamon Dolce Latte. And if you've ever tried it, you know why.
This drink is loaded withdeliciousness, but the regular one is also loaded with carbs and sugar. But not to worry, you can make it keto and still get all the cinnamon dolce flavor!
To do this, order:
- A Grande Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Make sure to ask for NO whipped cream and NO cinnamon dolce sprinkles
- Substitute the 2% milk with almond milk or heavy cream
- & substitute the cinnamon dolce syrup for 3-4 pumps of sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup
Order it this way, and your Cinnamon Dolce Latte will have 5 net carbsandcost $4.95.
Oh, and a littlepro tip to replace the cinnamon dolce sprinkles - use a packet of Whole Earth sweetener and mix it with a little bit of ground cinnamon. Then you can sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture on top of your latte.
Keto Food & Snacks at Starbucks
Along with your low carb drink, you can also get a littleketo snacky snack at Starbucks.
And most of the ones you'll find there have1 net carb or less!
19. Cheddar Moon Cheese
Starbucks also carries these great Moon Cheese snacks that haveunder 5 net carbsper bag!
They have asuper cheesy flavor with asatisfying crunch.
Gah, they're so good!
You can pick these up near the counter for$4.95.
20. Starbucks String Cheese
Also available at Starbucks are these great sticks ofstring cheese!
Each stick costs$1.25 and has just1 carb.
21. Babybel Cheese Wheels
Lastly – and I mentioned these in my Walmart Haul too – I highly recommend grabbing a couple of theseconvenient little cheese wheels.
They have absolutelyno carbs, and cost less than$1.00!
Seriously, they make the perfect on the go keto snack!
22. Squirrel Brand Classic Almonds
You can find these almonds typically by the cash register at Starbucks.
They're dry roasted, and the only ingredients are almonds & sea salt!
An entire package has just 4 net carbs and costs $2.25.
23. Creminelli Sopressata Uncured Salami and Monterey Jack Cheese Plate
This meat and cheese plate is an excellentsavory, salty snack to go with your keto Starbucks drink – especially because it has0 net carbs!
It costs$5.95 at Starbucks.
More Keto Lists
So this keto Starbucks haul is just one of the many low carb hauls and taste tests I've been doing over at my Youtube channel.
I've also done Keto at Taco Bell, Keto at McDonald's, Keto at Walmart, and even Keto at Subway! I highly recommend checking those out formore quick and easy keto options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or travel.
And for the best low carb beers you can buy - and the best keto bread options - I've made a list of those too.
Oh, and you can catch the video version of my Starbucks haul along with everything else on my Youtube channel!
By the way, Starbucks doesn't have a keto hot chocolate or a keto pumpkin spice latte on the menu, but I've got recipes for both of those on the blog. So, check those out if you're in the mood for either of those drinks.
I hope this list and my pro-tips help you go further in your keto journey.
And of course, let me know in the comments what your favorite keto Starbucks drinks are or if you've tried any on this list!
Source: https://www.thedietchefs.com/keto-at-starbucks/