Keto Starbucks Drinks: How to Stay Keto at Starbucks

Have you recently started the ketogenic diet and you’re worried that you have to give up your favorite afternoon pick-me-up? Don’t fret! This comprehensive guide walks you through how to order keto Starbucks drinks and it includes some of the most popular (and most Instagram-worthy) drink orders.

How to Order Keto Starbucks Drinks

Ordering keto Starbucks drinks is simple! Start with a hot or iced base. Add cream, sweetener, flavoring, and toppings and you’re done!

Bases

HOT COFFEE

Americano: Cream and sugar are not needed to create an americano, which makes them low-carb by default.

• Grande Caffee Americano & Blonde Caffe Americano Contains: 0g fat, 2g total carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein

Brewed Coffees: Cream nor sugar is needed to create a brewed coffee, which makes them low-carb by default; however, Starbucks does add classic syrup (sugar water) to some of their brewed coffees so make sure to request no classic syrup in your drink!

• Grande Blonde Roast, Dark Roast, or Pike Place Roast Contains: 0g fat, 0g total carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein

Espresso Shot: Espresso shots are a great way to add caffeine to any beverage. They contain around 75mg of caffeine each.

• Solo Shot Contains: 0g fat, 1g total carbs, 0g fiber, 0g protein
• Solo Espresso Con Panna Contains: 2.5g fat, 2g total carbs, 0g fiber, 0g protein

Flat White: A flat white is an espresso shot with cream. This is traditionally created with 2% milk, so you must request flat white with heavy cream and water steamed to replace the steamed milk.

• Grande Blonde or Original Flat White* Contains: 5g fat, 1g total carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein
• *Macros include heavy cream

Latte: A latte traditionally contains espresso, milk, and a layer of foam. Since this texture can not be recreated directly with heavy cream, instead opt for an Americano, filled ¾ with water and ¼ with heavy cream. Add foam on top.

• Grande Americano “Latte”* Contains: 22g fat, 4g total carbs, 0g fiber, 3g protein
• *Macros include heavy cream

Macchiatos: A macchiato is made with steamed milk and espresso shots. In order to create a macchiato-like drink, order an Americano, filled ¾ with water and ¼ with heavy cream. Add sugar-free vanilla syrup and if you’d like you can add caramel drizzle (adds 2g carbs total).

• Grande Americano “Macchiato”* Contains: 22g fat, 4g total carbs, 0g fiber, 2g protein
• *Macros include heavy cream

Mochas: Traditional mochas are created with espresso, steamed milk, syrup, and whipped cream. To create a keto mocha order a skinny mocha but replace the milk with ½ heavy cream and ½ water.

• Skinny mocha* Contains: 5g fat, 1g total carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein
• *Macros include heavy cream

COLD COFFEE

All of the same principles above apply to the cold versions of these coffees. Most cold versions are the same as the hot version, just with added ice. Again, make sure to ask for no classic syrup in your drink, if it is normally added to your brewed coffee.

Brewed Coffee:

• Iced Americanos Contain: 0g fat, 2g total carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein
• Iced Coffees Contain: Contain 0g fat, 0g total carbs, 0g fiber, 0g protein
• Nitro Cold Brew Contains: 0g fat, 0g total carbs, 0g fiber, 0g protein
• Cold Brew Coffee Contains: 0g fat, 0g total carbs, 0g fiber, 0g protein

Frappuccinos: A standard Frappuccino is created from a blend of milk, coffee, syrup, and ice, and topped with whipped cream and syrup drizzle. To create a low-carb Frappuccino, order an iced coffee with extra ice, 2 shots of heavy cream, 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla or cinnamon dolce syrup, blended without frappucino base or classic syrup. You can add whipped cream or light caramel drizzle for an additional 2-3 carbs.

• Frappuccinos Contain: 22g fat, 2g total carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein

NON-COFFEE DRINKS

Some non-coffee Starbucks drinks come pre-sweetened, so make sure to avoid pre-made mixes like lemonade, chai tea latte, and green tea latte. Most of the refreshers also contain a fruit base that inherently is higher in carbohydrates. To create your own refresher, start with a 0-gram carb tea base and add sugar-free syrup and heavy cream.

The following teas contain 0 grams of carbohydrates:

• Emperors Cloud and Mist Green Tea
• Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea
• Passion Tango Herbal Teal
• Royal English Breakfast Tea
• Teavana Earl Grey Brewed Tea
• Teavana Organic Chai Tea
• Youthberry White Tea

Add-Ins:

Cream: Most Starbucks drinks come with added cream in the form of 2% milk. This adds unnecessary sugar and can be avoided. Try replacing the milk in your drink with any of the following. All macros are based on a grande size, except heavy cream, which is based on ¼ cup.

• Almond Milk Contains: 1g fat, 1g total carbs, 1g fiber, 1g protein
• Coconut Milk Contains: 1.5g fat, 2g total carbs, 1g fiber, 0g protein
• Heavy Cream Contains: 22g fat, 2g total carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein

Sweetener: Although they are advertised as 0 calorie sweeteners, avoid reaching for packets of Equal (aspartame), Sweet ‘N Low (saccharin), and Splenda (sucralose). All three of these packets contain fillers like maltodextrin and dextrose that will spike your blood glucose levels and can potentially kick you out of ketosis. Instead, opt for Whole Earth (Stevia w/ Monk Fruit) packets; however, be cautious and make sure to look on the back of the package! Some of these packets also contain maltodextrin, so use caution.

Flavors: Starbucks does offer two sugar-free syrups options. While these options are low in carbohydrates, it is recommended to exercise caution and limit the amount consumed as they do contain sucralose. Both syrups contain 1g net carb per 2 pumps:

• Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
• Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup

Toppings:

• Cold Foam: 7g net carbs
• Cinnamon Powder: 1g net carb
• Nutmeg Powder: 1g net carbs
• Vanilla Powder: 5g net carbs
• Pumpkin Spice Topping: 1g net carb
• Smoked Sea Salt Topping: 0g net carbs
• Whipped Cream: 2g net carbs

Keto Favorites

Worried about missing out on the infamous pumpkin spice latte this fall season? What about a delightful strawberry refresher for the tail-end of summer? Don’t despair! Below are some of the most popular (and most delicious) specialty keto drinks and how to order them.

For all of these, you can also try adding a stevia/monk fruit sweetener for extra sweetness.

Keto Pink Drink: Order an iced, sugar-free Passion Tango Herbal Tea with 2-4 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, a splash of heavy cream, and no classic syrup.

Keto White Drink: Order an unsweetened Peach White Tea with 2-4 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, a splash of heavy cream, and no classic syrup.

Keto Colada Drink: Order an unsweetened Pineapple Black Tea with 2-4 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, a splash of heavy cream, and no classic syrup.

Keto Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino: Order an unsweetened ice coffee with extra ice, 2 pumps sugar-free vanilla syrup, 2 pumps sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup, a splash of heavy cream, and no class syrup or Frappuccino base, blended and topped with cinnamon powder topping.

Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte: Order an iced coffee with no classic syrup. Add in 3 pumps of sugar-free vanilla sauce, 1 pump pumpkin syrup, a splash of heavy cream, and top with extra pumpkin spice powder topping.

• *1 pump pumpkin syrup adds 5g net carbs

What Are Your Favorite Keto Starbucks Drinks?

Have you tried any of the Starbucks keto drinks listed above? Have your own way to order a keto-friendly coffee? Let us know in the comments below!