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Usually, drinks are very high in carbs, so I’m going to share low carb drinks recipes including smoothies or recreations of popular high in refined sugar recipes.

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Keto Dalgona Coffee | How to Make Sugar-Free Dalgona Coffee { Velvety & Tasty }

by Joanna
written by Joanna

Keto Dalgona Coffee is an incredible Iced Sugar-Free drink that’s made with only 4 ingredients. Whip them into a fluffy and velvety coffee cream for the perfect morning coffee or afternoon treat. 

keto dalgona coffee in a transparent glass

This summer, you’ll enjoy this crazy keto Dalgona Coffee that is super popular among TikTok users. 

I made this step-by-step video for you to see how incredibly easy it is to make a keto Dalgona Coffee

What is Dalgona Coffee? 

Dalgona coffee is a whipped Korean coffee that’s inanely delicious and made by mixing only 4 ingredients: instant coffee, sugar, and hot water until it turns into a creamy topping. 

dalgona coffee with chocolate shavings in a serving jar

It is usually served over hot or cold milk. I love to enjoy it over iced unsweetened plant-based milk.

Are you wondering if Dalgona coffee is keto? Well, the original recipe is loaded with sugar and milk, which are not very keto-friendly ingredients. 

Ingredients for Whipped Dalgona Coffee

For this keto coffee drink recipe, you’ll need only 4 ingredients.

  • 2 tbsp instant coffee
  • 2 tbsp granulated or powdered sweetener
  • 2 tbsp boiling water
  • 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (almond milk or coconut milk)

Optional Add ins:

  • 2 cups Ice cubes 
  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract 
  • Chocolate shavings, to decorate
handheld spoon keto dalgona coffee in a transparent glass

How To Make Keto Dalgona Coffee?

To make Dalgona coffee without sugar, simply whip equal amounts of instant coffee, granulated sweetener (Erythritol or Monk Fruit), hot water until it magically turns into an airy and velvety cream with stiff peaks. It looks like a meringue or whipped cream. 

This recipe yields 2 cups of sugar-free Dalgona coffee, so you’ll need 1 tbsp instant coffee for each serving. 

Can you Make Keto Dalgona Coffee Without Instant Coffee?

It’s possible to make sugar-free whipped coffee without instant coffee. Pour a scoop of your favorite coffee beans and use your coffee grinder to turn it into a fine powder. Then, sift through a sieve to get only the finest powder. Replace instant coffee with the resulting powder and make the best keto Dalgona coffee. 

It looks you can use matcha powder, cocoa powder, or strawberry powder instead of instant coffee and make other keto iced drinks to enjoy this summer.  

sugar free whipped cream

MORE KETO DRINK RECIPES

Keto Dalgona Coffee is an incredible Iced Sugar-Free drink that's made with only 4 ingredients. Whip them into a fluffy and velvety coffee cream for the perfect morning coffee or afternoon treat.
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Keto Dalgona Coffee | How to Make Sugar-Free Dalgona Coffee

Keto Dalgona Coffee is an incredible Iced Sugar-Free drink that's made with only 4 ingredients. Whip them into a fluffy and velvety coffee cream for the perfect morning coffee or afternoon treat.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American, Korean
Keyword: whipped coffee
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 38kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp instant coffee
  • 2 tbsp sweetener granulated or powdered
  • 2 tbsp boiling water
  • 2 cups almond milk or coconut milk
  • 2 cups Ice cubes
  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings to decorate

Instructions

  • Add instant coffee, sweetener, and boiling water to a medium mixing bowl,
  • Using a hand mixer at medium speed, beat for about 2 minutes until stiff peaks start to form. The mixture looks thick and silky.
  • To serve, fill a glass with ice, pour cold milk, and top with the frothy whipped coffee.

Notes

Can I use a whisk to make keto Dalgona coffee? If you prefer to use a round whisk, you’ll have to whisk vigorously for about 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks start to form.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dalgona coffee | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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Homemade mulled wine is a warm drink perfect for Christmas
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Homemade Mulled Wine – Winter Low Carb Drink

by Joanna
written by Joanna

A winter classic, this mulled wine is infused with cinnamon and all the delicious Christmas spices. I love serving it during the holiday season to warm up.

Homemade mulled wine is a warm drink perfect for Christmas

We may not speak the same language when it comes to mulled wine. Maybe you call it glühwein, vino caliente, vin chaud, Blaufrankish … or all the other ways it’s called in your country. Everyone all over the world enjoys this flavorful hot spiced wine. 

It’s a tradition to have this drink during holidays, especially around Christmas. This is probably one of my favorite things to drink at a Christmas Market. 

Just like we’re drinking sangria during Summer to chill, mulled wine is perfect for winter to warm up. It’s a delicious infused wine with spices, oranges, sugar, and sometimes a touch of brandy. 

Mulled Wine Ingredients:

  • Wine: Use any dry red wine (my favorite) or white wine. Don’t use the fanciest wine you have – any wine is good as long is low carb. Cabernet Sauvignon is my favorite, but you can use Merlot or Zinfandel.
  • Oranges – Peel the oranges to avoid the bitter taste.
  • Cinnamon – I used cinnamon sticks, but ground cinnamon works just as fine.
  • Spices: whole cloves and star anise – Although a few cardamom pods would add incredible tase too.
  • Sweetener – You can add your favorite sweetener to taste. For a low-carb and keto mulled wine, use Erythritol or Monk fruit. 
  • Liqueur (optional) – It’s common to boost the mulled wine with a touch of brandy or cognac.
easy recipe for low carb mulled wine

How To Make Mulled Wine

  1. Combine – In a medium saucepan, add all the ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil just until it starts to bubble — simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
  3. Strain and serve – Strain out all the spices before drinking to enjoy the smooth taste and texture.  
how to make hot spiced wine

Carbs in Wine

Did you know that dry white and red wine have about 2 grams of carbs per standard serving of 5 oz?

Sweeter wines or dessert wine have four carbs for a serving. Those carbs come from unfermented sugar. You can read more about this topic here.

Well, that’s so cool because I didn’t know and avoided all the acholic drinks at the beginning of my journey. Although I only drink wine at extra special occasions because I feel it increases my cravings making me super hungry.

More Holiday Drink Recipes:

Homemade mulled wine is a warm drink perfect for Christmas
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Homemade Mulled Wine – Winter Low Carb Drink

A winter classic, this mulled wine is infused with cinnamon and all the delicious Christmas spices. I love serving it during the holiday season to warm up.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mulled wine
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Joanna

Ingredients

  • 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine
  • ½ orange peeled and sliced into rounds
  • ¼ cup cranberries
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 star anise pods
  • 2-4 tablespoons Erythritol or your desired sweetener
  • optional add-in: 1/4 cup brandy or your favorite liqueur

Instructions

  • Add the wine, orange slices, cranberries, cloves, cinnamon and sweetener into a medium pot. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not boil the wine. Simmer on a low temperature for 15 minutes
  • Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove the orange slices and spices. Taste test and adjust the sweetness if desired.
  • Pour in into glasses and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 5oz | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g
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thick and creamy keto hot chocolate
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Thick and Creamy Homemade Keto Hot Chocolate

by Joanna
written by Joanna

This keto hot chocolate is rich, creamy, decadent, super thick with an intense chocolate flavor. Serve with sugar-free homemade whipped cream for a delicious treat.

delicious sugar-free hot chocolate recipe

I love drinking coffee, and often I have a Bulletproof coffee because it’s delicious. With the weather getting so cold, I prefer more warm drinks, and I usually make a cup of tea or hot chocolate. As you know I’m a huuuuge huge chocolate fan and I also love a piece of my fudgy keto brownies or a chocolate mug cake to have with my drink.

Hot chocolate is a drink that can be made either from cocoa powder or chopped unsweetened chocolate.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons Erythritol – Feel free to use your favorite sweeteners such as Monk Fruit, Xylitol (extremely toxic for dogs), or Granulated Stevia.
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping – For a dairy-free vegan hot chocolate option, use canned coconut milk.
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or macadamia nut milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp xanthan gum or 1 tbsp chia seeds powder or 1 tbsp coconut flour (to thicken)
thick and creamy keto hot chocolate

How to Make Thick Keto Hot Chocolate

There are three ways to make a super thick and creamy hot chocolate. To thicken this drink naturally, I use either xanthan gum that adds zero carbs, chia seeds powder, or coconut flour.

  1. Start by dissolving the cocoa powder and sweetener with a few tablespoons of almond milk to avoid the clumps.
  2. Pour in the heavy whipping cream or the coconut milk, and almond milk mixing constantly. Put the saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
  3. Mix in a slurry with the preferred thickener. Slowly whisk into the hot chocolate until thickened.  
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness.

It’s so thick and has a pudding-like texture; you’ll need a tablespoon or a large straw to enjoy it.

super thick low carb hot chocolate recipe

Thicken with Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are known for their fantastic thickening property. Using these seeds means first to grind them into a fine powder. If that’s too time-consuming for you, I have two other alternatives.

Use Xanthan gum

To thicken the hot chocolate with xanthan gum, you’ll need to use just a little bit. It has zero carbs and also thickens sauces, stews. Start with ¼ of a teaspoon and add more as needed. Too much xanthan gum can make the drink very slimy.

Add coconut flour

Whisk one tablespoon of coconut flour with a few tablespoons of water to create a slurry and then add to the simmering hot chocolate.

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thick and creamy keto hot chocolate
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Thick and Creamy Homemade Keto Hot Chocolate

This keto hot chocolate is rich, creamy, super thick with an intense chocolate flavor. Serve with sugar-free homemade whipped cream for a delicious treat.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot chocolate
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated Erythritol or Monk Fruit sweetener
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream or canned coconut milk
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or macadamia nut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum or 1 tablespoon chia seeds powder or coconut flour

Serving Suggestions

  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk cocoa powder and the Erythritol with a few tablespoons of liquid to break up all the cocoa lumps.
  • Pour in the heavy whipping cream or the coconut milk, and almond milk mixing constantly.
  • Put the saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Be careful not to let the milk come to a boil.
  • Whisk a little xanthan gum/ coconut flour/ chia seeds powder coconut flour with a few tablespoons of water to create a slurry and then add to the simmering hot chocolate.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 1mg
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keto butter coffee
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How to Make Bulletproof Coffee at Home? Keto Butter Coffee Recipe

by Joanna
written by Joanna

Keto Coffee is a popular high-fat low carb drink, creamy and delicious. I love to make bulletproof coffee at home because it’s super easy and tasty. Fantastic for a Ketogenic Diet.

What is Bulletproof Coffee?

This fat coffee comes under many names in the keto community. Some call it Bulletproof Coffee, Keto Coffee, Butter Coffee or simply BPC.

Bulletproof coffee was created by David Asprey, the CEO of the Bulletproof Executive. The fat content of this coffee should give you energy, improves metabolism, enhances brain function along with other benefits. You can get bulletproof coffee beans through Amazon.

Why Drink Bulletproof Coffee?

I drink bulletproof Coffee because I love how it tastes. I don’t use it to replace a meal because I still to get other essential nutrients. A few hower after I drink this fat coffee I make a satisfying breakfast: eggs, avocado, greens, and bacon.

The main ingredients are coffee, grass-fed butter or extra-virgin coconut oil, MCT oil and you can add some heavy cream to make it taste like a delicious low carb latte.

Possible Benefits

Drinking keto coffee every morning helps me feel more satisfied and not very hungry during the day. Here are other possible benefits of drinking bulletproof coffee:

  • Increases Energy – Drinking a high-fat coffee can give a steady and more reliable source of energy than drinking plain coffee.
  • May Aid Weight Loss – This is possible due to the healthy fats that will keep you full for longer and keeps cravings away, regulating appetite.
  • Helps with Digestion – MCT’s oil (medium chain triglycerides) is a saturated fatty acid that’s easier to digest, so it’s fantastic for digestion. 

How to make Keto Coffee at Home?

Making keto coffee at home is effortless. Once you have all the ingredients in your pantry (coffee, butter, MCT oil), it’s easy to make it every morning.

For some extra electrolytes, I like to add a pinch of Sea Salt. To enhance the taste you can add stevia, sugar-free syrups, but that’s not mandatory.

You’ll also need a blender (great for smoothies too), a milk frother (cheap and very effective) or an immersion blender to create that creamy keto coffee. Trust me, you want to blend these ingredients well or else you’ll end up with a mug of coffee with fat floating – and that’s not very pleasant to ingest.

  1. Make your favorite coffee as you usually would.
  2. Into a blender throw all the ingredients: hot coffee, butter or coconut oil, MCT oil and blend for 20 seconds until smooth, frothy and creamy.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy the benefits.

Optional Additions for Bullet Proof Coffee

You can find many ways to improve the taste and use it as a dessert drink by some delicious add-ins. I usually stick to the classic bulletproof recipe, but sometimes I like to jazz up the recipe.

Taste enhancers

Even though I love how this butter coffee tastes only blended with butter and MCT oil, sometimes I enjoy (usually over the weekends) a fancy coffee. Here are some things I love to add:

Functional add-ins

  • Protein Powders
  • Collagen Peptides
  • Brain Octane
Bulletproof coffee (keto or butter coffee) is a delicious low carb drink and it's the best way to start your day. Keeps you full for longer.

I really hope you guys try this recipe. If the bulletproof coffee benefits are not enough to convince you maybe the fact that the keto coffee is super tasty will do the drill. Just give it a try, and you’ll be amazed.

Enjoy your keto coffee with some amazing low carb chocolate chip cookies. 

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How to Make Bulletproof Coffee at Home? Keto Butter Coffee Recipe

Learn how to make the popular Bulletproof Coffe recipe at home. Also called Keto Butter Coffee,  Recipe this high-fat coffee is tasty, creamy, delicious and very low in carbs.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bulletproof coffee, fat coffee, keto coffee
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Joanna

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Make a cup of coffee using your favorite method.
  • Meanwhile, add the grass-fed butter (or coconut oil) and MCT oil in a blender.
  • Add the hot coffee and blend for 20 seconds, or until the coffee looks frothy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup of bulletproof coffee | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 116mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 710IU
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