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Ready to enjoy iced coffee on keto again? You totally can! This keto iced coffee recipe looks at tastes just like the real deal, without all the sugar. I’ll also show you how to order keto iced coffee at Starbucks if you’re on the go, plus how to make this super easy (and much cleaner) low carb iced coffee in just a few minutes. Bulletproof coffee may be the most popular, but there’s a whole world of other keto coffee ideas waiting for you!
The key to making flavorful iced coffee on keto is all in the sweetener. I use Wholesome Yum Keto Coffee Syrups because they stir in smoothly and taste just like the ones at the coffee shop, all with 0 net carbs and no sucralose like the coffee house sugar-free syrups have!
Why You’ll Love This Keto Iced Coffee Recipe
If you like fancy coffee drinks, this iced keto coffee is the perfect drink choice.
Quick low carb iced coffee recipe overview:
- What does low carb iced coffee taste like? This drink combines rich coffee taste and vanilla or hazelnut flavors, with a lightly creamy mouthfeel.
- Is it easy to make? This DIY keto iced coffee is one of the easiest drinks you can make! It only takes a few ingredients.
- How much time will I need? As long as you have ice on hand, this keto friendly iced coffee takes just 2 minutes!
Low Carb Iced Coffee Ingredients
Besides ice, it takes just 3 ingredients to make your iced coffee keto:
- Coffee – Use your favorite brew, but make sure it’s room temperature so the ice doesn’t melt so fast.
- Heavy cream – I like grass-fed varieties for better taste, but any heavy cream works. For a paleo or non-dairy option, use coconut or almond milk.
- Keto Coffee Syrup – This is my all time favorite way to sweeten keto iced coffee at home. It has squeaky clean ingredients, natural sweeteners, and no added net carbs! Or, use a splash of one of my keto coffee creamers such as peppermint mocha for a bit more flavor and creaminess.
The syrup comes in 3 flavors:
- Vanilla
- Hazelnut
- Flavorless – If you prefer your coffee without any flavor, you can substitute keto simple syrup instead.
The ingredient amounts are on the recipe card below.
How To Make Iced Coffee On Keto
Never made low carb iced coffee before? It’s easy!
- Pour coffee. Fill a glass with ice cubes and add room temperature brewed coffee.
- Add cream. Pour cream into the glass. Look at those pretty streaks!
- Sweeten. Pour keto coffee syrup into the glass and stir to combine.
Tips For The Best Keto Iced Coffee
Now that you know how to make keto iced coffee, make sure you keep these tips in mind for the best drinking experience.
1. Use room temperature coffee
It’s tempting to pour fresh, hot coffee into your glass, but don’t do it! Hot coffee will melt your ice much faster and make a more watery drink. Brew your coffee and allow it to come to room temperature first (or even let it chill in the refrigerator overnight).
2. Use the cleanest keto coffee syrup
While other coffee syrups might fit your macros, most are not very clean since they contain artificial sweeteners like sucralose, or fake colors and flavors.
This coffee syrup is the most keto friendly of all at 0 net carbs, plus it only uses natural sweeteners. It makes the ultimate easy keto iced coffee!
3. Adjust to your tastes, but watch macros
The best part about coffee is how easy it is to customize! Swap in a different keto milk, use extra sweetener, or pour in less (or more) coffee. Just keep in mind that these ingredient swaps can alter the carbs in iced coffee.
Storage Instructions
Since this keto iced coffee recipe takes just minutes to prep, it’s best to make it fresh. Storing it in the refrigerator will cause the ice to eventually melt and water down the drink.
However, you can make the brewed coffee ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until it’s ready to use in the recipe.
Can you freeze iced coffee?
Freezing is not recommended, as iced coffee would take a long time to thaw, and still end up watery. If you want a frozen coffee drink, you can just make it fresh and blend it, or try my iced coffee protein shake recipe.
How To Order A Keto Iced Coffee At Starbucks
It’s easy to order a keto Starbucks iced coffee like the one you see here. Say, “I would like a grande iced coffee, unsweetened, with four pumps sugar free vanilla syrup and a splash of heavy cream.” A tall size gets 3 pumps standard, while a venti gets 6 pumps, so adjust accordingly based on the size you prefer.
Of course, this isn’t the only way to order it, so if you don’t want to give up your favorite coffee shop, check my list of keto Starbucks drinks for more ideas.
But the problem with iced coffee keto Starbucks drinks is that the flavor options are more limited, the sweeteners are artificial, and you have less control over factors like how much milk really gets added to the cup. That means Starbucks iced coffee carbs can be higher than you realize.
Sure, Starbucks keto iced coffee works when you’re in a total rush… but the homemade version below only takes 2 minutes, uses cleaner ingredients, and offers more flavors. I hope you’ll try it!
What To Serve With Keto Iced Coffee
If you make this keto iced coffee recipe at home, complete the coffee shop feeling with a light, cafe-style pastry, such as:
- Keto Croissants – Includes a melty chocolate hazelnut center!
- Maple Pecan Scones – These buttery scones come with their own maple-infused glaze.
- Almond Flour Banana Muffins – All the warm goodness of banana bread… with a secret ingredient that tastes just like bananas.
- Fathead Cinnamon Rolls – The perfect ooey, gooey pairing with low carb iced coffee!
More Low Carb Coffee Recipes
- Whipped Dalgona Coffee – A keto take on the viral recipe, complete with delicate coffee foam.
- Iced Coffee Protein Shake – A frosty way to get your coffee fix, with a boost of protein.
- Keto Bulletproof Coffee – A hot, frothy drink loaded with healthy fats.
- Keto Coffee Creamer – Make it in 5 different flavors, all sugar free.
Tools To Make Iced Coffee
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- Drinking Glasses – These make your keto iced coffee look too pretty to drink… almost!
- Travel Mug – If you need to take your low carb iced coffee on the go, use this pretty glass travel mug, complete with straw.
How To Make Sugar Free Iced Coffee
Keto Iced Coffee Recipe (Plain + Flavored!)
Yes, you can have sweet iced coffee on keto, in just 2 minutes! See how with this low carb keto iced coffee recipe in plain, vanilla, or hazelnut flavors.
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Instructions
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Place ice cubes into a glass.
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Add coffee, cream, and Keto Coffee Syrup. Stir and enjoy!
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Serving size: 1 iced coffee (entire recipe)
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16 Comments
Lynniepooh2
0Woopdi do it’s days like today that I’m grateful to be an adult. To me coffee is a daily must along with the occasional iced coffee for a treat. Also being a penny pincher I don’t budget for treats from the chain or local coffee shops but that doesn’t stop the cravings. A few days ago I bit the bullet and ordered Maya’s vanilla coffee syrup. I see plenty more iced coffee in my future. This iced coffee is better than any I have ‘ordered’ and paid out the ying yang for. Next up is the hazelnut flavor. Maybe some day there will be a mocha or caramel flavor?
Side note: I use reusable ice cubes so there is never any watered down drinks
Richard Shaw
0Suggestion: Starbucks Ice Coffee Dark Roast (unsweetened, 1.5qt bottle) plus Half-and-Half. Use roughly 1-1 of each.
The sweetness of the Half-and-Half usually is all it takes, and it’s fast and easy. You can store both in the fridge and mix up perfect iced coffee (best over ice!) in seconds. If you really need more sweetness you can then use a keto sweetener – but you’re not gonna need it!
Kristyn
0If you love iced coffee, then you need to try this! You won’t be disappointed!
Natalie
0Refreshing & delicious way to start the day!
patricia garvey
0This was awesome thank you
Relle
0This is a great way to start the day.
Swathi
0Delicious. I love to enjoy this keto coffee.
Paula
0Just made this is it’s so good! thanks for a great recipe!
Beth Sachs
0You can’t beat a refreshing iced coffee,and I love that this recipe is keto friendly!
Mahy
0My go-to drink every time the temps go super high. Fantastic recipe!
Sue
0Delish! I love a good iced coffee and I’m always suspicious at what I get at Starbucks. (Did you REALLY use the SUGAR FREE syrup???) I love having complete control over what goes into my coffee. It’s much better this way!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Sue, Yes, I understand how you feel. It feels so good to be able to control the ingredients yourself at home!
Heidy
0I love that I can have sweet iced coffee on keto, in just 2 minutes or so! Excellent keto recipe. Thank you—looking forward to more Keto recipes.
Scarlet
0This recipe couldn’t be any easier and yet it is so good!
Lynda Pedersen
0Perfect timing! We are in the middle of a heatwave and our AC is on the fritz….I was craving my afternoon coffee when this recipe popped in my in box!! Hardest part was waiting for the coffee to cool lol. Very tasty and I love your syrups. I used the vanilla one for my coffee. Quick question…do you plan to offer a smaller purse size version of liquid sweetener in the future? I am still in search of something (other than stevia which sometimes gives me a headache) that I can take with me. Thanks again!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lynda, Thanks for your suggestion! We don’t have any immediate plans to make travel-sized bottles for this product, but may look into it for the future!