Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse chain and one of the most recognizable brands worldwide. Contrary to common belief, people doing the keto diet can enjoy Starbucks drinks without worrying about their state of ketosis.
This article will cover the top 30 drinks and 5 keto food options you can order at Starbucks, starting with those with the lowest carb content!
Best Keto Starbucks Drinks (And Foods)
- Dark Roast Coffee
- Unsweetened Hot Tea
- Unsweetened Chai Tea
- Iced Passion Tango Tea
- Peach Citrus White Tea Infusion
- Unsweetened Iced Pineapple Black Tea Infusion
- Espresso
- Nitro Cold Brew
- Keto Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
- Keto Double Shot On Ice
- Americano
- Espresso Con Panna
- Low-Carb Cappuccino
- Keto Pink Drink
- Keto White Drink
- Keto Cafe Latte
- Oleato Caffe Latte
- Iced Shaken Espresso
- Keto Iced Flat White
- Keto Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
- Keto London Fog
- Low-Carb Caramel Macchiato
- Keto Frappuccino
- Low Carb Iced Mocha
- Iced Toasted Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
- Keto Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Low-Carb Gingerbread Latte
- Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Latte
- Low-Carb Iced Matcha Tea Latte
- Sopressata salami and Monterey Jack
- Cheddar Moon Cheese
- Starbucks String Cheese
- Turkey Bacon and Egg White Breakfast Sandwich (No Bun)
- Prosnax Carrots, White Cheddar Cheese, and Almonds Snack Tray
How to Order Keto Drinks at Starbucks
1. Research in Advance
It’s always helpful to research what your favorite drink contains to plan which ingredients to substitute. Following guides like this allows you to have a better look at your options, making it easier to choose.
2. Skip Whipped Cream
While whipped cream may be a tempting addition, it often comes with added sugars. Opt to skip the whipped cream to keep your drink keto-friendly and avoid unnecessary carbs.
However, if you can’t resist the whipped cream, remember that a serving for a tall order has 2 grams of carbs, and venti has 3 grams.
3. Consider Bringing Your Own Keto Sweetener
Starbucks offers sugar-free syrups, but if you prefer a specific keto sweetener, consider bringing it along. This way, you can control the sweetness without compromising your carb limit.
4. Get Heavy Cream or Almond Milk
When choosing a milk alternative, opt for heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk. These options are lower in carbs than regular milk but still provide a creamy texture to your beverage.
5. Mind Your Order Size
Larger sizes may add more ingredients, potentially increasing the carb content. Stick to smaller sizes, especially if you’re customizing your order extensively.
What to Avoid When Ordering Low-Carb at Starbucks
1. Steamed Milk
A short steamed milk has 10 grams of carbs. Opt for unsweetened alternatives like almond milk and specify that no additional sweeteners be added to your drink.
2. Sugar and Syrups
Avoid any added sugars, syrups, or sweeteners that aren’t labeled as sugar-free. You can opt for their Splenda or Stevia Blend from Whole Earth instead.
3. Skinny Drinks
Despite the term “skinny,” Starbucks’ “skinny” versions of drinks often use sugar-free syrups paired with non-fat milk. However, the non-fat milk may contain more carbs than alternatives like heavy cream or almond milk.
4. High-Carb Baked Goods and Pastries
Starbucks is renowned for its delicious pastries and baked goods, but most are high in carbs. According to this guide, order the ones with the fewest carbs.
Keto Drinks to Order at Starbucks
1. Dark Roast Coffee
0 grams net carbs
A grande black coffee is low in calories and has 0 carbs, making it an excellent keto diet drink. If you can’t stand plain black coffee, try using natural sweeteners, adding spices, and consuming heavy cream.
2. Unsweetened Hot Tea
0 grams net carbs
Starbucks offers a wide range of hot tea options, including Earl Grey, Royal English Breakfast, Emperor’s Clouds & Mist, Jade Citrus Mint, Mint Majesty, and Peach Tranquility. Unsweetened ones have 0 carbs in them.
3. Unsweetened Chai Tea
0 grams net carbs
While considered a hot tea, Chai is one of the more famous teas in Starbucks. This bold and distinctive tea is infused with cinnamon, clove, ginger, and cardamom aromas.
4. Iced Passion Tango Tea
0 grams net carbs
Passion Tango Tea is a naturally unsweetened, keto-friendly iced tea that is caffeine-free, containing 0 grams of carbs and a base for the keto pink drink, making it a versatile and easy-to-adjust option.
This drink has notes of lemongrass, hibiscus, and apple.
5. Peach Citrus White Tea Infusion
0 grams net carbs
This tea infusion has the delicate flavor of Teavana white tea and is crafted with a blend of fruits, including apples, rose hips, hibiscus, lemon, chamomile, and lavender.
6. Unsweetened Iced Pineapple Black Tea Infusion
0 grams net carbs
An iced pineapple black tea infusion is a refreshing beverage that mimics the flavors of pineapple, apple, orange peel, licorice root, chamomile pollen, and citric acid. Remember to order it unsweetened or use your keto sweetener of choice.
7. Nitro Cold Brew
0 grams net carbs
Starbucks’ nitro cold brew uses low-temperature steeping, infused with nitrogen, resulting in a sweet, velvet-like texture and flavor, with a frothy, sugar-free, and carb-free drink.
8. Espresso
1 gram net carbs
Starbucks offers a caramel-flavored espresso drink with 5 calories, 1 gram of carbohydrates, and a dose of caffeine in a single shot or double for an extra kick.
9. Keto Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
1 gram net carbs
This keto vanilla sweet cream cold brew is a delightful treat with a rich coffee flavor. Order this with a heavy cream splash and a sugar-free vanilla syrup pump.
10. Keto Double Shot On Ice
1.5 grams net carbs
A Double Shot on Ice is a keto-friendly drink that you should order with espresso shots but with whole earth packets and almond milk instead of cane sugar syrup to make it keto-friendly.
11. Americano
1-2 grams net carbs
An Americano is a low-carbohydrate espresso with hot water, suitable for keto-friendly additions like heavy cream, stevia, or cinnamon, offering a simple yet satisfying coffee experience.
12. Espresso Con Panna
2 grams net carbs
This drink is simply a double-shot espresso served with whipped cream. The small espresso cup holds only one spoonful of whipped cream, making the drink indulgent without disrupting ketosis.
13. Low-Carb Cappuccino
2 grams net carbs
Consider replacing a cappuccino with unsweetened almond or coconut milk for a low-carb option. These options have around 1 gram of carbs per cup, compared to 12 grams in whole milk. Opt for heavy cream for a higher fat content.
14. Keto Pink Drink
2 grams net carbs
The keto Pink Drink is a low-carb version of the classic Pink Drink, featuring strawberry açaí, coconut milk, and freeze-dried strawberries. To make it keto, order an iced Passion Tango Tea, a pump of sugar-free vanilla syrup to provide some sweetness and heavy cream.
15. Keto White Drink
2 grams net carbs
The keto white drink is part of the secret menu that should taste like peaches and cream. Order an unsweetened peach citrus white tea with ice, some heavy cream, and 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup.
16. Keto Cafe Latte
2.5 grams net carbs
This drink offers a mild and creamy taste, often due to the steamed milk. Order a grande cafe latte, brewed with ¾ water and ¼ heavy cream and sweetened with Whole Earth packets to get the keto version.
You could also choose 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup for 2 carbs.
17. Oleato Caffe Latte
3 grams net carbs
Oleato caffe latte is a popular choice for new customers, made with oat milk, brewed coffee, and extra virgin olive oil. However, it can be replaced with heavy milk, unsweetened almond, coconut, or soy milk to make it keto-friendly.
18. Iced Shaken Espresso
4 grams net carbs
Shaking a coffee beverage helps blend flavors and cools it faster. There are three basic versions: the most basic one uses ice, milk, espresso, and classic syrup.
To make it keto, use almond milk or heavy cream, and replace the classic syrup with sugar-free vanilla or cinnamon syrup.
19. Keto Iced Flat White
4 grams net carbs
An iced flat white is best for those who enjoy a creamy drink with a true espresso taste. For the keto version, order an iced flat white with almond milk or heavy cream instead of whole milk.
20. Keto Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
4 grams net carbs
This Starbucks drink is one of the tastiest keto drinks you can have. Order an iced blonde vanilla latte with almond milk or heavy cream instead of regular milk, and add 3 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup.
21. Keto London Fog
4 grams net carbs
This creamy and slightly sweet drink is a great hot keto drink for the fall. To get it, order an Earl Grey tea with a splash of heavy cream and three pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup.
22. Low-Carb Caramel Macchiato
4 grams net carbs
To get this well-beloved Starbucks drink in a keto version, order caramel macchiato and ask for almond milk, 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, and a caramel drizzle on top.
23. Keto Frappuccino
5 grams net carbs
Starbucks frappuccino is one of the most ordered drinks. To get this in the keto version, order an iced coffee, 2 splashes of heavy cream, 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup and no classic syrup, light ice, and double blend it.
24. Low-Carb Iced Mocha
5 grams net carbs
The original iced mocha drink has 18 grams of carbs for a grande. To order the keto version, order a grande iced Americano with mocha sauce, sugar-free vanilla sauce, and a splash of cream.
25. Iced Toasted Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
5 grams net carbs
Oat milk is often high in carbs but gives that nutty note. Order it with sugar-free vanilla syrup and replace half of the oat milk with heavy cream to make it keto.
26. Keto Cinnamon Dolce Latte
5 grams net carbs
This popular winter drink regularly has 43 grams of carbs for a grande. But to make it keto, order it without the whipped cream and cinnamon dolce sprinkles, use almond milk or heavy cream, and substitute the cinnamon dolce syrup with sugar-free vanilla syrup and regular cinnamon sprinkle.
27. Low-Carb Gingerbread Latte
5 grams net carbs
This famous winter drink often has 40 grams of carbs. To make it keto, order an Americano with 1 pump gingerbread syrup and 2 pumps cinnamon dolce syrup, and replace half and half with heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk and powdered cinnamon.
28. Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
6 grams net carbs
To get the keto version of this fall drink, order an espresso with almond milk, 1 pump of pumpkin syrup, and a splash of heavy cream with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Use a stevia sweetener instead of regular syrup.
29. Vanilla Bean Coconut Milk Latte
7 grams net carbs
To get the keto version of this cozy, warm drink, order a cold brew or Americano, then add a pump of sugar-free vanilla syrup, 1 scoop of vanilla bean powder, and light coconut milk.
30. Low-Carb Iced Matcha Tea Latte
7 grams net carbs
Matcha tea powder is often presweetened, but you can get a similar taste by ordering the drink with ½ scoop of matcha, adding a green tea bag for the flavor, and adding heavy cream instead of regular milk.
Starbucks Keto Food Options
31. Sopressata salami and Monterey Jack
0 grams net carbs
This snack tray contains Italian dry salami and flavorful Monterey Jack cheese. To order, ask for a Creminelli Snack Tray.
32. Cheddar Moon Cheese
1 gram net carbs
This pre-packed cheese snack has loads of flavor with little carbs. When ordering, choose the cheddar flavor.
33. Starbucks String Cheese
1 gram net carbs
This pre-packed snack offers 80 calories, 6 grams of fat, and only 1 gram of carbs.
34. Turkey Bacon and Egg White Breakfast Sandwich (No Bun)
2 grams net carbs
This breakfast option is a savory way to start the day. Skip the bun to keep it keto-friendly.
35. Prosnax Carrots, White Cheddar Cheese, and Almonds Snack Tray
6 grams net carbs
As the name implies, this tray contains several keto-friendly ingredients that are great for snacking.
In Summary
Keto enjoyers have a lot of options in Starbucks, allowing them to socialize and enjoy drinks and food without risking their state of ketosis. However, being mindful of the changes and substitutions is a must to ensure your drinks and food remain keto-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I order a keto iced coffee from Starbucks?
To keep your iced coffee keto-friendly, ask for an iced americano, almond milk, or heavy cream, and use Whole Earth packets instead of the regular syrup.
What is the lowest-carb milk at Starbucks?
Almond milk has the lowest carb content among the milk options at Starbucks. One cup of almond milk contains only 5 grams of carbs.
Is a skinny vanilla latte keto?
Skinny drinks are not technically keto. They use low-fat milk but do not avoid sugar syrups. Order one with almond milk or heavy cream and sugar-free vanilla syrup to make it keto.
Is a skinny caramel macchiato keto-friendly?
Skinny caramel macchiato often uses skim milk, which is low in fat but has sugar. To make it keto-friendly, order almond milk, two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup, and a caramel drizzle on top.
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