An Americano is simply an espresso with hot water added on top, containing only 1 to 2 grams of carbs depending on the size (or shots of espresso in the drink). If you've never had one, drip coffee and an Americano are essentially the same in terms of flavor. According to Spoon University, the typical cup of coffee is brewed at a lower temperature for a longer period of time, which helps to reduce the bitterness of the beans. Nonetheless, Starbucks' dark roast is known for being fairly powerful, so the flavor change is minor.

Your Americano will have more or less caffeine than a typical drip coffee depending on how many espressos are in it (more if you buy a venti). Because the drink is simple and straightforward, feel free to customize it with keto-friendly additions like heavy cream, stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or cinnamon.

There's a lot to say about how a drink is produced, and Starbucks' iced shaken espresso is no exception. The shaking technique, according to Starbucks, is inspired by mixology - perhaps baristas wanted to gain a sense of what bartenders perform on a daily basis.

The drink is now available in three forms, the most basic of which includes ice, milk, brewed espresso, and traditional syrup. The other two options are produced with almond or oat milk and flavored with chocolate malt powder or brown sugar syrup. The basic version is the easiest to alter because you can replace the milk with unsweetened almond milk or heavy cream. You can request no classic syrup and substitute it with your preferred sweetener, or add extra flavor with sugar-free vanilla or cinnamon dolce syrup.

Although following a keto diet requires some creativity, you won't have to give up your daily Starbucks cappuccino. However, certified dietitian Amy Kubal tells Well+Good that dairy milk contains carbohydrates in the form of lactose, so it'll need a makeover. Because a cappuccino is an espresso with a lot of milk foam on top, you'll want to replace the dairy with something else.

Unsweetened almond, soy, or coconut milk are all good low-carb alternatives to the traditional. According to Kubal, each cup contains around 1 gram of carbs, which is a significant reduction from the 12 grams in a cup of whole milk. You'll definitely want to skip alternatives like oat and rice milk which are not keto-friendly options. If you can't fathom coffee without its customary dairy accompaniment, use half or better yet, heavy cream, which is higher in fat and lower in carbohydrates (via KetoConnect).

A Starbucks cold brew has a lovely 0 grams of carbohydrates since it's basically just cold black coffee served on ice. Cold-brew is produced using a different process than ordinary drip coffee, especially, using cold water. You won't want to describe it that way to believers. Starbucks claims that their cold brew is created in small batches on a daily basis, making it far fresher than the refrigerated options available at your local supermarket, instead of pouring hot water over ground coffee beans, let them soak for 20 hours in cold water. You could try making your own at home, but Starbucks claims to employ a special blend of beans developed specifically for cold brewing.

Cold brew coffee is said to be gentler, sweeter, and less bitter than coffee prepared at high temperatures, but the change can be small depending on the beans. If you prefer cold coffee, this is a fantastic method to do so. Add a dash of heavy cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a taste boost, and you're set!

A normal iced blonde vanilla latte from Starbucks is pleasant and sweet, but it contains 30 grams of carbs, 28 of which come from sugar. You're better off making a few changes to the typical sequence unless you're ready to splurge on this beverage for your full day's quota of carbohydrates. Ice, milk, espresso, and vanilla syrup are usually used to make the drink, start by omitting the usual dairy milk and substituting a lesser amount of heavy cream instead. You'll get a rich and pleasant texture, as well as a few grams of fat to keep you satisfied and fewer carbohydrates overall. If you want to make a non-dairy version, replace the cow milk with unsweetened almond or soy milk. You need to check with the barista whether or not these milk alternatives are sweetened or else you'll quickly overdo it on the carb count.

The vanilla syrup, on the other hand, is heavy in sugar, so that's out. Although Starbucks' sugar-free vanilla syrup includes only 1 gram of carbohydrates per 2 tablespoons (approximately two pumps), because it contains artificial sweeteners, you may want to go easy and limit yourself to one or two pumps to avoid a blood sugar reaction.

Starbucks makes an iced skinny mocha, however a grande of the usual version, which includes espresso, milk, and skinny mocha sauce, and has 18 grams of carbs. It's low in fat, which makes it suitable for some diets, but that's the exact opposite of what you want if you're on a ketogenic diet. There are a few strategies to keep the flavor of the drink while lowering the carbs and increasing the fat content.

You can order a grande iced skinny mocha to begin, which typically comes with four pumps of syrup, but ask the barista to use one or two. You'll want to use heavy cream or a non-dairy option instead of low-fat cow's milk. You'll still receive the flavor, but at a much lower carbohydrate level. The skinny mocha sauce is made with sucralose instead of sugar, an artificial sweetener that is a point of debate for many people on a keto diet.

Earl Grey tea, vanilla syrup, and steamed whole milk are used in a typical Starbucks London Fog tea latte. It also includes a grande containing 29 grams of carbohydrates, which is around the same as your daily allowance. Thankfully, you can still enjoy the tea's citrus, bergamot, and lavender flavors while staying on the keto diet. You'll need to replace the standard steamed milk with half and half, heavy cream, or a dairy-free alternative to reduce the carb count. Next, for enhanced flavor, you can use one or two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup instead of four pumps of conventional vanilla syrup.

Starting with hot water and a couple of Earl Grey teabags is another option. If you still want some sweetness, top the drink with some heavy cream and a pump or two of sugar-free vanilla syrup, make sure you don't overdo it with the sugar-free sauce because it can raise your insulin levels and prevent you from reaching ketosis. If you don't want to use sucralose, skip the vanilla sauce and add some stevia to your drink instead.

A Starbucks Frappuccino is probably one of the coffee shop's most enticing menu offerings. They come in a variety of tastes (particularly if you use the secret menu), but the most basic, the espresso Frappuccino, has 43 grams of carbs in a grande. You can still have a comparable blended ice drink while staying on track with your keto diet, and Hip2Keto has a recipe that just has 3 grams of carbs, making it much more achievable.

According to the keto-centric website, you should place this order using the Starbucks mobile app or when the wait is short because it appears fussy. Regardless, you'll receive a drink that's creamy and luscious without all the added sugar. You can order an iced coffee with two pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup (or your sugar-free syrup of choice), heavy cream, or unsweetened non-dairy milk blended with more ice. If you don't want to consume sucralose, skip the syrups and replace it with stevia or monk fruit sweetener to counteract the bitterness of the coffee.

Gingerbread lattes are another wintertime staple, but if you were looking for something naturally low-carb, think again. This espresso with steaming milk, vanilla and gingerbread syrup, whipped cream, and nutmeg requires a keto makeover because it contains 40 grams of carbohydrates. Because there isn't a sugar-free gingerbread syrup, you'll have to compromise if you want any hint of the original flavor.

The Macro Barista suggests making an iced version with 7 grams of carbs, although the hot version's main ingredients are the same, add one pump of gingerbread syrup, and two pumps of sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup, and a splash of half-and-half to an Americano. If you want to go light on the sucralose, replace the half and half with heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk, and opt for one pump of sugar-free syrup instead of two.

If you've joined the matcha craze (or just want to hold a bright green beverage in your palm), Starbucks has a few options for you. Milk, ice, and a matcha tea blend are used to make the iced matcha tea latte. Unfortunately, the tea blend is presweetened, with sugar listed first and ground tea second. As a result, while you can avoid adding sugar to the drink, you can't get rid of the sugar that's already there. While this alternative won't be as low in carbs as an espresso, if you're having it as a treat, there is a method to keep the total low.

One scoop of Starbucks matcha tea powder contains 6 grams of carbohydrates, according to Fast Food Nutrition, while a grande cup typically contains three! Starters can reduce the number of scoops to one and add a green tea bag to add flavor without compromising the drink's nutritional value, next, instead of 2 percent milk, ask for a dash of coconut milk or heavy cream in your iced latte. The former will add a few carbs but a lot of taste and creaminess to the dish. Meanwhile, some heavy cream will thicken this delectable drink while keeping the carbs to a minimum.