Keto Starbucks Drinks.
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Many people who follow a keto diet think they cannot drink the fancy drinks at Starbucks. I’ve got other news for you. Today I’m going to share with you my top keto drinks to get at Starbucks.
Then you’ll be able to relax, kick up your feet and enjoy your new favorite keto drink at your local Starbucks. And if you’re in the mood to get food at Starbucks, be sure to read our post on Hidden Carbs at Starbucks and the best keto friendly Starbucks Food.
KETO DRINKS
Now I haven’t always been a fan of coffee or tea. Over the last few years, I’ve tried a whole bunch of both, some good and some terrible.
Today I’ll be going over 5 keto drinks you can get at starbucks, telling you what I liked about each, flavor profile and what I’d change about them if I ordered them again.
KETO STARBUCKS DRINKS
So, I never knew that Starbucks actually had a secret menu and hopefully I’m not alone in that. Today I ordered a few things off their secret menu (and regular menu) and I try to keto-fy them.
I opted for 5 different drinks from Starbucks. Not all of them were coffee some of them were tea based as well.
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Keto Pink Drink
How to order a Keto Pink Drink. Ask for a venti iced sugar free strawberry green tea, no classic syrup (sugar), add heavy whipping cream, 1-2 pumps of sugar free vanilla syrup, and optional freeze dried strawberries.
Since this is a venti sized drink – it should contain 6 tbsp of heavy whipping cream (~306kcals, 2.5g carbs, 32.5g fat, 2.6g protein). The sugar free syrup doesn’t have any carbs so practically all of the macros are coming from just the heavy whipping cream.
What I thought of the keto pink drink
It tasted very florally. Not very strawberry tasting, more like hibiscus. It had a texture of a melted milkshake. Not too sweet. Did not taste overly artificially sweetened.
Keto White Drink
This is a new drink! It’s on the secret starbucks menu. It came out at the beginning of August (or that’s the earliest I’ve found people writing about it). How to order a Keto White Drink. Ask for a peach white tea, add heavy cream & 1-2 pump of sugar free vanilla syrup.
The Peach citrus white tea doesn’t contain any carbs, so all of the macros will be coming from the heavy whipping cream. So depending on what size you choose determines what the macros are for this drink.
Normally a tall starbucks drink will contain 1oz or 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, a grande will contain 2oz or 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, and a venti will contain 3oz or 6 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream.
What I thought of the Keto White Drink
So the keto white drink was creamy, kinda milkshake-ish, not very sweet with a hint of tea. This tea was not as strong as the tea in the keto pink drink.
I could barely taste the tea. It did not taste like peach. Overall, it was kind of a let down. It tasted kind of bland. You could probably add more sugar free vanilla syrup to give it more of a flavor.
Keto Frappuccino
So a caramel light frappuccino used to be my go-to drink at Starbucks before I started a keto diet a year and a half ago. Since the frap base is full of sugar, it’s a no-no on a keto diet.
To solve this problem, you can do a work around. Your barista might hate you because it’s a tad bit difficult but it’s totally worth it. Just leave them a nice tip 🙂
How to Order a Keto Frappuccino. Ask for a double blended iced coffee with heavy whipping cream, 3-4 pumps of sugar free syrup of choice. Tell them no classic and no frap base.
You can also ask for light whipped cream on top. This will add a few extra carbs if you have it to spare, but it’s totally worth it to give it the feel of a real starbucks frap. If you want to make your own starbucks copycat frap at home, check out my java chip frappuccino recipe.
What I thought of the Keto Frappuccino
So first off, the texture is absolutely not the same as a normal Starbucks frappuccino. It definitely has a more icy versus smooth texture. As far as the flavor profile goes, it was spot on. I went with 4 shots of sugar free cinnamon dolce syrup.
It didn’t taste overly cinnamon-y. It had just enough sweet taste so it wasn’t overly sweet. I asked for light whipped cream, I don’t think there was any there or it was extra light and I didn’t even taste or notice it LOL.
If you order a venti size, it should come out around ~306kcals, 2.5g carbs, 32.5g fat, 2.6g protein, because the macros should just be coming from the heavy whipping cream.
Iced Starbucks Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino
Just the name is a mouth full haha. Iced Starbucks Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino. So I was super intrigued by the foam on top part so I decided to include it in my keto Starbucks drinks to try for the day.
How to order a Keto Iced Starbucks Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino. Ask for an Iced Starbucks Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino with no classic sweetener and made with whole milk. This one does have a tad bit more carbs than the others, but can easy fit into a keto diet.
From Starbucks website, the macros for a Tall Iced Starbucks Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino are 100kcals, 5g fat, 9g carbs, 5g protein.
It lists the ingredients as Milk, Ice, Brewed Espresso.
What I thought of the Iced Starbucks Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino
I was really pleasantly surprised at how smooth the coffee was. It wasn’t bitter or burnt tasting at all. I could almost drink it black, almost, I repeat almost.
I was super disappointed about the cold foam on top. It had absolutely no flavor and really didn’t do anything to enhance the drink. It just looked pretty. Also, they put the Cold Foam Cappuccino in a fancy sippy cup instead of a normal iced coffee cup with a straw to drink from.
If I would have added some stevia extract to it, the drink would have been delicious. I could leave the foam off and drink it without adding heavy whipping cream it was that good.
Iced Coffee with Heavy Whipping Cream
For the last drink, I chose something super basic. Just a tall iced coffee with heavy whipping cream. No sweetener. No syrups. Compared to the Iced Starbucks Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino, this keto coffee tasted burnt and bitter.
I never really noticed it before, but drinking different coffees back to back lets you really discern the difference amongst the two. I did bring some liquid stevia extract with me that I added to the coffee after my initial taste testing.
I don’t like to use the packets of stevia that are at Starbucks because the packets have fillers in them which have carbohydrates. I’m actually trying to wean myself off artificial sweeteners. It’s hard though and coffee is one of the places where I use them more consistently.
Check out my post that I wrote about keto sweeteners to see which ones I use and which ones I try to avoid (when possible). The sugar free syrups are made with splenda, which I am not a huge fan of. Seeing that this was the first time in over a year that I’ve actually used sugar free syrups, I gave today’s splenda intake a blind eye.
If I get the blonde Starbucks iced coffee in the 48oz containers from Publix, it’s weaker and I don’t need to add any sweeteners to those. I just add butter, heavy whipping cream, and collagen peptides. If I wanna be fancy, I make a bulletproof coffee and add this homemade sweetened condensed milk which Faith has keto-fied.
So, which Keto Starbucks Drinks did I like the best?
DRUM ROLL PLEASE……..
#1 Keto Pink Drink
#2 Keto Frappuccino
#3 Keto White Drink
#4 Iced Starbucks Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino
#5 Iced Coffee with Heavy Whipping Cream
***Notes. If I were to have ranked these drinks after adding in liquid stevia extract to the traditional iced coffee and the Blonde Cold Foam Cappuccino. I would have moved them both up a spot and moved the keto white drink down to #5. I’m thinking if I were to have added extra sugar free syrup to the keto white drink it would have tasted better. It was just lacking flavor overall.
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Tosha says
I have been playing with how to get my vanilla bean frappuccino keto friendly. You can order it with no classic (syrup) and no base but it will have a somewhat chunky texture. I get it with light ice, sugar free vanilla, double blended & just wait a few minutes to stir & swirl it to mix it together. But I am trying to figure out how much heavy whipping cream to add because I have found out that the one they use has 3 grams of carbs per tablespoon. I don’t think a lot of people know, but my nephew who works there confirmed it.
Lara says
It must vary place to place because the one I frequent is TG Lee heavy whipping cream and has 1g of carb per Tbsp
Dara says
Awww man, I actually LOVE the white drink over the pink drink. Not that I don’t agree with your feedback of it, lol, but I do love it! I seen another
*Grande Iced Coffee (2 pumps SF Vanilla, 2 pumps SF Cinn Dolce, No Classic, Ex Heavy Cream, in a Venti Cup)
Lara says
Oh that one sounds delicious!
C.C. says
Actually, the SF syrups do have carbs, about 1g each pump.
Peach Citrus tea or more commonly White Peach Citrus is no longer available. The infusion juices have natural sugar in them, so easy on the “keto” drinks at Starbucks. If you order the teas themselves, brewed hot or iced, you’re better off. Don’t overdo it on the SF syrups!
Faith Gorsky says
CC, Thanks so much for leaving a comment! You’re definitely right, and it’s good to know that each SF syrup has about 1g carbs per pump!
Peggy Gordon says
Just read the five drinks at Starbucks that are Keto friendly. Nothing with their green tea(Matcha) is Keto friendly, it is loaded with sugar. I love Raspberry green tea frappuccino so while in the DFW airport I asked first if they had any sugar free syrups was told no but the barista said the matcha powder had no sugar. I ordered just a plain one. Thought it tasted too sweet so I Googled it….32g of carbs. Well I guess that blew it for the day.
Lara says
Hi Peggy,
Thanks for letting us know about the Matcha green tea. We’ve never had that one before.
Christian Turnage says
Hi, I’m a 12 year Starbucks partner, and I can tell you that the heavy cream has more sugar than any of the milk options and the sugar-free syrups are made with artificial sweeteners that are not keto friendly. I don’t know who made up these so-called keto recipes, but they are definitely not keto. Please make the necessary corrections so that we don’t have to make our customers angry by telling them the truth anymore.
Lara says
Hi Christian – thank you for your comment. I actually went to Starbucks and they showed me thee cream that they used and it only had 0.5g of carbs per tablespoon. They sugar free syrups are made with Splenda which are not ideal but they will not raise your glucose.
Sandi Tipps says
Yummmmmm
Donna says
I too had to revamp my Starbucks coffee when I went Keto. Ultimately I discovered that buying the Starbucks Blonde at the supermarket was the way to go. I just pour over ice, add 4 pumps of sf vanilla (I buy the bottle at Starbucks) and add a few drops of liquid Stevia. If I have to go to Starbucks, I opt for an iced quad expresso in a venti cup over ice, 6 pumps sf vanilla and I add a splash of half and half.
Lara says
I buy the blonde Starbucks at Publix too and add heavy whipping cream. It’s great when you want to save money and time!
Katy says
All the Starbucks “sugar-free” syrups contain Sucralose which is terrible for Keto diets. It can kick you out of Ketosis right. I’m so surprised no one called you out on this.
Lara says
Hi Katy,
Sucralose does not spike my glucose, have you tested to see if it spikes yours? It’s not our favorite sweetener to use and we try to consume it very infrequently.
Joanne says
I was told Starbucks puts sugar in their whipped cream.
Lara says
Their whipped cream does contain sugar, if you get a drink with whipped cream make sure to ask for it to be light or just omit it all together 🙂
Shawnta Cermeno says
the Keyo Pink was very tasty!!! a new favorite! thanks!!!
Lara says
Hi Shawnta,
We’re so glad you liked it!
Donna Jo Miles says
Is it possible to get the net carbs and calories for these drinks along with the size of the drink?
Lara says
Macros are up now 🙂
Sahana says
Where did u get the soppy cup lid? I had surgery and I’m not allowed to use a straw.
Faith Gorsky says
Sahana, This is the lid that comes with the cold foam coffee drink at Starbucks. You can probably ask them for it. Wishing you a fast recovery after your surgery!
Peter says
Iced coffee
NO CLASSIC SYRUP
Venti
Vanilla syrup
Cream or half & half
Carmel & mocha drizzle
One stevia
Very good
Lara says
YUM! This sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it next time.
Dee says
Hey! Wondering if you would know the macros for this recipe. I just tried entering it into my fitness pal app and am astonished by how high the carbs are once the mocha drizzle is added. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Side note: I did try it and it was absolutely delicious!!! I used the sugar free vanilla syrup which I what I assumed Peter meant. Now; however, I’m feeling so bad about adding the mocha drizzle. Thanks!!
Lara says
Hi Dee, none of the drinks that we suggested have the mocha in them. And we updated the post that has the macros for the drinks 🙂
Mandie says
Hi there! Thankyou so much for sharing!!! I’m just curious if you know the nutritional facts for these drinks?, well the keto nutritional facts I should say! 🙂
Lara says
I don’t I’m sorry! After quarter 4 is over I may have some time to deep dive into the facts tho!
Jesus says
Curious if you have the Keto nutritional facts for the macros
Faith Gorsky says
Jesus, Unfortunately we don’t have the macros for these, however, we plan to soon! Sorry about that!
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Amy says
Hi. Just wondering if you have any macros as of yet? I just ordered your Keto pink drink and wondering how I should put it in my carb calculator. 🤔 There’s a few on the app but they say upwards of 11g carbs which don’t think can possibly correct.
Lara says
Macros are up now 🙂
Savannah says
I would love the macros as well!
Lara says
Macros are up now 🙂
Jade says
Order: venti iced white tea, sf cinnamon dolce, heavy cream, cinnamon powder. Yummy!!
Also venti passion fruit iced tea, no liquid sugar, sf vanilla, heavy cream.
Jermaine Holmes says
These hacks look appetizing! The most savory seems like the pink drink. Strawberries are one of my weaknesses!
Amy Tardani says
Add 1 pump of sugar free vanilla and 1 pump of skinny mocha to a Venti iced coffee no classic w/ heavy whipping cream. Totally cuts the bitter, not too sweet. Keto perfection!!
Lara says
That sounds delicious!
John says
Cold foam has sugar
Lara says
The macros for the Tall are 100kcals, 5g fat, 9g carbs, 5g protein. Still very doable on a keto diet compared to other drinks that have 40-60g carbs 🙂
Jennifer Batykefer says
So what is the carbs on that?