It may be difficult for people on low-carb or ketogenic diets to find enjoyable beverages that meet nutritional requirements. Don’t sweat it as we’ve rounded up some low-carb keto drinks recommended by experts that will satisfy your cravings and help you stick to your diet.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Ketorates founder Rahul Kamra recommended –
1. Vanilla Almond Latte
Material:
Almond milk- 200 ml
Freshly made coffee – 50 ml
Vanilla essence- few drops
Stevia- as per taste
Method:
brew coffee. Add vanilla essence to almond milk and make it frothy.
Mix it in coffee. add stevia as per taste
2. Classic Cold Coffee
Material:
Almond milk (unsweetened): 200 ml
Fresh cream: 20 grams
Stevia- as per taste
Coffee- 1/4 tsp
Method:
Add almond milk with ice in it and blend it well.
Add stevia and coffee and blend again.
– Add cream and mix. Do not blend the cream.
Add ice cubes.
3. Creamy Avocado Smoothie
Material:
Avocado- 50 grams
Almond milk- 200 ml
Fresh cream- 50 ml
Stevia- as per taste
Method:
Mix together almond milk, cream and stevia. Blend it for a minute. Add avocado (40 grams) and blend it. Add the rest as garnish
4. Himalayan Lemony Chia Cooler
Material:
Lemon juice- 1 (squeezed)
Chia seeds- 10 grams (soaked overnight)
Himalayan pink salt – 1/4 tsp
Fresh mint – 2-3 leaves
Method:
Mix lemon juice, ice cubes and salt together.
Add mint leaves and chia seeds to it and mix with a spoon and a slice of lemon as garnish. If you want, you can also add stevia.
Bringing her expertise to the same, Dr. Rohini Patil, MBBS, nutritionist and founder of Nutrecy Lifestyle, suggests –
1. Bulletproof Coffee (Keto Coffee)
Material:
1 cup ground coffee
1 teaspoon ghee
1 teaspoon MCT oil or coconut oil
1 scoop of unflavored collagen powder
5 drops of coffee mineral drops
Optional: Stevia Sweeteners
Method:
Make your coffee using your favorite method.
In a blender, combine ground coffee, ghee and MCT oil or coconut oil and collagen powder.
Blend until foamy and well mixed.
Alternatively, add sweetener to taste and add 5 drops of coffee mineral drops.
Pour into a mug and enjoy your keto-friendly bulletproof coffee!
2. Herbal infusion with peppermint
Material:
1-2 bags of your favorite herbal tea (mint, chamomile, etc.)
fresh mint leaves
hot water
Method:
Place the herbal tea bag and fresh mint leaves in a cup.
Pour hot water over the tea bag and mint leaves.
Let sit for 5-10 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Remove the tea bag and mint leaves.
Enjoy its soothing and refreshing herbal extract with mint!
3. Coconut Milk Latte
Material:
1 cup ground coffee
1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
Optional: stevia for sweetness
5 drops of coffee mineral drops
Method:
Make your coffee using your favorite method.
In a small saucepan, heat coconut milk until hot.
Whip the hot coconut milk using a milk frother or blender until it becomes creamy.
Pour the prepared coffee into a mug.
Slowly pour the frothy coconut milk over the coffee.
Alternatively, add sweetener to taste and add 5 drops of coffee mineral drops.
Enjoy your creamy and delicious coconut milk latte!
These recipes provide a delicious and low-carb way to enjoy both coffee and tea on the keto diet.
