5 Keto Drink Ideas

Dec 13, 2022admin

What can you drink when following a ketogenic diet? Water is, of course, the easiest alternative, but there are other simple options available to those who want to treat themselves to a keto-friendly beverage.

1. Infused waters

Nothing could be simpler than infusing water. The flavor can vary according to your desires: mint, lemon, ginger, cucumber, or other alternatives such as strawberry and mint, lemongrass (be careful pregnant women, it is to be avoided), or tea: green, black, white, blue… Just let the infusion cool with ice cubes, and mix, if you want, with a keto-compatible sweetener.

➡️ The big plus: the carbohydrate count is virtually zero, which allows you to have a fresh drink to drink all day long!

2. The gourmet hot chocolate

Hot chocolate is often loaded with sugar. ?‍? An alternative for cold days is to prepare a delicious gourmet hot chocolate without sugar , therefore completely compatible with a ketogenic diet.

Recipe :

Indulging in this sugar-free hot chocolate is extremely simple.

For two mugs, in a small saucepan mix:

 10 grams of sugar-free chocolate powder

 400 ml unsweetened almond milk

 30 grams of sugar-free milk chocolate pastilles (or a mixture of sugar-free milk chocolate and sugar-free dark chocolate)

 50 to 70 grams of keto ice cream sweetener (depending on your sweet tooth)

 2 drops of sugar-free vanilla extract

➡️ Bring to a boil for two minutes, stirring constantly, then lower the heat and add 120 grams of whole cream, stirring constantly, until the mixture is hot.

And here is a comforting drink with very few carbohydrates.

Serve with keto whipped cream or keto marshmallows.

3. Protein shake

For an extra dose of protein without the sugar normally present in those sold in traditional stores, nothing is more filling and delicious than a protein shake.

And the method couldn't be simpler: all the ingredients together in a blender, and it's ready!

The ingredients:

For two shakes, you need:

 280 grams of a mixture of red fruits

 30 grams of collagen powder OR 25 grams of natural whey

 60 grams of Sukrin Gold liquid

 150 ml of coconut milk (the one for cooking, the quantity will depend on the desired texture as well as the liquid from the red fruits. Start with 1/3 of the quantity and adjust according to your taste).

4. Decadent Frapuccino

Craving a Starbucks-style coffee? Unfortunately, they are full of sugar, which is something to avoid on a ketogenic diet. However, it is an extremely easy drink to adapt and make quickly if you have the right ingredients.

Recipe :

For two people:

 400 ml of cold coffee

 200 ml almond milk

 30 to 50 grams of erythritol (depending on the desired taste)

 40 grams of sugar-free and flavorless whey

 Ice

Mix everything in a blender until creamy. In the bottom of a tall glass, pour sugar-free chocolate syrup, then the coffee mixture. Finish with sugar-free whipped cream, sugar-free chocolate chips and why not a little more syrup :)

5. Keto Mulled Wine

➡️ Finally, a classic of the Christmas holiday season, mulled wine. This version does not contain sugar, and is therefore compatible with a ketogenic diet.

Recipe :

For 4 glasses, you need:

 ½ bottle of dry red wine with or without alcohol

 Pieces of bitter orange peel (about 5 grams)

 ½ tsp cloves

 1 cinnamon stick

 1 small star anise

 5 grams of powdered ginger

 ½ tsp cardamom seeds

➡️ Heat all ingredients over medium heat for about 10 minutes, without boiling. Let sit overnight to infuse well, then pass through a strainer and heat gently to serve.