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Years ago I used to drink my coffee with two cream and two sugar. Eventually I realized that I was consuming a ton of calories from sugar in any given week (3-4 cups of java per day will do it to you) so I switched over to drinking black coffee. This was fine for a while, right up until about the time I started the keto diet. I started to experiment with making my own homemade flavorings and I discovered this neat little recipe for keto coffee creamer that I can’t get enough of.
How to Make French Vanilla Keto Coffee Creamer
Once you try this homemade French vanilla keto coffee creamer, you’ll realize how convenient it is to make your own using only the best keto ingredients.
- Prepare the milk mixture. Combine the heavy cream and unsweetened almond milk in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from heat.
- Prepare the egg yolk mixture. Whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and low carb sweetener in a small bowl.
- Combine. Slowly add the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly until well combined.
- Simmer. Transfer the coffee creamer back to the saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Refrigerate. Remove from the heat and transfer the creamer to a bottle or a jar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Keto Coffee Creamer Ingredient Alternatives
Making your coffee with keto coffee creamer is a great way to kickstart your day, but you can also try adding any of these for more variety:
- Grass-fed butter – I’m sure many of you have heard of Bulletproof Coffee before and there’s a good reason for that. Grass-fed butter provides an abundance of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and disease-fighting antioxidants. (1)
- MCT (or Coconut) oil. MCT oil or coconut oil provide you with medium chain triglyceride fatty acids, which studies have found to help with weight management and exercise endurance. (2)
- Maple extract. This is not to be confused with maple syrup. Even just a drop or two of maple extract in your coffee can really change up the flavor of your coffee.
Can You Freeze Keto Coffee Creamer?
While this keto-friendly creamer will keep for up to 5 days when properly stored in the fridge, you may wish to consider freezing it in order to extend its shelf life.
This is certainly doable, and as a matter of fact, I recommend it for one simple reason: it’s fantastic when frozen as ice cubes and then melted in a hot cup of coffee. Not only do frozen coffee creamer ice cubes help to cool down your drink, but they also infuse it with a delicious French vanilla flavor all at the same time; talk about a win-win.
Is Keto Coffee Creamer Healthy?
Non-keto coffee creamer options tend to be unhealthy since they’re loaded with sugar and things like artificial flavorings, preservatives, and hydrogenated oils, which have been shown to have some negative effects on your health when consumed in excess.
On the other hand, homemade options like this keto coffee creamer are made with healthy ingredients and are safe to be consumed every day.
(Learn more: Is Coffee Really Keto-friendly or Too High in Caffeine?)
More Yummy Keto Coffee Recipes:
- Keto Bulletproof Coffee Ice Cream
- 14 Best Keto Coffee Recipes, Brands and Creamers
- Bulletproof Coffee Keto Mug Cake
- Mocha Latte Keto Coffee Cheesecake Bites
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Homemade French Vanilla Keto Coffee Creamer
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- Author:Bree - KetoPots.com
- Prep Time:5 minutes
- Cook Time:10 minutes
- Total Time:15 minutes
- Yield:6 1x
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Ingredients
2/3 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 egg yolks
4 tbsp granulated Stevia or other low carb sweetener to taste
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the heavy cream and almond milk in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
- In a bowl whisk the egg yolks, sweetener and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the coffee creamer mixture to a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Transfer in a bottle or a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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FAQs
Coconut cream or milk: Coconut cream and milk are made from the same ingredients (coconut, water, and sometimes guar gum), but much like regular milk compared to heavy cream, coconut cream has a higher fat content and a thicker texture than coconut milk. Both are tasty low carb keto creamer options.
How much heavy cream can I put in my coffee on keto? ›
Coffee with Heavy Cream
Adding two tablespoons of heavy cream can substitute for coffee creamer for those who can't live without it. Two tablespoons of heavy cream will provide 0-2 grams of carbs, making it an ideal option for the keto diet. You can sweeten it up with some sugar-free sweetener.
Will cream in my coffee take me out of ketosis? ›
If you want to add some creaminess to your coffee, your keto diet welcomes a big dollop of heavy cream, so go ahead, no need to feel guilty.
What can I sweeten my coffee with on keto? ›
Sweeteners like stevia, sucralose, erythritol, xylitol, monk fruit, and yacon syrup can easily fit into a low carb or ketogenic diet. However, you may need to limit your intake of other sweeteners high in carbs or sugar on a low carb diet.
What milk is keto-friendly for coffee? ›
Unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, macadamia nut milk, flax milk, soy milk, cashew milk, and pea milk along with half-and-half and heavy cream are all keto-friendly milk options.
Can I use half and half on keto? ›
Half and half does have carbs, but plain half and half without additives only has 0.6g carbs per tablespoon. You can definitely have your half and half on keto, but make sure you calculate the carbs into your daily carb intake.
Is heavy cream better than half-and-half in coffee for keto? ›
Whipping cream can work, it just has a lower fat content. Lower fat content means more lactose (the natural sugar in milk and milk products) which may make ketosis more difficult. Half-and-half has even lower fat and more lactose. For that reason, we typically don't recommend.
Can you drink too much coffee on keto? ›
But java addicts will be pleased to learn that coffee is 100% keto-friendly. Traditional hot or cold brew coffee has zero calories and carbs. The sugars only come into play when syrups and sweeteners are added.
Is too much coffee bad for keto diet? ›
Caffeine is low in sugar and carbs and completely Keto-kind. But any caffeine product combined with high carbs and/or sugar is bad news for Keto-fans. You can continue to enjoy all the benefits of caffeine - and there are many for promoting ketosis - but you may need to change the way you drink it.
Does butter in coffee break ketosis? ›
Coconut oil and butter are also beneficial for those on ketogenic diets because consuming high fat foods is necessary to reach and maintain ketosis. Combining these fats with coffee makes for a filling, energizing, keto-friendly drink that may help ketogenic dieters.
Eating more than 50 grams of carbs may disrupt ketosis.
With keto diets, however, carb restrictions vary from person to person. Some people can eat more and still stay in ketosis, whereas others may need to restrict their carb intake more in order to stay in ketosis.
Why no coffee on keto? ›
The additions to coffee increase your carb intake in a hurry and disrupt ketosis. Even worse is that a lot of cold brew coffees you think are great can turn out to be the main thing throwing off your ketosis.
Is Splenda or stevia better for keto? ›
When it comes to choosing a Keto-friendly sweetener, it's best to stick with stevia or monk fruit for the most part. With zero net carbs and little to no effects on blood sugar, these sweeteners are ideal for satisfying sugar cravings with minimal, if any, known side effects.
How do you make coffee taste good without carbs? ›
Simply adding a little vanilla extract, cocoa powder, cinnamon, or peppermint can turn black coffee into a delicious keto coffee drink.
What alcohol can I drink on keto? ›
Keto-friendly alcoholic drinks
Many low carb alcohol options are available if you follow a keto diet. For instance, pure forms of alcohol like whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, and vodka are all completely free of carbs. You can drink them straight or combine them with low carb mixers for more flavor.
What is the keto creamer with butter? ›
Butterfat Keto is a unique powder blend of coconut sourced MCT oil containing C8 medium chain triglycerides with deliciously creamy organic ghee and butter from grass-fed, pasture-raised herds plus heat stable spore-forming Bacillus coagulans and Bacillus subtilis.
Can I have almond milk on keto? ›
Unsweetened almond milk is a great, keto-friendly option, as it's low in carbs.
Is Oatmilk creamer keto-friendly? ›
Nutpods Oat Creamer is Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, and Keto-Friendly. All Nutpods Oat Creamer flavors are made without any added sweetener. This keeps them versatile for everything from coffee to recipes.
