Keto coffee with cream

Keto coffee with cream

Yum, yum, yum. Hot coffee with heavy cream will warm you up, down to your toes! Try this in the morning, as a mid-day boost, or as a decadent and creamy keto dessert.
February 2 2017 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Beverage

Keto coffee with cream

Yum, yum, yum. Hot coffee with heavy cream will warm you up, down to your toes! Try this in the morning, as a mid-day boost, or as a decadent and creamy keto dessert.
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1 servingservings

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup 180 ml coffee, brewed the way you like it
  • ¼ cup 60 ml heavy whipping cream
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Instructions

Instructions are for 1 serving. Please modify as needed.

  1. Make your coffee the way you like it. Pour the cream in a small sauce pan and heat gently while stirring until it's frothy.
  2. Pour the warm cream in a big cup, add coffee and stir. Serve straight away as is, or with a handful of nuts or a piece of cheese.

Tips for flavorful keto coffee!

Add a piece of dark chocolate, with a minimum of 80% cocoa solids, to your cup of coffee. This way you'll have a melted little treat waiting by the time you finish your drink. Or try it with cinnamon as a gorgeous and luscious post-meal treat!

Should you add butter to your keto coffee?

When frothed or well-blended even a small amount of butter can make coffee more rich and delicious. Add it for a treat if you like, but it's not necessary for a yummy keto coffee.

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54 comments

  1. 1
    Gillian
    March 17 2017
    It's been suggested that I could drink this iced instead of hot. How would I do that so that it still tastes good and not watered down or just like coffee I've left too long?
    Reply: #3
  2. 2
    Sophie
    July 9 2017
    I cold brew my coffee and then add that, cream and a little natural sweetener to my bullet blender. Once Whizzed up I pour it over ice and it's lovely!
    Reply: #26
  3. 3
    Reply to comment #1 by Gillian
    Kelly
    October 4 2017
    You could pour coffee in an ice cube tray and make coffee ice cubes. As they melt, they don't dilute your drink.
  4. 4
    Cat
    January 10 2018
    Im lactose intolerant would a plant based cream be an option? Like coconut cream?
    Reply: #27
  5. 5
    Miriam
    January 11 2018
    i see suggestions to add cinnamon to coffee a lot but when I do it just sits on top (and finds it way to the bottom). Is there a way to actually get the coffee to absorb the cinnamon or is this the way it should be?
    Replies: #18, #24, #28, #45
  6. 3 comments removed
  7. 9
    Yasmin
    June 19 2018
    Can this be consumed in the 14 day starter plan?
    Reply: #10
  8. 10
    Reply to comment #9 by Yasmin
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    June 20 2018
    Hi Yasmin!

    Yes, but I think not more than one or maybe two cups a day. :)

    Can this be consumed in the 14 day starter plan?

  9. 11
    Yasmin
    June 20 2018
    Thank you peter - how about with a piece of 99% cocoa chocolate (lindt)? also is sugar free cordial ok to drink during the starter period?
    Reply: #12
  10. 12
    Reply to comment #11 by Yasmin
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    June 21 2018
    Hi Jasmin!

    A piece of 99% chocolate is OK ... But just a little bit of advice, try to focus on what you should eat. :-)

    Thank you peter - how about with a piece of 99% cocoa chocolate (lindt)? also is sugar free cordial ok to drink during the starter period?

  11. 13
    Kristin
    July 19 2018
    I drink tea with skim milk...how would that factor into the keto plan?
    Replies: #19, #29
  12. 14
    Liz Bivens
    July 29 2018
    I drink iced coffee with a Sweet Italian Cream creamer with 5 carbs. Is that okay?
  13. 15
    Charlotte
    August 31 2018
    I have 2 rather large cups of coffee with sugar free salted caramel syrup / unrefined organicTrader Joe’s Coconut oil andhave started adding whipping cream. It tastes SO yummy however could it be stalling my weight loss as that’s a LOT of cream in 2 coffees? I am trying whippingcream instead of half n half as itszero carbs.. yet past 2 weeks have only lost 1 lb ( first 2 weeks I lost 12 & believe it’s the cream OR Macadamia nuts I’m eating I eat a 1/4 cup a day .. too much huh? I’m eating lunch cheese / eggs/ tuna salad mayo / lots of fresh veggies salad zucchini lots of water! Coffee is my treat fills me up for hours.
  14. 16
    Charlotte
    August 31 2018
    Add to that fish grilled shrimp / chicken and steak plenty of protein.
  15. 17
    Liz
    September 13 2018
    The cartons of double cream here in the UK state that there is .5g of carbs per 30ml (2 tablespoons). So that is only 1g per 60ml, not 2g as you state in this recipe.
  16. 18
    Reply to comment #5 by Miriam
    Shoaib de Creamer
    September 16 2018
    Ground the cinnamon and mix it with your ground coffee. Really ideal if you use a moka pot!
  17. 19
    Reply to comment #13 by Kristin
    Maria
    September 16 2018
    Skimmed milk? Ugh!! 😂 change to semi-skimmed at least - I went from skimmed to full fat and use much less.
  18. 20
    Anne
    December 3 2018
    Can I replace the 60ml of cream with 15ml MCT oil and 15ml unsalted butter?
    Reply: #21
  19. 21
    Reply to comment #20 by Anne
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    December 3 2018
    Yes, that would work. You may want to be careful with the MCT oil, many people find it upsets their digestive system.
  20. 22
    Maria
    January 7 2019
    I drink two cups of coffee a day with flavored creamer frothed. Starting keto diet, should I switch to heavy whipping cream frothed and what sweetener can I add?
    Reply: #23
  21. 23
    Reply to comment #22 by Maria
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 7 2019
    Yes, heavy cream is a much better option. We do recommend avoiding sweeteners as much as possible. We have good information about why on our visual guide page (with options that would be better than sugar).
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/sweeteners
  22. 24
    Reply to comment #5 by Miriam
    Leslie
    January 16 2019
    I put it directly into the coffee grounds before I brew the coffee! YUMMMM
  23. 25
    Leslie
    January 16 2019
    I put it directly into the coffee grounds before I brew the coffee! YUMMMM
  24. 26
    Reply to comment #2 by Sophie
    Una
    January 30 2019
    Ugh! You drink instant coffee not real coffee? You can't brew real coffee cold no more than make a cup of tea cold! Peris.h the thought! Ha, ha! Best to make a jug or large cafetiere of real coffee, let it go cold, put it in the fridge overnight for the next day. At ice if you want. Hood luck. This time of year need hot drinks and hot food. Too cold in England for salads!
    Replies: #40, #48, #53
  25. 27
    Reply to comment #4 by Cat
    Lynda
    February 2 2019
    Hi Cat, I'm lactose intolerant and find that whipped cream is ok in small portions.
  26. 28
    Reply to comment #5 by Miriam
    Andrea
    February 19 2019
    I add some cinnamon and other spices to my ground coffee so that it all brews together. You get the flavor without having the spices just clump up in your drink :)
  27. 29
    Reply to comment #13 by Kristin
    Cheryl Tyrrell
    February 25 2019
    Skimmed milk has the highest carb loading of all the types of milk available
  28. 30
    Romali
    March 25 2019
    Hi.
    I use Amul Fresh Cream and sweetener to make a cup of cold coffee in the morning. Is it Keto friendly?
    Reply: #31
  29. 31
    Reply to comment #30 by Romali
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    March 26 2019

    Hi.
    I use Amul Fresh Cream and sweetener to make a cup of cold coffee in the morning. Is it Keto friendly?

    Amul is a low fat cream. You want something that is very low carbs and high fat. For sweeteners, you can review our sweetener guide here to make sure you are choosing a keto friendly option.
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/sweeteners

  30. 32
    Lee
    April 1 2019
    I use 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream per 16 oz. coffee, daily. According to the package labeling of all heavy whipping creams I have purchased (mostly grass fed where available) there are zero carbs.

    Why does your recipe list 2 carbs for the cream?

    Reply: #33
  31. 33
    Reply to comment #32 by Lee
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    April 2 2019

    I use 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream per 16 oz. coffee, daily. According to the package labeling of all heavy whipping creams I have purchased (mostly grass fed where available) there are zero carbs.
    Why does your recipe list 2 carbs for the cream?

    All heavy cream has carbs due to the remaining lactose. If it's under a certain amount, the manufacturer is allowed to round all the way down to 0g.

  32. 34
    Adrienne Gould
    May 31 2019
    I'M ON KETO,I DO NOT EAT SUGAR OR NOODLES,TORTILLAS BREAD AND THE FOODS NOT LISTED ON KETO,BUT MY BLOOD SUGAR DOES NOT GO DOWN,I'M A DIABETIC TYPE 2,WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT LIKE BEFORE AND WHY IS MY BLOOD SUGAR HIGH 288,280,244,240 ONE TIME 140 WHY?
    Reply: #35
  33. 35
    Reply to comment #34 by Adrienne Gould
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    May 31 2019

    I'M ON KETO,I DO NOT EAT SUGAR OR NOODLES,TORTILLAS BREAD AND THE FOODS NOT LISTED ON KETO,BUT MY BLOOD SUGAR DOES NOT GO DOWN,I'M A DIABETIC TYPE 2,WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT LIKE BEFORE AND WHY IS MY BLOOD SUGAR HIGH 288,280,244,240 ONE TIME 140 WHY?

    You can read our top weight loss tips in this article!
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-to-lose-weight

  34. 36
    Lulu
    June 15 2019
    Hi
    I am in KetoDiet since 3weeks
    But still i am not losing any weight?
    How I know exactly the reason because I cannot take medicine for everything like if I have Insulin resistant or magnesium or any thing else ???
    Reply: #37
  35. 37
    Reply to comment #36 by Lulu
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 15 2019

    Hi
    I am in KetoDiet since 3weeks
    But still i am not losing any weight?
    How I know exactly the reason because I cannot take medicine for everything like if I have Insulin resistant or magnesium or any thing else ???

    You can read our top weight loss tips here.
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-to-lose-weight

    If you are on any medication, please work with your doctor to adjust dosage as necessary.

  36. 38
    CS
    July 1 2019
    Hello, the heavy cream brand that I buy has 0 carbs. Where do the 2 carbs come from on this recipe? Thanks.
    Reply: #39
  37. 39
    Reply to comment #38 by CS
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    July 3 2019

    Hello, the heavy cream brand that I buy has 0 carbs. Where do the 2 carbs come from on this recipe? Thanks.

    All heavy cream has approximately .5g carbs per tablespoon. Many manufacturers round down to 0.

  38. 40
    Reply to comment #26 by Una
    Scm
    August 29 2019
    ERM there definitely is such a thing as cold brew coffee...
  39. 41
    enainaam
    December 17 2019
    Hi. Can i ask pls- can i have coffee and/ or tea in ADDITION to the keto 3 meals a day? Keeping to the 20gcarbs per day, can i have my 3 meals PLUS coffee or tea in a day? I ask because coffee appears as a breakfast option- is coffee meant to replace breakfast or can we have it in addition? Thank u.
    Reply: #42
  40. 42
    Reply to comment #41 by enainaam
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    December 17 2019

    Hi. Can i ask pls- can i have coffee and/ or tea in ADDITION to the keto 3 meals a day? Keeping to the 20gcarbs per day, can i have my 3 meals PLUS coffee or tea in a day? I ask because coffee appears as a breakfast option- is coffee meant to replace breakfast or can we have it in addition? Thank u.

    You can have coffee and tea in addition to your meals.

  41. 43
    klstand1
    January 2 2020
    I am a non-coffee drinker. Do you have an alternative for someone like me who only drinks tea?
    Reply: #44
  42. 44
    Reply to comment #43 by klstand1
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 3 2020

    I am a non-coffee drinker. Do you have an alternative for someone like me who only drinks tea?

    You can have tea instead of coffee. You can add cream to it if you'd like, or drink it plain.

  43. 45
    Reply to comment #5 by Miriam
    m.swindley
    January 6 2020
    If you use shards of cinnamon 'sticks' rather than the ground spice, it works better. I like plunger coffee, so add any hard spice & some shredded fresh stevia leaf in with the ground coffee to brew together. Star anise, cinnamon shard & stevia make a really nice balanced flavour. (I always have hot coffee black)
  44. 46
    Steve Jones
    January 19 2020
    "All heavy cream has carbs due to the remaining lactose. If it's under a certain amount, the manufacturer is allowed to round all the way down to 0g."

    Just to clarify, are you using something like the "sugar alcohol formula" to reach this carb value; i.e.- 1 carb per tbsp. (or 15ml) ÷ 2?

    Reply: #47
  45. 47
    Reply to comment #46 by Steve Jones
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 21 2020

    "All heavy cream has carbs due to the remaining lactose. If it's under a certain amount, the manufacturer is allowed to round all the way down to 0g."
    Just to clarify, are you using something like the "sugar alcohol formula" to reach this carb value; i.e.- 1 carb per tbsp. (or 15ml) ÷ 2?

    I am not using any formula - the manufacturers are allowed by the FDA labeling laws to round down to 0g carbs.

  46. 48
    Reply to comment #26 by Una
    Ugly Fella
    January 28 2020
    You can brew real coffee cold and it is fantastic. I coarse grind some beans and let them cold brew overnight. I haven't tried it with cream yet, but I'm certain it would be delicious.
  47. 49
    Lerry
    April 28 2020
    Its look so tasty, i'm a coffee lover and start my day by drinking a cup or 2 cup of coffee then doing anything else.
    i'm actually follow these two blogs one is https://www.dietdoctor.com/coffee and the other one is https://hqketo.com/keto-recipe/tea/
    these two are my favorite and appreciate, good job.
  48. 50
    pacsmb
    September 25 2020
    Am I restricted to only 3/4 cup of coffee? I can easily drink a large McD's black coffee.
    Reply: #51
  49. 51
    Reply to comment #50 by pacsmb
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    September 25 2020

    Am I restricted to only 3/4 cup of coffee? I can easily drink a large McD's black coffee.

    You are not restricted to 3/4 cups, but keep an eye on how you're feeling.

  50. 52
    Krel
    October 15 2020
    If you interest, here are Calories for Nescafe
  51. 53
    Reply to comment #26 by Una
    Sandy
    October 27 2020
    You have got to read up on cold brew because it is the most delicious coffee ever! You use a whole lot and drip it over night to make a concentrate. Cold brew eliminates the acid and is much nicer to your tummy. But it’s the awesome taste that makes it worth it! I use only about a third of a cup and then fill with hot water. Please try it!

    Ugh! You drink instant coffee not real coffee? You can't brew real coffee cold no more than make a cup of tea cold! Peris.h the thought! Ha, ha! Best to make a jug or large cafetiere of real coffee, let it go cold, put it in the fridge overnight for the next day. At ice if you want. Hood luck. This time of year need hot drinks and hot food. Too cold in England for salads!

  52. 54
    Vivien
    November 9 2020
    While this would suit me later in the day I prefer tea in the morning but I have it with semi skimmed milk. I usually have six cups of tea per day with milk but since recently starting keto I just have two in the morning now. Is this allowed?. I really can't stomach rich creamy/fatty things first thing in the morning. TIA
    Reply: #55
  53. 55
    Reply to comment #54 by Vivien
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    November 9 2020

    While this would suit me later in the day I prefer tea in the morning but I have it with semi skimmed milk. I usually have six cups of tea per day with milk but since recently starting keto I just have two in the morning now. Is this allowed?. I really can't stomach rich creamy/fatty things first thing in the morning. TIA

    Check out our Dairy Guide for more information on this topic. Consideration should be given to the number of carbs in milk and how your body responds to it. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/dairy

  54. 56
    Giselle
    December 6 2020
    Can I substitute the heavy whipping cream with unsweetened almond milk?
    Reply: #57
  55. 57
    Reply to comment #56 by Giselle
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    December 6 2020

    Can I substitute the heavy whipping cream with unsweetened almond milk?

    Absolutely!

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