For those of us who love coffee every morning, finding the right creamer is essential. But, if you’re on a keto diet – the process gets more difficult. You also need to be sure the creamer is one that you enjoy.
Thankfully, there are plenty of keto coffee creamer solutions out there. Some of these are simple alternatives or products you buy from the store. Others are recipes you make yourself.
Whichever approach you choose – the creamers taste good and make your coffee much more interesting.
Simple Keto Creamer Ideas
These approaches are relatively easy ways to make your coffee creamier. Most of them don’t have the same overall effect as a commercial creamer. But, they’re still useful. Besides, you’ll probably have some of the ingredients at hand already.
Dairy-Based Options
Heavy cream is one of the simplest keto creamer options. It’s high in fat and easy to find. The cream also makes your coffee rich and creates that desired creamy texture.
Just watch out for the calories. You may end up overconsuming if you’re having multiple cups of coffee each day.
You can also turn to options like half-and-half or whole milk. These have more carbs than heavy cream, so pay attention to your macros.
Plant-Based Milk
Any plant-based milk can work as a type of creamer. These are similar to milk in that they do make your coffee creamier – but not as much as heavy cream or a regular creamer.
Still, there are some advantages. Plant-based milk options are typically low in calories. That’s good if you’re having multiple coffees each day. They’re also important for anyone on a vegan keto diet.
The best keto-friendly options are unsweetened versions of:
- Almond milk
- Flax milk
- Hemp milk
- Pea protein milk
- Coconut milk
Authors like Martina from KetoDiet Blog suggest that coconut milk is particularly effective, as it has more creaminess and will froth better than other plant-based options.
Add an Egg
As odd as it sounds, you can add an egg (or just the yolk) into coffee to make it creamy. The approach works surprisingly well – even if it doesn’t sound great on paper.
There are some useful instructions on SparkRecipes that step you through the process, as part of a recipe for Keto Dark Chocolate Bulletproof Coffee.
Bulletproof or Keto Coffee
This is a slightly more complex approach – but it’s a very popular one.
- Bulletproof coffee involves the use of Brain Octane Oil, butter or ghee, and Bulletproof-branded coffee beans.
- Keto coffee is a less strict version of the same idea. Many people use MCT oil or even coconut oil, along with butter or ghee, and whatever coffee they feel like. There are plenty of other variations too.
In both cases, you use an immersion blender (or something similar) to create a creamy latte-like coffee.
The style is also perfect for keto. The finished drink is high in healthy fats and provides an energy boost. The MCT oil or coconut oil also helps promote ketone production, which is an added bonus.
Adding in Flavor
The approaches above give you some of the texture of a conventional creamer. But, most don’t have the same interesting flavors. Thankfully, there are many keto options for making your coffee taste interesting.
- Sugar-free syrups. These syrups are an easy way to add in flavor – and there are many types to choose from. The brand Torani is an especially common choice. They have options like Irish Cream, Classic Caramel and Pumpkin Pie.
- Sweeteners. Any low carb sweetener like Swerve or stevia can make coffee taste sweeter without increasing your carb intake.
- Spices. These are another easy way to make your coffee taste more interesting. Some options include cinnamon, pumpkin spice, turmeric and allspice.
- Other options. Many other keto ingredients can add flavor to coffee. Examples include dark chocolate chips, cacao powder and sugar-free chocolate syrup.
Other Types of Additions
There are other products and powders that can also work well in coffee. You might use these on their own or with some of the examples above. In fact, many keto coffee recipes combine multiple types of ingredients to create a tasty and creamy drink.
- Collagen powder. The main goal here is just to get the health benefits of collagen. Even so, the powder can improve the texture of your coffee.
- Exogenous ketones. This time, the ingredient aims to increase your ketone levels. There are also some flavored versions, like the Chocolate Sea Salt option from Perfect Keto, which could work particularly well in coffee.
- Keto protein powder. Adding protein powder to coffee gives you an extra protein source and can make your coffee creamy. There are plenty of keto powders to use too. It might take some trial and error to find the right one for you.
- Cocoa butter. Most people use cocoa butter for the skin, but it is edible too. It is a creamy addition to coffee, one that also gives a chocolate-like flavor.
- MCT oil powder. You can also buy MCT oil powder and use that as a creamer on its own.
Making Your Own Keto Creamer
Keto creamer recipes are a powerful approach. With these, you know that you’re getting the same creaminess and mouthfeel of a regular creamer. That’s tough to do with a simple substitution.
In many cases, you’re also making a creamer that you can store in the fridge and use as you need to. Sure, there is more work initially. But when you want to use it, you just need to add the creamer into your coffee.
Caramel Macchiato Bulletproof Creamer
This creamer recipe is all about the flavor. With a caramel macchiato creamer, you won’t miss conventional creamers, not even for a second. The recipe also provides details about variations. So, you can tweak the recipe to suit your personal preferences.
Homemade Powdered Vanilla Coffee Creamer
This recipe comes from Lisa at Run Wiki and is a powdered creamer. The creamer is non-perishable, so you don’t need to store it in the fridge. As such, it’s perfect for travel. The vanilla flavor would complement your coffee nicely too.
Vanilla Keto Coffee Creamer
The video below shows another vanilla coffee creamer, this time a liquid one.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
This recipe is from Brenda at Sugar-Free Mom and it’s a dairy-free creamer option. The creamer has a mild sweetness to it, without being as excessively sweet as many commercial options. A discussion in the comments section also mentions that you could swap out the almond milk for heavy cream to lower the carbs even further.
Additional Ideas to Consider
Many of the recipes included the ingredients that we highlighted above. But, there are some other useful options.
- Coconut whipped cream. This can be made from coconut milk (Angela from Oh She Glows has a great tutorial). It makes a perfect topping for any type of keto coffee.
- Tea, matcha or cocoa. The principles that are used for coffee can also be applied to other types of hot drink. Many of the creamer options from this post can be used to make coffee alternatives, like a Bulletproof matcha latte or Bulletproof hot chocolate.
Keto Fat Bomb Coffee Creamer
A few authors take a different angle. Instead of making liquid or powdered coffee creamers, they offer fat bombs that can be used as a creamer.
The site I’m a Lazy Mom offers one example with her Bulletproof Coffee Pods. Her recipe gives you all the advantages of Bulletproof coffee, without the hassle. This also means you can skip using a blender every morning.
Interesting Keto Creamer Products
The final option is to simply purchase keto creamers. There are various options out there. The examples below are popular and reliable brands. Some of them also offer additional benefits, like increasing ketone production or providing extra nutrients.
As with any product, each of these has advantages and disadvantages. Check them out to find the best option for you.
Omega Power Creamer
The biggest advantage here is the ingredients. The creamer relies on ghee, coconut oil, MCT oil and sunflower lecithin.
That’s it. There’s nothing artificial to worry about – and the product mixes easily.
Plus, there are three different versions to choose from. The creamer doesn’t need to be refrigerated, making it a practical choice.
BPI Sports Keto Bomb
This was designed as a keto creamer, which is always a good start. It comes in four different flavors and also includes MCTs to help boost ketosis.
The macro distribution is appealing and many people enjoy the taste. But, some of the ingredients mightn’t be desirable, like artificial flavors and maltodextrin
Bulletproof InstaMix Creamer
This product is popular simply because it comes from the Bulletproof brand. It comes in small packets, which simply contain butter and Brain Octane Powder.
The creamer could work well if you want an easier version of Bulletproof coffee. But, reviews suggest that it doesn’t blend easily and the taste isn’t the greatest. It’s also on the expensive side.
Left Coast Performance Keto Coffee Creamer
This coffee creamer needs to be blended before use.
It’s another one that relies on MCT oil, ghee and cacao powder. But, in this case, there is an emulsifier included as well.
The creamer tends to be popular and gets positive reviews. It also has the advantage of providing a large amount of creamer (16 fl. oz) in one product. Most of the other brands are much smaller.
Coffee Booster
This is another option that relies on healthy ingredients. It just includes coconut oil, ghee and cacao powder.
The cacao powder helps to give the creamer an appealing taste. The product is also very popular with consistently good reviews.
Final Thoughts
Coffee on a keto diet doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you want to add in simple ingredients, make your own creamer or buy something at the store, there are plenty of ways to make your coffee taste fantastic.
Many of the options even offer health benefits.
You can also vary your approaches over time. Perhaps you’ll use a store-bought keto creamer when you’re in a hurry and make Bulletproof coffee when you’re not. Or, maybe you’ll do something different again.
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