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Keto Dalgona Coffee

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Keto Dalgona Coffee has been the rage in our home filled with teens over the past two months. I'll never forget the first day the four of them decided to make it. They descended on the kitchen, digging through drawers to find whisks and shallow bowls.

From my office, I heard "tink, tink, tink" as they whisked and whisked. Eventually, the sounds drew me to the kitchen where they introduced me to the popular dalgona coffee.

Keto Dalgona Coffee topping some keto milk (almond milk mixed with MCT powder) served in a glass with cinnamon sticks

Two of them were making it with normal sugar, one with BochaSweet and one with Lakanto's Powdered Monk Fruit Blend. All versions turned out perfectly. The only caveat was that on a keto diet, we don't drink regular milk.

After months of testing and taste tests, we settled on blending unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk with a full scoop of MCT Powder. Then we top this "Keto Milk" concoction with our creamy dalgona coffee before mixing it all together.

Also popular was a keto milk concoction of two tablespoons heavy cream mixed into 4 ounces of water. Then topped with the keto dalgona coffee whip.

Ingredients for Keto Dalgona Coffee

Here's the ingredients you'll need:

Keto Dalgona Coffee served in insulated glass tumbler with a spoonful of dalgona whip beside it.

Tutorial Video

Keto Dalgona Coffee served in a glass with cinnamon sticks

Keto Dalgona Coffee

Mix up this Keto Dalgona Coffee in just minutes using an immersion blender or a powered whisk. Then, scoop it on top of some Keto Inspired Milk and have a mid morning energy boost at your fingertips.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Keto
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: keto, coffee, dalgona
Prep Time: 10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Keto Milk Substitute

Instructions

  • In a large, shallow mixing bowl combine coffee powder, sugar substitute and hot water and whisk/blend until rich and foamy. This takes 5-10 minutes depending on the kitchen tool you're using. For the fastest blending, use an immersion blender.

Assembling Your Dalgona Coffee

  • For a single serving, add 6 ounces of unsweetened almond milk to a cup. Blend in one scoop of MCT Oil Powder until completely blended. Use a immersion blender or powered whisk to blend completely together.
  • Dollop on 1/4 of the mixture to the top of your keto milk. Then stir carefully to blend together. Sip & Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts do not include sugar substitute or coffee powder. When you log your food, be sure and include the brands you chose 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

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More Keto Milk Substitute Options

I encourage you to play around with different milk substitutes until you find the one that makes your keto dalgona coffee just right. Here's a few options.

Cream & Water

My husband's favorite base for his keto dalgona coffee is served over 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream mixed with 5-6 ounces of water. He'll also sometimes add in the MCT Oil Powder for a super creamy, decadant treat.

Full Fat Coconut Milk

Another family favorite is serving this keto dalgona whip over full fat coconut milk. This is the stuff you purchase in a can at the grocery store. If you live in a cold environment you may need to heat this up slightly to mix in the coconut cream found at the top of the can when you open it up.

But, if you live in a warm environment just shake the can vigorously before opening it to ensure the coconut cream emulsifies with the rest. No need to add MCT Oil Power to this mixture as it's already packed with MCT's from coconut!

Unsweetened Coconut Milk (Carton)

If you're a fan of the unsweetened coconut milk or a coconut milk almond milk blend that comes in a carton, you can use this as well. Just substitute it out for the almond milk in the recipe card above.

Which is your favorite keto milk base for your keto dalgona coffee? Comment and let us know.

Other Keto Recipes

https://www.wholebodyliving.com/keto-no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-parfait/
https://www.wholebodyliving.com/keto-pretzels/
https://www.wholebodyliving.com/keto-hot-chocolate-mix/

Keto Egg Nog

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Cooking this keto Egg Nog will fill your kitchen with the scents of the season. The warm, comforting scents of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla will spread throughout the house and bring hungry smiles to your kitchen.

While there are many variations of egg nog that use raw eggs, I wanted to stick to the safe side and cook the eggs. One benefit this brings is the eggs thicken up the egg nog beautifully.

What Sugar Substitute Should I Use?

The most commonly asked question on my keto recipes is about sugar substitutes. In this recipe, I've used Bocha Sweet but there are plenty of other options.

When using other sugar alternatives, I like to mix two of them together for the best possible taste. For example, I might use Lakanto's Monk Fruit which is a blend of Monk Fruit and Erytheritol.

When I use Stevia, I always use the drops and sweeten to taste. Stevia is something like 100 times sweeter than real sugar. For this recipe, I'd start with 60 drops and then taste and adjust until I was happy with the finished product. It's always best to start with too little than to over-sweeten!

If I were to use allulose in this recipe, I would add it in after cooking the mixture. This is because allulose has a tendency to brown and we don't necessarily want a brown sugar flavor for egg nog.

Why Do We Prefer Bocha Sweet?

Our sugar substitute of choice is Bocha Sweet and there's good reason for this!

Bocha Sweet is extracted from the Kabocha pumpkin which has been a staple in the Japanese diet for centuries. Consuming Bocha Sweet on a daily basis helps to support longevity and supports healthy blood sugar levels.

Even better? It tastes almost exactly like real sugar. There's no thin flavor or metallic aftertaste. I think most of us are looking for something that tastes amazing because only a full, satisfying taste is going to work over the long-term.

So, if we are going to go to all the work to make Keto Egg Nog so we can please our taste buds AND stick to our keto diet. Well, we want the result to taste GOOD not... just 'meh' and unsatisfying. For this reason plus the health benefits, we reach for Bocha Sweet every time.

In fact, we develop so many recipes with Bocha Sweet, they even send it to us for free these days which really helps us develop MORE recipes for your sweet tooth 🙂

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Why Strain The Egg Nog?

We strain the egg nog to make sure it has the perfect smooth, creamy texture.

Despite our best efforts, sometimes, we human's accidentally end up with a few chunks of egg when tempering. Straining is a quick extra step that ensures these aren't in our delicious, creamy egg nog.

All you need is an inexpensive fine mesh strainer and you're good to go.

Ingredients for Keto Egg Nog

Here are the ingredients you'll need to whip up your own low carb Egg Nog to enjoy this holiday season:

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Keto Egg Nog (2g Net Carb)

This keto egg nog is perfect for your family gatherings & holiday celebrations. You can make it with your favorite rum or simply use water for an alcohol free version.
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Course: Creamer, Drinks, Holiday, Keto
Cuisine: Keto
Keyword: keto drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar substitute together until foamy. Set aside. 
  • In a small saucepan, combine: 1 cup water & 1 cup heavy cream
  • Add:  ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 whole cloves & ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
    Turn off heat and temper the cream mixture into the eggs.
  • Add tempered egg mixture to the cream mixture.
    Cook on low heat for a few minutes--do NOT allow to boil. You want to bring the mixture up to 160 degrees.
  • Remove from heat, strain into a container and allow to cool.
  • After cooled add the following: 1 c heavy cream, 1 c water or light rum & 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chill for 24 hours prior to serving.

Notes

Makes approximately 4 cups of egg nog. Or eight, 1/2 c servings. 
Nutrition facts are for a non-alcoholic version of egg nog and do not include sugar alcohols from the sugar substitute you chose.
Our favorite sugar substitutes in order of preference are:
For a "lighter" version, substitute 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of water for unsweetened almond or coconut milk.
For a dairy-free version, use full fat coconut milk in place of the heavy cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1069IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg

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https://wholebodyliving.com/sugar-free-irish-cream-baileys-copycat
https://wholebodyliving.com/keto-sugar-cookies/
https://wholebodyliving.com/keto-christmas-recipe-coconut-clusters
https://wholebodyliving.com/homemade-sugar-free-amaretto-recipe

Low Carb Root Beer

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A low carb root beer recipe that lets you indulge a little AND stay faithful to your Ketogenic Diet!

The secret behind this low carb root beer recipe is choosing a root beer extract that doesn't contain added sugars.

Some of my favorite flavoring extracts I've used in the past actually contain some form of sugar in the ingredients list. It's so surprising ALL the places that sugar is hiding, isn't it?? We've really got to become avid ingredient list readers 🙂

So, after some research, I've chosen to use Cook's Root Beer Extract because it's all-natural, gluten-free and has no added sugars. Furthermore, it tastes clean and natural and has a full, delicious flavor. Also, I love that it's made with their pure bourbon vanilla extract!

Low Carb Root Beer in a mug with sparkling water shown behind it

Sweetening Your Low Carb Root Beer

Now that we've found a great low carb root beer extract... we need to find an alternative sweetener that will provide a substitute for real sugar... preferably without a metallic mouth feel.

To solve this problem I've used a combination of my favorite super food sugar substitute (Bocha Sweet) and liquid stevia.

If you make the recipe and find it not quite sweet enough, increase the amount of Bocha Sweet and Stevia in your syrup until you hit just the right level of sweetness.

As you remain keto, you'll notice your taste buds changing. Things that didn't taste sweet before, all of a sudden do!

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Ingredients for Low Carb Root Beer

Here are the ingredients you'll need to make your low carb root beer.

Low Carb Root Beer shown in a mug filled with ice

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Low Carb Root Beer

This fizzy, sweet, satisfying low carb rootbeer is a great way to reward yourself after a long day!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Keto
Keyword: keto drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 40 2 Tbsp Servings
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

To Make The Low Carb Root Beer Syrup

To Make The Rootbeer

Instructions

  • Warm your water and stir in 1 cup of Bocha Sweet until the sugar substitute is completely dissolved. Then add liquid stevia and rootbeer extract and stir to combine.
  • Chill in the fridge for a few hours to allow to cool OR use immediately, pouring over ice to chill quickly.
  • Once chilled, add 2-6 tbsp of your keto rootbeer syrup to the bottom of a 16 ounce glass, then pour in 12 ounces of sparkling water and stir to combine. The more syrup you add, the sweeter and bolder the flavor. You'll find your perfect balance with a little experimenting.
  • Sip and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts are zero calories 🙂
Make sure you use a root beer extract that has no added sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg

What Kind of Sparkling Water Should I Use?

What a great question!!

First, you should definitely choose an unflavored sparkling water for your low carb root beer.

For a light carbonation, we choose mineral water by S.Pelligrino or Perrier. More and more brands are coming out with sparkling mineral water including Costco and Whole Foods.

For more carbonation in your low carb root beer choose a sparkling water such as La Croix. You can find more and more store brands out there as well if you're on a budget.

Fortunately, it's fairly easy to find unsweetened sparkling water these days! If you have a favorite brand that fizzes up just perfectly, share with us in the comments.

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https://wholebodyliving.com/keto-lemonade-recipe/

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Low Carb Sangria

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This refreshing, fruity low carb sangria is just what you’re looking for at the end of a hot summer day. It’s perfect for parties, celebrations or ‘just because’.

This low carb sangria takes less than twenty minutes to make from start to finish. All the while you’re anticipating the rich, fruity goodness you’ll get to enjoy over ice. Sangria is truly a celebration in your mouth. I can’t wait for you to try it.

I got the idea to create a low-carb sangria a few years ago. We were getting ready for a get-together with friends when they asked if I could figure out how to make low-carb sangria. We all wanted a special treat for the hot summer days that would allow us to stick to our Keto Diet.

I tried a few times and wasn’t blown away with my results. My friend tried a few online recipes and we both felt it just wasn’t right.

a glass of Low Carb Sangria with a second glass in the background and a small bowl of dried tea beside and scattered around

Inspiration for Low Carb Sangria...

Enter new inspiration… In our recent travels, we had cocktails at a hotel in Canada and they had unique tea-infused cocktails. I had taken a picture of the menu and referred back to that...thinking about using a fruit tea instead of real fruit to create a fruity tea infused sangria.

If this idea worked, there would be a lot of flavor options available!

First, I ordered a few different strong fruit teas online. I settled on Tealyra - Grandma's Garden Berry for my first attempt at a low carb sangria. Opening the package, my senses were comforted by the warm, berry smell floating up from the tea leaves. Excitedly, I brewed a heaping tablespoon in 2 cups boiling water for 7 minutes.

I then mixed in a quarter cup of Bocha Sweet (my favorite sugar substitute) and then muddled in a sliced lime. Finally, I poured in a bottle of Merlot that I knew we liked. I then put it in the refrigerator to chill until we could enjoy it out on the deck that same evening. I was excited to surprise my husband with a treat when he got home from work.

A 45 degree angle picture of Low Carb Sangria in a stemless wineglass with ice floating on top. garnished with a lime wheel with loose dried tea around it

Evening came and I pulled out the low-carb sangria. My husband’s eyes lit up. I added ice cubes to a few wine glasses and poured the sangria on top. The aroma of berries and summer wafted up to tickle our taste buds as we made ourselves comfortable on the deck.

One sip and we were hooked, it turns out using fruit tea is the perfect way to infuse sangria without all the sugar from fruit and fruit juices.

This low-carb sangria is meant to be enjoyed occasionally as alcohol itself does have calories and even dry red wine packs a carb punch. When we indulge we always pair it with a fat in an attempt to balance out our macros. We notice that this will not throw us out of ketosis if we’re already there.

What Wine Should I Choose?

There are a lot of wines out there with added sugar. We find that the best low-sugar wines actually come from overseas.

If you want a truly sugar-free wine that’s been tested, we recommend you indulge in Dry Farm Wines. The prices are a little higher than what we would usually spend on wine, but the peace-of-mind of knowing what’s in the bottle is well worth it.

I also notice that my feet swell and ache when I drink wine...except when it’s Dry Farm Wines. This made me think that maybe I need to start ordering only overseas wine in restaurants. I tried that on a recent trip and found that the dry wine I ordered (red or white) that weren’t made in the U.S.A. didn’t cause my feet to swell.

Has anyone else had this experience? It’s something that I’ve noticed over the past few years and have been curious about what's going on. A fellow ketonian said she has the same problem and as long as she drinks Dry Farm Wines she’s fine. Comment and let me know if you’ve had this same experience!

two stemless wineglasses full of icy Low Carb Sangria each garnished with a lime wheel

Sweetness Preference

Some people want their low-carb Sangria even sweeter than I’ve made it here. There’s a few options that I would recommend. First, simply add more Bocha Sweet! Another idea is to brew the tea with some dried whole leaf stevia so that it’s quite sweet to begin with. 

We’ve actually been growing real stevia in our AeroGarden and then drying it and steeping it along with various teas we make and enjoy. We use just a pinch of dried stevia in our loose leaf tea when we brew it and we find this is the perfect sweetness.

Finally, you can just add a few drops of liquid stevia directly to your cup or a few more to the whole pitcher.

Adjust the sweetness to your tastes and enjoy.

If you are curious about different sugar substitutes and why I use Bocha Sweet or Stevia in my daily life...check out my Sugar Substitute Guide here.

What Tea Should I Use?

A few of my favorite teas to make low carb sangria are:

My tip is to pick a flavor of tea that will complement the flavors of your wine. So, if you’ve already got your wine -- read the label or google the wine to find out what the flavor profile is. Then, choose your tea based on this profile.

If you already have a tea, choose a dry wine that will complement it. If you have a raspberry tea then find a wine with a raspberry flavor profile.

This helps to ensure your flavors don’t clash and will give you great results!

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Optional Add-Ins

There’s a few things you can do to jazz up the flavor of this low carb sangria. My favorite flavor enhancer is to add a teaspoon of real vanilla extract to the recipe. This helps the fruit flavors really meld together and adds a gentle vanilla finish at the end of each sip.

If you’re a fan of strong sangria, you can add a quarter to a half cup of no added sugar Brandy or dry vermouth.

Another fantastic idea is to add a quarter teaspoon of orange extract to the recipe if you’re a fan of sangria made with orange juice.

Cinnamon sticks can also be added when you mix up your low carb sangria. I like how cinnamon imparts a little heat to the mix.

Low Carb Sangria shown poured into a stemless wineglass with ice

What Flavor Combinations Did You Come Up With?

Did you make this low-carb sangria and make it your own and absolutely love it?? Comment below and share your unique recipe with us all. I believe this is a sangria recipe that is very flexible. We can use different fruity teas and wines to make limitless flavor combinations. So, share your favorites with us and other readers in the comments below.

Ingredients for Low Carb Sangria

Here's a few things you'll need for your low carb sangria….

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Low Carb Sangria

This refreshing, fruity low carb sangria is just what you’re looking for at the end of a hot summer day. It’s perfect for parties, celebrations or ‘just because’. For the best flavor, mix it up the day before serving. However, it's excellent right away too!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Low Carb
Keyword: bbq, keto alcohol drink, keto drinks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time (optional): 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut a lemon or lime into slices.
  • Brew a strong fruit tea, I have used a berry tea we love that’s linked below.
  • In a large pitcher, mix together the tea with the Bocha Sweet while the tea is still warm. This allows the Bocha Sweet to dissolve faster. If the tea is already cold, it will just take a few minutes of mixing to get the sweetener to dissolve.
  • Drop the lime into the tea mixture and muddle for a few minutes using a wooden spoon.
  • Next, mix in the dry red wine. Pour slowly so as not to splatter as I did.
  • Chill your sangria for 2 to 12 hours and enjoy over ice.

Notes

Note: Nutrition facts provided for general purposes only. Your totals will depend on the ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

This low carb sangria is best enjoyed in moderation. We always pair any alcoholic drink with a fat to balance out our ratios. To avoid added sugars hidden in wines, we strongly recommend doing your research... or for those of us who lack the time for this... investing in a company such as Dry Farm Wines who will do the research for you and send you wine!

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Homemade Sugar Free Amaretto Recipe

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Sugar Free Amaretto recipe keto friendly amaretto

Is there anything like rich and decadent amaretto around the holiday season?? This year, I put myself to work on creating a sugar free amaretto.

You know, my favorite drink in all the world is an amaretto sour...

However, if you were to look up the nutrition facts on an amaretto sour you'd quickly find that it's FAR from a keto-friendly drink.

For this amaretto to be keto-friendly, it needed to be sugar free and taste just like the real thing.

What About Non-Alcoholic Sugar Free Amaretto?

I'll talk about how to make a non-alcoholic sugar free amaretto just below the recipe card... so keep reading.

Actually, I make it non-alcoholic most of the year and am starting to prefer it that way. Each to their own!

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How To Make Sugar Free Amaretto

Before we get into the details...

For the best flavor, mix up this keto friendly amaretto at least one week in advance. This allows the flavors to develop over time.

I also recommend using something other than bottom shelf liquor. Use a mid-tier liquor or even a top shelf if you plan on sipping this straight.

The Ingredients...

Now, there are a few ingredients here that you may not have lying around the house. Particularly the Yakon Syrup.

What is Yakon Syrup?

Yakon syrup tastes a lot like a mild molasses. It comes from the roots of the yakon plant which grows natively in the Andes mountains of South America. It's actually been used for medicinal purposes for years for things like diabetes, digestive disorders and improving kidney disorders.

For my purposes, I needed a low sugar alternative to molasses. Yakon Syrup fit the bill and works like a charm. Omitting it leaves a almond-flavored liquor that kind of falls flat in the taste department.

If you're in a real pinch, you can go ahead and use half the amount of molasses.

You can read more about Yakon Syrup here.

Otherwise, make sure you get some Yakon Syrup ordered, it's not easy to find on store shelves.

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Homemade Sugar Free Amaretto

Enjoy this easy sugar free amaretto recipe at your next gathering or special occasion! This version is sugar free and uses keto approved ingredients!
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Course: Drinks, Holiday
Cuisine: Keto
Keyword: keto drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a mason jar or glass bowll, mix together warm water, yakon syrup and Bocha Sweet (or other granulated sugar substitute) until dissolved.
  • Add almond extract, vanilla extract and vodka and mix together.
  • Pour into a mason jar or other container for storage that you can tightly seal.
  • Store for a minimum of 1 week. This homemade sugar free amaretto reaches it’s best flavor if you remember to make it about 4 weeks in advance.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates and do not include sugar alcohols.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg

To Make Non-Alcoholic Sugar Free Amaretto...

All you need to do to make this a Non-Alcoholic Sugar Free Amaretto is to replace the vodka with half the amount of water.

So, instead of 2 cups of vodka, you'll use 1 cup of water.

Simple, easy and delicious!

Then just use the Non-Alcoholic Sugar Free Amaretto in any recipe calling for the real thing.

What Keto Sweetener Substitutions Would Work?

What a great question! I'm asked this often.

If you haven't already tried Bocha Sweet, I highly recommend you do.

It's a superfood alternative sweetener made from a Japanese pumpkin called the Kabocha pumpkin.

Just about any alternative sweeteners will work in this recipe. You can use Monk Fruit Sweetener or a blend like Swerve.

What about Stevia?? Yes. Absolutely. Although, stevia on its own doesn't quite taste like the real thing. I like to mix a little stevia with Bocha Sweet when I need things a little sweeter.

So, what is your favorite Keto Sweetener? Comment below and let me know!

How To Make Keto Friendly Amaretto

Time needed: 10 minutes.

Making keto friendly amaretto is easy with a few instructions and the right ingredients. For the best flavor, age the sugar free amaretto for at least a week. When I'm patient enough to let this sit a few weeks, I find it has the best flavor.

  1. Gather your ingredients.

    1 cup warm water
    2 Tbsp Yakon Syrup
    1/2 cup Bocha Sweet (or other sugar substitute)
    2 Tbsp Almond Extract
    2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
    2 cups vodka (or 1 cup water for NA)

  2. In a mason jar or large glass measuring cup that's at least 32 ounces, mix together warm water, yakon syrup and Bocha Sweet.

    Stir until the granulated sugar substitute (Bocha Sweet) is completely dissolved. About 1 minute.

  3. Add the almond extract, vanilla extract and vodka or water into the mason jar and stir together until combined.

  4. Pour into a container for storage that you can tightly seal. Store for a minimum of 1 week in a dark, cool place.

    I find two weeks is the optimal time to enjoy. Play around with yours and let me know your opinion in the comments below.

Here's A Few Other Sugar Free Liquor Recipes

Sugar Free Irish Cream (Baileys Copycat)

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This sugar free irish cream recipe is easy to make and simple to modify!

Make it non-alcoholic by using water instead of whiskey!

The non-alcoholic sugar-free irish cream is delish in morning coffee and perfect for your holiday celebrations!

You can also just omit the alcohol and let people add it themselves if they so choose to.

In the end, this homemade irish cream is the perfect addition to your holiday table!

Plus...

This version is dairy free!

You can make it full-on dairy by using heavy whipping cream instead of coconut milk

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Your New Favorite Keto Drink

This recipe is dairy free, but to make it full-on dairy all you need to do is use heavy whipping cream instead of coconut milk!

You can swap out the almond milk for unsweetened coconut milk, hazelnut milk, cashew milk…or even a 50/50 blend of heavy cream and water!

Ingredients for Sugar-Free Irish Cream (Baileys Copycat)

Here's a few ingredients you'll need to make your sugar free irish cream. Cheers!

Sugar Free Irish Cream (Baileys CopyCat) ingredients

Tutorial Video: Sugar Free Irish Cream (Baileys Copycat)

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Sugar Free Irish Cream (Baileys Copycat)

This sugar free irish cream recipe is easy to make and simple to modify! Make your keto irish cream non-alcoholic by using water instead of whiskey! The non-alcoholic sugar-free irish cream is delish in morning coffee and perfect for your holiday celebrations!
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Course: Creamer, Drinks, Holiday
Cuisine: Keto
Keyword: keto drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5 Cups
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Blend with immersion blender or whisk until completely combined.
  • Add 1 ½ cups Irish Whiskey (or water to make this non-alcoholic)
  • For the best flavor, allow to sit at least 24 hours before enjoying.

Notes

Nutrition facts are provided as estimates only.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2.7mg

How To Make Sugar Free Irish Cream (Baileys Copycat)

Time needed: 5 minutes.

This sugar free irish cream recipe is easy to make and simple to modify! Make your keto irish cream non-alcoholic by using water instead of whiskey! The non-alcoholic sugar-free irish cream is delish in morning coffee and perfect for your holiday celebrations!

  1. Gather your ingredients & supplies

    1 Can Full Fat Coconut Milk warmed
    ½ Cup Bocha Sweet or other sugar substitute
    1 Tbsp Cacao Powder
    1 Tsp Espresso Powder or instant coffee
    1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
    ¼ Tsp Almond Extract
    1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
    1 1/2 c Irish Whiskey or waterSugar Free Irish Cream (Baileys CopyCat) ingredients

  2. Blend the ingredients

    Blend with immersion blender or whisk until completely combined.
    Add 1 ½ cups Irish Whiskey (or water to make this non-alcoholic)

  3. Store or serve

    For the best flavor, allow to sit at least 24 hours before enjoying. Sugar Free Irish Cream (Baileys Copycat)2

Other Keto Drink Recipes

Low Carb Margarita

https://wholebodyliving.com/low-carb-margarita/

Sugar Free Amaretto

https://wholebodyliving.com/homemade-sugar-free-amaretto-recipe/

Sugar Free Kahlua

https://wholebodyliving.com/homemade-sugar-free-kahlua-keto-and-paleo/

Homemade Sugar Free Kahlua

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Making your own Sugar Free Kahlua takes just five minutes and is incredibly easy with a few simple ingredients and a good recipe!

When I mixed up my sugar free coffee liquor, I thought about why I rarely drink coffee liquor. I tend to want to sip on some coffee liquor in the evening... but then think about how poorly I sleep if I do that.

The solution?? I made mine decaf!!!

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Is Alcohol Keto?

This, perhaps, is the bigger question.

If you scroll down and look at the calories in a batch of this sugar free kahlua you'll find that alcohol really isn't keto.

However, you can safely enjoy a drink now and then. In my opinion, we that eat keto need to relax now and then and having these little "cheats" that allow our body to stay in Ketosis are incredibly valuable to long-term keto success.

When I enjoy an evening drink, I prefer to pair a fat bomb or a piece of high-fat cheese with it.

Ya Feel It Faster

A word of warning, when your body is in a state of ketosis you will feel alcohol hit you MUCH faster than when you're not.

My advice...Keep your drinks small and sip them slowly

sugar free kahlua shown in a small glass on an antique tray

I am in love with these little grappa glasses I found while cleaning out the attic at our family farm.

They are the perfect container for sugar free kahlua!

I have been looking for different pretty glasses like these ever since and the closest I've been able to find are "Grappa" or sometimes brandy glasses.

Your New Favorite Keto Drink

My favorite thing about making my own coffee liquor (Kahlua) is being in control of all the things ?

In my opinion, regular Kahlua is a bit on the sweet side. You can dial back the amount of sugar substitute you use to get the perfect level of sweetness for you.

Also, I tend to be VERY sensitive to caffeine too late in the day which meant that I could rarely enjoy coffee liquor as a night-cap.

Therefore, when I mixed this up, I opted for decaf coffee.

I don't know about you….

I always buy ORGANIC coffee because of all the chemicals sprayed on conventional coffee.

In fact, as I'm writing this post from a cozy hotel room… I'm enjoying a cup of organic coffee made with my AeroPress which is what I travel with!

Finally, you can choose a base liquor of your preference. I have played around with using rum, vodka and brandy. All three yield excellent results.

Though, I tend to lean towards using brandy because it isn't derived from a grain and I enjoy the finished result.

What tweaks will you make to this recipe?

Share your ideas and results with us in the comments section at the bottom of this blog post.

Ingredients for Homemade Sugar Free Kahlua

Here's a few things you'll need to make your sugar free Kahlua:

Tutorial Video: Homemade Sugar Free Kahlua

Check out my YouTube channel “Tara's Keto Kitchen”! 

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Homemade Sugar Free Kahlua

Mix up this sugar free kahlua recipe and enjoy coffee liquor without all the sugar!
You can experiment with different bases for this sugar free coffee liquor including rum, brandy, vodka and even whisky! Kahlua is traditionally made with rum. Do what tastes good!
4.43 from 19 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Keto
Keyword: keto alcohol drink, keto drinks, sugar free, sugar free coffee liquor, sugar free kahlua
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 10 half cup servings
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve Bocha Sweet (or other sugar substitute) in your warm coffee.
  • Mix in vanilla extract, caramel extract and your choice of rum, vodka or brandy.
  • Pour into a container that you can tightly seal.
  • You’ll have a little under 5 cups. You can store in a mason jar or container of your choice.
  • You can drink this right away.
    However, you may prefer to age your homemade sugar free Kahlua for 1-4 weeks. I find that even 24 hours improves the smoothness of the drink.

Notes

Nutrition facts are provided as estimates.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 34mg | Sugar: 0g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0mg

Other Keto Drinks Recipes

Sugar Free Irish Cream

https://wholebodyliving.com/sugar-free-irish-cream-baileys-copycat/

Skinny Margarita

https://wholebodyliving.com/skinny-low-carb-margarita/

Sugar Free Amaretto

https://wholebodyliving.com/homemade-sugar-free-amaretto-recipe/

Skinny Low Carb Margarita

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3 Ingredient Skinny Margarita

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This delicious, low carb margarita recipe is perfect at the end of a hot summer day...

Mix up a big batch and take it to the next party you attend. You won't need to worry about having a keto-friendly drink and your friends will love it!

To make this skinny low carb margarita, all you need is lime juice, liquid stevia and tequila.

When I filmed this recipe, we had just returned from a vacation in Cancun and brought back a bottle of Don Julio which is pictured. It's our favorite tequila. I actually enjoy sipping an ounce by itself from time to time as the flavor is so crisp and clean.

Whats your favorite tequila? Tell me in the comments!

But Wait....Are you allowed to drink alcohol on the Keto Diet?

Yes. Alcohol (and this low carb margarita) can have a place in your Keto Diet in moderation.

Here's a few things you should know...

First...Be in a state of ketosis for at least ten days before experimenting with adding alcohol.

Preferentially, avoid alcohol your first two to three weeks while your body adapts to this new way of eating. For instance, don't mix up this low carb margarita until you've become fat-adapted. Otherwise, it could undo all your hard work.

Second....If you're going to enjoy a low carb margarita or other cocktail, pair it with a fat. My favorite way to do this is with cheese or a fat bomb!

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Finally...

Realize that alcohol is processed in your body similarly to sugar (but actually faster).

Alcohol has a place only in moderation. Drinking regularly will hinder your weight loss goals.

If you'd like to learn more, here's my video on Alcohol on a Keto Diet.

Can You Drink Alcohol on A Keto Diet??

Now, let's get into the Skinny Low Carb Margarita Recipe!

Your New Favorite Keto Drink

Ingredients for Skinny Low Carb Margarita

Here's a few things you'll need to make your low carb margarita:

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Tutorial Video: Skinny Low Carb Margarita

Check out my YouTube channel “Tara's Keto Kitchen”! 

I share new videos and recipes every week. Subscribe so you're notified by YouTube when the recipes post.

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Low Carb Margarita for the Keto Diet

This sugar free margarita has just three ingredients (plus water) and is simple to mix up. Many margarita recipes call for Triple Sec which we have omitted to make this more authentic-- like what you'd drink in Mexico! This also keeps the carb count much lower. 
This Keto Margarita recipe has just three net carbs and 76 calories per serving. 
To make this a non alcoholic low carb margarita, simply omit the tequila.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Keto
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients.

Notes

You can jazz up this recipe a little more by using sparkling water instead of plain water!
Try a tequila mojito by adding mint leaves.
Nutrition facts are provided as estimates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin C: 12.8mg

Other Keto Drink Recipes

https://wholebodyliving.com/homemade-sugar-free-amaretto-recipe
https://wholebodyliving.com/low-carb-sangria/
https://wholebodyliving.com/sugar-free-irish-cream-baileys-copycat

Keto Lemonade Recipe

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This keto lemonade recipe features my favorite sugar substitute... Bocha Sweet. If you are looking for a low calorie lemonade without artificial sweeteners or other additives that tastes REAL... you found it!

This keto friendly lemonade contains only 6 calories and 2 carbs per cup (from lemon juice). It's the perfect refreshing pick-me-up on a hot summers day. Enjoy in moderation.

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Keto Lemonade Is Summertime's Best Friend

The key to creating the perfect keto friendly lemonade was in finding a natural alternative to sugar without any weird aftertaste.

The solution….?

Bocha Sweet.

Bocha Sweet is a superfood alternative to sugar. It's made from the Kabocha Pumpkin which is predominately grown in Asia. This pumpkin has a high pentose concentration which is where the sweet taste comes from!

What does this mean to you?

You can enjoy great tasting desserts made with Bocha Sweet and feel like you're eating sugar.

Even Better…

You're doing something good for your body! We all know we should be eating less sugar. This is a great way to accomplish that goal without sacrificing flavor or personal satisfaction.

This stuff is my favorite Keto Sweet-Tooth Hack because it's not only a natural product–but it has whole body health benefits and supports healthy blood sugar levels. Even for people NOT on a Keto diet!

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Ingredients for Keto Lemonade

Here's a few ingredients you'll need to make this keto lemonade recipe perfect every time.

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Tutorial Video: Keto Lemonade

Check out my YouTube channel “Tara's Keto Kitchen”! 

I share new videos and recipes every week. Subscribe so you're notified by YouTube when the recipes post.

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Homemade Keto Lemonade (1 Carb per glass)

Are you looking for a low calorie lemonade without the artificial sweeteners? This keto friendly lemonade contains only 1 net carbs per cup (due to the lemon juice). It's the perfect, refreshing "pick-me-up" on a hot summer day.
4 from 6 votes
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Course: Drinks, Keto
Cuisine: Keto
Keyword: keto drinks
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients. 
  • Stir until completely combined and enjoy!

Notes

I like my lemonade quite tart and use 2/3 C of Bocha Sweet in this recipe when I make it for myself. If you don't have much of a sweet tooth, try using 2/3 of a cup. You can always add a little more if needed 🙂
Tip: Jazz up the flavor with a few drops of Young Living Lemon Vitality Essential Oil
Nutrition facts are provided as estimates only and do not contain sugar alcohols.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

Other Keto Drink Recipes

https://wholebodyliving.com/skinny-low-carb-margarita/
https://wholebodyliving.com/homemade-sugar-free-amaretto-recipe/
https://wholebodyliving.com/sugar-free-irish-cream-baileys-copycat/
https://wholebodyliving.com/homemade-sugar-free-kahlua-keto-and-paleo/

Low Carb Margarita

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How To Make A Low Carb Margarita

Making a Keto friendly margarita is easier than you'd think.

  1. Gather your ingredients (tequila, grand marnier, lemon juice, liquid stevia drops and either Young Living Lime Vitality Essential Oil or fresh lime juice)
  2. Combine 1 ounce lemon juice, 6-10 drops liquid stevia, 1 drop Young Living Lime Vitality Essential Oil (or 2 tsp lime juice) in a glass and mix.
  3. Add ice cubes
  4. Finish with 3/4 oz Grand Marnier and 1 1/2 ounce of Tequila

Enjoy!

Low Carb Margarita

Having searched the internet for a low carb margarita, I wasn't satisfied with the options. So I started with a basic recipe and embellished with what we had on hand. If you prefer a sweeter drink, use additional stevia drops.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Drinks, Keto
Cuisine: Keto
Keyword: keto alcohol drink
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Servings
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine in a frosty glass and enjoy! 
    For a twist, try it with 6 ounces of sparkling water!

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin C: 12.8mg