There is more to the keto diet than low-carb eating. A low-carb drink is also an option to consider. That’s right!
On the keto diet, liquid carbs are counted the same way as solid carbs. Does this mean keto prohibits sweet and alcoholic drinks?
Do we have to say goodbye to the fun times? This is not necessarily true.
Despite the limited options for keto drinks, you can still enjoy a variety of keto beverages made from different keto frappe recipes.
In this article. we’ll cover what you can drink on keto. To begin with, let’s look at a few basics.
What Is Keto?
The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers many health benefits.
According to this diet, one should eat 55 to 70 percent of calories from fat, 15 to 35 percent from protein, and less than 10 percent from carbohydrates.
Why Should Carbs Be Kept Low on a Keto Diet?
In order to achieve ketosis, a low-carb diet inhibits insulin production, resulting in a low insulin level.
Ketosis then produces molecules called ketones which fuel your body and brain.
Ketosis also promotes a wide range of health benefits beyond weight loss, including mental acuity, higher energy levels, lower blood sugar levels, heart health, and brain health.
Hence, low-carb diets contribute to produce these benefits.
Keto Drinks: Basic Principles
As with keto foods, the main rule for keto drinks is to keep net carbs low and there’s nothing more complicated about it. Net carbs are just total carbs minus fiber, and sugar alcohols. Since fiber and sugar alcohols don’t contain enough calories to kick you out of ketosis, they don’t count against your carb limit.
A keto-friendly beverage like a keto frappe has fewer than 5 grams of net carbs per serving.
However, it’s important to note that not all low-carb beverages are suitable for a healthy keto diet, but as long as you monitor your sugar cravings, you can indulge in unhealthy sugary frappes occasionally.
You can even use honey in your frappes so long as you do so in small amounts, says PlanKetogenic.pro’s honey article.
Health Benefits of Keto Frappe Beverages
● Increases Physical Performance
There’s nothing worse than going to the gym and finding that you just don’t have the energy to get your workout done. Your mind is with you, but your body says no. While there are many supplements you can take to boost your performance and get things going at full speed, the caffeine used in keto frappes is perhaps the simplest and most effective.
In a meta-analysis of 40 double-blind studies, researchers found that caffeine consumption improved physical performance by 12%. This was especially true for people doing strength exercises. Essentially, participants in the caffeine group found that their time to exhaustion was significantly longer than that of the placebo group
● Enhance Healthy Heart Rate
You know the world is on your side when chocolate cravings are beneficial to your heart health. Cacao is one of those fantastic ingredients that also serves as a medicinal plant. Cacao contains plant compounds called flavanols, which are known for their heart-health benefits.
Moreover, cocoa consumption is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. It appears that cacao (via its flavonoid compounds) may help lower your blood pressure, improve blood vessel function and reduce blood clotting. That’s quite a lot for one plant. These health benefits may be due to flavonoids’ antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
● Supports Brain Functionality
Aside from the fact that keto frappes only contain 3-5 grams of carbs per serving, these frappes have one secret ingredient – Ketones. Specifically, you get a boost in the ketone body beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB).
The benefits of this ketone are the whole reason you’re on a ketogenic diet in the first place. It acts as both an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, and research shows it can even boost brain function. While research on this intriguing source of energy continues, the only proposed mechanism for BHB’s effect on neurological function is anti-inflammatory activity. It has even been suggested as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Top Keto Frappe Recipes
To get you started, here is a selection of our favorite top keto frappe recipes:
1. Hazelnut Keto Frappe Coffee Recipe
This delicious hazelnut keto frappe recipe contains sugar- and dairy-free ingredients and is a perfect summer replacement for your hot bulletproof coffee or mocha.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of ice
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 packet of instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- 2 teaspoons MCT oil
- 1 tbsp sugar-free hazelnut syrup
- 1 scoop of collagen powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend well. Serve & Enjoy!
2. Low Carb Irish Cream Coffee Frappe Recipe
Featuring Torani sugar-free Irish cream syrup and delicious coffee, this low-carb frappe is a delightful and caffeinated treat for keto-dieters!
INGREDIENTS:
For Frappé:
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup coffee, brewed strong and cooled
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons Torani Sugar-Free Irish Cream Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Swerve
For Irish Whipped Cream:
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tablespoon Torani Sugar-Free Irish Cream Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Swerve
INSTRUCTIONS:
Blend the ice, coffee, heavy whipping cream, Torani Sugar-Free Irish Cream Syrup, and Swerve in a blender.
For the Irish Whipped Cream, use a mixer to mix the heavy whipping cream, and Swerve until the whipping cream begins to set. Add in Torani Sugar-Fresh Cream Syrup and finish whipping. Serve on top of frappé.
3. Keto Frappuccino Recipe
With this keto frappuccino, you’ll have a smooth, frosty low-carb caffeine shot that will keep you fueled for hours.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups of ice
- ½ cup of coffee, brewed and chilled
- ¾ cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons of Keto whipped cream, to serve
- Keto chocolate fudge sauce, to serve
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place the ice, coffee, almond milk, heavy cream, erythritol, and vanilla into a high-powered blender.
Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until all the ice has broken up.
Taste and add additional sweetener, if desired.
Pour into a tall glass and top with keto whipped cream and a drizzle of keto chocolate fudge sauce.
Enjoy!
Conclusion
So, if you are trying to lose weight on keto but aren’t losing it, look at what you’re drinking.
The sugar content in pop, juice, beer, and other beverages you take while dieting will not only increase your body fat content but also make ketosis more difficult for you.
In contrast, keto drinks made from frappe recipes do not contain any added sugar.
Zero-carb and zero-added sugar are the hallmarks of these products. Furthermore, these keto frappe recipes are known for boosting energy instantly.
It adheres to the ketogenic diet’s rule of eating low-carb, high-fat foods. Therefore, in addition to hot or cold/iced forms, they can also be prepared with healthy fats.