Try this Iced Peppermint Latte for a fun holiday treat! This easy coffee drink can be made keto-friendly for under 3 net carbs!
I’m a big coffee lover. This is evident when you see the majority of my drink recipes involve coffee or when you consider how many ways I’m able to include coffee in my snacks! Whether it’s candy, almond butter bars, cheesecake, or bread, I can pretty much always find a way to throw in coffee!
This time, I just wanted a simple, festive, low-carb drink to get me through the day. This is the South so we get to enjoy our iced coffees year-round (those random 60-degree weeks in December are just lovely!), and I wanted to use that to my advantage! So with that in mind, the Keto Iced Peppermint Latte was the next recipe I wanted to tackle.
I love this because it’s very simple and it’s packed with flavor. You can use sugar-free peppermint syrup if you have it, but you can also make it by adding a keto-friendly sweetener and some extract, making it an inexpensive, quick way to save yourself a trip to Starbucks (and skip a ton of carbs)!
Ingredients for Keto Peppermint Latte
For this keto-friendly coffee drink you need a few basic ingredients. If you are not keto, no worries, you can use regular non-keto ingredients, just check out my notes below:
- Espresso: true espresso works best in this recipe, but if you don’t have an espresso machine, you can use very strongly brewed or double brewed coffee.
- Almond milk: unsweetened almond milk if keto; if not keto you can use your favorite milk.
- Sweetener: monkfruit or Swerve if keto. Sugar or coconut sugar if not keto.
- Peppermint extract: you can find this in the baking aisle.
How do I make Peppermint Ice Coffee at home?
This drink is so easy to make! First you’ll fill a 16 ounce glass 3/4 full with ice, then pour the almond milk over ice to chill. Next, you’ll brew your espresso shots and add your syrup OR your sweetener + extract. Stir until well mixed and the sweetener has dissolved.
Finally, pour the espresso over your milk. If you’re feeling fancy, top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed peppermint candies!
How many carbs are in a Starbucks Iced Peppermint Latte?
A grande (16 ounce) Iced Mint Chiffon Latte will set you back 160 calories and 33 carbs! This keto-friendly variety is just 48 calories and 2.5 net carbs. Save your money AND your carbs by making this copycat recipe at home!
Can I make a keto peppermint latte ahead of time?
Because this is an iced drink, I don’t recommend making it far in advance. The ice will melt and the flavor will be drastically watered down! If you need to save some time, you could brew your espresso up to a day in advance, but it’s always best when it’s fresh!
If you’re looking for a cold coffee drink that can easily be meal prepped, I recommend this Cold Brewed Coffee. It can stay in the fridge and be ready to go when you are!
More keto coffee drinks:
- Keto Mocha Frappuccino (or this Peppermint version)
- Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Almond Butter Frappuccino
- Keto Coffee Frappuccino: Starbucks Copycat (or this Caramel version)
Looking for low-carb bakery treats to serve with coffee? Here are some of my favorites!
- Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
- Easy Keto Bagels
- Bakery Style Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Keto Pumpkin Muffins (or these Double Chocolate Muffins)
- Fudgy Keto Cheesecake Brownies (or this Mocha Cheesecake version)
Iced Peppermint Latte
Equipment
Ingredients
- Ice
- 1 cup cold almond milk regular milk if not keto
- 2 shots freshly brewed espresso
- 1 tablespoon confectioners monkfruit sweetener + 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract OR 2 tablespoons sugar free Peppermint Syrup
Instructions
- Fill a 16 ounce glass 3/4 full with ice. Pour the milk over the ice.
- Brew the two espresso shots, add the monkfruit and peppermint extract, then stir until the sweetener has dissolved.
- Pour the espresso over the milk, top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I am sooooo trying these! I saw them on Facebook and wanted one right that minute, haha. This would be perfect for my husband as well because he has a lactose allergy (but tends to ignore it…)
Annie Holmes says
My sister is the same way! She isn’t supposed to have dairy but ignores it quite often lol 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I love lattes but hate paying almost 5 dollars for one. I’ll be making this recipe sometime soon, that’s for sure!
Annie Holmes says
Me too Nicole!! They are so pricy! I love making them at home because I drink like 5! 🙂
marcie says
I love making my own fun coffee drinks at home, and I love this iced coffee version! Peppermint is what it’s all about for me during the holidays, and this sounds so delicious!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This looks so delicious- I’ve just started getting into coffee and I love this festive drink 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
An iced peppermint latte is perfect for the hot holiday season here in Australia! Definitely saving the recipe.
Izzy @ she likes food says
I love the rain but that many days in a row does seem like it would get old fast! You are the queen of delicious looking flavored coffee drinks! I don’t really drink coffee, but you have me wanting one of these!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
This recipe caught my eye as I was looking through the amazing recipes and photos on food gawker! Im a seasonal flavored coffee fanatic and I get any chance that I can to make my own holiday lattes instead of going to starbucks! This latte is perfection 🙂
Kristyn says
This sounds so yummy!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
ohmygosh I need an IV drip of this right now. Rainy days and long nights with two sick kids make me feel like I’m the walking dead haha
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
THIS is my kind of drink. We are having unseasonably warm weather here, and I could totally go for one of these today!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
I’ve basically been living on peppermint lattes lately. I love that this one is dairy free!
Annie Holmes says
Thanks Lauren!
Megan Keno says
This sounds like the perfect holiday coffee drink, and now I can make it at home instead of paying $5 for one! Love it!
Annie Holmes says
YES!! It is so much cheaper!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
I need this in my life…like right now!!
Annie Holmes says
Thanks Tonia!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Please send a day of your rain to us in drought-stricken California!
Annie Holmes says
I would GLADLY! haha! My sister is in Chico, CA and she says she misses rain!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Oh my gosh, how FUN are these lattes?? I am seriously drooling over your first pic with all that swirly coffee goodness! 🙂
Annie Holmes says
Thanks Sarah! I love that one too!
Paula - bell'alimento says
What a pretty latte and such a great option for dairy free!
Annie Holmes says
Thanks Paula! 🙂
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
YES! I love peppermint lattes this time of year, and I am all about making my lattes at home. I haven’t yet tried the almond/cashew blend, but I adore the unsweetened almond vanilla from Almond Breeze, so I bet it is fantastic. Pinning!
Annie Holmes says
I really like the almond cashew blend! It is very creamy! I used it this morning to make the froth for my cappuccino and it was super good!! Thanks Meghan! 🙂