SUGARLESS SIMPLE SYRUPS KETO FRIENDLY
In today’s fast-paced world, finding a moment of tranquility and indulgence can be a challenge.
There’s something undeniably special about treating yourself to a fancy coffee shop drink, whether it’s a frothy latte, a velvety cappuccino, or a decadent mocha. It’s a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, savor a delicious treat, and perhaps most importantly, to connect with a friend over a steaming cup of goodness.
But let’s face it – as much as we love those indulgent coffee shop visits, they’re not always feasible.
Between hectic schedules, tight budgets, and health-conscious choices, swinging by the local coffee shop drive-thru isn’t always the most practical option. Not to mention, those fancy drinks can quickly add up, both in cost and in sugar consumption.
So, what’s a coffee lover to do?
Fear not, because there’s a solution right in your own kitchen: sugarless simple syrups that are are keto friendly. With just a few basic ingredients from your keto pantry, you can recreate your favorite specialty coffee drinks at home, without breaking the bank or sabotaging your waistline.
The beauty of sugar-free simple syrups lies in their versatility and ease of preparation.
All you need is some sweetener of your choice – allulose behaves so similarly to regular table sugar, so it’s the ideal choice for this recipe.
Flavoring your simple syrup is the fun part! The flavor possibilities are endless: classic vanilla, deep caramel, spicy gingerbread, buttery cake batter… you get the idea.
Simply add your desired extracts or flavorings to your base simple syrup, adjusting the amounts to suit your tastes.
Once your syrups are ready, it’s time to whip up your favorite coffee shop drink right at home.
Brew some very strong coffee or espresso (if you have the tools for it), froth some milk, and pour on the syrups to your heart’s content.
If you want that flavor to really come charging through, pour a little more. But if you’d rather just have a hint of flavor, the tiniest splash will do.
Test your barista skills with the frothed milk… maybe you’ll unlock a latte artist you never knew was in you!
So the next time you’re craving a fancy coffee shop drink but can’t make it out the door, fret not.
With these sugarless simple syrups, you can become your own barista in your own kitchen. And maybe invite a friend over for an afternoon of catching up while you show off your inner barista.
After all, there’s nothing sweeter than good company and a steaming cup of homemade goodness!
SUGARLESS SIMPLE SYRUP || KETO FRIENDLY
Ingredients
Basic Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup allulose
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ tsp acacia fiber
Amaretto Flavor
- 1 tbsp almond extract
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 pinches salt
Sugar Cookie Flavor
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp butter
- 1 drop almond extract optional
- 2 pinches salt
Instructions
SIMPLE SYRUP
- In a saucepan, combine the water, allulose, 1 pinch of salt, and acacia fiber. Whisk well.
- Turn heat to medium low and allow syrup ingredients to simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Take off heat and allow to cool.
- You can store the syrup at this stage in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or continue to the following steps to make flavored syrups.
Amaretto Syrup
- Once simple syrup has cooled for a few minutes, add almond and vanilla extracts as well as the additional pinches of salt.
- Whisk together well. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Sugar Cookie Syrup
- Once simple syrup has cooled for a few minutes, add vanilla and butter extracts as well as the additional pinches of salt.
- Whisk together well. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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