Dutch Bros is an American chain founded around 1992, offering a wide range of drinks from cold brew coffee to tea and energizer slushy-like drinks. For those following a ketogenic diet, finding suitable options on the go can be a challenge. Fortunately, Dutch Bros provides several customizable choices to satisfy your cravings while staying within keto guidelines.
Understanding Keto at Dutch Bros
The key to enjoying keto-friendly drinks at Dutch Bros lies in understanding which ingredients to choose and which to avoid. Focus on minimizing carbs and sugars while maximizing healthy fats. With options like sugar-free syrups and various types of milk, you can create a perfectly personalized drink that aligns with your keto diet.
Core Keto-Friendly Drinks
Several base drinks at Dutch Bros are naturally low in carbs or can be easily modified to fit a ketogenic lifestyle.
Americano
Possibly the best keto staple at any joint out there. An Americano is a black, espresso-based drink that originated in Italy. It’s made by combining one or two shots of espresso with hot water. A plain, medium-sized Americano has 2 grams of carbs. To make it creamy and more keto-friendly (thanks to a higher fat content!), ask your barista to add heavy whipping cream, half and half, or coconut milk if you’re dairy-free.
Cold Brew
This type of coffee has been around for decades but has recently gained popularity, especially in America. Steeping coffee grounds at room temperature or cold water for at least 12 hours results in a cold brew. This keto-friendly drink is caffeine-packed, less acidic, and has a smoother texture and heavier mouthfeel.
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Nitro Cold Brew
A twist on the plain cold brew is the Nitro Cold Brew. It’s served in medium size only and contains 3 grams of carbs. Nitro-infused cold brew coffee has the same amount of carbs and caffeine but with a velvety smooth texture and creamy foam from the nitro-brewing process.
Tea
My favorite Dutch Bros keto drinks include a selection of teas. Light and refreshing, hot or iced green tea is an excellent keto-friendly morning drink or afternoon pick-me-up. Earl Grey has a distinct flavor that comes from the addition of bergamot oil, which gives it its characteristic aroma and an invigorating taste. It’s perfect when sugar-free and doesn’t need any additional sweeteners. This one’s a staple! Actually, green tea is the best tea out there in my opinion. Green tea has so many health benefits it’s difficult to count them all. Paris Tea is an aromatic tea blend that's made with black tea, oolong tea, and flavors of black currant, vanilla, bergamot, and caramel for a fruity and lightly sweet taste that's delicious on its own. When you're looking for a tea that's lower in caffeine but with the same bold flavor as black tea, this decaffeinated Ceylon tea is a must.
Customizing Your Keto Drink
Dutch Bros shines in its ability to customize drinks. Here’s how to tailor your order to fit your keto needs:
Sugar-Free Syrups
If you want to spice up your drink with flavor, you need to ask your barista for sugar-free syrups. Choose sugar-free syrups for flavor: No need to forego sweetness or heady flavors when you’re ordering a drink. All of our Dutch fave menu drinks (Kicker®, 911®, Annihilator®, Caramelizer®, Cocomo®, White Mocha, Double Chocolate Mocha, Double Torture®, Golden Eagle®) can be made with sugar free syrups and sauces! We're also happy to handcraft a specialty drink for you using our sugar free flavors. Our sugar free flavors include white chocolate, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, chocolate macadamia nut, hazelnut, irish cream, coconut, raspberry, peach and strawberry. While I’m happy Dutch Bros keto drinks can be customized in plenty of ways, it’s important to remember that these sugar-free syrups are not by any means nutritious or healthy. One serving contains only 1 gram of carbs, a tiny bit of sodium, and essentially no sugar. On the other hand, each one of these sugar-free syrup choices contain artificial ingredients, fake coloring, and sucralose. Keep this in mind when ordering sugar-free drinks.
Low-Carb Milk Options
Choose a low-carb milk option: Half-and-half is a relatively low-carb option, but you can also replace it with equal parts of water and heavy cream for even fewer carbs. Or instead of dairy milk, ask for low-carb plant-based alternatives like almond, or coconut milk. A splash of milk is not going to ruin your keto, but a drink that contains plenty of it will have too many carbs in the form of lactose.
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Sweeteners
As I said when talking about sugar-free syrups, Truvia is your best bet here without spiking your insulin levels.
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
Yes, they do! Just ask your barista for a plant-based, keto-friendly alternative.
Keto-Friendly Dutch Bros Drinks
Annihilator
From the Dutch Bros Classics selection comes the Annihilator. It’s a gorgeous combination of half-and-half with strong espresso. Another easy low-carb swap, you can make a keto Annihilator by ordering it with unsweetened almond milk and sugar-free chocolate macadamia nut syrup. Stay within the Keto guidelines and opt for the sugar-free version of the chocolate macadamia nut syrup. Feeling nutty? Join the club! The Annihilator® perfectly blends strong espresso, half and half and sugar free chocolate macadamia nut syrup to satisfy your cravings.
Breve
Dutch Bros keto options include the breve which is simply an espresso-based drink made with half and half in lieu of milk. At the bottom, you’ll get a shot or two of espresso, steamed half and half in the middle and a frothy layer of half and half foam on top.
Caramelizer
The original Caramelizer is made with chocolate milk, rich espresso, and caramel sauce with a whipped cream topping. To make it Keto-friendly, simply swap the chocolate milk for plant-based milk like almond, oat, or coconut milk. Instead of caramel sauce, ask for a serving of sugar-free caramel syrup. One of the most popular Dutch Bros coffee options, the Caramelizer, can be made keto by ordering it with sugar-free caramel sauce, no whipped cream, and unsweetened almond milk with sugar-free chocolate syrup to replace the chocolate milk. This Dutch Bros fan favorite can be made with sugar free flavors with our bold espresso, half and half and sugar free caramel and chocolate sauces. Available hot or iced!!
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Cocomo
Big coconut fan? We sure are! The Cocomo® is a blend of sugar free coconut syrup and half and half with sugar free chocolate sauce. Go ahead - it’s okay to close your eyes and pretend you're sippin’ out of a coconut, we won’t judge!
Double Rainbro
So, here’s the catch. Don’t order a Dutch Bros Double Rainbro as it is on the menu. For those dedicated Rebel fans - Did you know that we offer our signature Rebel in a sugar free option? Pair this with a sugar free blend of strawberry syrup, peach syrup + coconut syrup and you have yourself a Double Rainbro!
Double Torture
Ordering low sugar doesn’t have to be torture. Our Double Torture® is made with our bold espresso paired with sugar free vanilla syrup, half and half with sugar free chocolate sauce and an extra double shot of espresso.
Golden Eagle
Golden Eagle can be turned into one of the best keto Dutch Bros drinks. Breve consists of half-and-half and espresso. Plus, ask the broista for sugar-free caramel and vanilla syrups. The Golden Eagle® will have you soaring through your day. This classic is a creamy breve featuring bold espresso, sugar free vanilla syrup and sugar free caramel sauce.
Kicker
The Kicker is another breve-based beverage at Dutch Bros. Next, ask for sugar-free Irish cream syrup. It contains less than one gram of carbs. Voila! There's nothing more classic than a Kicker®! A delightful breve with a blend of espresso and sugar free Irish cream syrup gives you the kick you need to get you through the day. Just like a regular kicker, this spin off can be ordered hot or iced!
Mocha
Make your own keto-friendly mocha magic. Get the full flavors of chocolate by asking for sugar-free white chocolate syrup. Our Mocha Cold Brew is a combo of our refreshingly bold Cold Brew paired with decadent sugar free chocolate sauce.
Peach Rebel
Same as its sister drink above, the Peach Rebel is a sugar-free drink made with peach flavoring.
Rebel
At Dutch Bros, keto-friendly drinks don’t need to mean coffee only. This Blue Rebel option makes it onto the list of sugar-free drinks and it’s comparable in taste to a Redbull. Although the strawberry Rebel is the only Rebel energy drink with a sugar-free version on the menu, the Double Rainbro, Laser Cat, peach, and raspberry Rebels can be ordered with zero sugar too.
Strawberry Soda
Sparkling soda water and zero-sugar strawberry syrup come together to form this fizzy zero-carb soda.
Strawberry Tea
This fruity and refreshing tea is made with sugar-free strawberry syrup and your choice of either Paris black tea or green tea. It has zero carbs or calories in any size and can be ordered hot or iced.
Tips for Ordering Keto at Dutch Bros
- Be specific: Clearly communicate your dietary needs to the barista.
- Customize wisely: Utilize sugar-free syrups and low-carb milk alternatives.
- Skip the extras: Avoid toppings like whipped cream and sugary sauces.
- Pro Tip: You can request to have your drink made half sweet or even a quarter sweet. Let your broista know when they take your order!
- Read the Nutrition Information: This nutrition information and allergen information for the nine major allergens identified by the FDA (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame) is based on Dutch Bros Coffee’s standard food and beverage products using information available from ingredient manufacturers or suppliers. However, variations may occur without notice due to changes in ingredient formulation or substitution, regional or seasonal differences, differences in preparation techniques, or other factors. In addition, please be aware that during normal operations ingredients may come in direct contact with shared preparation areas, equipment, utensils, and instances of contact with allergen-containing ingredients.