Zero Sugar Iced Coffee: Simple Homemade Recipe
A refreshing zero sugar iced coffee made with cold brew and natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit. This rich, smooth drink is perfect for keto, fasting-friendly lifestyles, and satisfies coffee cravings without added sugars or blood sugar spikes.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups coffee grounds (coarse grind)
- 2 liters filtered water (for cold brewing)
- Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (to taste)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
- Ice (for serving)
- Optional: 2 tbsp non-dairy coffee creamer (e.g., coconut or almond-based)
- Optional: 1 tsp natural flavoring (vanilla extract, cinnamon, or cocoa powder)
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans coarsely using a burr grinder
- Combine coffee grounds and 2 liters of cold water in a large jar or container and stir
- Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12-24 hours (longer for stronger flavor)
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve lined with a cheesecloth for 15-20 minutes
- Transfer concentrate to a clean container and refrigerate until chilled (4-12 hours)
- To assemble: Fill a 16 oz glass with ice, add 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups almond milk/oat milk and desired sweetener
- Add optional creamer or flavorings if using
- Mix thoroughly until cold and frothy
- Serve immediately with optional toppings (whipped coconut cream or cocoa powder)
Notes
Use a coarser grind than typical for drip coffee to prevent over-extraction bitterness
Strain multiple times for a silky-smooth texture
Adjust sweetener to taste; 1-2 packets works for most
Store cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 14 days
For stronger flavor, use 1/3 milk and 1/2 creamer in the recipe
If using cocoa powder, whisk it into the concentrate first to avoid clumps
Strain multiple times for a silky-smooth texture
Adjust sweetener to taste; 1-2 packets works for most
Store cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 14 days
For stronger flavor, use 1/3 milk and 1/2 creamer in the recipe
If using cocoa powder, whisk it into the concentrate first to avoid clumps
Nutrition
Serving: 16g | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg