Keto Mocha Dalgona Coffee

Low Carb Mocha Dalgona Coffee

Whipped coffee has taken the internet by storm. All over Instagram and TikTok, you see people showing off their creamy, foamy coffee drinks. Dalgona coffee is a whipped coffee drink that went viral online. Its popularity started in South Korea, but it’s been popular in India for years. You can serve it hot or cold – just a layer of cream or nut milk with smooth coffee foam on top. It’s made with instant coffee and a sweetener. I add cocoa powder to mine for a mocha version that rivals any coffeehouse drink.

Instant Coffee for Dalgona Coffee

To make dalgona coffee you have to use instant coffee – regular ground coffee won’t work. Any instant coffee is fine, whether regular coffee or espresso. Skip anything with MCT oils or creamers though. The fats will cause the whip to fall flat and lose volume. The cocoa powder does this to some extent too, but you’ll still end up with a whipped coffee consistency.

Sweetener for Whipped Mocha Coffee

The second main ingredient in dalgona coffee is sugar. Traditional recipes call for 5 teaspoons of sugar in the coffee whip, which adds up to 20 grams of carbohydrates. It’s easy to make this whipped mocha keto friendly by swapping in monkfruit or erythritol. I’ve found the powdered versions work best since they dissolve better. My go-to brands are Lakanto and Swerve. The sweetener is essential because it reacts with the instant coffee to create that thick, voluminous foam.

Milk Options for This Whipped Coffee

Besides coffee and sweetener, the third main ingredient is cream or nut milk. Traditional dalgona uses regular milk, but milk is higher in carbs compared to low carb options like heavy cream or nut milks. I prefer macadamia nut milk. I like macadamia nut milk because it’s creamy, unflavored, and very low in carbs. You can also go with all heavy cream or other nut milks. Half and half works too, just know it’s higher in carbs. Other Nut Milk Options:

• almond milk
• cashew milk
• pili nut milk
• hemp milk

Chocolate Options for Mocha Whipped Coffee

For the mocha flavor, add 100% unsweetened cocoa powder. Make sure you get the unsweetened kind since some cocoa powders are loaded with sugar. If you don’t want to use cocoa powder, try ChocZero Chocolate Syrup. Their syrups are sugar free and sugar alcohol free. Add 2.5 tablespoons to the instant coffee and you’ll get a beautifully whipped coffee. Save 10% off your order with code KETOFOCUS at checkout.

Whisking Dalgona Coffee

I recommend using an electric mixer to whip your coffee foam. It only takes a few minutes to get a velvety smooth foam. If you don’t have an electric mixer, you can whisk by hand – it just takes longer, about 8-10 minutes of constant whisking.

Whipped Coffee Variations

Everyone loves mochas! Here are some other dalgona coffee variations worth trying:

• Keto Dalgona Coffee
• Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee
• Keto Matcha Latte Dalgona

Hot or Iced Mocha Dalgona Coffee

This mocha dalgona is great hot or iced – just pour the milk warm or add ice before topping with the whipped coffee.