Zero Carb Milkshake

Prep: 2 min Total: 2 min Servings: 1
Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published September 2, 2021 • Updated March 2, 2026

Reader Rating
4.8 Stars (4 Reviews)
5 Ingredients or LessCarnivoreEasyEgg FreeNut Free

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If you're craving something sweet but don't want to bake, this near-zero-carb milkshake takes 2 minutes. Creamy, satisfying, and won't derail your goals.

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Zero Carb Milkshake

4.8 (4) Prep 2m Total 2m 1 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered monkfruit blend sweetener
  • 1/2 - 1 dropperful toasted marshmallow flavor or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step by Step Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1
Add to a blender

Add ice, water, heavy cream, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender. Use 1 dropperful of drops or 1/2 teaspoon extract.

milk and sweetener in a blender
2
Blend and pour

Blend until smooth and pour.

pouring a milkshake into a milk jar
Nutrition Per Serving
180 Calories
18g Fat
0.9g Protein
0.9g Net Carbs
0.9g Total Carbs
1 Servings
Nutrition disclaimer

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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Zero Carb Milkshake

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute the heavy cream for another ingredient?

Yes. Use unsweetened almond or coconut milk for lower fat, but it will change the texture - less creamy.

What can I use if I don’t have monkfruit sweetener?

Use erythritol or stevia. Adjust to taste since sweetness levels vary.

How can I make this milkshake dairy-free?

Replace with coconut cream or nut-based cream. Make sure it's unsweetened.

What’s the best way to store any leftover milkshake?

Best fresh. Leftovers keep in the fridge for a day - shake or blend again before drinking.

How many carbs does this milkshake have?

Under 1 gram with monkfruit and the ingredients listed.

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Zero Carb Milkshake Recipe

a glass with a milkshake topped with whipped cream, marshmallows and a red swirl straw

Finding a dessert under 1 gram net carb can be tough. Sugar-free sweeteners have zero carbs, but flour replacements like almond and coconut flour don’t. Even heavy cream has 0.3g carbs per tablespoon. I use only 3 tablespoons to keep this under 1 gram.

It’s still creamy and sweet with a toasted marshmallow flavor from flavoring extract drops.

white creamy milkshake with whipped cream and toasted marshmallow on top

Is Heavy Cream Allowed on the Carnivore Diet?

It depends! Some strict carnivore who only eat beef, salt and water will say no, but others who consume anything from an animal will be okay with it. And there are others who do allow a small amount of extras, like sweeteners, spices, plant oils – as long as the carbs are near zero. Since heavy cream has 0.3 g carbs per tablespoon, as long as you don’t consume too much, you will be fine. Three tablespoons of heavy whipping cream is enough to make this carnivore milkshake creamy without adding in too many carbohydrates.

Flavoring

I choose to make this zero carb dessert a toasted marshmallow flavor using flavoring extract from One on One Flavors. You can save 10% off your order with my code Ketofocus-10. You can use any flavor extract in this recipe. If you use the drops, add 1/2 to 1 dropperful of extract. If you use a regular flavor extract, like vanilla, add in 1/2 teaspoon. Experiment with different flavors. Try adding chocolate, almond and coconut to make an almond joy flavor. For graham cracker and toasted marshmallow to make a s’mores milkshake! They even have a banana extract for those missing banana smoothies!

Sweetener

Technically, sweeteners are not allowed on the carnivore diet; although, some do consume them in moderation. As you progress on a meat only diet, you will lose your sweet tooth and not really crave anything sweet. Some people adopt a blend of the carnivore and keto diets called a ketovore diet. These folks mostly eat carnivore (meat only) on the weekdays and then splurge with some keto foods on the weekends. They will consume sweets and plant based foods on the weekends, but still try to stay as low of carb as possible.

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About the Author
Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis, she has over 14 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism.

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    Fatima Robinson Mar 6, 2026

    Swapped the water for coconut milk and it got SO thick, like actual soft-serve coming out of the blender. The monkfruit dissolved just fine with it (I kept expecting it to clump). If you want something closer to a real milkshake texture, that's the move... wait, no. That swap is worth trying.

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    Dana Mar 2, 2026

    First time making anything without baking involved and I wasn't expecting much. Two minutes in the blender and it came out thick and creamy, and now I'm questioning why I've been spending an hour on keto desserts.

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    1. Annie Lampella
      Annie Lampella Mar 3, 2026

      Ha, two minutes wins every time. The monkfruit is what makes it thick - liquid sweeteners make it watery, so keep that part.

      Reply
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    Hannah U. Feb 28, 2026

    The toasted marshmallow one stopped me. My mom made thick vanilla shakes on snow days when we were little, and I hadn't found anything close in two years on keto. This does it. Now I make it every time it snows.

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    Penny Oct 14, 2021

    Delicious! I used to vanilla with a splash of skinny pumpkin syrup!

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    1. Annie Lampella
      Annie Lampella Oct 19, 2021

      Pumpkin syrup on the vanilla base sounds really good. I keep reaching for the toasted marshmallow flavor but now I want to try this.

      Reply

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